Everything was delicious and the host very nice. We recommend all of their food. My favorite was the tuna two ways.

What a find. Seriously A+ on all fronts! The ambience was as cute as could be (albeit definitely could dim the lights!), romantic yet family friendly. The food- such interesting apps! The mushroom dish? Everyone's face just went "wow" once we took a bite. Tasted like nothing I've had before, such savory almost rice like texture, genius. Marco, our server, was the best- funny, attentive, excellent recommendations. Of course the paella is a winner with all of its seafood glory. The outside had beautiful seating options too- highly recommend for a memorable, casual, delicious dinner! read more

Mesón Andaluz - Indoors, paella - Spanish Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Restaurant sits in the middle of the ally stairway. A beautiful wide corridor that they make full use of. Tables are setup and you can even sit on the steps as they make a fun little Side table that creates a surface to rest your drink. Service was entertaining and uplifting. Our waiter was humorously off his game. What he lacked in service he made up for in humor and owned up to his mistakes. We enjoyed our meal. Sangria was good but felt a little "watered down". read more

Wow!!!! My first meal in Lisbon. Meson has set the bar so high. I don't know if all food in Lisbon is amazing, or if we got so lucky. Cute ambiance with indoor/outdoor seating options. Opens late. Price is SO reasonable for the skill level of the food you get. We ordered all tapas and the Partridge soup. Every dish was a winner ! Partridge soup- totally IG worthy. Foie gras - omg best I've ever had. They had this creme brulee type coating on it ! Ceviche - perfect ! Oxtail bon bons - crispy on the outside and so tender and soft on the inside . Potatoes brava- I've never had it made like this before . It was almost like a Chinese XLB, but in potato form. It was my husband's favorite . Fried egg with ham, potatoes and black truffle - total comfort meal. We licked the plate clean. Along with a bottle of rose, total was only 78 EU! The quality and skill of the chef was worth so much more than what we paid. Thank you for a great first meal! read more

After a brief visit at Cais de Sodre we were looking around for a spanish/portoguse restaurant. This one popped up and after a 5 minute walk with the help of google maps we spotted this restaurant at a small authentic ally. The outdoor seating was relatively small and crowded which led us to take seats indoors. plesently surprised we found ourselves in a rather cozy but tight restaurant. We were greeted and briefly saying "Desculpa, fala inglis" he understood we were tourist trying to speak bits and pieces of portugese. We ordered water with various tapas including, extra large tortila, double baked tuna with red onion mash and some giant Gambas. After a reasonable wait with offered bread in between. the first two tapas arrived; the gambas were still sidering in oil and the tuna looked nicely dressed up with some greens lying on top of the onion mash. Both were delightfull and made from fresh product. After 5 minutes the tortila arrived which gave us enough time to finnish the previous dish but didnt keep us waiting for it. The tortilas gave a good fill and had a nice taste to it sweet. The service was outstanding. The waiter was polite, considerate and enthousiatic when we tryed out a couple of portugese sentences, when ordering or thanking. The location, decoration , food and service together make this a real reccomendation when you looking for a nice spannish / portugese diner. read more

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Seriously Meson Andaluz was everything yelp cracked it up to be! In terms of service, we found some of the waiters to be wonderful and attentive while others to be a little more on the apathetic side. So for the food, you MUST order the piquillo pepper stuffed with cod and the tuna tartare cooked two ways with a red onion compote! If you eat ham, most definitely order the scallops with cauliflower purée (I was frustrated that it didn't list the ham ingredient on the menu, as I don't eat it). Finally for the entree, please don't miss the fillet with the cheese sauce over rosti and wild mushrooms. It was to DIE FOR and our waiter even split it on two plates for my girlfriend and I. Unfortunately bread isn't included you must order separately and I've had better gambas de ajillo (I personally think it could have had a touch of more lemon and a dash of more salt). Overall wonderful meal and I loved being able to sit outside!! read more

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Tapas are one of those things that I could eat all the time. It's a way for me to be greedy by being able to try more things without filling up too quickly. The food here looked really good and I was excited to try it! It's in one of those side streets and has seating at tables and then little romantic cushions for two to sit at on the steps. I think that you have a more limited menu if you sit on the steps though. We sat at one of the outdoor tables and ordered a pitcher or red sangria which they prepared gluten free (without beer)! It was pretty good and very light to drink. We got some tapas to share and I got the Bife Do Lombo to eat by myself. The Gambas as ajillo were pretty good. The shrimp was cooked perfectly but I wish there was a little more garlic. The Pintxo Moreno was good as well. I really loved the Patatas Bravas! They were crispy on the outside and had tomato sauce on the inside. It was amazing! I probably could have eaten another plate of it by myself because they were so good. The Ovos Rotos was also delicious. It had just the right amount of truffle oil and was very good! My Bife Do Lombos was cooked very well and the flavor was on point. The mushrooms and cheese sauce addded a nice earthy and gooey element to the meat as well. It was a well rounded out dish. For dessert, I had the Panna Cotta which was gluten free too. It was a nice light end to the meal. Everything is marked on the menu as being gluten free or not. There were a lot of options to choose from too! Overall: gluten free options + yummy beef dish + best patatas bravas I've ever had + friendly service = I would make this a must go to stop if you're in Lisbon, whether you are gluten free or not! read more

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The quality of the food was amazing to say the least. Everything was fresh and well cooked. The service very friendly and helpful. You can eat very well with wine, starters and dessert with just 25€ per person. I give the 4 stars because the outside door was broken and during the dinner was very uncomfortable to sit under a cold draft. read more

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You mustttt try this restaurant in Lisbon! It blewww us away and It was sooo delicious from the moment we walked in till we left the staff was beyond nice and accommodating. We started off with the shrimp and bread basket followed by the French fries with egg and truffle and it was the BEST fries I have by far EVER eaten. Carlos was our server and he was so nice!! We got the steak to split and the broke It into four mini tapa style pieces! Veryyyyyy good!!! There was another girl server too whom was very nice! The sangria is on point as well and the hot sauce just the perfect spice!! Don't miss out on this little gem!!! read more

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This was a great little find in Lisbon that ended up being probably our favorite meal. Was a beautiful place in a great location and the tapas is 100% the way to go. Foie Gras melted in your mouth, definitely recommend ordering; the ox tail was the best I've ever had, along with multiple other tapas options, shrimp prawns, sea scallops . A must for tapas in Lisbon. read more

Phenomenal food and atmosphere. Found it by accident. Staff was super helpful with allergies. Do not miss the foie Gras, and the octopus. The shrimp in butter is worth getting, but dip the bread in the butter for a truly fantastic experience. Wow beyond belief. read more

Our best meal in Lisbon! Everything was delicious and friendly service. Reservations a must.

We ate here on our first night in Lisbon, and it was wonderful! I cannot eat gluten or lactose, and they had a huge selection of gluten and lactose free foods. Our server was very accommodating of my food intolerances and helped me pick out the best options on the menu. The Tuna Two Ways was my favorite dish. If we are ever in Lisbon again, we will certainly be back! read more

Our absolute best meal (we ate at two Michelin star restaurants) in Portugal by far, this a a don't miss! Ask for Barry.

After a long day of exploring Lisbon, we chose Mesón Andaluz for our last dinner before heading home from Portugal. What a great choice it was! Our server was wonderful and the wine, bread and food were delicious. Our dinner party tried several different tapas and I opted for the filet. All were outstanding! The restaurant itself is very warm and comfortable and the staff is amazing. read more

Based on other reviews, we took a chance on this place and despite what other users are saying, we were actually very disappointed. As English speakers, we understand there are going to be some differences and difficulties with the language barrier. One of us speaks Spanish and can read a decent amount of Portuguese, so when it came to a fundamental understanding about the meal we ordered, we were disappointed in the resolution. At the end of the menu there is an option that reads like a tasting menu: "A journey of discovery at the hands of our chef: Everything made specially for you. Surprise yourself and indulge." When we asked our waiter about it, he said "It's a surprise! I don't know what you're going to get, you don't - the chef decides and sends it out." Sounds fun, right? Except when it's just 5 from the "tapas we most enjoy to share." That is not in fact something made "specially for you" - that's made for everyone who goes into the restaurant and orders the most obvious things on the menu. It was painfully obvious after the second "surprise dish" that not only were we being served menu items, but in fact the cheapest and most generic of the bunch. By this point we were referring to this part of the "journey" as the one that had you get off at the wrong off-ramp and took you to T.G.I. Fridays. We brought this up again at the end of our meal, and we were told "that's how it is - on the other menus it explains it in more detail" - but that's not true, either. On the Portuguese menu, it still says "everything made specially for you. Surprise yourself!" So, that's frustrating. As far as the quality goes... the food was edible, though totally uninteresting, poorly proportioned, weirdly over sauced and absolutely one to skip. Our filet steak with "Cabreles cheese sauce" was under "the best of the best" on the menu, but when the dish was served, we couldn't see the meat under a sea of white liquid, and couldn't cut it due to it's toughness and the fact that it had been placed on a double portion of potatoes (even though the menu read: mushrooms). To add insult to an already "lost and confused" dish, it wasn't even CHESE SAUCE, it was drowning in ALFREDO. It's unfortunate but each dish was a total miss. In recap we weren't given water, finished our bottle of wine halfway through the meal, the bottle was carried away and we were never asked again about beverages. There were no descriptions of the food as our plates were being dropped off, which was odd, given we're on "a journey" and we didn't know a) how many plates were coming out, and b) what any of the items were. It's good that we don't have any allergies to food, but that seems like a great question to ask diners before serving them mystery dishes. Of the 5 tapas, 2 main courses, and 2 desserts we received, we got the name of maybe half the items, and nothing else. One dish, the Goat's Cheese Parcels (and it says goat cheese on both the English & Portuguese menu) was made with brie, and one parcel still had the rind. There were no surprise in the flavors we were tasting... We could have listed the grocery store ingredients of each dish. The menu (and the waitstaff) made it seem like these were winning combinations of tapas, but they were all very basic and bland... the Patatas Bravas were topped with mayonnaise. To give this two stars, or as Yelp would say "Meh. I've experienced better." putting this too highly. There are amazing places to eat in Lisbon, ones worthy of their 4 and 5 star ratings on Yelp. This is not one of them. read more

The food here was pretty good, and I might have given it 3 stars, but the service was terrible. While i do (greatly) enjoy a leisurely meal, this was at best, incompetence, at worst, purposeful neglect. When we arrived, the hostess was visibly annoyed that we didn't have reservations, even though there were mutiple tables available and we were seated immediately. For our table of 4, 2 ordered a paella to share (and 2 appetizers), 1 ordered a set menu, and 1 ordered the chefs menu which was "a surprise". Dishes came to the table without explanation and placed in front of diners at random (not the person who necessarily ordered it), which led to us eating each others food by accident. This wasn't so bad since we were going to share anyway, but was still a bit disconcerting. Even more so when we mentioned it, and the waitress rudley responded that it was hard to keep track when more than one person had a menu. The person who had the chefs menu wasn't ever told how many courses he was supposed to get. He only had 5 courses (and paid more than the cost of the other set 5 course meal), so weren't ever sure when his meal was done, if it was done, or if he actually got ripped off. (Note all his dishes were on the menu, so it wasn't actually special). Dessert took over 30 minutes to come, and it was a lackluster, grainy custard with a half assed attempt at a bruleed top, and a raspberry puree with a hard chunk of cheese thrown in. There were only about 9 other tables, so I'm not sure how this dessert too so long. The fried egg with fries, smoke ham and truffle oil was great and the pork cheeks tender though. read more

Stumbled upon on our first day and walking along the water front. Charming tables on the wide steps on a uphill side street, we didn't expect much since most of the patrons are tourists. What a pleasant surprise! We ordered from the tapas side menu. Padron peppers, scrambled eggs with jamonam and asparagus, pintxo moruno, small squids fritter. Peppers are sweet and tender inside, scrambled eggs are creamy melt in your mouth with young asparagus and diced ham, pork loin fillet marinated with spices over zucchini stuffed with chopped mushrooms and pepper in light creamy cheese, tiny squids fritter's batter is light and crispy, oil drained well, no grease in your mouth. The food is fresh, taste is what each dish meant to be. Excellent meal. read more

Amazing restaurant! Highly recommend this restaurant. Our wonderful server Marina who helped us knowledgeably through the menu. Carlos was also amazing in assisting us with our dinner. A smart witty individual with extensive knowledge of food. We had the house verde vine (bottle) Excellent ! We ordered appetizers patatas bravas, garlic shrimp ( al ajillo ) and the Shinto peppers. We split the main course since we started holding our calorie in take bc we wanted dessert. The main meal was outstanding Rooster fish over saffron risotto. We ended the meal with creme brûlée. The food was amazing, the arrive outstanding and the ambiance was exquisite. Definitely coming back ! read more

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Let me dive right in: brilliant tapas! If you're looking for a nice meal with cosy outside seating, this'll be it. They have a wide variety of classics, but also some with a twist. The tuna and gambas were the winners of the night. Top it off with great sangria and waiting staff that serves with jokes and a smile. Our bill was a solid 95 euros for 8-10 tapas and 2 litre sangria. Nothing but love here. read more

Atmosphere was great sitting on the side walk enjoying the weather. The garlic prawns were fabulous.

Took the recommendation of the filet and it did not disappoint. Setting was terrific. Made a reservation same day and they were ready for us early. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.... Helped with the menu and was right in everything. Wife had white sangria which was great too. Good find out of the tourist zones and a notch above the rest. read more

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We searched restaurants near me and chose it strictly based on its name and a few pictures we saw online. We couldn't have been happier. Our waiter was British-Portugese and he was phenomenal. I asked him for his favorite tapas and he picked out 3 delicious examples: a seared tuna plate, a shrimp plate, and an ox tail plate. All were amazing. After the tapas we enjoyed a beautiful lamb dish that was given the final touches at our table. The drinks were also great, we had a bottle of wine recommended by the waiter and then a cocktail with Disaronno and bourbon. This cocktail was created at the table with the roasting of a piece of thyme, just like the lamb had been roasted. We loved our time here and sincerely recommend it. read more

Mesón Andaluz - Lamb - Spanish Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Loved this place. Nice atmosphere. The wait staff was really great, attentive, and polite. I had the fillet steak with cabrales cheese over rosti and wild mushrooms with a glass of Rosé for dinner. It was absolutely delicious! For dessert, I had sweet potato cake with olive oil ice cream. I know! Those two things sound awful--sweet potato cake? Olive oil as ice cream? Doesn't sound right. That's why I got it. They were so good! If I ever get to come back to Lisbon, I will make it a point to come here. read more

Mesón Andaluz - Fillet steak with cabrales cheese over rosti and wild mushrooms. - Spanish Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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We stumbled upon Meson Andaluz after getting turned down by a number of other crowded restaurants in the area. Despite also being busy, the staff was welcoming and did everything they could to seat us quickly and comfortably. We ended up spending the night eating and drinking at the bar. Staff was friendly, fun and knowledgeable. Food was delicious and plentiful, but also affordable. We highly recommend. read more

Best meal in Lisbon. Amazing cocktails, amazing tapas, outdoor seating, and very personable wait staff!

Hands down the best meal I've had so far in Lisbon. Supreme location and ambience, incredibly knowledgeable staff, and absolutely amazing food. My friend and I split four tapas: goat cheese, scallops, fried egg tapa and patatas bravas- all excellent. We shared the the steak with mushrooms and cheese sauce as an entree which was probably the best steak I've ever had. If you are in Lisbon, do NOT miss this restaurant. read more

A beautiful place to enjoy some of the most delicious tapas. A must, when traveling to Lisbon!!!

Nice but a bit pretentious and overprized. Some ingredients and plates are original but dont always work well together. Service is quick and polite. read more

If you're in lisboa, Meson Andaluz is definitely a place to be! You can hit the place for a sophisticated glass of wine and some tasty tapas,or for a nice 3 courses dinner.located at Cais do sodre,nearby the center of lisboa, bairro alto, chiado and baixa are 10 min from there.very original terasse,on descending stairs in one of these typical lisboa streets.If you're in a hurry for the food maybe this place isnt for you, but the taste worth the wait,trust me! The staff is very friendly and polite. The must have: their patatas bravas and the seared scallops on cauliflower puree(tapas), the hake streak and the saffran risotto is one of a kind!! Cheers! read more

Um mmm mm. What can I say other than this was my favorite-our favorite dining experience in Lisbon. It's not on the radar so to speak but it certainly could crush a Michelin resty or two without any trub... read more

We had a fantastic dinner here last month. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and our waiter was awesome in recommending a nice bottle of wine. The food was excellent. Quick tip though: Don't try to eat the Patatas Bravas in more than one bite - I made that mistake and most of the yummy sauce inside ended up in my lap. My favorite dish was the shrimp with potato strings wrapped around them on a bed of avocado. We ate inside and the ambiance was great. Had seconds of a couple things, so we didn't have room for dessert, but my husband had an excellent Spanish brandy that was warmed and served table side, and I had a Brazilian coffee. Highly recommend this place. read more

Finally got seated at the restaurant (which was recommended by our hotel), nice outside area. Not to mention the inside. However, the waiter was clearly prioritizing certain customers, and after waiting for ten minutes to place the order (while he walked passed us multiple times), we just left. He then came to our table, didn't say anything to us (just like he tried to have us leave the entire time), and prepared the table for the next customer... read more

Amazing spot, food and vibe - that view! I had the rooster fish and lime risotto and it was incredible. A+ restaurant

We ordered 6 tapas and a bottle of wine. We were blown away by every single plate. The waiters are friendly and the atmosphere is lively. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Great service, accommodated us despite not having a reservation. Food was fantastic, highly recommend the cod and oxtail. Wine was great too! read more

Very good tapas, lovely wine recommendation. We enjoyed the pumpkin soup and the scallops on a bed of cauliflower. The croquettes and or partridge were both good but not fantastic. read more

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The tapas were fantastic... We loved eating here... the shrimp and paprika was tasteful and the wine they offered was very good... I definately suggest this place... read more

I am currently sitting at Meson Andaluz and am a bit disappointed despite the good reviews it has received from others. Our waiter (Paolo) has not smiled nor said more than 2 words to me and his behavior border on rude for someone in the service industry. Our salad order was incomplete and scallops ice cold. It is my last night in Lisbon after a wonderful visit and was hoping to finish with a beautiful meal/experience. Sadly, this was not it. read more