NEW RESTAURANT IN BEDHAMPTON
25 Belmont Grove PO9 3PT
Carvalho’s Kitchen
‘Carvalho’s Kitchen’ in Belmont Grove opened in December 2021 With very stylish decor this 40 seater restaurant offers traditional British cuisine with Portuguese and Goan influences. The menu consists of 6 starters and 8 main courses. Vegetarian and special dietary food options are also catered for while Wine, Beer and Spirits are sourced from small independent suppliers.
We arrived on a cold winter’s evening to be warmly greeted by Mr Carvalho and his staff. While we perused the menu we ordered a Champagne beer for myself, which was pleasantly different to normal beers and a Sauvignon Blanc wine for my wife which was very refreshing.
For our starters we enjoyed Stir Fried Calamari Rings marinated in peri peri sauce and Crispy Panko Chicken infused with mint and coriander - both were delicious and the sauces very tasty and fresh.
Our main courses consisted of Chicken Cafreal Supreme infused with coriander, mint and peppercorns and served with a warm potato salad and asparagus’. Also a Braised Lamb Shank slow cooked in a traditional mild spicy vindaloo sauce together with mash and broccoli. Both dishes were beautifully presented and tasted divine. We shared a Gin and Lime Cheesecake which was a perfect end to a lovely meal.
When we decided to enjoy a meal at Carvalho’s we were unaware of the style of cuisine but were pleasantly surprised and can say that all dishes were very well cooked and presented well. They were extremely tasty, British cuisine enriched with subtle Goan spices. We will definitely return to eat our way through the menu and can’t wait for warmer weather to enjoy a morning coffee on their patio area.
The restaurant is open 6 days a week (closed Wednesday). Breakfast is served from 08.30 to 11.00 am with evening meals from 5.30 to 11.00 pm. There is also a special Sunday Roast served from 12 noon to 4.00 pm.