Cafe Central

Portuguese Restaurant
173 Bradford St, Bristol, RI 02809, United States +1 401-254-6164
(233 Reviews)

Description

Cafe Central is a Portuguese Restaurant located at 173 Bradford St, Bristol, RI 02809, United States. It has received 233 user reviews and offers a total menu featuring 4 dishes. Some of the featured dishes at Cafe Central include Spice Pork & Littlenecks Came Alentejana, Espresso Martini, Pork Loin, and Espadarte Com Camarão.

Amenities

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports
  • Solo dining
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Cozy
  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Cafe Central Photos

Reviews (233)

5 Superb Reviews Out of 233 Reviews
Amazing
175
Great
29
Okay
14
Not Great
8
Terrible
7
  • Kenneth Johnson
    Feb 28, 2026 - 10:38 am

    Authentic Azorean cuisine! Must try the Chicharros (Stickleback Fish), packed with flavor! Raw Littlenecks on the Half Shell for a starter are a great price compared to other local restaurants. Free Papo Seco's (Portuguese Bread) and butter basket. Get a house bottle of wine to share, it is worth it. They offer a side salad or soup with most dishes. Their Bife à Casa (House Steak) is packed w/ flavor, heavy on the garlic and delicious. The Carne de porco à Alentejana (Pork & Clams w/ Potatoes) is good too, but the pork is usually a little dry. Sandwiches are a great price for what you get. Don't forget to add some of the House Steak sauce to dip your fries! Overall 8.5/10. Dining room is typically a little warm for comfort, but other than that it is clean and servers are prompt.

  • Paulo Eduardo da Silva
    Feb 22, 2026 - 2:17 am

    Very good service. Our waiter was nice and friendly. They had sagres beer . The Portuguese soup was tasty. The grilled cod was Ok. They're Brad was really really good. Overall, I will give it a 5 stars

  • Flavio Sampaio
    Feb 19, 2026 - 1:05 pm

    My favorite restaurant i love this place i have been coming here for almost 30 years and its always great

  • Mark Dombrofski
    Jan 16, 2026 - 9:41 pm

    Great food I enjoyed a nice hot soup on a cold November day. Hit the spot!

  • B&G AUTO DETAILING SERVICES
    Jan 13, 2026 - 9:55 pm

    I mean just look at the pics of the food I posted it tastes that way to!! Highly recommend you try especially the pork and little necks!! Also try the steak Sammy it’s fire as well! Chicken and shrimp Mozambique is absolutely killer too!! Can’t go wrong here!!

  • James J Carotenuti
    Jan 12, 2026 - 12:28 am

    I can't believe I haven't been here before now. The food is amazing and everyone is so friendly. I'm blown away. Also, I am extremely picky when it comes to beer. I'll only drink 5 different beers, and they have one of them. I've come here 3 times this week. I love it.

  • Nicolas Seikaly
    Dec 07, 2025 - 7:46 am

    Pass through to get a Portuguese steak sandwich every time I drive up to the Cape for my annual getaway from DC. Definitely a must

  • John FromNorwoodMa
    Dec 06, 2025 - 9:55 am

    The people are friendly, I had a great Portuguese meal there. I ordered the pork and little necks, the meal was delicious! It’s perfect for a night out with a girlfriend or a wife, or family. There’s lots to do in the area and clubs as well. I can recommend them.

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