This restaurant looked like a hole in the wall place in a triangular corner. When we entered we…read morewere pleasantly surprised by how nice it was inside. It was packed with people, which was a good sign. We enjoyed all our dishes, especially the tiger prawns, octopus, and seafood rice. The sangria was average. The service staff was very friendly and attentive.

The restaurant is away from tourist neighbor. But I suspect its target customers are tourists…read more They play American pop music all night long which is fine with me, but if you are looking for a local experience, this may not what you expected. Pastries de Bacalhau - the crust was not brown enough. May be longer time. The stuffing was flavorful but it's more the cod taste than the flavored mash potatoes which I prefer. I actually prefer the other local restaurant I tried the night before better. Caldo Verde - The potatoe part of the soup is great. Perfect viscosity but the flavor is not. It wasn't salty enough but more importantly is the flavor of the veggies and the spicy sausage they supposed to use that makes the soup taste different. Grilled giant pawns - The flavor of the prawns is not as intense as expected and hope to be. The squid ink pasta also lacked of flavor. That's disappointing. With the prawns, they should at least use the prawn shell to make sauce for the pastas. The pasta was tasteless, didn't even use enough garlic and olive oil to flavor it up. Seafood rice - Another disappointment. They used fish, small mussels and little bit of shrimp pieces along with some bigger whole shrimps and mussels. However, the rice was lack of the true seafood flavor that made from shell fish. They also added cilantro which overwhelmed the whatever left of seafood flavor. The lemonade was not a sweet lemonade but sour. Fyi. It's not fair we just went to another restaurant in the neighborhood and everything was so much better but people should know.

I think the first time I tried piri piri chicken was just a few years ago in London at a hugely…read morepopular chain, Nando's. It's rotisserie chicken doused with a spicy hot sauce so what's not to like? I knew it was a Portuguese-originated dish, so I looked for a place famous for it. Here on a Sunday evening, there was quite a queue extending up the cobblestone alley, so I realized this must be the place. Although it was at least thirty people deep, it didn't take more than twenty minutes for Jamie W and me to secure a table upstairs. It was a homestyle dining room set-up that hovered between cozy and crowded depending on the fluctuating volume level. Interestingly all the servers were male, and while ours was the most junior, he consciously followed the behavior of his veteran brethren. There was no question about our main course, the 13,5€ Frango Assado No Espeto (Roast Chicken on the Spit) (Photo 7). It was tender and succulent enough albeit a bit under seasoned, all the more reason to pour a liberal dose of the piri piri sauce (Photo 8). Our sides were simple but shareable, the 3,2€ Batata Fritta (French Fries) (Photo 9) and the 4,3€ Salada Mista (Mixed Salad) (Photo 10). Both were fine, though we really wanted to try their Cream Spinach. They were already out of it in the kitchen. We were quite satisfied nonetheless, and their service pretty much worked like clockwork. Jamie and I agreed we'd definitely come back if the passion for poultry strikes us on a return trip to Lisbon. In the meanwhile, I'll just do a run to Costco, buy a rotisserie chicken, and dream of Portugal. FOOD - 4 stars...succulent poultry with a unique spicy kick AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like an old-fashioned dining room in a Portuguese home SERVICE - 4.5 stars...they move quickly and courteously TOTAL - 4 stars...a Lisbon institution worth checking out RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zcHSccvAc9

About 90% of the patrons are tourists. All came here for the piri piri chicken…read more Piri piri chicken - It's pretty moist. That's about the good of it. The chicken is pretty tasteless besides some of the skins with the marinated rub which then became too salty. I've had much much better piri piri chicken before so I was sorely disappointed.

A friend had highly recommended this spot when I said I was going to Lisbon. It was conveniently…read morelocated across the street from the hotel I stayed at. We had reservations for a party of 2 on a Saturday at 6 PM. When you check in, they give you a slip of paper which has a QR code on it for you to access the menu later, and we were promptly seated upstairs. The menu is conveniently available in several languages (you select your language at the bottom of the main menu page). We were at a long table for 6, with us sitting on the inside and another couple sitting at the end, and the table settings in between us were cleared, so it didn't feel like we were on top of one another. I appreciated that the server gave recommendations that would be good for two people. We went with most of his recommendations (shrimps on garlic sauce (it's labeled as spicy, but it's really not), clams on garlic, tiger prawns grilled on bed of salt) and added some of our own (razor clams and lobster roll). All the seafood tasted fresh, bursting with flavor from the buttery garlic sauce, which we sopped up with garlic bread. The bread is brought to the table when you first get seated. It's not free, which I was aware of, but I knew it would go well with the dishes we ordered. The razor clams were juicy and sweet. The lobster roll was good, but not something I would order again when there's so many other fantastic seafood choices. I usually don't drink beer, but felt that it was appropriate since we were at a cervejaria, so I ordered a bottle of Sagres Bohemia. It went perfectly with the seafood. My SO, who doesn't drink alcohol, got peach iced tea. I wanted to get the prego sandwich for dessert, but my SO was pretty much full at that point, so I ordered a tarte whisky and a cappuccino for myself. The whisky ice cream layer in the tarte was nice and refreshing. I was shocked when we got the bill and it came out to less than 50€. This meal would have cost so much more in the US. You pay via tablet at the end and I left a generous tip in appreciation of the wonderful meal and service. They get you in and out of there quick, but it never felt like we were being rushed out. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some fresh, delicious seafood in Lisbon.

A great seafood shellabration here! Came here with rave Yelp reviews and friend recommendations. We…read morecame during an off time so it wasn't as busy. You check in and then they ask you wait in their waiting area next door which looks a little bare and the outside patio seems like a smoking area. After we were called, we walked upstairs to a brightly-lit dining room. Lots of serving staff and all very friendly. Their menu is extensive and it's great they have photos too! My favorites had to be the giant tiger prawn, razor clams, and the crab head, but everything was tasted good and the seafood tasted fresh. Would recommend!

What a wonderful evening! With a warm welcome from the…read moreowner, an authentic welcome like it really means something (haven't had this in a restaurent in a while...)Hart warming, friendly and all smiles, he's truely happy to see you. And the food is as authentic as the pleasure you get eating the fresh meat cooked to perfection. Not expensive at all and totally worth it! Will come back if ever I visit Lisboa again, and I will!!!

My wife and our friends found this hidden gem on our first night in Lisbon. The owner was mixing up…read moresome caipirinhas for his other guest when we came in and he shook our hands and greeted us before seating the four of us. The owner was very friendly and we felt very welcomed. It's a small location with only a few tables and seats but if you're lucky enough to be able to dine here you will not regret it. We ordered some caipirinhas, a few appetizers, and the feijoada and picanha and it was amazing. You could tell everything was made with love. The service was fantastic and the owner always had a smile on his face. We later learned while signing the guestbook that it's a two person operation with the owner and his wife. I can't recommend this place enough. Thank you!

Great place, great service, great food! What more can I say? The place is cozy, clean and the…read moreservers makes you feel at home!

We were staying at Altis Avenida and after a long day of sightseeing, decided to visit Rossio for a…read morecocktail and dinner. We enjoyed our evening here. Rooftop gastrobar with beautiful views of the city. Fun, eclectic vibe. The service was great. The cocktails were creative. I had a martini that had a little drop of olive instead of actual olives, it gave it a very nice flavor. They had a grilled squid special that was incredible. We also enjoyed the cod. Portions are substantial.

The waitress was delightful from the moment we arrived even though they had yet to open. She…read moreoffered her recommendations with added knowledge about each. I tried the lengua croquette and lengua vinaigrette with the truffle fries. The croquette was good, but the lengua did not stand out. Although lengua is one of my faves, the vinaigrette version was not my favorite; however, my German friend loved it. We also had the pork belly, which was hit. Just like the fries. Our friend had the fish of the day, which was definitely the signature dish. It was a standout. Finally, the lemonade and tea/lemonade drinks were once of the best ever had. We highly recommend based on service and food. Go check them out!

Amazing food and service!!!! We didn't have reservations and it was just the two of us. The…read morewaiter/hostess/owner? got us a table. The food was AMAZING!!! Atmosphere also amazing. Great house wine and the recommendations were spot on. Would definitely go again sooner than later. What a gem!!!

Food was excellent and way better than expected from a hotel restaurant! In fact, it's really…read moreunique and delicious! If you like food you should try this place!

Nice rooftop restaurant with great views. Not particularly innovative but well prepared and served…read morefood. Great for first and/or last night dinner to ease arrival and departure if travelling long way and if staying at Hotel.

Really good food! Both vegan and non vegan options were so good! Highly recommend it's super cute!read more

Great vegan and vegetarian food. Steps away from a beautiful view of Lisbon. Service and…read moreatmosphere wonderful. Vegan lasagna was very tasty.

The restaurant is tucked away on a steep hill with stairs. It has outside and indoor seating no…read morea/c. We sat inside and it has restrooms. We ordered the Salmon and 2 eggs. It was tasty. The service was prompt and courteous.

Lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and absolutely amazing food. I love everything about this place -…read more5 stars all the way!

Nice Restaurant! Awesome Seafood! Awesome Staff!…read more We had the - Clams - amazing! - Shrimp - so tender and delicious. - Fried small mackerel - first time having these and they were soooooo delicious! a new favorite to add to my list of must haves! - Large Shrimp w/ veggies - was very good. I was surprised at how BIG it was.. very filling. Small venue - be sure to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Indoor seating only. Would I go back - OH YEAH!

The octopus is to die for. Get it. It comes with shrimp. Bread was also yummy. Big fanread more