A new addition to London’s burgeoning Portuguese dining scene, Casa do Frango has opened its doors
on Southwark Street in London Bridge this July.
Bringing a type of Portuguese cooking yet to be authentically explored in London, Casa do
Frango will specialise in regional Algarvian-style piri piri chicken “frango” cooked over wood
charcoal using traditional techniques. The grill will be overseen by experienced Algarvian
pitmaster, Lucidio da Fonseca Monteiro, who has moved to London for the project.

The creative and operational trio behind Casa do Frango are Algarvian-English Marco Mendes,
Jake Kasumov and Reza Merchant. Inspired by their time together in the South of Portugal, the
three decided that the true flavour and spirit of Frango com piri piri needed to come to London.

As important as the food, is the atmosphere of the restaurant, which will be encapsulated in the
extraordinary 85-cover space which has been designed by Alessio Nardi’s A-nrd studio. 

A vaulted ceiling with a giant glass skylight overhead allows natural light to fall. Greenery
throughout the space will give guests the feeling of dining al fresco, at communal tables and
counter dining. The down to earth mood of classic Portuguese tascas, is reflected in the interiors
riffing on Portugal’s rich cultural heritage. Details such as the suspended ceiling fans, to handpainted
detailing upon the barfront resembling Portugal’s famous 1900’s trams, encapsulate the
tasteful and considered interiors.

Inquisitive guests may even discover a hidden bar, a candlelit, more formal affair – officially
opening later this Autumn but the door will be unlocked from August, and when the barman is in, he’s
certain to serve libations from his memory of classic and Portuguese twists.