When we were in Lisbon we visited this wonderful restaurant (TRINCAS) ! The food was delicious with…read morea touch of Lisbon and Oaxaca/Mexico cuisine! Great ambience and the owners were super friendly! Fabulous!

Great local restaurant with a good vibe and pleasing combination of Portuguese and Mexican cuisine…read more Everything we tried came out hot fresh and tasty.

A truly exceptional bar experience, what every bar should be. It felt like home, feels casual but…read moreenergetic, and serves up amazing food and cocktails. They are an Italian spot in Lisbon. The food should not be missed. Their strombolis are named after characters from the Mario Bros games, and the yoshi is to die for. We had a focacia sandwich, too, and on both dishes, the bread is so fresh, it just hits the spot. For drinks, the classic negroni is solid, but their creamy drinks are next level. I am wondering if they use fresh home-made cream because it is worth the price alone. The Irish coffee is a decadent treat, and their take on a white russian is the best we've ever tried. How to describe the ambiance? It is like finding a frog-themed library that has a bar inside, and the bar has a rock music theme. It sounds confusing, but somehow it works like magic.

Sought this place out after walking around the Bairra Alto. Small space - it seats about 20 - but…read morethe waiter was very welcoming. Had a Caipirinha for 7 euros, which is very reasonable. Delicious as well. Kebab and burger shop just across the road, FYI

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.

The food was fine. I really like the sauce that they had with the chicken quesadillas. Usually when…read moreI've had tapas at other places you got a bit more food than this for the same price. Please remember they do not take credit cards.

Went here tonight. Not much to look at, very small, but food was really great, staff was very nice…read more(family from São Tomé y Principe). Food was fresh, solid service size (for a Tapas place) and very reasonable cost. If li lived in Lisbon, this would be a regular stop for me for dinner.

Came here for brunch on a weekend and was surprised to find that we were the only ones here. We…read moreactually thought it was closed, but a server saw us looking around and came out to seat us. Eventually one or two people started to join as we sat, but for how good the view was at this place I'm surprised it wasn't busier. Service was a bit slow despite us being the only ones there, but the food was really good. The avocado toast came with a perfectly cooked egg, and my scrambled eggs with pickled onions were also tasty. The coffee here was also strong and delicious, but really, you're here for the views. I don't know that I'd travel out of my way to stop here, but if you're in the area and are craving food with a view (and have time to spare) this is a solid option in my opinion.

Restaurant with a beautiful view. Crowded everywhere else for sunset which was expected in this…read moretourist draw, but this restaurant still had plenty of outdoor seating. We couldn't get a spot by the railing, but when some other people left, they moved us to a great spot just in time for food to arrive. Would definitely come back. We had the cheese plate, the bifana, and the meat croquettes. The bifana was surprisingly different than I expected, but tasted like a beef stew dip sandwich. The meat croquettes were filled with some super soft meat inside, and the favorite was the cheese plate with a huge bowl of toast and bread.

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!

This was our first introduction to Portuguese food, and it was wonderful. There was a good…read moreselection of tapas, and we mostly went for the seafood. I really enjoyed their fried items. The choco frito had a light batter on top and you could tell it was really fresh because it was so light and bouncy. The bolinhos de bacalhau were also a highlight; creamy potato filling with codfish mixed in. The asparagus and jamon with scrambled eggs provided a nice balance to our meal. I'm always a sucker for well made scrambled eggs. My favorite dish by far was the arroz de pato. It was packed with smoked duck flavor, and accented with charred sausage and bacon on top. The dishes were on the smaller end, so we ended up getting 5-6 dishes for three people.

Excelente ambiente y la comida es riquísima 10/10. 100% recomendado. Las aceitunas y patatas bravas…read moremuy buenas!

Terrible service and rude!!! Waited 50 minutes for one…read moresandwich. Went to bathroom and saw cook leave the bathroom without washing her hand. We left!

Love this little place. Great friendly owners and atmosphere. Tucked in the lovely town of Sintra…read more Must stop in and have a ginga shot and a pint.