Wandered away from the main tourist streets filled with typical Portuguese food at inflated prices…read moreand found this cozy, warm restaurant. Literally hundreds of types of wines welcomed me, along with a smiling gentleman and woman who I assume were the owners. They serve a big menu here, and even bigger portions! My partner and I ordered the the cataplana for 2, which was significantly less than other places, and when they served it to us, there was a huge cataplana filled with all types of seafood, cooked to perfection! Seriously, it was a ridiculous amount of salmon, clams, fish, etc. that could easily have been for 4-5 people. Could not recommend this place more, at least for this dish!

Little hole in the wall place with great food and attentive service. Best food thus far in Lisbon…read more Paella was a big hit as was the grilled sea bass. Of the restaurants we have visited thus far this is the only one we would return to.

Best food - yummy fish and everything in between. BEST SERVICE!!!! the terrace is very nice as…read morewell.

Absolutely phenomenal restaurant and great service. Everything was very good including the seared…read moretuna and the steak. The only complaint is that people are (apparently) allowed to smoke on their enclosed patio, even when the "walls" are down for inclement weather, which is essentially an indoor space. It's also possible they didn't notice people were smoking there and it's not actually allowed.

I went to "Remake Food" for 2 nights in a row because their quiejo selection, the octopus salad,…read moreand the prawns in ginger sauce were FANTASTIC. The second night, the ribs could've been a little better, but everything else was so tasty, and the price is actually right for such a trendy place and given its location (Barrio Alto). My waitress was so accommodating and friendly. With her catering to me, I felt like a divo, lol.

We were looking for a traditional Portuguese dinner and the food was great. Nice family owned…read morerestaurant with great service! The wine and dessert completed the dining experience. I highly recommend this spot when visiting Lisbon!

After striking out meal after meal since we'd been in Lisbon, we were so happy to find this place!…read moreThis was exactly the kind of restaurant we were looking for. We came in around 2000 on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. We ordered wine which was delicious and some starters. We had some fritters that were so delicious and were fried patties of vegetables. We also got the pears with goat cheese which were also so delicious. For dinner I got the chicken with almonds in philo dough. Wow, this was delicious! The chicken was tasty, it was shredded chicken with vegetables like squash and mushrooms cooked in a philo dough. Yum! It came with a small arugula salad that was a nice addition to the dish. I also sampled the monkfish that was at our table, it was also very tasty. We opted for dessert. We got the chocolate cake. It takes about 10 minutes to make but it was so delicious! It was a molten chocolate cake with hot chocolate sauce inside with strawberries on the plate, so amazing! Service was good. We were sitting in a corner so it was kind of hard to get their attention sometimes. The prices are right. Most everything was under 15€. I highly recommend this place!

Amazing codfish and chip. Along with their special house verde wine. We came here with a food tour…read more It was amazing. Thank you.

Delicious, fresh, authentic, affordable, and large portions. The yelp reviews were so spot on…read more Family owned business that feels local and less touristy. Pictures on the wall of the woman who owned it, and she was also the one running the whole show taking orders and food out. My favorite restaurant we went to Portugal for sure. We ordered the tuna steak, grilled corvina (croaker), grilled salmon, and traditional fried veal with garlic. The grilled fish were some of the best we've had in Spain and Portugal. It was so fresh, perfectly cooked and flaky, large and thick cuts, and the flavors shone through with olive oil, garlic, and salt. I really enjoyed the tuna steak because it was thick and flavorful, but some of my family thought it was a little tougher compared to the lighter fish we had. The veal was a little overcooked (expected honestly with this style of cooking) but the taste and sauce were delicious. Also it was only 9€ for an entire liter of their house vinho verde, which was a steal. No AC, but really cute decor. They do take credit card, and we were able to communicate easily with only English and pointing at the menu. Staff was kind and patient even though it was busy. Food took a while but it was completely worth it. Would absolutely come again!

Principe do Calhariz came heavily recommended to us by our airbnb host and various locals during…read moreour trip to Portugal, so we decided to check it out. Located in the energetic young neighborhood of Bairro Alto, the restaurant itself has an unassuming exterior with a modest inside: there's about a dozen tables close together (so you might get to know your neighbors!). Our group of five popped in right at opening (noon) on a Sunday, and we were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and spoke perfect English, promptly presenting us with an extensive menu in English. The menu itself advertises a wide variety of traditional Portuguese fare, and our server was more than happy to make recommendations for the five of us, who knew little to nothing about Portuguese cuisine. From roasted meats to fish to soups to vegetables, there's really something for everyone to try! Just a side note: there's bread on all the tables when you enter, but it isn't free - if you touch it, you pay for it, and you often have no clue how long it's been sitting out. Save room for other things! Our server first recommended the Bacalhau Special (around €18), which was a mix of half-grilled, half-fried cod served with sauteed onions and fried potatoes. This is a classic dish of Portugal, and it's easy to see why - the grilled cod was succulent and cooked perfectly, soaking up the richly-flavored oil at the bottom of the dish. The fried cod had a lovely crispy exterior as well, although it was a bit too rich for us when combined with the oil. The fried potatoes were unique in that it was a boiled potato-texture on the inside, but the breaded exterior was crispy and delicious. The addition of fresh parsley and olives atop also lent a nice freshness! Other recommendations included the Gambas a Guilho (€10.5), similar to the Spanish dish of Gambas al Ajillo. I thought this was fine - it only came with seven or eight medium-sized shrimp, and I prefer the Gambas I've had in Spain. We also tried their Escalopes de Vitela Grelhados C/ Alinho (€9.5). These were "small steaks of veal", which were tender and flavorful thinly cut slices of veal, but wasn't a show-stopper dish. We actually quite enjoyed the half-portion of Frango Assado (€8.5), which is Portuguese grilled chicken - it's flavorful and juicy, with plenty of meat on the bone. Lastly, if you're feeling adventurous, you can try their Morcela Assada (€7.5), which is a traditional Portuguese blood sausage. This is a deep black color, with a very iron-rich taste. It's certainly not for everyone, but kind of reminded us of soondae, which is a milder Korean blood sausage. All dishes were served with complimentary fries and rice, which helped to balance out the rich oiliness of the food. However, we did wish that there was some sort of side salad/vegetables that weren't coated in oil! Overall, this is a great, affordable place to sample traditional Portuguese food, and there was a good mix of tourists and locals inside - service is friendly if not very fast, and it's a good experience...I can recommend this restaurant for sure!

An unpretentious eatery in Barrio Alto not too far from Praca Luis Camoes as well as the Elevador…read moreda Bica. Dining area was very lively with many patrons (both locals and visitors alike). Menu had a vast variety of house wines, all reasonably priced. The food choices were just as plentiful, mostly old-school typical Portuguese fare (bacalhau, pulvo, grilled meats and shellfish). Tables had breads and snacks (not complimentary, but also every reasonable 0.5-2 euros). If one didn't touch the starter food or if it was handed over to waitstaff no charges would be incurred. I ordered the frango dinner (half order of piri piri style grilled chicken). It came with a heaping order of white rice and French fries. My companion got the steak, and it took up more room than the plate (topped with a fried egg over easy). His meal also came with the same 2 sides as mine (both entrees were hefty portions). Both meats were well-cooked and juicy, with a good smoky flavor from the grill. Rounding out the meal was a glass of locally sourced vinho verde, which went very well with the chicken. Prices were very reasonable and service was very friendly and warm. Needless to say, we left full and happy.

The absolute best meal we had in Lisbon. This place is very hole in the wall relaxed and I loved…read morethe vibe. Service is prompt and friendly! They speak English. The food here is traditional Portuguese tapas. Highly recommend the chorizo and the chicken with peri peri sauce. We came in late so we're able to just walk in but recommend making a reservation if you can!

We came here for dinner on Christmas day and was pleased with this restaurant. The service was…read morevery good, despite being a busy time.The food was really good. My husband and I loved everything we ordered. We have shrimp gambas, chorizo, seafood rice and grilled sea bass. The sangria was okay too. I admire this place, their prices remained the same even though it's a Holiday. It is very affordable. Some restaurants we have passed by, have jacked up pricing.

Very, VERY casual vibe here, with the cook and waiter taking their time with everything. This isn't…read morea knock. It just is what it is. Don't be in a hurry. It took me twenty minutes just to figure out whether I should order at the counter or from the table. We both got grilled sardines (if you're at a restaurant called Sardine Restaurant, why on earth would you do otherwise?). Each plate came with four plump, slightly charred sardines, a few buttery potatoes, and a simple salad. I have nothing fancy to say about these perfectly prepared sardines. Debone them with a flip of your fork, place the skeletons to the side, and go to town. Or eat them with your hands like corn on the cob, like I saw some people do. No one will judge you either way. (They might judge you for not eating your tomatoes, but only lightly.)

This place is a small, traditional tasca that has been run by husband and wife team, Sr. Duarte and…read moreD. Alda, for over 40 years. The place does look every bit its age. The tiled wall has some children painting on it, not sure what the significance is. It's known for its namesake, grilled sardines, although my husband is not a fan of the very fishy and boney little fishes, despite its health benefits. (Interesting, another tourist couple the table over shared the same sentiments...) So, if you want to avoid the fish, there are also other standard Portuguese fares. Usually the locals recommend bitoque, a fried beef steak, or feijoada, a meat and bean stew. My local friends enjoy a good chat with the owner, and as she is a regular, we also got some complimentary dessert as well. Won't be a place I'll tell others to seek out of the way, but if you want to experience some authentic fare in a mom-and-pop with good prices, this place has been around for a while.