Best Central European Restaurant Lowell Near Me

Jay Ponte: We recently had a Birthday party here for my Mother. George and his crew were absolutely awesome. Food was great, service was excellent and they were very accommodating with letting us decorate the upstairs dining area. Special shoutout to his son Nick which was hustling, taking care of us making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Chuck D: One of the best Portuguese restaurants in lowell. Great food and great prices. Nice little bar tooFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Elizabeth Donaghey: The best food. The best service. The best people every time.

Peter Sward: I was going to have the standard Portuguese Carne Alentejana but got sidetracked by the specials board. 1/2 Rack of Lamb with Shrimp and two sides for $18.95 could not be ignored. The shrimp with garlic was cooked perfectly. I must admit that I dipped the bread in the garlic oil! The rack of lamb ordered rare was perfectly cooked and really tender with a nice char on the outside. For my sides, I settled on Portuguese fries and rice. I have found that the rice is usually surprisingly good. The table service from the bartender was pleasant. Seems it can get loud in here when they are busy.

Dave Trull: Really good and authentic Portuguese fare. Portions are very generous.

Jill Taylor: Wonderful service. Good food quickly. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

BILL Lampert: A hidden gem. Went for dinner Tue, 1st day after they came back from vacation. It was packed. I guess I wasn't the only one that missed their food. It was delicious and service was great as always.

Dennis Rebello: It was close for vacation my frist time I went

jeff kahn: delicious. straight forward. friendly atmosphere. fun place with good food.

Matthew Hierons: Good food. Friendly people. Small place a bit noisyParking: Ample parking on nearby mall Wheelchair accessibility: There's a ramp on one side of building but you will need to have someone open a locked gate for access. This can be done by phone or by making your need known on premise. Other than that there is one step up. They are happy to be of help.

Grant Emmel: Service was excellent. Food was superb. People were neighborly. Like Cheers but better.

Tim Sullivan: Delicious food superb service!!!

Sonny Ivey: Extremely good service very good food from out of town

Christine Masci: The food was amazing for a catering event! The owner was very kind, and helpful. Would go back again!

Shaw Mahini: The food and service are top notch. Espresso martinis are best around. Their steak of the house uses that Portuguese sauce and I crave it pretty often. Then they got that scallops wrapped in bacon appetizer, I usually order like a dozen of them, they are perfect. For a date grab the flaming linguica, it's pretty cool with the dish and effects. Give it a try!

Joey L: Our favorite restaurant in Lowell, five stars all around

Sarah Langathianos: Dine in: Yes Takeout: YesMore

Sollange Martins: This place is not support dog friendly. The owner is rude, disrespectful & ignorant to MA laws!

Paula Norwood: Good food, service and atmosphere. Small but quaint.

Larry Morales-Aybar: Quick and family friendly treat you like you was at home

Felicia Coutu: Worked there from January 25th to February 14th. For my first week(until the 31st) I had no numbers to clock in nor use for serving and using pos system, therfore all my credit tips went to someone else. I was serving, hosting, bartending(don't know anything about it) bussing and answering the phones. Bosses would stand around drinking and watch the chaos unfold as people waited extra long for uncooked food, horrible beverages and no bread or butter to eat while waiting. They also were only paying me $5.50 per hour even after explaining to them the law has changed to 6.75 for servers as of 1/25. Finally after my first paycheck for 5.50 a hour they told me they would fix it for next paycheck. They did but only to 6.50. They also aren't aware that the law states if my tips and min wage do not sum up to the minimum wage of $15 I am entitled to the larger one whichever that is. And I never made tips as the place is not busy. It is sad to see how many people run that place illegally and how many employees are not paid properly.

Bob Lala: Very much a mid spot. How are you in a college community but don’t throw +18 parties. I should not be partying next to someone 3x my age…

Betchela meronnis: I have mixed feelings about the food. I am from the Caribbean and I have so many friends who are Africans and I love to eat their jollof rice. So, I decided to buy it. The rice was really dried. It looked like it been cooked for a while. They just heat it up in the microwave.Dancing Jerk Chicken was great but spicy.Egusi Stew. I did not like the smell. The smell was so unpleasant. Again, maybe because of different cultures but I didn’t like it.Overall, there is room for improvement. Lowell is full of Africans. Having a restaurant with good food to represent them will be fantastic.

Kazi Tanzeem Shahid: We came to Lowell on short notice and were looking for a restaurant that was open in late night.We called and confirmed that the restaurant closes at 12, and the kitchen closes at 11.When we came after 10, we were told that the kitchen closed at 10, and the restaurant is closing. We tried to explain what we were told a short while ago, and they just shut the door on our faces. Apparently this early closing happens on Sundays, then why were we told of the later closing times since we called on a Sunday? This kind of miscommunication is beyond frustrating.EDIT: Regarding the owner's response, I can understand that the kitchen closes at 10, that's fine, but since we called just shortly before that, we should not have been told that the kitchen closes at 11.And my name isn't KariAlso, if anyone who thinks i'm being nitpicky here, we were on Lowell during a connecting flight, we literally were short on time and finding a place to eat that late at night was a more critical issue than usual.

Jennifer Boggie: The food is delicious and the atmosphere is friendly. My only complaint is the food takes a long time to come, but it's delicious and freshly prepared, and very flavorful. Great for family dinner and kid-friendly, but also an excellent date night atmosphere.

Shaleen Gutu: The food is terrible. The oxtail taste like it was drowned in ketchup. Egusi is not authentic. They have people who aren’t even versed in cooking ethnic food. Don’t even dare come at night the service is absolutely terrible the bartenders are great but they don’t have sufficient staff to help. Owners and management have no knowledge of their own bar. Waiting 20mins for a drink at a Lowell bar that’s not even near capacity is absolutely ridiculous. Mind you management called me a “b****” after voicing my frustrations. 1/10 I don’t recommend.

Keionia Jefferson: Good food had a great experience

Steven Gutierrez: This was the worst experience I ever been too been here couple times dj was not good security guard was super rude and ridiculous was ignoring me while I was talking would not recommend hope that lightskin security will not be working there no more super disrespectful to customers!!!

Natalia Gonzalez: Such bad customer service when coming in. The guy security is disrespectful and shouldn’t work there.

Becky Ajuonuma: Came here for a private group dinner and had a great experience. The owner and restaurant manager gave us a personal overview of the restaurant and it’s mission + all the events they put on to engage with the community.I particularly enjoyed the food (went for seconds because it was buffet style) I had the beef suya, stew, plantains, puff puff and couscous.There’s a restaurant at the top and a lounge + bar at the bottom for events.

Orianna Natsis: I decided to try Sahel after having walked past it dozens of times. After my experience there I can definitely say I will be coming back, as well as recommending it to others! The food was delicious- quickly prepared, fresh ingredients, and absolutely delicious! The staff was extremely friendly and polite. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. If you're looking for your new favorite dish, try the Dancing Jerk Chicken!

Giovannie Z: This is a terrific restaurant. The food is great especiallyas an African, you eat and feel like home. I wish I could give them 10 stars. Thank you for giving us a taste of homeFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Adebodilan: This is a terrific restaurant. The food is great especiallyas an African, you eat and feel like home. I wish I could give them 10 stars. Thank you for giving us taste of home.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

tunde adebimpe: Horrible experience! I don’t know how this reviews came to be and I’m curious to know. I ordered pounded yam and egusi. Pounded yam is the size of a tennis ball. My egusi soup had no meat!!! No meat!!!! I repeat, no meat!!!! I told the owner and the server and owner asked if I wanted to order meat separately. This bowl cost me $24, 50% more than I’d pay to eat same meal somewhere else. Yes, no meat! This reviews are from non-Africans. No wonder I don’t see a single African come in, and place is super empty. I will not be going back!!

Levitate Echo on PS5: Food was great and people were nice I recommend

Julissa Jiminian: I’ve always wanted to try egusi and fufu but I’ve never been able to find anywhere near. This local spot in Lowell has incredible food. I finally tried it today and let me tell you if you’ve been thinking about it just try it you won’t be disappointed. The staff was super friendly I will definitely come by again and have some drinks they close at 2am on Fridays!!

Joseph Hayes: Food and Service Was Great...Unfortunately There is A Junky Who Sits In A Lawn Chair in front of Restaurant Begging For Change, And His Friends either passed out...and/or doing drugs/drinking on the Side Of The Restaurant...its such a shame City of Lowell let people like this ruin this area...we surely will not be back to dine in...but will probably have it delivered...it was delicious...just a shame about who is hanging out in the front.

Kat Chantre: This is the second time I've tried to order from this restaurant and couldn't. First time I ordered online for their oxtail plate, after waiting a while for my order. Tracking the online order I noticed it was automatically changed to the jerk chicken dish which I did not want. I guess they ran out of oxtail, but I had to contact the delivery driver to not accept the order. Because first, I was not informed that they no longer had oxtail and if I would prefer a different dish. I let it go asked for a refund and left it at that.This time around the oxtail is no longer available for online order, I noticed it hasn't been since, so I decided to go with two other dishes. The jerk chicken and the red snapper. Online explains the fish can be "baked or fried" but I had no way to make that option to choose. And the picture online also shows veggies but nothing that guaranteed it to come with the plate other than rice. So I had questions, or tried to leave a special instructions, however online they were not receiving special or specific instructions, even if I was to write I have a shellfish allergy since I saw they also carry shrimp inhouse. So I called the restaurant for pickup order through the phone, with hope someone could answer all my questions because now no matter what online method I used like delivery, pick up or carry out I was faced with the same restrictions. I called around 2:30pm, a gentleman answered and said he would call me back in 5 mins but never did, I called many times after that and got no answer. Really sucks because all I see is great reviews and amazing pictures uploaded with reviews that make you want to try their food. But maybe the only way is to dine in. But I would hate to meet the same bad experience.

Wincia Emmanuel: Best restaurant ever they foods is very delicious

ERIC A TCHUIGOUA: Sahel restaurant is located in the heart of Lowell on Central Ave. The city itself is going through Major overhaul with constructions which, to me is perfect as I get to see part of the old city and what it will be in few months.Sahel restaurant is very unique and authentic. It is a two level restaurant whereas the top is for dining and the lower level for private events which one can also book. The food menu is diverse as it encompasses different cultures. Whether you're looking for a classic American experience or even just looking to try African or Jamaican food, Sahel menu will not disappoint you.When it comes to service, the staff at Sahel restaurant is outstanding, knowledgeable, courteous and always happy. I was visiting from DC and didn't know anything about Boston and Lowell. The staff made me feel welcome, pointed out things and places to see and do and that was just FANTASTIC!I had the egusi stew which was perfect!If you're in Massachusetts visiting, I highly recommend you drive to Lowell and visit Sahel, you will not regret.Vegetarian options: Butternut squash soup Kid-friendliness: Nuggets, cheeseburger Wheelchair accessibility: The front door has a rampDietary restrictions: Staff will walk you through any restrictions you may have.

Patrick ranagan: Best Portuguese restaurant around. Highly recommend the Princess Chicken, Steak on Skewer, Steak on a Stone, and the Garlic Shrimp App. Can't go wrong. A place that you can relax and have a nice meal.

Maureen Bell: I would highly recommend it..the food and service were excellent.

Obedis Junior: Muito bom

Poe Tyrs: pricey, Portuguese food at a slightly blan side of things. but Renee is Awesome!!

Ronda Pappas: Yum..and great service

Ana Mejia: Súper recomendado

Jack Esteves: Hands down the best Portuguese restaurant in the state! Great food, great service! It will not disappoint!Thank you Manny for the great hospitality! Can’t wait to go again!

Mauro Mattos Silva Araujo: Excellent food and people. One of the few restaurant still running by a family. Delicious Portuguese cod a lagareiro.

David Perloff (Davyjones 1610): Friendly staff in a Peaceful environment. The food takes a little adjustment, but you'll learn to savor it over time!

John Gray: Good food but over priced

True Knight45: The Portuguese food is awesome here! The menu is huge with all kinds of Portuguese delights. The inside is beautiful and super clean. The waitress was awesome and i love how they have a great Portuguese wine selection. They get 4 stars because it was a bit pricey.

Vaughn Hamlet: Quiet sometimes but staff food and especially manager is awesome.

Elizabeth Coughlin: Great food! Great service! Plenty parking!

Goldie Smith: Manny and his brother do a nice job here. The food is really solid, and they've done extensive work renovating the inside. Its a great place to get a table or just sit at the bar and have some drinks. I recommend either the Portuguese steak or the steak on a skewer, both are fantastic.

Geoffrey Feldman: Finest traditional but casual dining in lowell

Bertha Johnston: Very friendly staff, the brothers took good care of us. The restaurant is clean, great atmosphere and in my eyes the best food in Lowell!

Brian Stoebner: Food and service were fabulous!

Tom Golden: Great food !

nancy sepples: Warm and friendly. Excellent food.

Miguel Calvin: Great food and service. The "streak on stone" is the real winner for me.