This place was suggested by Chat GPT and we were pleasantly surprised…read more Even though it was in a very heavy foot traffic area regarding tourists and monuments and just multiple things to see because the space was so large both in the plaza and outside the restaurant it didn't feel cramped. We got seated pretty quickly and we were very happy that there were multiple umbrellas up because the sun was definitely shining brightly that day. We saw some of the specials recommended by Yelp and chat GPT and decided to get some small tapas that were local to the area. A lot of them were with tuna and octopus. And they were very very delicious small portions which was great for us because we didn't want to have too much of a heavy meal as we were going to have a big dinner later on Service was spot on. We had three separate servers come check on us throughout our hour and 45 minutes there. Very pleasant, big smiles on their faces, and we're very quick to see if we needed any extra items. We were happy with our overall experience and prices, even though in a touristy area, were reasonable if you focused on the topaz and a bottle of wine.

UPDATE - I absolutely love this place right in the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon. Great atmosphere…read moreinside and out, good service and amazing food! We were just snacking so we got the fried cuttlefish which is the black element in the photo because it was covered in a black batter. It was delicious. Also ordered the codfish cakes. Highly recommend.

This is how you do it! Charming atmosphere, creative menu and inspired cooking! Get your…read morereservations early!!! The best service I've experienced my entire time in Lisbon! And the best food!!!

Possibly our favorite food in all of the 15 days of dining. The ambiance, not as much. This is a…read morelarge house of many darkly painted rooms that were not at all dim due to some bright lighting, no real artwork. Books & vintage typewriters. Lots of space but many of the 2 seater table face in a direction of no view of the room. Can I mention the "walk" here was monumental ? Insanely steep and up up up. A Bolt back was reasonable enough not to miss this place if you are not close by. We walked from near the Baixa/Chiado station. The food, absolutely superb. Exactly what I would expect what a Michelin Star venues would serve. Service exceptional. I think that the highly regarded Roasted Eggplant with Miso Caramel & Pistachio was one of the best dishes of my life, and I am not always a fan of eggplant. This was a firm block of roasted eggplant with a volcano like coating of this insanely crazy umami-sweet-decadent sauce. Honestly, if we lived here I would frequent just for this as an entrée and not share it one bit. For mains, we shared the duck leg confit, barley & mushrooms and the black pork neck, shrimp, white beans and coconut milk. Dessert for Lee was the eucalyptus and also the basil mint ice creams and mine, which makes me giddy, was a chocolate soup (was like a think pudding) with peanuts and passion fruit daquiri mousse..topped with pop rocks. The food here is a work of art without being fussed over, imaginative and well executed. Unsure how anyone could fault one aspect at all other than the uncozy atmosphere in the rooms without a fabric chair or couch. Highly recommended !!

This was the best, family run, local restaurant we've encounter on our 3 week honeymoon trip. The…read moreowners, Cristina and Antonio, went above and beyond in serving us. From the moment we were seated, Cristina took her time in welcoming us and explaining every item on the menu. We got extremely lucky in beating the dinner rush and submitting our orders in. The subsequent groups who came in were simply turned away or quoted at least an hr wait. Even with full house, our foods came in a reasonable time. With her recommendation, we went with seafood bake for 2 and BBQ pork in 4 diff cuts (we wanted to try a little bit of everything). The seafood bake was beyond amazing - there were literally 4 diff types of WHOLE fish (cod, salmon, bass?, can't tell the last one), along with dozen of fresh shrimp with shells still on and clams! The pot felt bottomless with seafood. It took us literally an hr just to power through this dish. The seafood bake's sauce was so yummy that my husband started throwing in his side potato to soak up the flavor. Towards the end, he straight up spooned and drank it. The bbq pork was so juicy and flavorful! My husband really enjoyed the bacon cut - fatty yet crispy. The side salad was so refreshing with its light, house made dressing. Honestly, we couldn't be any happier with our dinner! Too bad we were so stuffed that we didn't get to try their desserts. What an incredible meal! Amazing food and heartwarming service - Cristina even took the time to come by our table to check and chat with us during dinner rush - we couldn't ask for more. Price was a steal especially for how much food we got - around 50 Euros. Would definitely return if we ever revisit Lisbon!

We took a while to warm up to Madragoa. This is a true no-frills, family-run biz, with the husband…read moreworking the room and the wife working the kitchen. So, service can be a little disorganized, as they both juggle entertaining, cooking, remembering orders, giving tourists advice, telling stories about the dishes, etc. They treat each table like a new group of friends, with individualized service & chatter, which can draw things out a bit, but overall provides a memorable experience and food that's worth the wait. The food was very traditional, hearty (meaning: potatoey!) and well-priced. It's CASH ONLY, so don't over order if you can't pony up. The traditional dish of mashed potatoes, bread, and fish (like a savory bread pudding) was really interesting, but greasy and filling, so be warned. We also liked the seafood stew, and local meat & cheese plate. Affordable wines are available AND they have a Yelp check-in offer for a free welcome drink, a very nice surprise. For warm, personalized service and old-school Portugese recipes, you won't be led astray at Madragoa.

The seafood rice was good and i would say a 4/5. I really wish there were more clams, mussels, and…read moreshrimp but mostly consisted of rice. The seafood rice could be good for 2 people. They also had a bacalhau dish with cheese and looked like baked ziti when served. It was different in a good tasty way and probably my favorite dish from the meal. Octupus salad was okay and feel like there should be more flavor to it. The server was kind and provided good service but a little too much. We just wanted to eat but kept making extra commentary. When we went it was a not so busy night (or early since we ate our dinner at 7:30) Mostly, dinner time in Portugal is 9:30pm.

I rad the reviews of this restaurant and took 11 other friends to this restaurant while we were…read moretraveling in Lisbon Portugal. Very disappointed , the house cod ( picture 1) was bitter (amargo)。 We let the owner known, he seemed knowing why , but he didn't say anything , just embarrassed . At the end , he was hiding somewhere and still asked his employee to charge the full prices . He knew we are travelers that won't go back again anyway , so he didn't make any apologies. The other dish octopus was all right. Just want readers know that be careful while you order fish . It may taste bitter(amargo)!

Incredible! And the reviews are correct, if you do not speak Portuguese, you can get by with a few…read morewords and just be polite! Plenty of locals in the place, especially since there was a futbol game playing. They are CASH ONLY. The portions are crazy big, even when you ask for only one person portion. You will be very well fed for a crazy low price. Our family of four ate dinner for a total of 51 euros. Absolutely amazing!!! Expect to be ignored for a little while, these guys are great for the kitchen, but we noticed they just take their time and come to you when they're ready, they are not being rude.

The reviews of this local establishment is spot on. Only Euros accepted and they speak Portuguese,…read moreas they should be. Why would they need to speak multiple languages? Their warm invitation to us was above and beyond. We primarily saw local diners who enjoyed the fresh and flavorful menu options. First visit we had the Iberian black pork ribs which came with fries & a salad and the steak. The amount of the tasty food was alot for our lunch. We decided to return for dinner on our last night at Lisbon. Wanted the seafood and delicious Iberian black pork ribs again! We were so delighted with the amazing flavors and the friendliness of the waiters and perhaps the owner. Happy we had wonderful dining experiences here.

This place is in the heart of Barrio Chia and is pretty simple and unassuming inside. The waitress…read moreoffered us an octopus salad and bread to begin with, and it was delicious. For our meal, we had veal with mushrooms, squid with bacon, and a pork dish with potatoes. We also got the typical Portuguese dish called Francesinha, A meat and cheese sandwich and gravy. Everything tasted very good and the portions were big. The highlight was the Francesinha. this was the first place we visited in Lisbon and it was great. I would go back.

Good service that was quick! I tried a soup( can't think of the name) but it had green beans,…read morecarrots and potatoes. Ordered the national pastry and a gin tonic. Everything was delicious.

The chicken and shrimp paella was so greasy and overpowered with the tomato base. The pepper steak…read morewas low grade meat. The saving grace was the great customer service and lightning fast service. Stop and get a cheese board and a drink but save the main course for somewhere else.

Food choices were great. The paella with chicken and shrimp was awesome. My husband and SIL had…read morethe salmon with vegetables and potatoes. My BIL had seafood rice. My husband loved the sangria. The service was really great!

Popped in for a quick drink and even though it was empty, had a bit of an issue getting seated, as…read morethe host wasn't there and then they made it seem like not having a reservation was going to be an issue. After we assured them that we were only there for a drink they sat us down. The view from this place is very nice and ultimately the drinks were good (but as an American in Lisbon, are any of the wines bad?). I think that the harsh entry would not be enough to deter me from coming back, but I could tell that the couple behind us had a similar reaction.

This is a fabulous location and delicious food! They have a special of the menu of the day with a…read moresoup or salad, main, drink, coffee, desert and coffee for 15 euros. Probably the best deal and amazing views in Lisbon. Wonderful service. See photos for the menu and for the dishes and VIEWS. It's a bit hidden and we found it by taking the 28 cable car in the wrong location. When we decided to get off the cable car we were trying to get to the river to make our way back to the old town and found this hidden gem.