A Portuguese Love Affair Ltd Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to A Portuguese Love Affair Ltd, a charming gem nestled in the heart of London at 326 Hackney Rd. This delightful establishment invites you to savor the vibrant flavors of Portugal through a thoughtfully curated menu that promises to transport you straight to the sun-drenched coasts of its homeland.
The starters are a love letter to Portuguese cuisine, featuring dishes like the aromatic Mushrooms 'Bulhao Pato', pairing perfectly with crusty bread and garlic. Bacalhau à Brás, a customer favorite, encapsulates the heart of home-cooked comfort. For brunch enthusiasts, the Topless Sardine Toast and Tofu and Cheese Toast offer unique twists on traditional flavors.
Don’t leave without indulging in one of the signature desserts, particularly the renowned Pastel de Nata, touted as the best outside Portugal. With its cozy atmosphere and passionate staff, A Portuguese Love Affair Ltd is not just a meal, but an experience rich in hospitality and love.
STARTERS
Corn Bread
Scone sort of texture made with corn flour, cheese from S. Miguel in Azores and chives on top
Meat 'Bola"
Homemade brioche loaf with ham and 'chourico'
Veggie 'Bola"
Home made brioche loaf with, roasted vegetables
Mushrooms 'Bulhao Pato'
Mushrooms in a white wine sauce with lots of garlic, served with bread
Sardine Puff
Puff pastry filled with sardines, capers, tomato and oregano in a wine sauce
Vegan Empanada
Homemade corn pastry filled with roasted vegetables and piri-piri
Vegan Tart
Vegan puff pastry filled with love... yes it's a daily thing, you need to check with the staff what the filling of the day.... but it's always vegan!
Codfish cake
A traditional snack made of potatoes, codfish and parsley
Shrimp 'rissol'
Thin pastry filled with bechamel, and shrimp
'alheira rissol'
Thin pastry filled with chicken, bead and spices
Suckling pig 'rissol'
Thin pastry filled with pork in a pepperish sauce
beef croquette
croquette made out of beef and bread crumbs
'Farinheira' with Scrambled Eggs
Fermented Iberian pig sausage with scrambled eggs on a toast, served with organic green leaves salad
Alentejo 'rotos'
A variety of black pig chouricos, with caramelised onions, new potatoes and two fried eggs, served with a slice of multigrain organic bread with organic olive oil
Ham and Cheese Toast
Known as 'tosta mista' it's a two slices of organic multigran bread with loads of cheese and ham
Topless sardine toast
Sardines in an opened toast with roasted peppers, tomatoes and a fried egg, served with salad
Tuna Melt Toast
Tuna with ginger mayo, chillies and cheese served with organic salad
Kimchi and cheese on Toast
Pressed toastie with kimchi from The Fern and vegan cheese, served with organic green leaves salad
Tofu and Cheese Toast
Tofu and vegan cheese pressed toast, served with organic green leaves salad
BRUNCH served until 2pm on weekends
MAINS
'Feijoada'
Traditional beans stew with pork meats and different chouricos served with rice
‘Bifana’
Slow cooked pork shoulder bun, Portuguese mustard and piri-piri, served with matchstick crisps
Codfish a Bras
One of the most famous codfish dish made with matchstick potatoes, eggs, olives, and coriander served with organic salad
Cuttlefish Algarvian style
Cuttlefish cooked with new potatoes and garlic in a white wine sauce and fresh coriander
Tofu a Bras
Tofu cooked with mushrooms, matchstick potatoes, mushrooms, eggs and olives served with organic salad
Pastel de Nata
Award winner pastel de nata (Portuguese custard tart)
Ginger Muffins
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese
A moist carrot cake with nuts topped with cream cheese
Walnut, Apple and Salted Caramel
A delicious cake made with walnuts caramelised apples and homemade caramel
Banana Cake
Gluten free banana cake with zests of citrus
Poached Pear with Red Wine Syrup
Poached pear in a fresh ginger loaf served with its red wine reduction