What to order at Casa do Sardo

Must order
Agnello alla Vernaccia, lamb cooked in wine, with mushroom or red onion risotto.
Editor tip
The house is in São Cristóvão, well away from the beach districts; it closes on Mondays and at 16:00 on Sundays.
CuisineItalian
Price$$
NeighborhoodSao Cristovao
HoursTue-Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-16:00. Closed Mon.
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