Opening of new Portuguese restaurant and grill A Poncha in Spalding goes well

An opening of a new Portuguese restaurant and grill has gone well according to its owner.

‘A Poncho’ in Westlode Street, Spalding opened at the end of last week promising a ‘holiday experience in England’ for diners.

The restaurant is named after an exotic Madeiran drink and customers enjoyed seabass, T-bone steak, kebabs and chicken fresh from the grill.

Owner Roger Alves said: “It has gone well.

“We welcomed lots of different customers from everywhere which is good.

“Friday, Saturday and Sunday were very good.”

With both a British and Portuguese chef cooking Madeira style dishes, feedback from customers has been ‘amazing’.

Mr Alves said: “The barbecue smells were fantastic.

“We are hoping that next week we will be better and better.

“We are different as we offer a Madeira style of cooking.”

Mr Alves has plans to hire a singer in the restaurant.

He added: “In the future we are going to have someone who will sing.

“She has a brilliant voice and can sing any kind of music.”

The restaurant will be open again at the weekend — from Friday to Sunday.

For further information visit A Poncha Restaurant and Grill on Facebook.

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