I Tried the Food, and I Am Hooked
DESCRIPTION: Yeah, I tried a few of the dishes at this restaurant, and I am hooked, practically. The waiters are very friendly; the whole place is spanking clean all the time. I would recommend this place for any meal. I will offer a tip: try the atol de elote with your meal, or the jugo de mara on (cashew juice).
DATE: 2006-03-31
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : pollo encebollado

Tapas Paradise
DESCRIPTION: The amount of flavors a person can consumed in one evening of dining at Dali is staggering. The food, atmosphere and even the waitstaff all have an exotic quality. Very intimate dining experience. The only sour note is Dali's popularity. I advise dining early in the evening during the week. Reservations are only accepted for large groups.
DATE: 2000-10-10
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : duck in berry sauce, scallops in safron sauce

Boisterous and Fun
DESCRIPTION: A singular dining experience. Great food and fun, I have rarely been disappointed. Everyone I have taken there has loved it. It is true about its popularity though, it can be a long, uncomfortable wait.
DATE: 2003-07-07
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10

Fantastic
DESCRIPTION: The food was great, the atmosphere dimly lit and romantic, the music upbeat Spanish, and the waitstaff extremely gracious and attentive. We are relatively new to the area and had watched a local Boston TV broadcast spot outlining the Wingate Street section of downtown Haverhill and its revitalzation. This small bistro is nestled among quaint shops and cafes along Wingate Street. A definite visit to Wingate Street and Bistro 45 is required whether you're a local or are in need of an escape from the hustle and bustle of the Boston scene.
DATE: 2006-04-08
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Ahi seared tuna on a bed of cucumber salad with couscous, Portuguese stew

Delightful Addition to South Shore Dining
DESCRIPTION: Sintra is a wonderful addition for fine dining. It offers a diverse menu (red meat, poultry, fish, seafood and a vegetarian offering) creative selections, a good wine and beer selection, and attentive staff. Pleasant decor and music. The entrance is behind the restaurant in the parking lot.
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : salmon

Downtown Dining Moves to the South Shore
DESCRIPTION: Sintra is an amazing dining experience. The food rivals that of the top restaurants downtown without the outrageous prices and hassle of finding a parking spot. The wait staff is knowledgeable, personable, and attentive without being overbearing. The open kitchen and small dining room creates the restaurant s warm and inviting ambiance. Each of Chef Jenkins dishes brings out the flavor and essence of every ingredient used; no dish was too heavy or overwhelming. Without a doubt, I will be returning to Sintra.
DATE: 2003-08-09
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : lobster bisque, salmon, pork

City Food; Suburb Prices
DESCRIPTION: Pleasantly suprised to find this restaurant in Braintree. The money I save by eating here (food prices/parking/driving into Boston) allow me to enjoy this restaurant again and again. Don't miss an opportunity to have fanstatic food/service/preparation without the hassle/cost of Boston.
DATE: 2003-12-03
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : duck, salmon, sirloin, crab cake

Can't Wait to Go Back
DESCRIPTION: Incredible food. I can't wait to go back. My husband and I had a wonderful night out with fabulous food and NO hassle. Amazing. The quality of the food makes me wonder where the pretense is - but at Sintra there is none.
DATE: 2003-12-17
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : scallops/shrimp, chicken/risotto

Making This Place My Own
DESCRIPTION: The food was fabu! Portions are perfect. I love how the owners and staff remember the repeat customers. Being from Braintree - I will make this place my own little restaurant. The only negative comment is that there is no bar area to wait in. They should make the upstairs a bar area.
DATE: 2004-03-10
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : duck, creme brulee

There's No Comparison
DESCRIPTION: What a wonderful restaurant. Everything about it is fabulous. Brian and Kerri Jenkins are creating a really special place. They have clearly put their heart and soul into making Sintra restaurant an extraordinary experience. Just like any good restaurant, you may have to wait for a table, but let me tell you - it is worth the wait...anyday.
DATE: 2004-03-13
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10

Rude Mannered Waitress
DESCRIPTION: At the beginning she didn t bring the drink I ordered (before dinner) and took 30 minutes to take the order. She brought the check before asking me with rude manners if I wanted dessert, didn t apologize. She spent most of the time in a big conversation with the waiter and didn t look to the table. Very good food but I m sorry, I m not going back until they get rid of that waitress.
DATE: 2004-04-06
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : fish stew, chocolate cake

Tremendous Experience
DESCRIPTION: I surprised my fiancee, who is Portuguese, by bringing her to Sintra for a special dinner. And what a great experience we had! I can't remember a dinner when every course was so good and consistent. The service and atmosphere rivals the Boston restaurants, while its location and easy parking clearly makes Sintra a winner.
DATE: 2004-09-08
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : crab cakes, Portuguese wine

Superb
DESCRIPTION: We found Sintra when our son and daughter-in-law, Braintree residents, recommended it. We've returned many times and have never failed to have a spectacular meal with low-key, friendly service. A real find.
DATE: 2005-01-12
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10

Perfection
DESCRIPTION: It is always a treat when we have dinner at Sintra. We had dinner there this past Saturday evening and we were just in time for the menu changes for the fall months. Our starters and entrees were fantastic. There was no way we were passing the desserts, so ofcourse we indulged. I also have to say that the Sangria they have is the best I have ever tasted. A true jewel of the South Shore, if only they would open one in the Worcester area, I would be in heaven.
DATE: 2005-09-20
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : sweet potato ravioli with crispy serrano ham and spiced almond-sage cream, lobster chowder with root vegetables, house made bacon and parsley brown butter,grey sole rolled with spinach and golden raisins over cauliflower risotto and toasted almond romesco ,grilled New York sirloin with garlic mashed potatoes, saut ed spinach, blue cheese butter and red wine jus

A Welcome Fine Dining Find
DESCRIPTION: A resaurant of this caliber in the quiet suburban town of Braintree was an exciting find for my wife and me. Sintra has all the taste and style of any chef-centric restaurant in Boston, without the expense and pretense. I found it by Googling the ChefMoz and Chowhound reviews, and then checked out their menu at www.sintrarestaurant.com. Around these parts I expect to find chain, old school Italian, and seafood restaurants. Nothing subtle or adventurous. So their menu made Sintra a must-try. I brought my wife for her birthday, and our meal was all we had hoped it would be. The crispy skin on my rustic glazed duck was pure meat-candy, and my wife's sweet potato ravioli app. was light, yet complex and wonderfully balanced. We can't wait to return.
DATE: 2005-10-09
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : sweet potato ravioli with crispy serrano ham and spiced almond-sage cream

Love It
DESCRIPTION: Consistently walk out of this restaruant telling myself I could not have had a better meal. Never disappointed.
DATE: 2005-12-15
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : steak