4 Best Authentic Restaurants in Portugal Cove

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A photo of Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca - St. John's Downtown restaurant

1. Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca - St. John's Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(761)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. John's

Booked 18 times today

Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca is an authentic Italian restaurant in St. John's Downtown. The pizzas are cooked in a traditional wood oven following the Italian governing association's guidelines. Customers rave about the authenticity of the food, with one saying 'The food feels close to authentic Italian food.' The atmosphere is also praised as being 'Italian ambiance.' The restaurant's use of quality ingredients and procedures regulated by the Italian governing association ensure a 'true' pizza experience similar to the pizzerias in Naples, Italy.

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2. Piatto Pizzeria - Midtown St. John's

4.6

Exceptional(1334)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. John's

Booked 34 times today

Piatto is the only pizzeria in Atlantic Canada to hold the prestigious VPN certification from Naples, Italy. You know there are just over 500 worldwide!

3. The Little Sparo

4.6

Exceptional(789)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • St. John's

Booked 22 times today

There is nothing complicated about food, and nobody understood this better than the Italians. They knew that a delicious meal did not require elaborate preparation - just proper ingredients, and the passion and patience to let them work their magic. At The Little Sparo, we apply these principles in all we do. From our fresh baked naturally-leavened bread and pizza to our homemade extruded pasta, every item is prepared with gentle, attentive care. Come enjoy the comfort of Italian cuisine, in our newly renovated, open-concept restaurant with breathtaking views of the St.john's harbor that carries right through to the narrows. Book a table in our elegant dining room or come relax by the fireplace in our cozy, inviting lounge. Our kind and knowledgable staff are here to welcome you with the warm and friendly hospitality that Newfoundlanders are known for. Come join us for dinner!

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4. Quintanas De La Plaza

4.8

Exceptional(46)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St. John's

Booked 5 times today

Bringing you a delicious blend of Tex Mex food to St. John's, NL since 1980! A new experience for you. A tradition for us! Located in Churchill Square just minutes from downtown and Memorial University. Come sit back and enjoy some of our most popular dishes including the Mexican Flag, Flautas or Fish Tacos. We offer a wide selection of tequilas and the best margaritas and sangrias in St. John's!

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4 restaurants available nearby

1. Piatto Pizzeria & Enoteca - St. John's Downtown

2. Piatto Pizzeria - Midtown St. John's

3. The Little Sparo

4. Quintanas De La Plaza

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