We arrived jet-lagged, tired, exhausted, hungry as hell... and this place was highly recommended to…read moreus so we made the long and windy trek down the hill - through back alleys - stairwells - etc - just to get there. We sat on the patio as it was nice and warm this particular day. Our waitress was consistent and attentive - very nice and given it was our first time to Lisbon she explained different types of food we had not yet learned about. I ordered the Sea Bass and it was served butterfly style and chargrilled (not breaded) and it was perfectly seasoned and even though she brought oil and vinegar to the table it was really not needed for the fish. The little burst potatoes were cooked just right as well - sometimes potatoes get dry when cooking --- Portugal has this absolutely figured out. And last but 100% not least - this was the best Sangria my husband and I have ever had. We tried at last 6 other pitchers at different locations that week and not a single one held a candle to this one... its *the* best.

The pork bife sandwich and warmed sheep's milk cheese with tomato jam were favorites here…read more Definitely authentic Portuguese that caters to all of the food your crowds. Delicious grilled sardines too and service can't be beat.

Teeny tiny tapas place nestled in with two other tapas places, so make sure you go to the right…read moreone. Tiny kitchen and tiny indoor area, with a more comfortable outdoor area where most people sit and watch the passers bys in the Alfama. The food was delicious- the traditional style cod, cod croquettes, and octopus salad.

Stumbled across the this amazing, quintessential Alfama pestiscos restaurant. Food was amazing, and…read morethe owner was so nice and humble. Must eat here

It was our last day and we got careless. We were hungry and searching for a couple places that…read moreending up being closed. And every place we've been to so far had been very good. So we finally settled on this place with loud music. That should've been the first sign. The loud music was the biggest draw they had. That and a couple friendly waiters. We ordered a couple salads, apps, and a couple seafood rice dishes. The tomatoes in the tomato salad were a bit hard and a tiny bit green. But, no big deal. The octopus salad was fine too. Hard to mess up a salad. Throw some cooked or maybe canned octopus into a salad and toss around. The rice dishes looked nothing like the pictures. Definitely not worth the nearly $20 Euros. Could've gotten shrimp fried rice at a Chinese take out for a few dollars that would've been better. We had hung into a menu in case we wanted to try other items. But, after seeing the rice dishes, we decided not to order any more. (We later went to another restaurant for take out). The waiters were very nice. But then when we tried to pay, they told us "cash only." It was our last night in Lisbon. My wife and I only had $20 left in small bills and coins. And our friends had gotten pick pocketed the day before. $1500 lost. True to the warning that pick pockets are a huge problem in Lisbon. (When they went to report it at the police station, another couple behind them were reporting the same thing. Keep all your valuables in your FRONT pockets. Or in a bag in front of you. Nothing of value should be left in a backpack bon your back. Separate your cash between you and your spouse. Don't carry an expensive looking purse, especially behind you. And don't carry a tiny little purse. That's a sure sign that the ONLY thing you have in your little purse is a wallet. Easy picking. Much harder to pick through a large backpack full of useless things, water bottles, maps, books, etc.) So we were directed to the nearest ATM to get cash, leaving our wives. Unfortunately, the streets are all very twisty. So we didn't find it. I looked up the nearest ATM. 8 min walk. Couldn't find it. The next one is another 8 minutes away. But it's out of cash. We finally found cash at a third. But now we're quite far from the restaurant. 15 minutes. I googled it and it turned out there are multiple with the same name. Crap. We went to one and it wasn't that. We were lost in the labyrinth of Alfama. We finally found our way when our wives texted us a link to another shop in the area. We finally made it back after an hour. And then they told us that they could now take credit. Apparently they had borrowed a card scanner from another store. The manager/owners looked pissed as they discussed allowing me to use credit. Not a great way to run your business. I would've apologized profusely for allowing a foreign customer to walk a whole hour to get cash and having the whole party wait an additional hour at my shop. The waiters were again very nice and apologized. I told them it wasn't their fault multiple times to make sure they understood it. I also told them I wasn't angry at them but at the restaurant, while pointing back at the owners inside the restaurant. Lessons learned: Check to make sure the shop takes credit. take a minute to Yelp or google a place. Don't be pressured by pushy waiters. And don't let loud music distract you from what is probably going to be a lousy place. Also, I make it a rule to not do reviews of less than 4 stars bc it would negatively affect a business. However, this experience definitely deserved to be written up. And a little apology from the manager would've probably prevented this. But, to allow 5 people to experience lousy food, and then surprise them with an hour of waiting to find an ATM was too much.

This was the 3rd place we went to on our Lisbon Food Tour and definitely hands down my fave! (And…read morethat is not the ginja aka the red cherry liquor I imbibed here talking!) This restaurant is a mom & pop affair, cheerful kitschy sort of place but with hearty delicious local produce on the menu. We got served delicious honey and local cheese as well as quince jam and another jam I cannot now recall the name of (writing this review almost 1.5 months later!). For me, the highlight at this place was the Chourico! This dish was cooked in front of us by the chef in a special terracotta dish with alcohol poured in the bottom saucer, then the sausage placed on a grill on top. Then the alcohol is set alight and once the alcohol has charred the chourico and the flames have died out, what is left is the most delicious, crispy flamed grilled pieces of sausage ever! The host was so funny and engaging, despite his broken English and his wife cooked magic in the kitchen. I totally recommend and plan to return when/ if my travel plans bring me back Lisboa way. Note - Day 3 of Lisbon, Portugal adventures Yelp 201/ 2019

While this place is in a great touristy location, we felt that being in the land of Port wine and…read moretheir award winning "Vihno Verde" this place could have offered a bit more assistance with the selection process. They did not really explain the difference between tawny, ruby, late bottled vintage...etc. somewhat expensive as well, found the same glass, a 20 and 30 year vintage, for ten Euros less at Time Out market. Oh well, it was a cold and rainy day so at least we warmed up.

This is a cool little place that serves different types of port wine and other alcoholic beverages…read more I like the vibe and definitely a place you go to after dinner for a night cap. It's not too noisy in here. They also serve a cheese platter and olives if you want to snack on something. Pricing wise, it was about 4-4.5 Euros for a glass of wine or ginga. I like that they will give you a taste before pouring you a full glass to make sure that you are happy with your choice. Keep in mind that they only accept cash.

I'm so incredibly impressed. I loved that this place was in the ground floor of our hotel…read more Frederico is the expert on hospitality. He is so kind. He will talk to you for hours and teach you about food and wine and culture and talk about the history of food and how it came to be in Portugal. I loved it. I learned so much. I aspire, as an American, to learn from and look up to other cultures. I feel very honored to have dined in a restaurant managed by him on our trip to Portugal. I'm going to recommend to our travel coordinator to add this restaurant to the Google map recommendations list because more people need to go to this place - they need more tables, more space, because I'm convinced this is such a hidden gem that should be exposed to the masses to enjoy! We visited several wineries and this restaurant had the best wine - bar none! The fish, a fish I hadn't tried before, was deliciously seasoned, falls apart with the fork, the creamy rice was just divine. I normally will never eat little cherry/grape tomatoes - ever - but the perfect bite of fish, creamy rice, and a tomato was... perfection. The menu is deeply curated; flavors - textures - wines that make sense. You can tell Frederico what you normally like and he 100% knows what wines he has that you will love. The tomato, orange, ham, salad, was absolutely balanced and delicious. I'm so grateful that our first trip to Portugal we got to meet Frederico and dine with these wonderful people who love food and wine as much as us. I'll never forget it as long as I live. You will not be disappointed. Promise.

Found this restaurant while walking the streets of Lisbon, and what an amazing surprise. The…read moreambience was lovely, and the food and service were just as great. It was not crowded at all on a Friday night, and I was able to strike up a conversation with fellow diners and actually hear myself talk. That is rare these days. I was surprised they were offering Happy Hour pricing around 7 PM, so I quickly took advantage of a pitcher of sangria, which was delicious and incredibly fresh. I started with the chorizo, which you cook yourself right at the table. For my main course I ordered the steak with eggs, and it was excellent. To finish, I had the crème brûlée for dessert, and it was also outstanding. Overall, a truly wonderful hidden gem in Lisbon. I cannot wait to return.

The best wine bar in Alfama by a mile…read more The food is also amazing: local, fresh and tasty products. Outstanding and knowledge sommeliers. If you´re in town don´t miss it.

My husband and I stopped by CorkScrew because we were in the mood for cheese and wine for dinner…read more We left stuffed with good cheese and good wine. We sampled a few reds and whites; the man running the shop was helpful and had great recommendations. The cheese board was a larger portion for just two people, and we both liked all the cheeses we sampled. I felt like a few were too similar to each other, so I would've liked more variety. As we were leaving, I saw a customer order a steak that a staff member was cooking right in front of them over a small cooktop. I wish we could've returned to sample more of their menu, but we didn't have time. For a relaxing and leisurely night out (and good jazz music), CorkScrew is a great option.

This gem is a short walk away from the Chiado area. It has a very charming medieval vibe to it,…read morelow light/ candle lit. There are some stairs when walking into the restaurant so I'm not quite sure if it's accessible to all individuals. The staff is absolutely amazing (Patrizia and Spencer, you guys are THE BEST). The lamb was very delicious... but the mashed chestnut side dish took the cake. Also, you have to try the flaming chourico a bombeiro (flaming Portuguese sausage) and the mead (fermented honey drink ***alcohol). We came early and noticed that it started picking up around 7pm, so try your best to come before then since some seats are already reserved.

A scene out of Game of thrones, hahaha. Medieval like place with great charm…read more We had the flaming sausage and the Mead drink- delicious by the way. Service was excellent. Enjoy.

Went here for dinner with two and really enjoyed it - got the Couvert, oxtail "cellar", octopus…read morepico, and fish soup. Everything was delicious but fairly rich - glad we had some tasty olives to cut the fat! The service was lovely and attentive, and this restaurant was very cozy and homey. I love the chalk writing of the menu on the chalkboards - the oxtail was truly delicious, just a bit rich for us. Portion sizes were great too!

Awesome stews. Place is small. We were lucky to get a seat as we were just walking around. The…read moreladies here are friendly and efficient. This place seems to specialize in stews so many options for stews. All are flavorful and the meats are tender and bursting with flavor.

This place is very close by the Sao Jorge Castelo. At the entrance/exit, just take the first side…read morestreet downhill and you'll see this place on the right. After walking around the castle on a warm day, we actually felt more a beer than wine, but we wanted to try this place so we headed in anyway. The owners, actually from Brazil, are very nice. They gave us a menu, then came back in a short while to see what we wanted. They generously gave us a few to sample and even brought out a few bottles that were not on the list, and one was a new bottle! Price of wine is not cheap, our glasses each cost €10 each, a pretty steep price in Portugal where a full bottle often cost less. However, considering the expertise and service, the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, this is a lovely place to rest up a bit after visiting the castle.

Great wine list, small but tasty cheese and meat offerings. They all speak English here, and so do…read moremost of the clients -- this is not the place to get a taste of local culture. If all you want to do is drink Portuguese wine and eat some Portuguese snacks, and you have a large tourist wallet, this is your place. It is pleasant, and you'll see a better variety of wines from the whole country here than in most wine bars. But if you are hoping to rub shoulders with locals, look elsewhere. The waiters are all well versed in Portuguese wines. Service is slow, but that seems to be the norm in Lisbon.

We had a very disappointing meal here. Tasteless bread, sad, bland Capresé salad and the worst:…read moredull brice and beans with tofu. No good flavors. This is not a good choice for vegetarians.

Delicious whole sea bream (dourada) in a very charming outdoor setting, right in the middle of it…read moreall.