And thus, in no particular order, while trying to work my way through the large number of places I…read morewent, and wrote review drafts for, on our trip to Portugal a couple months ago... I get to by far the worst restaurant I've been to in a while, at least in a case where I was certainly expecting the opposite, and one of the worst reviews I've written in a long time. I have no idea what entirely different-sounding restaurant most of these people went to... it started out badly, when we got there, the first ones after they opened, for our reservation, the music was quite loud, so after being seated, we asked our server if she could turn it down, and she gave her an irritated look and stomped off. We think she turned it down a tiny bit for a couple minutes, then turned it back up even louder. My wife literally said (I was facing the other direction) that she saw that waitress trying to talk to another waiter and having a hard time due to the music volume. Wasn't quite the right vibe for 12:30 for lunch, was a bit more of a late evening bar vibe, music-wise? But also yeah, our waitress had a bit of an attitude. We talked about just walking out and going somewhere else, which I wish I had, but I'd seen so many great reviews, and we had a reservation, so we ordered a couple things, which did arrive pretty quickly there after. We tried, at the time (though I get the impression the menu probably also rotates pretty often) Potato cabbage chorizo balls - super bland, they just tasted like shaped balls of mashed potato. Didn't taste any chorizo or even cabbage, really. Boring. Squid - the worst squid I'd had in a while. The sauce was tasty enough but nothing amazing; the squid itself was way over-cooked, also, over-*grilled* specifically, it tasted charred. I still ate it, but it definitely wasn't worth 16 euros. A "pickled rabbit/quince/chorizo", because I was just so curious what it was. This one was actually super fun, unique and interesting, saving the restaurant as a whole from only getting one star. I was surprised after the other two. I've definitely never had anything like it before, and likely never will. There were a whole bunch of flavors, all great. But their menu is a chalk-board, so I have no idea if it's still being served, or if it disappeared from the menu a week after I was there in January. Their wine is also very much... American priced. If it were in Long Beach, 9 euro (or its American equivalent) for a glass of the house wine would seem very reasonable, and if it were in Los Angeles, it'd be downright cheap - in Portugal, though, I'd gotten used to much cheaper glasses of wine, so that was a bit surprising. I did like that they had a by-the-glass orange wine, though, so obviously I had a glass of the house orange wine. It was pretty decent. I'd have been happy for a red or white wine for half the price, though, as seemed common for similar restaurants nearby. That wouldn't have mattered so much if the food had been, overall, better, though, and the service hadn't been... a little snotty.

One of the most memorable dining experiences of all time. We spent 4 nights in Lisbon and came…read morehere twice, that's how great it was. I typically would avoid going to the same restaurant twice during a short stay in a city with so many good eats, if I can help it. In fact, I had already planned out all of my meals and made the proper reservations. But after having dinner the first night here, I had to cancel the reservation for our last night in Lisbon and snatch a reservation at Baldracca again. Between the two nights, we sampled almost all the items we wanted to try on the blackboard. That's part of the reason for the 2nd reservation. There were so many creative and delicious dishes that we just couldn't try with one meal between two people, so we had to come back the 2nd time. But the food is only one part (an important part) of the whole experience. We love the energy, the vibe, and the people in this little restaurant. Our first night there, we had the earliest reservation (i.e. when the restaurant open for the night). The servers got all of us in and seated, then literally had the "Listen up, this is how it goes..." to let everyone know what the restaurant is about, how many dishes to order based on how many in the party etc etc... They are very causal and basically said to enjoy and flag any of them down when ready to order or need of anything. Then they turn up the music and I felt like I am in a family or friend party event. Music blasting, dishes served, people chit chatting, laughing, just having a great time. We went back the 2nd time, the owner actually recognized us and welcomed us warmly. Because we snatched a later reservation that 2nd night, he even sat down at the end of the meal to talk to us a bit. Upon learning that we are visiting Porto next, he took some time to write down restaurant recommendations on a piece of paper and handed to us and offered us to try some of the sweet wine they made (which was absolutely delicious). We took a picture with him and honestly can't thank him enough. Truly a very special place because of the food, the atmosphere, and the people!

Why I would order takeout again: Fast and high quality You…read moreHAVE to order: There are other items on the menu, but pizza should be what you go for here. Tony's Tip: As a rookie American ordering in Portugal, I neglected to double check I had the address of the hotel correct, and addresses in Portugal can be confusing to visitors. My first delivery actually got lost, and I had to get the bellman to talk to my driver (biker actually) to help him with the hotel's address. So, make sure you get this right. After a long day vacationing in Lisbon, we were looking to do takeout pizza and chill with a movie one night. Something pretty traditional (neapolitan w/ pepperoni). Taking a cue from my fellow Yelpers, Luzzo looked like it could deliver (see what I did there?). There are 7 locations scattered throughout Portugal, but this one was just blocks from our hotel. They have a wide variety of specialty pizzas. We went with the Tutti Trufi (mozzarella, truffles) and the Guilia (pepperoni, chicken, carmelized pineapple). Both had a perfect crust - thin and a blend between chewy and crispy. Cheese allocation was generous (the way I like it!). Totally hit the spot. It's always a little iffy when you're ordering takeout in another country, but pizza is pretty much a universal food category at this point, and I would absolutely order from Luzzo again.

Came back for a second time..::there's a new chef.. bolognese sausage must be upgraded..!!!read more

Solid Italian restaurant in a touristy part of town. We were hungry and saw Da Vinci. Before we…read morewalked in I had to check Yelp and the reviews were solid so we decided to give it a try. Plus, my 6-year old just got off our tour bus and needed a bathroom break All of our orders came out in good time and our server was very helpful and friendly. We chatted a bit about his family in California. We ordered two steaks with wine reduction sauce. Very good. One steak was over cooked but it was fine. Clams as appetizer was awesome with the house bread. One order of lasagna and I would give it a 8/10 compared to other restaurants at home. One order of pasta carbonara. It was good but not outstanding. One order of spaghetti bolognese. That one was average. We just arrived from Barcelona a few days before Lisbon and we were missing sangria so we ordered one pitcher. It's not as good as the ones in Barcelona but then again this is not Barcelona. For dessert we ordered 3 ice cream and a tiramisu. The ice cream was over-priced at 8 Euro each. Skip dessert and go get some great pastries or gelato outside around the plaza.i

Well I was very excited to try this after seeing the photographs and reviews. I would give it…read morebetween 3 & 4 stars. Our meals were ok. I had the lasagna and it looked fantastic, it didn't taste quite as good. It kind of acidic, slightly but lacked a lot of flavour sadly. I put lots of cheese on it but is only partially fixed it. We also had a salami pizza and spaghetti boulegnese. Both were ok. Spaghetti was tasty but maybe a little fatty tasting and the pizza was thin crust but not crispy or firm at all. Just alright. We also had the fruit crepes for dessert, they were just ok, not worth having. The ones I had at Josephine up town were miles better. These were the doughy kind of texture which I don't like. Sorry it didn't blow me away as I was hoping so. But I also didn't realise it is smack in the middle of the tourist area, we had spent most of our trip uptown near Alfama and it is way more authentic and real... And way cheaper. I think fish was €50 here, and for a tiny fish. If you go uptown you cms get that for €15 max, and way bigger...

Stay away They put on the table bread and butter without…read moreasking, in the bill they charged us for 3 euro. Then we got very bad looking pasta and when we ask to replace it they said they gonna charge us for it anyway. Finally we paid 27 euros for small pizza.

Went to this place tonight. The ambience is ok I guess, but it's a bit loud and there's families…read morewith kids that run around the place and whatnot (I guess that depends on the kids... and the parents... but it happened tonight at least). Apparently it's always full so it's definitely better to make a reservation. The food though, is pretty good. My friend and I both had pizza. I like that they allow you to choose two different halves on each pizza, so you get to try different flavors within the same pizza. The pizza itself has a thin crust and is pretty yummy. I devoured all of mine (it was my cheat meal, it's ok). We also shared a tiramisu and it was delicious and the perfect end to the meal. It's a little pricey but I think it's justified as it's all fresh and you can tell. The staff were all super nice and efficient.

After receiving a recommendation from a fellow traveler & foodie I had to eat here. I love Italian…read morefood and was not disappointed. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about food preparation, which helped me make a decision on which dish to get. I had linguine with scallops & focaccia bread with olive oil & rosemary. The linguine was excellent. The focaccia bread was heavenly. The scallops were succulent, fresh, and sizable. The restaurant was rather small and had a quaint home feeling. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The staff ensured that we were informed of all of the specials that were not on the menu before we ordered. This hidden gem was on a side street in Lisbon. The food was AMAZING! Fresh & flavorful every drop.

The Italian food is amazing here. We had wine, a calzone, a pie of pizza, and a seafood pasta dish…read more ALL of them were delicious! The pizza and calzone were thin crust, so it didn't feel too filling. And the pasta was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of sauce. The service was amazing, as well. Our waitress was very helpful with our menu questions, and also very witty hehe :) And the ambiance was so comforting yet chic, both inside and outside seating!! I will be coming back!! On my short trip to Lisbon!!

Our second stop on the Lisbon food tour. Had a variety of food ready for us including Queijo da…read moreserra 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!

They said they had real Portuguee Periperi chicken but they brought me a deep fried chicken laying…read morein 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!

Forno D'Oro is one of those places where the moment you sit down, you forget you are in Lisbon and…read morefeel like you are somewhere in Italy. The room is bright, lively, and full of energy, with an open kitchen and wood fired oven that immediately sets the tone. The pizza is exactly what you hope for. Light, airy crust with just the right amount of char, simple ingredients, and perfect balance. Every bite tastes intentional and well executed, the kind of pizza that does not need anything extra to impress. The pasta is just as strong. Rich, comforting, and full of flavor, it feels like something you would be served at a neighborhood spot in Italy rather than an Italian restaurant abroad. Nothing feels overdone or adapted for tourists. It tastes authentic and confident. The atmosphere adds to the experience. It is busy without feeling chaotic, polished without feeling formal. You can tell people come here to eat well and enjoy themselves, not to rush through a meal. Forno D'Oro delivers exactly what it promises. Exceptional Italian food, a warm and energetic space, and a dining experience that genuinely makes you feel transported. If you are craving true Italian pizza and pasta in Lisbon, this is an easy yes.

3.5. I was craving Neapolitan pizza while in Lisbon and came across Forno d'Oro. I got a pizza with…read moreburrata, arugula, and prosciutto. It was okay, not the best pizza I've had but I do understand that take out is never the same as eating in. Price was fairly high.

Small shop in the bottom of the Alfama district. Food was amazing and so cheap. Two meals consist…read moreof a slice of pizza aardvark a drink. That costs 4 euros. So for us, everything was 10 euros after adding a olive flaatbread. Portions look small but are not. One of my best meals in Lisbon ironically. And I did try quite a bit at Timeout market.

Very nice pizza and calzone. The two young ladies were very helpful and polite. The owner has two…read morewinners with them. A few beers and some nice chats and laughs and a great meal was had by the three of us. We are here for a few days and will surely stop in again before we leave. Give this place a try very tasty and fresh!!