We visited the University of Coimbra right before this, but since it was summer, I was pretty…read moresurprised to find this cafeteria open. It's nothing fancy, but reminds you a lot of the classic lunch cafeteria. You pay once at the start for the whole buffet. The main courses are served by the workers, while the sides and dessert section are a pick-your-own. Oh yeah, and they have free unlimited wine. The main two course I had was the bacalhau a bras and the salmon. For the bacalhau - it was a bit different than I was expecting; kind of seemed like it was baked and then sitting under the heat lamp for a bit. I suppose the traditional method of scrambled eggs-like wouldn't work for this kind of buffet. It was quite solid - I got a decent fishy taste but wasn't overpowering at all. The eggs still stayed pretty good. The salmon was also nice. It had super clear grill marks, and while leaning slightly on the more cooked side, it still tasted pretty fresh and good The sides were pretty hit or miss. The fried fish (what seemed to taste like bonito) was good, but the fried chicken bits and the grilled chicken in the salad weren't very good. Dessert wise, there were about 5 options that I tried. The flan was good, but the rest were kind of forgettable. Considering the price I paid of under 10 euros, this is a ridiculously good value for a buffet. Granted, it's not like you get full control, but this worked the opposite way for me as the servers gave me so much more of the main courses than I would've had myself. Plus the free wine (which I didn't even have), this is easily the best value meal of my entire trip. Overall, solid food that serves university students at an unbelievable price; and I can't believe this place is open for everyone. 8/10

Smorgasbord. It was…read morea feast for the eyes as I was wandering around the campus. The cafeteria is a lovely artsy space, tucked away next to the all the surrounding museums that has an outside patio overlooking down in the back of the city. Weekend buffet ends at 4pm, but be sure to get there before 3pm as most things are slowly being put away and tables changing to dinner. As I mentioned above, it's got everything! Hot soups, some sort of baked codfish, lox, fritatas, sushi, breads, charcuterie, cheeses red and white wine, delicious fresh juices (my fav was the mango+passion fruit), beautiful desserts like chocolate cake, key lime pie, fruity custards are ALL displayed on the table. Such an awesome find! In the end, the total price was about 14.50 Euros.

**EAT HERE**Returned after eating here in 2023 and was not disappointed! 2 friends and I enjoyed…read morethe fresh soup and bread. Employees are so nice and helpful. Clean bathrooms and environment. I highly recommend stopping in to grab food after walking around the area.

A hidden gem inside the museum--peaceful ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious local dishes…read more Perfect for a relaxing break after exploring. A true taste of Lisbon's charm and hospitality.

Super pleasant cafe in the Tile Museum, perfect for quaffing a Super Bock after touring this…read morefascinating museum. The outdoor garden is lush and gorgeous.

Very nice selection, affordable prices, lots of different options, and at a more reasonable price…read morepoint than many similar cafés at other tourist attractions. Can't beat the atmosphere, at least, if you love tile (which let's be honest, if you are hanging out here, you probably do). We ordered sandwiches and cokes and desserts.

Definitely the highlight of our trip to Sintra! Pictures can't even do it justice, even though I…read morewas inspired to take a lot! It is a fairy tale castle, so beautiful. The exterior is gorgeous, but the interior is beautiful, too. Lord Byron called this a "glorious Eden," and it is magnificent. When we arrived, it started out cool and misty, but then the sun came out, so we got some blue skies with views of the Atlantic and Lisbon.

The most poorly managed tourist attraction I've ever been to and I am quite well traveled. Not one…read moreperson could advise on how long the wait would be despite times ticket entries. We were ushered back and forth multiple times and told to move non stop. Had our tickets checked every 5 feet for no reason. There were far too many security guards and ushers working for how poorly the entire operation was functioning. We waited in 3 lines just to enter the castle upon which time we waited in another set of lines. The place was COMPLETELY over sold, you could not move what so ever. The guar saw were also furious with every patron, so rude and condescending and dismissive. Cannot say enough bad things about this place.

Ate lunch after 2 hours of walking the museum, needed the nourishment to continue another hour of…read moreartifact gawking. Even though the line of people in front of me was just 10, it took 15 minutes until I could approach the staff and ask for my selections. When we were finished and leaving there was a tour bus crowd of 50 people on-line. If you get stuck behind a group like that expect to lose at least an hour of your life waiting. Food quality is typical museum cafeteria style chow. Bambie had the giant slice of vegetable quiche with a side salad. Was tasty. My lamb stew with biriyani rice was passable. Drank fresh made melon puree / juice that tasted like summer in a glass. Indoor and outdoor tables. Given that you're a captive audience and the quality of the food, the prices are reasonable.

"Food with art" is the cafes motto which describes this pleasant spot to stop after a couples of…read morehours enjoying the museum. Nice food at a fair price, was very busy at lunch time on the Sunday we went, might have had something to do with the large crowds attracted to the "free" Sunday access at Jardim da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Remember to make some time to walk through the wonderful gardens / park after eating.

They saw when in a foreign country look for the restaurant filled with locals. I was walking along…read morethe streets in Baixa Lisbon and found this corner restaurant filled with people. Did not regret eating here. Didn't have to wait long and the staff was attentive even though I was by myself. I tried to famous Portuguese dish : bacalhau a bras. Codfish with potatoes. Great value and delicious.

We stumbled on this restaurant as we were trying to avoid the tourist trap restaurants on the main…read morestrip along Rua Augusta. This restaurant seemed to be locals hangout as most of the older gentlemen were gathered around the tv to watch the Sporting Lisbon football game. There's an outdoor patio and indoor dining. I regret not going inside as the patrons outside were smoking non-stop. There are patio heaters to keep you warm. As for the food we ordered a couple of staples. Bife da vazia a marrare "Beefsteak sauce" was my choice and my wife got the paella negra which is black in colour using squid ink. Both dishes took some time to come out but they were hot and fresh. The steak was thick and juicy. The gravy was different because they use mustard along with the traditional Portuguese brown sauce. It really hit the spot. The steakhouse fries were crispy and soaked up the gravy nicely. The paella negra was made just right. Not too dry and not too saucy. I would have wished for more seafood but the dish was executed perfectly. Compliments to the chef! Overall, we enjoyed the meal and the price point is reasonable considering it's like one block off of the main strip. I recommend this restaurant based on my experience. The service was a bit slow but the quality of the food made up for it.