One of the most interesting meals I have had the pleasure of having in Lisboa (or maybe anywhere in…read morethe world). When you find Estrela Da Bica, it is on a side street right off of the steep street with the trolley that is famous. There was a small open door with a sign asking us to wait outside to be seated (so as not to crowd the restaurant). Make sure to follow these instructions, as my family and I watched some other unaware tourists walk straight in, grab a menu, and promptly get asked to go wait outside. After a minute or two, we were seated by one of the staff (possibly the owner?). The staff was all women, and they seemed very proud of their restaurant. The decor was quirky and very homey, with various mismatched tables and chairs. We were informed that the food is all meant to be shareable plates, and we started off by just getting some sourdough bread with dips. There were multiple different kinds of bread and the dips kept them interesting, one being a fish spread. One of the appetizers caught my eye instantly, the roasted pork belly, banana mash, and pico de gallo. I usually like banana flavors mixed with savory (I've tried weird combinations like a peanut butter banana hamburger before) so I knew I had to try this. The outside of the pork belly was perfectly crunchy while the inside was tender. As I expected (but I would guess most people wouldn't), the banana mash complimented the rich savory flavors of the pork belly. For the mains, we ordered the pink marlin tataki with pineapple chutney, potato and rosemary sourdough pizzeta, roasted Hokkaido with butternut mash, dried nuts sand, and house kimchi, the confit codfish cheeks with poached egg and crispy chips, and the pork cheek ravioli with mustard sauce and buckwheat popcorn. They were all intriguing flavor combinations that I would never have thought of in my life!! What stood out to me was the confit codfish cheeks with poached egg and the crispy potato chips. We had tried other codfish dishes around Lisboa and had noticed that it was the most common fish there. But this combination was luscious, with the soft egg coating the fish and the chips adding a nice crunch to every bite. It was like a fish carbonara in a way with the poached egg providing a sauce. This was the standout dish to me, representing what Lisboa is all about while not being afraid to take risks. All of the other dishes were interesting too, and each left me with new ideas of combinations that I would have never thought of. After the dinner was so impressive, we were enticed by the dessert. We got the chocolate mousse and basque cheesecake with guava jam. These were Like I said, the staff seemed proud of their establishment and rightfully so. Estrella da Bica may be a small, simple, establishment, but they are not afraid to push the boundaries of gastronomy. This was the kind of restaurant that flies under the radar, but I consider myself lucky to have stumbled upon it.

One of the best meals I had while visiting Lisboa. We were randomly walking the place and struck up…read morea conversation with some New Yorkers. They mentioned that they'd come here two nights in a row. Naturally we had to check it out. We ordered a bunch of entrees to maximize every little bit. The Ribs and the Brussels were to die for. Very unique flavor profile on the ribs and they effortlessly came off the bone. The Brussels were draped in this amazing sauce that just took things to the next level. Of course we paired with various wine options. It's funny to think about how carefree you can be on vacation. We were seated outside on a sloped hill. The atmosphere and food were so good that it didn't even matter. Our waiter was fabulous. This is a place you need to try.

While this place is in a great touristy location, we felt that being in the land of Port wine and…read moretheir award winning "Vihno Verde" this place could have offered a bit more assistance with the selection process. They did not really explain the difference between tawny, ruby, late bottled vintage...etc. somewhat expensive as well, found the same glass, a 20 and 30 year vintage, for ten Euros less at Time Out market. Oh well, it was a cold and rainy day so at least we warmed up.

This is a cool little place that serves different types of port wine and other alcoholic beverages…read more I like the vibe and definitely a place you go to after dinner for a night cap. It's not too noisy in here. They also serve a cheese platter and olives if you want to snack on something. Pricing wise, it was about 4-4.5 Euros for a glass of wine or ginga. I like that they will give you a taste before pouring you a full glass to make sure that you are happy with your choice. Keep in mind that they only accept cash.

My wife and I went to SEEN rooftop today (March 22, 2026) for lunch and were thoroughly impressed…read more The food was fresh and delicious, the team from the hotel staff that greeted us in the lobby, to the hostess who met us at the elevator upstairs, to the bartenders that greeted us as we walked in and to eat and every waitress that stopped by our table. All of them were friendly, welcoming and went above and beyond. Seriously, not only did they do their job, but they went out of their way to make us feel special and welcomed. It was such a great experience. Oh, did I mention the view? Amazing! The food there was great, we had mostly sushi, sashimi, tacos, etc, all of which was fresh and tasty. The wait team gave us recommendations which were spot on. No upsells, but honest and right on the money based on what we described we wanted. They knew their stuff and delivered. That was a highlight for sure. Well done, SEEN team. And as a side note, the folks - well one person in particular - who complained about the dress code, it's seriously not a "thing." It's very clearly spelled out and it's not a huge burden. Image attached. It's clearly referenced when you make a reservation, it's on their website, and it's frankly not unreasonable. We saw a range of people there and they were all welcomed. The bottom line is, this place is a nicer place. If you feel like being overly casual, or sloppy, this likely isn't the place for you. And that's totally ok. There are plenty of other rooftops you can go to and be overly casual or sloppy at and fit right in, no problem. But honestly, you have to proactively work to not meet the dress code here. Especially during lunch. All that being said, we loved this place and will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

The view is spectacular and the service was good. We just went for a drink and they were very…read moreaccommodating

The best restaurant…read more We were heading to Sintra for the day and found this restaurant online and are so glad we did. It's the best hidden gem. It's about 10-15 minutes from Sintra, in the small village of Colares. Unlike Sintra, there aren't any tourists and it's truly locals only. We both got the steak and fries and it was the best steak ever. After we got done, the owner came over and chatted with us about the area and the restaurant. She's lovely and very proud of the restaurant. We asked her to pick out a dessert for us and she brought us cookie cake and it was SO good. When we were having lunch, a delivery came with fresh produce, so you know the food is fresh. The restaurant was authentic Portuguese food and worth the trip. If you're going to Sintra, I highly recommend coming here on your way! If I was a local, I'd eat here every meal. The best food and the best people. Truly felt like they welcomed me into their home. Note, it is cash only, so make sure to have cash!

I had a great dinner with the soup and the grilled octopus (served with baked potatoes and wilted…read moregreens) on a Thursday night. The chocolate mousse was also delicious.. a welcome change to all the pastries I have been eating. No fado, yet had great service. Ended up chatting with locals in neighboring tables and learning about the region. Even outside, they have a cute decor, a cute cat that comes by to say hello, and tables that are well separated for COVID-19 precautions. I would come back.

Great freshly prepared food in a cozy setting. Very reasonably priced with friendly service. Gets…read morebusy but well worth the wait.

I wish I would have taken a picture of the "before", but the food here is a 10/10! It's very…read moreaffordable and the portions are HUGE! If you like smoked meats or sausage in general, try the algheira with tomatoes! The wine was also very reasonably priced and of course delicious and our serves was kind enough to place us a table outside even though they had barely started setting up!

So gorgeous! Definitely go for the views! Love the greenery and the view of the ocean!…read more We had a party of 6 on Thursday, 10/23/25. Here's what I tried: - Halloumi Cheese (10€): Amazing! - Labaneh (10€): So delicious! - Moinho Style Shrimp (17€): Very garlicky, but very good! A classic! Our waiter got everything right! Highly recommend!

We were immediately greeted and offered different seating options, servers were very attentive and…read morekind. The view, vibes, and decor was great it seems like a great spot for families with their playground by the parking lot. Very whimsical atmosphere and gorgeous with nature around you. Food was great! Me and my husband shared 3 small dishes it was very filling! Our favorite was the pulled pork croquette & sardine bruschetta although my husband was a big fan of their chorizo which was served to us flaming!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon as a romantic sunset date!…read more Good: - Romantic ambiance, each seat faces the sunset and great view - Yummy dishes. I loved the tuna Wellington and it had so much unique flavor. The codfish appetizer was great as well - Good green wine Bad - Food took a while to get here - Not a fan of the chilli or the slow cooker beef curry - not enough flavor and was dry - Slower service Overall a nice place to watch the sunset

Randomly walked down this little alleyway and stumbled upon this hidden gem! The servers were so…read morefriendly and outgoing, we had the Quinoa and Tuna Poke bowl and the Pica Pau for starters and they were both fantastic! For dinner we had the Tuna Wellington which was overcooked just a little bit (we like Tuna Wellington more on the rare side) but overall very good! We also had the Shrimp Curry with basmati rice which was exceptional. And lastly we had the Octopus, it was very tasty, but it is a smaller portion (it was just 3 octopus tentacles and a couple small potato halves). Overall, a very good experience! The wine was delicious and so were the cocktails! Would definitely recommend!

We stopped by here to have some wine because we loved the name. We were really pleased, what a…read morefantastic wine bar. It has great decorations and a really comfortable interior. They serve food that looks great based on what we saw, but we had already had dinner. What was interesting was their wine menu. It consisted of individual cards that gave detailed descriptions of each wine that were very helpful. Then the staff is not only super friendly, but extremely knowledgeable about wines as well. Just a wonderful experience.

Good wine. Fig salad with Iberian ham, shredded Parmesan, tomatoes, mixed greens, walnuts and honey…read moredrizzle and goat cheese pastry with figs, honey and goat cheese wrapped in phyllo dough were tasty. Asked for the salad to not be dressed twice and it was when served. Not that big a deal, but I wouldn't have used as much olive oil. Nice night with a body of full-bodied red that we were able to cap and take with us, since we couldn't finish. Great spot!