It all started in the Algarve

Founders Marco and Jake have been friends for years. During many summers spent at Marco’s home in the Algarve, the pair tasted the best piri-piri chicken they’d ever had.

That’s when they knew that Londoners were missing out. They were determined to bring the authentic Algarvian cooking techniques, flavours and experiences to their hometown, differentiating themselves from the common perception of piri-piri chicken from competitor brands.

Our Produce

We believe that the quality of the final product can only be as good as the quality of the ingredients. That’s why we aim to work with the best suppliers in the industry.

From British chicken farmers, to Portuguese piri-piri growers, to Galician fishermen – we do not discriminate and we will go the extra mile to ensure we have the best produce.

All our chicken comes from a trusted family butcher who supplies high-welfare birds from a hand-picked selection of farms in Norfolk and Shropshire.

Our Food

Whilst in the Algarve we worked with a legendary grill-master who shared the secrets behind the best piri-piri chicken in the world. We always stay true to our roots: we only grill over wood-charcoal, we cook all our chicken from raw, we use smaller 900g birds to ensure beautifully even cooking and we always brush three times, with our secret piri-piri blend.

The menu extends beyond chicken and pays homage to the many delights of the region, with traditional sides and sharing dishes, showcased alongside inspired additions and vegetarian dishes.

Our executive chef likes to add a twist to classic Portuguese recipes – take our bacalhau fritters for examples, made of salt cod and chickpeas, instead of traditional potatoes.

Our Desserts

The dessert menu includes three flavours of the world-famous Pastel de Nata, a traditional chocolate mousse and an almond cake – all offered with Portuguese Bica coffee.

Our Drinks

The drinks menu is a carefully curated selection of Portuguese wines, as well as the country’s finest Super Bock beer on draught, cocktails made from almond liquor, and port wine.

We are proud to be the largest independent seller of Portuguese wine in the UK.

For those in the know, we also serve Portugal’s famous Sumol soft drink and Carvalhelhos mineral water.

Press

Michael Deacon

If you’re not a ‘cheeky Nando’s’ kind of person, go here for piri piri chicken. African rice was a lovely clash of flavours: busy and loud and chaotic, a carnival in the mouth.

Frankie McCoy

There’s no such thing as an ideal restaurant for me now. But on the hottest day of the year, polishing off a home-made pastel de nata and a last glug of vinho, gorgeous Casa do Frango comes pretty close.

Jay Rayner

Do we really need another piri piri chicken joint here? Surely we’re overrun with them. The answer is, yes, we do. We need this one. It’s delightful. Casa do Frango – it means chicken house – occupies a huge, airy space. It is effortless shabby chic, of the sort set designers strive to create.

Wallpaper

The space’s stand-out original features like the vaulted ceiling, large arched windows and the naked brickwork provided a good starting point for a look that takes its cues from Portugal’s heritage.