As I just came back from holidays, I made some good resolutions, and in particular to write more reviews for Luanda-Nightlife.
Exploration started again, and we found a new restaurant we went to yesterday called Alvalade 61. It is very easy to find, as it is right next to Hotel Alvalade, only 15 meters away.
The place is a grill, bar and restaurant, and it is located inside a sort of basement, so you have no windows. No decoration but it is all new and clean (Alvalade 61 opened only 3 months ago, in June 2010). Soft music is played, giving it a quite intimate and cozy feel. It is still relatively unknown so no too many guests were there, only about 10.
The menu is very common for Angola with many Portuguese dishes like Bacalhau com Natas, Arroz de Mariscos, etc.. I had the Alvalade 61 grilled steak, which I forgot to make a photo of as I was so hungry.. It is basic but well cooked and filling. My friends had the chicken and sole. Both were happy. We paid a total of 4,500 kwanzas each, includung drinks and coffee, which is the average for Luanda.
I think the waiters are still in the process of learning because they seem to be somewhat hesitant.. In spite of that, everyone was very friendly.
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Exploration started again, and we found a new restaurant we went to yesterday called Alvalade 61. It is very easy to find, as it is right next to Hotel Alvalade, only 15 meters away.
The place is a grill, bar and restaurant, and it is located inside a sort of basement, so you have no windows. No decoration but it is all new and clean (Alvalade 61 opened only 3 months ago, in June 2010). Soft music is played, giving it a quite intimate and cozy feel. It is still relatively unknown so no too many guests were there, only about 10.
The menu is very common for Angola with many Portuguese dishes like Bacalhau com Natas, Arroz de Mariscos, etc.. I had the Alvalade 61 grilled steak, which I forgot to make a photo of as I was so hungry.. It is basic but well cooked and filling. My friends had the chicken and sole. Both were happy. We paid a total of 4,500 kwanzas each, includung drinks and coffee, which is the average for Luanda.
I think the waiters are still in the process of learning because they seem to be somewhat hesitant.. In spite of that, everyone was very friendly.
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Alvalade 61
61 Rua Comandante Gika
Luanda
Alvalade 61
61 Rua Comandante Gika
Luanda
6 comments:
I was always curious about this place, but never went....by the way, I like your resolution!!
Hello, I have an advice for you. Esplanada Grill at Ilha do Cabo, is a new Brazilian Grill, it's really good to lunch, dinner or just happy hour.
: )
By the way, is very expensive, but it is a typical Brazilian barbecue, then you can eat all the meat you want and to pay a single price.
Great to know you are back!
I'll try this tomorrow for lunch. Open during the day? I hope so. I ignored that there are many places to enjoy in Luanda. Begin with those recommended in your post.
But,definitely, you have to go to Esplanada Grill.
Very good job!! Congrats!!
I have been to this restaurant many times, and i can tell you, this is THE place to be on a Friday nite if u like to go after to Elinga!!!! :) The all environment of the place chills me....
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