Crisfama is a small hidden gem which won't catch your eye from the outside, but when the stray cats…read morehang out here waiting for some leftover fish you know it's going to be great. The inside is small and cozy (seats 20) and feels like you're dining in someone's home. The owner waits the tables while his wife cooks the meals, and the charm of this place is immaculate. They focus on fresh in-season fish and use high quality ingredients to make this a simple yet delicious meal. We started off with some bread, olives, and clams - all excellent - and the clams were served in a wonderful broth which was perfect to dip our bread in. The green wine was great, not too sweet and with a clean finish. For mains, we had sea bass filet and sea bream (bone-in) which were great portions with some vegetables on the side. Again the sauce was simple, but high quality ingredients took this dish a long way. Finally for dessert we had some orange chocolate cake (very good) and the best creme caramel I've ever had. Overall, I would say this was an excellent dinner especially if you love seafood - the fish was incredibly fresh and well prepared, and everything was done perfectly. The owner also adds to the charm of the place with his jokes and friendliness - we both admitted our love for chess and he was kind enough to indulge me in a game! Looking forward to the rematch :)

If you're a local or if you're a visitor to Lisbon and you haven't been to Crisfama, you absolutely…read moremust visit! It's a family owned and run small business restaurant that dishes out superb food! The host is the husband, Fernando and the cook is his wife Terese. The service is 100% top notch. By far, this restaurant is my partners and my favourite in Lisbon, with home cooked Portuguese meals and desserts. We ordered the vegetable soup which was hearty and delicious, the perfect way to start our meal. For our mains we shared the grilled sea bass and the mixed meat skewer. Both dishes were soooooo good! The fish was perfectly seasoned and grilled with steamed veggies and fried potatoes. The mixed meat (steak and chicken) skewers were mouth watering and delectable and came with a side of fries and salad. Both meals were very generous portions. I can't stress this enough, the host is amazing! He's very nice and jovial, and super attentive. The cook (his wife), is an excellent cook, which he will attest to. But I can definitely back him up on that, the food was just amazing! For dessert, we had a chocolate and orange layered cake. This dessert was delicious. Just the right amount of chocolate to orange flavour and it was smooth, rich, and surprisingly not too overly sweet. If we are ever back in Lisbon, Crisfama is the first place we would stop. I recommend that you make a reservation if you so plan to make it there, it can get fairly busy on certain days and the restaurant isn't big. Good things definitely come is smaller packages!

Last day in Lisbon, treated to a nice birthday lunch. Nice open and bright space and thoughtful…read moreservice, had a booth looking toward the plaza. Not too busy for Sunday lunch. We started with a glass of wine and a specialty cocktail with gin and cherry liqueur as a base. Perfect balance of herbal and tart and sweet. We shared the amberjack ceviche which was fresh and bright and then the rich & creamy prawn risotto. All beautifully executed. We each ordered a glass of 20 year port to celebrate my birthday and the staff overheard and brought a complimentary rich chocolate dessert. Very enjoyable meal all the way around.

Love the fun name, and the concept, bastardizing traditional Portuguese dishes to make fun,…read morecreative fusion dishes. We got a bottle of Cava and ordered oysters for the first time on our 2 week trip, and unfortunately, they were not very good, but we are spoiled by the California and Washington state oysters. Then, we were in the mood for sushi, so ordered an assortment of rolls and sashimi. It was very good quality, and a very nice change up. Nice, attractive bright space. A nice meal, but not sure I'd return.

Hubby found this spot near our stay in Lisbon. We were first to walk in as soon as they opened…read moretheir doors at 7pm and without reservations. Our server was welcoming and spoke very good English, better than our attempts at Portuguese. She explained the menu items and checked in on us frequently. We ordered the Pao Chourico for our appetizer. It was a thinly slice sausage stuffed in fresh warm bread drizzled with olive oil. € 3.60 I got the Salada Frango: chicken salad with goat cheese and colorful veggies, nuts and fruit. It was very tasty but the chicken was a little bit on the dry side, but the salad was filling. € 11.90 Husband ordered the Biroque: steak, topped with a fried egg, served in a broth/sauce along with French fries. € 15.90 Copo Tinto: One glass of wine, picked out by the manager, which was an excellent choice. € 4 Agua com gas € 2.00 Our food was good!!! and the service was boa!!!!

True to its name, this restaurant has a warm, cozy, and comfortable vibe! Even more importantly,…read morethe food was delicious and I thought it was the perfect authentic Portuguese meal to have while visiting Lisbon for the first time. I highly recommend the pork pastries for an appetizer - our server recommended this as a classic Portuguese dish and it exceeded my expectations. Also the shrimp risotto was superb, although a touch too cheesy. For dessert, we had the chocolate mousse and port wine, which was a great way to end the meal. Overall, amazing food, service, and environment! I will definitely be back if I'm ever in Lisbon again.

First night in Lisbon and this place came highly recommended…read more I loved how the staff was so friendly and cared more about our experience with them versus how much we ordered! The beef tartare was one of my favorites because of the flavor and bread! Was the perfect pairing. We were seated at the back patio and it was so perfect for a summer night! Would love to come back the next time I'm in Lisbon!

My friends and I stopped in here for dinner one evening while in Lisbon. The decor and overall…read moreatmosphere was super cute & fun. The drinks were good and the food was pretty good. However, for the price we paid... we still left hungry unfortunately. While it was yummy, the tapas seemed to be a little small to share. However the waiter did have knowledge of gluten free offerings for my celiac disease which was great!

On the street corner in the amazing mountain town of Sintra sits the quaint Bristol restaurant…read more Seating inside outside with friendly accommodating staff with english. Very large menu we decided on stroganoff with rice , baked cod with potatoes two hamburgers, and a cheeseburger which came with French fries. Orders came out after a short wait which was ok because you'll enjoy the people watching. All were excellent the stroganoff had strips of sirloin mushrooms and a creamy sauce accompanied by rice and vegetables. The grilled cod was a generous portion and very good bones were present. The 3 burgers were cooked to our request lettuce & tomatoes fresh with plenty of hot fry's. The staff was very busy in tight quarters they were outstanding as well as the food. We were all too full for desert. Give Bristol a try

Delicious codfish à Brás and steak and eggs--both dishes were full of flavor. It's definitely on…read morethe pricier side, but the prime location in the heart of Sintra makes it worth it. A perfect spot for a lunch break after a morning of hiking.

My favorite restaurant in Lisbon! The food is unmatched and…read moreperfect every time! We eat here multiple times every time we come to Lisbon. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is small but cozy so expect a wait but maybe enjoy a glass of wine while you wait.

Our first night in Lisbon and couldn't figure out where to eat. We stumbled into this restaurant…read moreand were one of two tables seated. Server was friendly and helpful but food was not great. The cod in cream sauce was decent but lacked any real flavor. The steak was almost inedible. It was rare (not how we ordered it) and sooo fatty-it was impossible to cut. The rice served with the steak lacked flavor. Only good part of that meal was the French fries. We left disappointed. Maybe worth a shot but definitely skip the steak.

This was our best meal in Lisbon. Food was elevated, beautiful presentation, inventive menu and…read morereasonable prices. We came here for lunch and shared several things, including the braised chicken, the oxtail, pumpkin soup and the beef and oxtail burgers. It was a perfect amount of food for 2 hungry people and we loved being able to try multiple things. Standouts were the pumpkin soup and cuttlefish burgers. We had never had that type of fish before but trusted the food reviews and they were spot on. It was a mild whitefish and we loved the aioli. Service was ok, typical for what we experienced in Lisbon. Definitely consider this spot!

This a very quaint Restaurant just steps aways from my Hotel and it was my go to breakfast location…read morewhile in Portugal. Good food with good service and prices. There is a reason this was my go to breakfast location.

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)!