Located in Val-de-Marne, in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Taberna Londrina is a Portuguese restaurant featuring a typical specialty of Porto: Francesinha.
Ah Portuguese gastronomy. Meanwhile, fresh, generous and delicious, this comfort cuisine is sure to attract gourmand approval. It must be said that Portuguese restaurants are very successful in the capital. Among the most famous specialties we find Bacalhau Pastisthe famous cod croquettes are sometimes garnished with cheese, grilled sardines or even other basic foods Pastes de nata, the famous Portuguese pancakes made with egg cream from Belém.
On the side of the Val de Marne in the city Saint-Maur-de-Fossy (accessible by public transportation), is a very special taverna waiting for gourmets who love Portuguese cuisine. Taberna Londrina He wants to be the standard bearer for the city of Porto by focusing on a very special specialty: francesinha.
Also known as “Mr. Portuguese CroqueThis dish would have seen the light of day during the French invasions of Portugal, during the reign of Napoleon I. It would be inspired by the French principle of croque monsieur, consisting of sandwich bread, meat and cheese with a touch of truth. Covered and surrounded by sauce, the sandwich is a comforting specialty worthy of a fork. !
For some, that's the name restaurant It will look familiar, and for good reason. Taberna Londrina Already present in many cities Portugal. This is therefore the first French title for the brand. The address already attracts Portuguese expats who are often found inside the restaurant. We will also be more likely to welcome you in Portuguese, and less likely to explain the menu and restaurant specialties.
However, when you ask what is something that should be on the menu, without any hesitation we will recommend this to you Francesinhas “ In Fashion do Porto“It consists of veal steak, fresh sausages, with a fried egg on top and generously drizzled with a port wine sauce into which the fries are dipped (not homemade, unlike what's on the menu) Note to beer lovers, it will go perfectly with the company's beers. Taberna Londrina.
If you want to have a snack before enjoying this dish, lThe restaurant It offers other specialty entrees including cachorinho da natalia, pasta alheira, or even… Garlic bread with cheese. next to Francesinha, Taberna Londrina It serves other simpler dishes including grilled salmon accompanied by two garnishes including rice cooked Portuguese style.
Finally, on the dessert side, it's hard to miss Pastel nata Prepared at home. However, if you want to end your meal with a more consistent dessert, we suggest you let yourself be tempted by another specialty, which is Papa Camiloa creamy and airy caramel frosting almost reminiscent of the consistency of scrambled egg whites, all topped with cookie pieces.