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O Picado

403 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS0 7UH, England
01702 300540
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Cuisines: Portuguese
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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83% Recommend
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bangkok
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I visited O Picado with my family and after the meal, we all agreed it was the best meal we have had in a long time. The food was so delicious and fresh. The restaurant does not look like much from the outside but once inside, it's very cozy and has a great atmosphere. There is a covered courtyard in... More

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essex
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Lovely food, very friendly staff but unfortunatly very slow service. Had to wait ages for our food. Decor very cosy

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Hornchurch, United Kingdom
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56 reviews 56 reviews
52 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

Great little restaurant where the food is cooked to order from a menu of basic dishes based on Portuguese cuisine. This is typical of restaurants in Madeira (and Portugal) in that it is simple cuisine and served in a simple way relying on seasoning and ingredients rather than sauces etc. i wouls stick with their staples such as salt cod,... More

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See 2 more reviews by Elpescadosucio for Westcliff-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

A group of about 10 went out for a friends birthday and decided on O'Picado as we had heard lots of good things. When we came in we were not greeted promptly or well and the waitress wanted us to get in and sit down as quick as possible, rushing us to our table. There was a private party taking... More

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Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

An oasis in the town. Really good value for freshly cooked beautiful food. Well worth waiting for, not to have something reheated! The staff are charming & helpful. Great for a quiet meal for 2 or fun for all the family of ALL ages. You don't get pushed out at night or during Sunday lunch which can go on all... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Just had lunch here with my other half. Soooooo good. £16 and he had 2 courses. Real seasoning, good atmosphere, cheap and good portions. We had the piri piri chicken, octopus in a Portuguese roll and the chicken in wine and cream. All delicious. Will be going back for dinner.

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Billericay, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Married to a girl from Madeira, we were surprised to find a Portuguese restaurant nearby so decided to pay a visit. And we were not disappointed staff were very friendly and very Maderense Portuguese! Traditional Portuguese food was very good, Espetada was excellent! and I recommend the Poncha if you are not driving... and l wasn't! Great atmosphere in the... More

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9 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Heard alot about this place and had some good reviews on trip advisor, so I thought if give it a try. Great little restaurant we sat in the outside looked great felt like you was actually in Portugal. The waitress came to take out order and didn't seem like she was in a good mood! We didn't wait long for... More

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See 3 more reviews by dmorros for Westcliff-on-Sea
Leicester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My first visit as guest at special birthday lunch for 20. Decor took me straight to mediterranean sunshine. Service friendly and coped very well with our large party. The food was very tasty, and perfectly and freshly cooked, including a wonderful rib-eye steak cooked rare as requested. Delightful to have freshly cooked bread. Large, laundered linen napkins added to the... More

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Very poor, left hand does not know what the right hand are doing. Wrong food brought out, not the correct food. Waited an extreme amount of time

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