Restaurante Cesaria

Restaurante Cesaria on Bowdoin Street in Dorchester serves Cape Verdean cooking, with stews, grilled seafood and live music giving you reasons to settle in. Katchupada combines hominy, beans, pork, beef and collard greens; cabritada is goat stewed with vegetables and served with rice. Seafood choices include grilled octopus, shrimp and salted cod, while canja, a chicken and rice soup, makes a gentler start. The menu also has grilled chicken and steak for anyone who would rather keep the ordering familiar. Cocktails and outdoor seating add options for an evening out. Check the music schedule if you want a performance with dinner, or order pickup when the evening calls for staying home.