Harden's says
Opened in November 2019, from the founder of Salt Yard, Simon Mullins and his Portuguese-born wife Isabel Almeida Da Silva; a restaurant "celebrating the diversity of Portuguese cuisine" and its global influences, from South America to Africa and Asia.
Harden's survey result
Summary
High-quality Portuguese cooking – rare in London – is the aim of this heart-of-tourist-Covent-Garden venture: opened in November 2019 by Salt Yard founder, Simon Mullins and his Portugal-born wife Isabel Almeida Da Silva. The aim is to celebrate the cuisine’s diversity “with influences from all the places around the world where Portugal had a colonial presence”, from South America to Africa and Asia. “The wines are all from Portugal, covering all areas and containing some real gems.” All early survey reports suggest it's well worth a visit.
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Prices
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Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
Volta do Mar Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Fancy versions of Portuguese classics. Piri-Piri chicken and Mozambique fish and prawn curry were fine but too well behaved. Service friendly but music far too loud. "
13-15 Tavistock Street, London, WC2E 7PS
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
Wednesday | 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |