Manteigaria Silva felt like stepping into a living slice of Lisbon's culinary history. Founded in…read more1890, this gourmet shop still operates under its original name, its interior lined with gleaming wheels of cheese, hams hanging from the ceiling, and a classic Berkel slicer on display. The knowledgeable staff guides you through legendary cured meats. The quality of these vintage acorn-fed hams does not compare to anything else; smooth, richly marbled, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It is some of the finest hamon you can find. It is expensive though. For this plate we spent $100 euro. Finding a seat is virtually impossible when busy; seating is sparse, and on busy days you might wait 20 minutes just to snag a standing table. Be patient, that wait is absolutely worth it.

Manteigaria Silva is "butter shop" by name, codfish and pig shrine by vibe. A very cute shop to…read moresample the famous Iberian pigs. We stopped in for cheese, got a dissertation on Portugal's national identity via dried fish and acorn-fed black pigs. Apparently, these pigs are royalty. People speak of their genetics like they're auditioning for Mensa. I say let the meat lovers worship their salty flesh, I'm just here for the cheese.

Amazing small homey. Great service by the local owner. Tried the codfish and the pork cheeks…read more Pork cheeka were amazingly delicious. Must try. Feels like home.

went here for a team dinner and had no trouble making a reservation online for 10 people, even…read morethough the restaurant only seats about 20 total :). the staff were so friendly, spoke fluent english, and even let us add a couple extra seats. their wine recommendations (especially the white one which i can't remember the name of) were on point! food was the best i had in portugal, especially the bird's nest, marinated salmon, and baked cheese dish. my coworkers said the pork cheeks were incredible too. it was so good that some folks went back the next day and also the day after :).

Sea Me was a amazing experience my wife and I had in my Birthday. Freshest seafood, Amazing…read more cocktails fabulous service three in row that I recommend. It was The highlight to our trip to Lisbon.

Average food, average service and very expensive. This would not be my first choice in Lisbonread more

This place has a diner vibe -- but in Portuguese, some people sit, others eat standing at the…read morecounter, and plenty grab food to go. I tried the bifana, it was decent(don't forget to put mustard), though my friend recommended the prego (the beef version). The pudding cake was a nice finishing touch. The orange juice was fresh squeezed and not store bought.

It is a decent spot if you're looking for a casual diner style meal. The bifanas were good…read more Well-seasoned and satisfying, but nothing extraordinary. I sat outside and the service was fine. The staff weren't rude, but they also weren't particularly friendly. I do regret not trying any of the other dishes, as the menu looked more varied than just the bifanas. Overall, a solid, no-frills option if you're in the area, but don't expect anything remarkable.

Awesome little place you could easily miss but I hope you don't. So good and reasonable. They are…read morequick and friendly with so much to choose from. Pastries are amazing.

We had the pasteis de nata here. It was served warm. The custard was too watery and the pastry…read morewasn't flaky enough. The service was friendly. Would not recommend for pasteis de nata

The service at this restaurant is top notch. I felt like I was really being taken care of from…read moreassistance finding a restroom to being offered a different option than the wine I originally asked for and finding the suggestion to be much better (and less expensive) than the wine I originally selected. We did the tasting menu. The olive bread was super tasty to start, the tempura shrimp was good, the potatoes were amazing, the shrimp and spinach salad was my fave. So much stinking shrimp! Love it! Hubs and I both decided we didn't love the sea rice. It was almost just too fishy, while the fish itself was very mild. It's almost like they cooked the rice with anchovies or something else really strong and fragrant. It took away from the fish. The desserts were phenomenal. We got both options so that we could try them both. The merengue was very sour but good. The ice cream was sweet and light and I preferred it.

We made a last minute reservation and were so excited to dine at Arola during our stay at Penha…read moreLonga. The service was so high class. Each staff member was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. We were especially grateful for the kids menu as that is sometimes overlooked in these types of establishments. The interior was very modern and clean and we were seated inside an artistic wall of chains with gave us a sense of privacy for our table. Extra shout out to the staff because we were still eating past closing time and we never once felt rushed! Thank you

UPDATE - If I'm in Lisbon I'm eating at Can the Can. This time around we were there twice. Once for…read morelunch with a friend and then just us for a snack. Both times service was great, atmosphere is wonderful whether you eat outside or their gorgeous inside room. For lunch we ordered the cod fish baked à braz, the grilled calamari, and the black linguine with shrimp. Great portions, great value. The next time around we got their outstanding codfish fritters and the fried green beans which we Portuguese call "garden fishes." Just like my mom used to make them. Make sure to stop there and try some traditional Portuguese cuisine with some modern twists.

This place was suggested by Chat GPT and we were pleasantly surprised…read more Even though it was in a very heavy foot traffic area regarding tourists and monuments and just multiple things to see because the space was so large both in the plaza and outside the restaurant it didn't feel cramped. We got seated pretty quickly and we were very happy that there were multiple umbrellas up because the sun was definitely shining brightly that day. We saw some of the specials recommended by Yelp and chat GPT and decided to get some small tapas that were local to the area. A lot of them were with tuna and octopus. And they were very very delicious small portions which was great for us because we didn't want to have too much of a heavy meal as we were going to have a big dinner later on Service was spot on. We had three separate servers come check on us throughout our hour and 45 minutes there. Very pleasant, big smiles on their faces, and we're very quick to see if we needed any extra items. We were happy with our overall experience and prices, even though in a touristy area, were reasonable if you focused on the topaz and a bottle of wine.

I tried many pastel de Nata places and this one was my favorite! Nestled in downtown Lisbon, these…read morecame out hot and topped with cinnamon (a must in my opinion). It is a packed area and people line up for it but it is without a doubt worth it. Plus you are in the heart of downtown and under the lights at night making for a pretty perfect place to enjoy a top tier pastel de Nata.

Fábrica da Nata focuses on doing one thing extremely well: Portuguese custard tarts…read more The pastéis de nata are served fresh and warm, with the signature caramelized top that gives way to a smooth, creamy custard center. The custard strikes a great balance -- rich and eggy but not overly sweet. The pastry shell is where these really shine: thin layers of laminated dough baked until they're deeply golden and crisp. The result is that perfect textural contrast: crackly pastry on the outside and silky custard inside. Like most Portuguese pastry shops, the setup is straightforward. You order at the counter, the service is quick, and the focus is on getting the tarts to you while they're still warm from the oven. Cinnamon and powdered sugar are available to sprinkle on top, which adds a nice extra layer of flavour. Lisbon has many places competing for the title of best pastel de nata, but Fábrica da Nata holds its own. The quality is consistent, the tarts are fresh, and it's an easy stop whether you're looking for a quick snack or a traditional Portuguese pastry with coffee.