Outstanding Sandwich and Service. We got lucky with the wait times (yes we went several…read moretimes)...price point is great...definitely worth the time...you will love it. Oh! Don't forget to add the sauces...these add even more great flavor...the hot sauce can be a little warm but not too much. We tried both with and without cheese. For the location...a cool little area of Lisbon in which we stayed across the street. Having another today before we head out.

As I continue to slowly get through the large list of review drafts I wrote when I was in Portugal,…read moreat this point, a bit over 3 months ago, in no particular order... this was one of two places that ended up on my list of places I had to try a famous bifana sandwich when I was in Lisbon, the other being O Trevo the next day. To both of them equally I say, there are very few places I'd be willing to stand in line for an hour for, and few of them involve meat on bread. Luckily, being the off-season, I didn't have *any* wait to order a sandwich. Unluckily, being the off season, that's also because it kept raining off and on, and this is a strictly take-out affair. So I ended up eating the sandwich under a nearby awning. In nicer weather conditions, though, there are plenty of nearby benches to sit on right there. Would i wait in a long line? I would not. But it was a legitimately great sandwich, great fluffy bread, great cheese if you splurge on cheese (as of a couple months ago, they were 3.5 euro without cheese, 5.5 with cheese), and solid, juicy, meaty meat, even if I do *personally* prefer the thin-sliced version like the other place I went, did. For how filling they are, that'd make them pretty darn affordable, if you don't add cheese, which I would probably keep doing anyway if I lived here, I'd just go when it was the off-season and not busy, *and* not raining*. At least as of when I was there, being a takeout place, they didn't have much in the way of drinks, but there was an unrelated business in the next alcove over selling cheap large glasses of beer and large blended fruity pineapple drinks. p.s. Make sure to absolutely douse your sandwich in mustard and chili oil, if you like spicy food like I do. They're self-serve, and great.

This place was one of my favorites to visit and enjoy the Portugal experience. In the morning, I'd…read morewalk over while the city was waking up and enjoy my well prepared latte and delicious pastry. Here is where I'd reflect on the beauty and energy of Lisbon. I was grateful to be here at this time watching people engaging in conversations and living. The service here was always great and the ambiance was wonderful. I'm returning again to relive the experience. The baguette sandwiches were tasty. Prices were reasonable. In

A great place to stop by for an afternoon pastry. I was able to get a table around 4:30pm when it…read morewasn't too busy. The service was great! The pastries were delicious, particularly the pastel de nata and gourmandise.

The restaurant is tucked away on a steep hill with stairs. It has outside and indoor seating no…read morea/c. We sat inside and it has restrooms. We ordered the Salmon and 2 eggs. It was tasty. The service was prompt and courteous.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Very friendly staff. Progressive slant to traditional Portuguese…read moredishes. Highly recommend. Difficult to find--use google maps. Apple Maps did not work for this place.

A great seafood shellabration here! Came here with rave Yelp reviews and friend recommendations. We…read morecame during an off time so it wasn't as busy. You check in and then they ask you wait in their waiting area next door which looks a little bare and the outside patio seems like a smoking area. After we were called, we walked upstairs to a brightly-lit dining room. Lots of serving staff and all very friendly. Their menu is extensive and it's great they have photos too! My favorites had to be the giant tiger prawn, razor clams, and the crab head, but everything was tasted good and the seafood tasted fresh. Would recommend!

Shrimps are We also really the garlic clams!…read moreCrabs are just okay Will definitely recommend booking ahead so you don't need to wait

Solar was one of the stops on our street food tour. It is far from fancy but it's absolutely tasty…read more We enjoyed bifana which despite the pronunciation (bee-fah-na) is made with pork. A traditional bifana sandwich is typically "stand-up" food, eaten at a snack bar counter and with a small beer (cerveja pequena). I had this one here and another later on my trip. They were quite similar. Served on a fluffy white roll with the thin-sliced pork, it is accompanied by two condiments - mustard and peri peri sauce. I enjoyed both but the spicy peri peri was my preference. This is a tiny shop with just a few seats inside. You're not going to be lingering at Solar da Madalena. Eat and go. Which is fine - that's the Portuguese tradition for such a restaurant. Enjoy! [Review 19001 overall - 199 in Portugal - 2525 of 2022.]

Bifana was on my bucket list while visiting Lisbon and Solar da Madalena floated to the top of that…read morelist. For those who haven't had one, the bifana is a staple of tender, simmered meat (usually visible somewhere in the restaurant) and placed between a fresh piece of bread. Traditionally just meat and sauce from the vat of simmering meat juices. This was close to the Rossio section of Lisbon, making it very convenient to various attractions. They also had other meat pies, codfish cakes and French fries. Staff were very friendly (and spoke English for those visiting) with a chill and casual vibe. Perfect for a quick lunch close to the square to sit and enjoy a lunch or light dinner.

One too many glasses of Vinho Verde led to my decision to dine here when I knew, given the whole…read moreset up, would be a trap. Not even the empty tables on a Saturday night jostled my alcohol soaked brain to realization that maybe, just maybe, this was a bad idea. Food was bland, tasteless and outrageously overpriced. It took a very, very long time to come out, but they were pretty and made for great pics. A+ for presentation. Our server was friendly enough. A victim of my own folly was I indeed. You can skip this one.

Good food in a chill spot. Music is amazing. Shoutout to João our server who made our night…read morespecial. Tried and loved: 1) assorted sausage tapa plate €30 feeds 4 easily. 2) house red wine is delicious 3) sardines were also delicious here even for not-my-favourite-fish diners.

One of the only late night options in Alfama and we loved…read moreit. The bartender is jokey and if you're lucky he'll prank you. We enjoyed the bifana the most and came back for more but all the snacks are good. The drinks are carefully prepared despite the place feeling divey. Awesome secret spot. No frills.

I didn't want a fancy/expensive restaurant, just a sandwich. A local restaurant greeter sent me to…read morethis tiny cafe. My pork sandwich and fries were very good as was the service. I heard another patron say that the vegetarian (or vegan?) sandwich was excellent. The cook told her that she makes the "meat" in-house. Going 4 stars because it's not a gourmet restaurant but there was nothing wrong.

Bacadillo/Bifana Meal - 8/10…read more I got a sandwich, drink, and pastel de nata all for less than €10 (even gas station food in the US is more expensive and the quality is subpar). This was a very yummy sandwich and super filling too. The mayo/aoili sauce was the star of the show and really brought everything together. The baguette and sandwich toppings were super fresh too.

Hands down, the best pastel de nata in Lisbon--Period…read more We fully committed to the research--sampling at least four spots a day (a tough job, but someone had to do it)--and somehow kept circling back to this place. Why? Because the tarts come out hot, fresh, and straight-up addictive--Truly the Krispy Kreme of pastel de nata. Yes, we were those people who packed up boxes and flew them 4,000 miles back home... and yes, they were STILL incredible after a quick spin in the air fryer. That flaky crust, that custardy center ‍ They're sweet on their own, but if you absolutely pile on the cinnamon --Chef's kiss. Pure perfection.

Great little cafe with free wifi and an amazing view of Lisbon…read more The menu features classic cafe items like sandwiches, pastries and coffees. It is completely outdoors and runs out of a small kiosk. You can stay as long as you like and the park setting is perfect for relaxing a bit during a day of traveling around Lisbon. For English speakers, the staff were very friendly and helpful when determining which items were vegetarian and other questions we had. The view is so good, I'd recommend seeking this place out if you're in the neighborhood.

Clara Clare cafe can be found in the Jardim Botto Macado. This is a little park just behind the Sao…read moreVicente church. This place is great for (late) breakfast and or lunch. Real nice place to relax under the trees in the park. Lisbon so nice !! Oeps allmost forgot to mention the great coffee and pastries they serve. Yummm

Food: l am having a great time experiencing all the different foods, just eating like one of the…read morelocal some dishes are some strange you just must try them, there was... maybe one dish my whole stay I didn't prefer otherwise I enjoy my food experience in Portugal. Service: The people were so friendly and seemed happy to see you and genuinely concerned with your comfort. Ambiance: what can I say, some establishments are modern while others traditional.

Right before covid-19, we had our first dinner in Lisbon here. Ambience is nice and service was…read moregreat! Pao Gleba, azeitonas, requeijao, manteiga (bread from Gleba, olives, cheese, butter) - the cheese and butter was good with the bread! Olives were super salty. Nothing special about the appetizer. Arroz con Camaroes (shrimp rice) - the rice was flavorful but the shrimp wasn't crunchy. It either wasn't fresh or overcooked. Bife de vazia (sirloin steak) - the mushrooms were good but that was it. The steak was well done even though we said medium rare. The sauce and mashed potatoes didn't have a lot of flavor.