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While this place is right smack in the tourist district, just off Praca dom Pedro IV (if you are on the plaza, just pass through the arch and you'll see this place), the price is very reasonable and not at all touristy, even though most of the diners appeared to be tourists like us. There is another restaurant listing called O Bacalhoeiro, but they are actually the same place with one entrance. They were likely separate restaurants in the past, I don't know if it's through happy marriage or hostile take-over, but now a doorway is dug through the wall and the two places operate as one. They have a multi-language menu, plus a non-translated daily specials. Like many restaurants in Portugal, they bring you a few appetizers which you can leave untouched, or tell them which ones you want and they'll whisk the rest away (for the next table), but if you take a bite you'll be billed. We went on a weekend evening and there was a wait for about half an hour. We were looking forward to trying the seafood rice, but they were out. So I ended up with a grilled octopus, which I enjoyed very much - it's a whole octopus, with head and all the arms, for €9.50 including sides. The grilled ribs were tender and very flavorful too. When the meal was over, we were treated to a complimentary shot of port wine. A most delicious and surprisingly affordable meal.
Awesome place! We were walking through the touristy area of Lisboa, looking for a place to eat, but not wanting to go to a tourist trap lining the main thoroughfare. We came across this little place on a side street (right across from an adult peepshow place LOL) and decided to check it out. There was a long line at about 7:30pm, and we weren't sure how long the wait would be, so we wandered around the area a bit, checking out the holiday decor and the other shops and restaurants. We returned to the restaurant about an hour later, and there were only two parties waiting, so we got in line. We only waited about 20 minutes before they had a table available. There was some bread, octopus ceviche salad, and pasteis de bacalhau already on the table. We were hungry and started digging in (FYI you're expected to pay for this, even the bread). We ordered two of the porco preto (black pork) dishes, and I tried the cod sauteed in olive oil and garlic. The fish dish was good, but those pork entrees were muito fantastico! One of the best pieces of meat I've ever tasted; not sure if it's because of how they seasoned the meat, or the breed of pig, or both. At any rate, do yourself a favor and order one or both of these porco preto dishes! We also tried the vinho verde (green wine) which was similar to white wine, but smoother and not as sweet. The bottle was left in a wrap to keep it cold, poured into chilled glasses. After the gastronomical feast, the bartender poured us a mysterious red beverage into small shot glasses. Since they were in shot glasses, we automatically tilted our heads back and emptied the glass. The drink was much sweeter than anticipated, and surprisingly delicious! The barkeep noted our pleasure, and served us another round, which we of course downed again. After using the restroom, I asked him the name of the drink, and he showed me the bottle: it's called Ginja liquor with fruit. He immediately poured us ANOTHER shot each! Now THAT is above and beyond customer service! Granted, they were closed at this point, but still. So treat yourself if you're ever in the area and go to this place for dinner, preferably late in the evening so you can take your time, and maybe the friendly staff will indulge you with a shot or two (or three!) of this delicious liquor.
Phenomenal place win great customer service. This place was recommended by my hotel's front desk as a place they commonly visit for lunch. The place is known and visited by locals. Great food with wonderful staff. My wife and I had our 1 YEAR OLD screaming baby and the staff was nice enough to not only put up with her but also play with her and try to calm her down by giving her "restaurant toys" like a straw :) As a matter of fact I am here again tonight to try out more of their menu. Very reasonable prices too!
Tasty food!!!!! but no to go box!! I wasted too much food...... I asked togo box for rest of my meals, but they said no. sooooo yummy but no togobox.....!!!!
Our second stop on the Lisbon food tour. Had a variety of food ready for us including Queijo da serra with pumpkin jam, which is cheese of the mountain, a very soft buttery cheese, which was just delicious with the pumpkin jam. Next was Pastéis de bacalhau or codfish cakes which were the best that we had in Lisbon. Next up, Octopus salad, which I did not expect to like, but it had a great flavor of olive oil and white wine vinegar and I would order again for sure! And finally Peixinhos da horta, or fish of the garden. Which turns out to be tempura fried green beans. They were also very good. Very friendly staff and we had some house wine, Rosé wine Monte Amarelo to wash it all down. Would definitely go back here again! read more
3 years ago
They said they had real Portuguee Periperi chicken but they brought me a deep fried chicken laying in a bed of oil. The steak was undercooked & the pasta was bland. The fish was tasteless. The food was under par hence the cheap prices! This was just the worst Lisboa restaurant we went to! read more
While this place is right smack in the tourist district, just off Praca dom Pedro IV (if you are on the plaza, just pass through the arch and you'll see this place), the price is very reasonable and not at all touristy, even though most of the diners appeared to be tourists like us. There is another restaurant listing called O Bacalhoeiro, but they are actually the same place with one entrance. They were likely separate restaurants in the past, I don't know if it's through happy marriage or hostile take-over, but now a doorway is dug through the wall and the two places operate as one. They have a multi-language menu, plus a non-translated daily specials. Like many restaurants in Portugal, they bring you a few appetizers which you can leave untouched, or tell them which ones you want and they'll whisk the rest away (for the next table), but if you take a bite you'll be billed. We went on a weekend evening and there was a wait for about half an hour. We were looking forward to trying the seafood rice, but they were out. So I ended up with a grilled octopus, which I enjoyed very much - it's a whole octopus, with head and all the arms, for €9.50 including sides. The grilled ribs were tender and very flavorful too. When the meal was over, we were treated to a complimentary shot of port wine. A most delicious and surprisingly affordable meal. read more
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Awesome place! We were walking through the touristy area of Lisboa, looking for a place to eat, but not wanting to go to a tourist trap lining the main thoroughfare. We came across this little place on a side street (right across from an adult peepshow place LOL) and decided to check it out. There was a long line at about 7:30pm, and we weren't sure how long the wait would be, so we wandered around the area a bit, checking out the holiday decor and the other shops and restaurants. We returned to the restaurant about an hour later, and there were only two parties waiting, so we got in line. We only waited about 20 minutes before they had a table available. There was some bread, octopus ceviche salad, and pasteis de bacalhau already on the table. We were hungry and started digging in (FYI you're expected to pay for this, even the bread). We ordered two of the porco preto (black pork) dishes, and I tried the cod sauteed in olive oil and garlic. The fish dish was good, but those pork entrees were muito fantastico! One of the best pieces of meat I've ever tasted; not sure if it's because of how they seasoned the meat, or the breed of pig, or both. At any rate, do yourself a favor and order one or both of these porco preto dishes! We also tried the vinho verde (green wine) which was similar to white wine, but smoother and not as sweet. The bottle was left in a wrap to keep it cold, poured into chilled glasses. After the gastronomical feast, the bartender poured us a mysterious red beverage into small shot glasses. Since they were in shot glasses, we automatically tilted our heads back and emptied the glass. The drink was much sweeter than anticipated, and surprisingly delicious! The barkeep noted our pleasure, and served us another round, which we of course downed again. After using the restroom, I asked him the name of the drink, and he showed me the bottle: it's called Ginja liquor with fruit. He immediately poured us ANOTHER shot each! Now THAT is above and beyond customer service! Granted, they were closed at this point, but still. So treat yourself if you're ever in the area and go to this place for dinner, preferably late in the evening so you can take your time, and maybe the friendly staff will indulge you with a shot or two (or three!) of this delicious liquor. read more
8 years ago
Phenomenal place win great customer service. This place was recommended by my hotel's front desk as a place they commonly visit for lunch. The place is known and visited by locals. Great food with wonderful staff. My wife and I had our 1 YEAR OLD screaming baby and the staff was nice enough to not only put up with her but also play with her and try to calm her down by giving her "restaurant toys" like a straw :) As a matter of fact I am here again tonight to try out more of their menu. Very reasonable prices too! read more
11 years ago
Tasty food!!!!! but no to go box!! I wasted too much food...... I asked togo box for rest of my meals, but they said no. sooooo yummy but no togobox.....!!!! read more
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The place is very good when it comes to the seafood. I had grilled octopus one day, beef the day after. My wife had fish twice. Both were delicious but seafood is just better. The place gets packed fairly quickly so if you want to avoid waiting for the table arrive at 7 pm. You will get the appetisers marinated octopusb and something which name I dont remember without being asked and you need to pay for them so if you want something else let them know in advance. read more
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R. dos Sapateiros, 218
1100-581 Lisbon
Portugal
Rossio - Baixa - Chiado, Baixa
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