Amazing place, food and service. You MUST schedule in advance. I went here back in 2019 on my way…read morehome from my Europe trip and can't stop thinking about the food and wine since! They were so nice and everything was so perfect. I was a solo dinner who was befriended by a couple having dinner and we just chatted ate and drank the night away! I literally want to plan a trip back to Lisbon JUST for this place! It's is a very small establishment with lime seating, hence needing reservations in advance. It's dimly lit and so cozy. I can still taste the beef in the mustard sauce all these years later!

Cantinho Lusitano was amazing!!! It was one of the highlights of our time in Portugal…read more I originally heard of it through a friend's friend's Instagram and checked the website. I saw a previous review suggesting to make a reservation and I completely agree. You MUST make reservations to ensure a table. I emailed them 1-2 weeks before for a party of 8 and there are only about maybe 18-20 seats inside. You feel a sort of exclusivity when people without reservations show up at the front door (which you can't actually open from the outside) and are politely notified that they need to make a reservation. // Food They were out of a few items but we mostly got at least one of everything. Our group hasn't had Portuguese food before so nothing to compare there but overall tasted great and we tried vinho verde for the first time! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. // Ambiance Felt like you're eating inside someone's home kitchen. Quiet inside and homey // Price Stuffed with food and plenty of wine came out to about $23 a person, such a great deal! // Service Great! The server was very friendly and helpful. Our group is from America so you do have to get used to there only being 1 server for everyone compared to in the States

After an incredible dinner the night prior just down the street, we were hesitant about trying a…read morenew place. So glad we did because my husband and I couldn't agree more that our dinner at Ideal was the best meal of our honeymoon. Portuguese tapas meant nothing to us. My husband and I were just hoping the dishes would be bigger and better put together than Spanish tapas back in the states. Knowing that they don't take reservation, we came right at its opening and sat by the window. Our sweet waiter quickly explained the menu and recommended us to pick 3 dishes to share. I could literally see myself eating every seafood dishes on the menu but ultimately we went with their braised tuna with sweet potato, fried cuttlefish with clams, and to add local speciality - stewed black pork with pepper jam. Braised tuna with sweet potato - translation was definitively off since we received seared tuna. My husband and I loveeee seared tuna to begin with so no complaint there. The 8 pieces of perfectly seared tuna strips coated with sweetened, pan fried shallots and this incredible crack sauce were unbelievable! We saved the sauces for all the subsequent dishes because it was just too good to give up. Our waiter were ready to switch out our plates but we turned him away. The stewed soft sweet potatoes added the perfect contrast of taste and texture to this dish. Honestly I don't mind just eating this dish again and again and again. Too good! Fried cuttlefish - again the translation was off, perhaps pan fried. I was expecting something along the line of croquettes but we received a pot of whole cuttlefish, clams, and potato. Nevertheless, the seafood was fresh and beyond delicious! Black pork - never have I had a softer cut of pork. I didn't even need a knife. The pork pieces just fell apart on its own with a light stroke of my fork. The pepper jam, sweet and tangy, was the perfect condiment to the dish. We drank every drop of this stew. I don't even like pork but this pork dish was just too amazing. We were beyond stuffed with the 3 amazing dishes. But with such incredible main dishes, our inner fatties were curious and wanted to try their desserts too. We ordered the dessert samplers for 2. They had 4 desserts to choose from but we went with pear crumble and chocolate tart with peanut sauce. Both desserts served warm. The chocolate tart was actually a brownie. A little too rich and sweet for our taste but still very yummy. The pear crumble was hearty. Perfectly stewed pear pieces, generous touch of cinnamon and brown sugar, it was the perfect ending to our incredible meal. Attentive, heartwarming service + incredible, well priced foods - Ideal will always have a place in my heart (and belly). Thanks for the most amazing, memorable meal of our honeymoon!

Absolutely the best meal we had in Lisbon hands down!!!! Everything we ordered was the best!!!…read moreGreat service and top quality food. I will miss this place so much!!!!!

Tiny restaurant in an artsy part of Lisbon - barrio Conqvistador. Only seven table with seats for…read moreeighteen people. Ordered carrot salad, codfish and potato fritters, corn fritter, and scrambled eggs with mushrooms. Everything was very tasty. The chef knows just the right amount of salt to use. The eggs were perfectly soft scrambled with well cooked mushrooms. The corn fritter had an interesting, slightly vinegary tang. Very in expensive since we didn't each much. Under 19€ for everything including a liter of still water.

Great location and delicious food. It's located right next to the Castelo de S. Jorge…read more It is a bit hard to get to since the area is protected/blocked off so that Ubers and taxis cannot access easily.

This place came highly recommended and it was ok but not great. Located on a side street so you…read morewould bot find it unless you know about it. Trip advisor gave it great reviews but I was not so impressed. We got there a little early, about 10 minutes before opening, so the host came outside and poured us a glass of port while we waited. The menu was short but had a variety of options including fish, chicken, beef, and duck.

This place was the perfect spot during our trip to Portugal. Food was fresh, delicious and…read moreauthentic, and the waiters & chefs were so kind, welcoming and helpful. Plus, were completely stuffed from 3 tapas, shared main (they're big!) and bottle of wine for 37euro.

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful restaurant. Our group of four ordered many…read moredifferent items from the menu, and every.single.food. delivered to our table was perfection. The woman owner of 20 years took our order and left us to cook everything fresh. We also saw her daughter working hard doing their food deliveries. The ambience is quaint and inviting with only about 7 tables. It felt comfortable like dining in someone's home. As we finished, the owner referred us to a fantastic Fado experience. What a joy to have stumbled across this local gem.

Beautiful food from this small spot in Bairro Alto. The night we wen there were very busy and…read morethough a three person operation, they did a nice job taking care of everyone. The food was exquisite, from the bacalao a bras to the duck rice to the octopus dish, meatballs with rice and the chicken with mushroom in pastry. All flavorful and made with love. Decent wine selection and outdoor seating. A true gem in the center of it all.

We had a lunch break while on a bus tour of Sintra and passed on the guide's recs for lunch and…read moretook a shot at this place. So glad we did! We were welcomed by a couple really friendly and funny young lady servers and ours was especially so cute, helpful, and funny to talk and mess with!! Wife had a great green wine and I got a huge sangria for one that was great and fruity. She ordered a "seafood rice" served invite own metal crock packed with octopus and stuff that she couldn't finish. I got the steak and chips (fries) and a perfectly sunny side egg on top (13.70 Euros). She loved hers and my server made sure mine was truly medium rare leaving it cooked and not bloody yet swimming in juice. Beware in Portugal sometimes the "steak" is a fillet if you don't confirm first like this one. So glad I went med rare!! Perfectly cooked fries too. These ladies were actually from Nepal and we enjoyed talking with them about that and we joked a lot. It was a fun welcoming lunch. Two police officers dined next to us talking with the Portuguese owner so it's a mix of locals and tourists. It's right in the center of it all and convenient. Large menu and great service. Very affordable as well! Not the best steak I've ever had but the best for this price point generally and we would def go back again next trip. Our server was named Asmee(what a cutie!) and her associate Greeta.

Spacious indoor and outdoor seating area. Excellent Portuguese dishes. I recommend the Caldo…read moreverse com chourico- cabbage soup with Portuguese sausage. For the main entree, the bochecha de pro Estrada em bingo tinto - pork cheek stewed with red wine and mashed potatoes. Lastly, the chicken pot pies were tasty. They serve you two crispy pies with soft baked chicken meat.

One of the best meals we had on our trip! Tapisco features a bar counter in front of the open…read morekitchen, which I highly recommend you get a seat at if able. Watching the chefs in their element preparing the dishes was so cool; for such a tight space, they were a well-oiled machine. Here were my favorites: 1. The tomato soup with egg. So, so simple, with only two main ingredients, but perfectly executed. I'll need to try making this at home with the immersion blender. 2. Pan con tomato with jamón ibérico. I'm sitting here writing this review and crying a little on the inside that we in the States don't have such easy access to quality ingredients to make such a stand-out dish. Grilled bread, tomato spread, and the best jamón I've ever tasted. This was an order we added at the very end and I'm glad we did. 3. The sweet rice pudding with cinnamon ice cream and toasted rice krispies on top. I was almost too full to function by this point but still made room to demolish this dessert. We also got the grouper stew, which was pretty good, but at that point, I had basically gotten the same dish multiple times and this one didn't particularly stand out. Definitely make reservations! There are two seats on the street but I personally wouldn't want to sit there as there's a ton of foot traffic in the area (plus the cars drive pretty close too so you're also breathing in fumes and exhaust). A perfect dinner in Lisbon: oysters at Rosamar one street over and then some tapas and drinks at Tapisco.

Tapisco absolutely lives up to the hype--and then some. This intimate, buzzy spot blends Spanish…read moreflair with Portuguese soul, delivering tapas that feel elevated yet comforting. The standout--and must-order--dish is the cod with egg (their refined take on the classic bacalhau). It's silky, savory, and perfectly balanced, with the egg adding richness without overpowering the delicate salt cod. Truly iconic and reason alone to come here. Other highlights included the mussels, pan con tomate with jamón ibérico, and the seafood rice, which is deeply flavorful and ideal for sharing. Every plate arrived beautifully presented and thoughtfully seasoned. The space is chic and energetic with an open-kitchen vibe. Service was polished and knowledgeable, though it gets busy fast--reservations are essential even for a Sunday night. Tapisco is ideal for a stylish night out, a special dinner, or anyone wanting to experience modern Portuguese cuisine done right. Memorable and crave-worthy.

Amazing. Great cuisine. Great service. Wine service was beyond great. They kept uncorking bottles…read moreuntil the perfect wine for us appeared. Oh. Great ambiance too. Did I mention it was great.

Located in a very touristy neighborhood but... If you're…read morelooking for a small and out of the big crowd path, gastronomic small but full menu and awesome wine + Porto to choose and/or be guided through, this would be a good place to try. My freind had the pork belly, crispy tasty yummy! I had the cod, found it too dry, but the sauce and veggies were very tasty. We were offered to taste between 2 wine under the waiters suggestions according to the kind we prefer and after dinner we had another tasing for older wine. Lovely dining experience. The place is very small and can only take around 12 guests, it is very busy during lunch so strongly suggest to make a reservation.