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Tavira
Duarte Rebolo was born in Madeira Island, Madeira, a popular European tourist spot in the Atlantic Ocean. His career in restaurant service began there and so far has spanned about 20 years. Tavira restaurant opened its doors in November of 1999. The name Tavira comes from a beautiful place in Portugal. Since opening Tavira has been included in Washingtonian Magazine's 100 Very Best Restaurants and rated very good to excellent by Zagat. Tavira has also been mentioned nationally in Gourmet Magazine, Bethesda Magazine and received favorable reviews from The Washington Post, Washington Times, The Gazette, Washington Diplomat and other local newspapers. Duarte's professionalism, attention to detail and hard work will make your dining experience a delightful virtual escape to Portugal.
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135 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 135 reviews
5 stars
(50)
4 stars
(61)
3 stars
(17)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(67)
- special occasion(65)
- fit for foodies(47)
- romantic(47)
- good for groups(26)
- notable wine list(18)
Tavira Reviews List
Review 1 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful & Delicious Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Tavira for an adult family dinner. I noted in the OT Reservation that we needed a quiet table since several of us were hard of hearing. They put us at a very nice round table in the corner - we had no problem hearing each other. The waiter was wonderful and the food great. There were 6 of us and everyone enjoyed their meal. We will likely be back again."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great graduation dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Having passed Tavira's building thousands of times, we thought we would give it a try after our son's graduation from UMD. And we are glad that we did! The kids had never eaten Portugese and it had been years since their parents did. Everyone enjoyed their meal, the service was wonderful, our waiter suggested a more appropriate wine to share. We will be going back!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 3 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tavira - a diamond in the rough
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As someone mentioned, once past the idea the main entrance is from a parking garage, everything was great. We felt welcome by the greeting from the maitre d. The dining room is reminiscent of sunny Portugal, set apart from the bar area. Although the noise carried over, it was not enough to make it disagreeable. The waiter was friendly and professional. We had a nice Portuguese white wine from a varied wine list. The food was excellent. We started with a roasted red pepper stuffed with crab. I ordered calf's liver (a nice thick cut) with onions, roasted zucchini, carrots and mashed potatoes. My companion had salmon (a very generous portion). We shared a delicious Grandma's fried milk dessert. The coffee was excellent. Will definitely return."
Dined on 4/25/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Portugese Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tavira makes really authenic Portugese food. The portions are generous as are the menu selections. Our waiter recited the menu including the specials from memory. The service was good even considering it was Mother's Day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is pretty good, the service is excellent. My only issue is that the authenticity of the restaurant has suffered as they try to attract new customers. None of the staff speak portuguese. They all speak spanish. When I actually said the items on the menu in portuguese, they didn't understand what I was saying. There is no porco alentejana, porco leitao. A lot of the fish dishes are not authentic. They do serve bacalhau, however mahi mahi and corvina are not portuguese dishes. I am still giving the restaurant a good rating, just as a man of portuguese descent it bothers me a little that this is occuring. If you want a true portuguese menu, go to NJ! (Where I'm from)"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
lunch with a friend
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were happily seated in a quiet corner of an unoccupied room since we had several months worth to catch up on. The soups we had were excellent, and we each enjoyed a sandwich with it. Very good service - not pushy but attentive."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not a bad place but a little pricy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I came here with a Capital Deal. I got a good value for two entrees and two glasses of wine for $40. Everything else was an add-on. The quality of the food was very good. The place in general is a little expensive so I probably wouldn't come back too often but worth the stop. I'm glad I came."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Ahother very positive dinner experience......comfortable atmosphere, attentive service and outstanding food and wine choices, top to bottom on the menu."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very pleasant music, and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very pleasant music, and the food was good."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
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Review 10 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Waiting for the Waiter
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I gave two stars for service only because dinner was served timely and hot, and my water glass was never empty. My complaint was with the waiter who may have also been the manager and/or owner. He was no where to be found after taking the order and having the check delivered (albeit without being reduced for the coupon previously shared.). After waiting what seemed 15 minutes and not being acknowledged by any other service person on the floor, I got up and walked to the bar to find him sitting at a table enjoying casual conversation with a couple. I interrupted him, had the check corrected and left immediately. I did not want to have him come to the table with a revised check and risk another long wait."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
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Review 11 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good place to go that is close
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good place to go that is close in, has excellent food, a good and affordable wine list and very nice waiters/waitresses."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A perfect place for a lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A perfect place for a lunch with friends. Mostly adults, quiet tables, great food and super service."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic mix of Mediterranean
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fantastic mix of Mediterranean and Portuguese dishes. Lots of fresh seafood. An interesting list of Portuguese wines not often seen in other resturants."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nicely decorated rooms, and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nicely decorated rooms, and carpeting!! which did wonders to keep the noise level down on a busy Saturday night. Waiters knowledgeable about describing the numerous nightly specials. An enjoyable experience. We will return!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 15 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had not been to Tavira for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had not been to Tavira for several years and was happy to discover that it was just as wonderful as it was way back then. It is located (improbably, for such a lovely restaurant) in the basement of an office building and can be difficult to find, even when you find the office building itself, but it's worth the trouble. The food was excellent, the server personable and very helpful, and the ambiance lovely -- even in the basement of an office building. By all means, take the time to find Tavira and enjoy."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Portuguese restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Portuguese restaurant and the decor is great once you get past the "mall" upstairs"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2004
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Review 17 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was great. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was great. We especially like that the tables are spaced such that you are not in your neighbor's lap. The bread pudding with grand marnier dessert is outstanding!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
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Review 18 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we visited Tavira to celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"we visited Tavira to celebrate a birthday. We were greeted and the specials were explained. The service from the waitstaff was exceptional-- they took time to explain the menus and give several recommendations--including a good accounting of the various wines we were considering. Conversation was easy even as the room filled up around 7:30 p.m.
I would definitely return."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 19 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service was excellent as usual. The music accompanying the dinner set the tone for a romantic evening."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Little disappointed based
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Little disappointed based on the reviews. Fish did not live up to expectations. Staff were friendly."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
had another great dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"had another great dinner at Tavira...delicious authentic Portuguese food and veryy attentive wait staff...we shall return!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I had a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I had a wonderful dinner Saturday night at Tavira. We have been there several times and I can honestly say that this place never disappoints. I had the delicious corvina special which was brought to the table whole and the waiter kindly cleaned it for me. It was so full of flavor with capers, pimientos and spice...my husband ordered the veal marsala which was very tasty as well...we ended the meal with the pears in a port wine and cinnamon wirh ice cream...perfect way to end a most memorable meal...the service was outstanding and the food was delicious! we shall return as we have many times...."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Order fish!!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've had many really delicious fish dinners at Tavira which we've always rated at least 4 stars. On this visit, however, since the kitchen had run out of most fish options, we ordered baby lamb chops and angus beef in mushroom sauce. These were definitely not up to Tavira's usual high standards."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 24 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've beem to Tavira quite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've beem to Tavira quite a few times but never again on a Saturday night. Although the food and service were very good, the noise was deafening. There were three of us, surrounded by several large groups who were all laughing and shouting and having a great old time. We could barely hear each other."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 25 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is superb -- not
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is superb -- not foodie nouveau, but always delicious. The service was a little rushed (not their norm at al) --perhaps what we deserve for dining out on Valentine's day!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our first visit was for dinner.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first visit was for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised. The service was great. The food was excellent. There were quite a few people there yet the noise was not distracting. We really enjoyed all aspects of the evening and will defintely go again."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good overall.... enjoyed the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good overall.... enjoyed the food. Thanks."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ate here for Valentine's day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ate here for Valentine's day price fix menu and enjoyed it tremendously. We have eaten at Tavira before and always enjoy the food. The menu is a bit small but everything is prepared impeccably. The wait staff is very helpful and attentive. The food is not your usual fare, the Portuguese influence makes for some very interesting and tasty European style meals. We have never had a bad meal at Tavira and have have been going here over the past several years."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great romantic Birthday Celebration
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great Romantic Birthday Celebration
for a Senior!
for a Senior!
Right atmosphere, could engage in conversation
and actually hear one another speak, food was delicious,
will certainly return. Had a littledifficulty finding the
restaurant, saw its sigh prominently displayed;however was
looking for an entrance from the street. One must enter the building and the
restaurant is o the lower level. Website should point that out.
In short, a lovely dining experience. EJ in DC"
and actually hear one another speak, food was delicious,
will certainly return. Had a littledifficulty finding the
restaurant, saw its sigh prominently displayed;however was
looking for an entrance from the street. One must enter the building and the
restaurant is o the lower level. Website should point that out.
In short, a lovely dining experience. EJ in DC"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Little Portugal in the DMV
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"If you want an escape into the Old World, Travira is definitely the restaurant to visit. Chef Duarte prepares a delicious bacalhao a bras with garlic, Portuguese olive oil, cod, olives, potatoes, eggs and herbs which was outstanding. Service staff was also very professional and even maintaining some of that Old World charm and transporting us to Portugal. Highly recommended establishment. Thank you Chef Duarte and to our server, Pepe."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a very good lunch;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a very good lunch; no alcohol. They do have a bar but we did not sit there."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2013
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Review 32 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is pretty good and standards
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is pretty good and standards have stayed constant over many years."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2006
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Review 33 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
charming and quiet and great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"charming and quiet and great service and food, as usual"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 34 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tavira is always superb. It
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tavira is always superb. It was a special night. Thank you."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the grilled cod dish,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved the grilled cod dish, my wife also liked her choice of fish (corvina). We are Portuguese and there is no need to travel to NJ to eat excellent Portuguese food."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our experience with Tavira
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our experience with Tavira was very nice.
The food, the service, the ambiance and everything was so great, that we are going to come back to that place again as soon as we get a chance."
The food, the service, the ambiance and everything was so great, that we are going to come back to that place again as soon as we get a chance."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and excellent service. The caldo verde and the pastel de nata are a must-have to experience a great Portuguese dinner."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was quite good and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was quite good and the service was excellent."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood gem, indeed!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Lovely place, albeit expensive. I always enjoy coming here for a special dinner."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
reliably good food in chevy chase
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always lovely and reasonably quiet. Good service. Great selection of Portuguese dishes and excellent fish."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romantic Valentine's Day...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved it! From the moment my husband and I walked in, we were received with a warm and friendly greet. Our reservation was for 8:45pm, on Valentine's Day and we arrived around 8:20pm with the idea to have some martinis at the bar; but instead, we were offered champagne while they prepared our table. The whole experience was excellent and we will be back for sure!
The only thing I reccommend is for the restaurant to have some black napkins (for the people dressed in black) :-)
The only thing I reccommend is for the restaurant to have some black napkins (for the people dressed in black) :-)
Obrigada!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great wine, friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great wine, friendly service, what else could you ask for."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We celebrated my father-in-law's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We celebrated my father-in-law's birthday at Tavira because it's one of his favorite restaurants. It was my first time there and I was really impressed with the atmosphere and decor immediately. I definitely didn't feel like I was sitting in a basement. The food was fantastic; we tried a sausage special that they had for an appetizer and it was like eating dessert! Delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection; there wasn't a single dish that didn't come up to par with all of the others. I'll definitely be going back and bringing others with me!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 44 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place!!! The restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place!!! The restaurant is unexpectedly nestled at the bottom of an office building in Chevy Chase. The ambiance is fabulous! The service was excellent! The food was delicious! My husband and I chose Shank of Lamb with Risotto (one of the daily specials). The meat was fall off the bone tender and the portions were substantial."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 45 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
What a beautiful little restaurant
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a beautiful little restaurant that is far too hidden. The service was excellent, but the food was extremely salty."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2007
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Review 46 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance is nice. Feels like
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Ambiance is nice. Feels like you are in a european cafe, albeit underground, with the murals and tiles. Service is excellent. Food is good. Even though tried the restaurant on restaurant week, couldn't resist trying the goat stew special. And, what do you know! Although it didn't taste like chicken, it had the texture of chicken! Also, enjoyed a glass of the house wine, identified only as a Portugese cabernet. Would go again."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We ate lunch at Tavira for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate lunch at Tavira for restaurant week. A delightful experience. Food was very good with a couple of special requests in preparation accomplished. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Noise level was a big plus for our group of 6. Restaurant is a delightful surprise in the lower level of a large office building. Highly recommend."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 48 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food and Service Great, Fast
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and Service Great, Fast & Professional! Thank You!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The waiter was a little overbearing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waiter was a little overbearing and pushy...which honestly killed the experience here. I will not be back."
Dined on 01/04/2013
2008
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Review 50 for Tavira
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice place. The food was good,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice place. The food was good, and I definitely enjoyed the seafood stew. The highlight was their flan at the end. Very tasty."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2008
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