Amazing. Great cuisine. Great service. Wine service was beyond great. They kept uncorking bottles…read moreuntil the perfect wine for us appeared. Oh. Great ambiance too. Did I mention it was great.

Located in a very touristy neighborhood but... If you're…read morelooking for a small and out of the big crowd path, gastronomic small but full menu and awesome wine + Porto to choose and/or be guided through, this would be a good place to try. My freind had the pork belly, crispy tasty yummy! I had the cod, found it too dry, but the sauce and veggies were very tasty. We were offered to taste between 2 wine under the waiters suggestions according to the kind we prefer and after dinner we had another tasing for older wine. Lovely dining experience. The place is very small and can only take around 12 guests, it is very busy during lunch so strongly suggest to make a reservation.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon as a romantic sunset date!…read more Good: - Romantic ambiance, each seat faces the sunset and great view - Yummy dishes. I loved the tuna Wellington and it had so much unique flavor. The codfish appetizer was great as well - Good green wine Bad - Food took a while to get here - Not a fan of the chilli or the slow cooker beef curry - not enough flavor and was dry - Slower service Overall a nice place to watch the sunset

Randomly walked down this little alleyway and stumbled upon this hidden gem! The servers were so…read morefriendly and outgoing, we had the Quinoa and Tuna Poke bowl and the Pica Pau for starters and they were both fantastic! For dinner we had the Tuna Wellington which was overcooked just a little bit (we like Tuna Wellington more on the rare side) but overall very good! We also had the Shrimp Curry with basmati rice which was exceptional. And lastly we had the Octopus, it was very tasty, but it is a smaller portion (it was just 3 octopus tentacles and a couple small potato halves). Overall, a very good experience! The wine was delicious and so were the cocktails! Would definitely recommend!

First 5* in a very long time. Excellent food, lovely ambiance (art work interesting and if you…read morereserve there a piece if art with your name on the card placard on your table) and service perfect - that's saying a lot these days! They have at least 100 types of gin which they let you choose/smell. Fabulous drinks! Every dish a winner! Outside seating too. Favorite Lisboa place.

Nicely located near the waterfront. Excellent food and service. Cod and mussels were great!read more

When you walk by Casa do Alentejo you can't imagine what it looks like on the inside. Originally…read morebuilt in the 17th century as a palace, it features a unique blend of neo-Arab, Baroque, and Art Nouveau styles, including a famous Moorish courtyard and tile panels. There are two dining rooms upstairs quite different in decor. We were in the on decorated by the blue tiles. Oh and the food is phenomenal. We ordered the "pica-pau" for appetizer. It's marinated pork, which is then pan fried with aromatics, onion and garlic. We also ordered the migas and ribs. Migas is a rustic dish made by repurposing leftover or stale bread. Rooted in peasant and shepherd traditions, the bread is moistened and then sautéed in olive oil and garlic. It was served with short ribs. I ordered the pork and clams, a specialty from southern central portugal. Sounds crazy but it's amazing good and a throwback to my childhood. For dessert we shared sericaia, another southern Portuguese delicacy which is a flan-type with baked prunes. Can't recommend this place highly enough and it's always a place we return to when in Portugal. Check out the photos. Service was discreet and attentive.

Amazing food off the beat, with fresh baked olive bread and delicious cheeses served at room temp…read more The pica pau pork was sooo good. All inside an old palace. Just wonderful, servers too.

UPDATE - If I'm in Lisbon I'm eating at Can the Can. This time around we were there twice. Once for…read morelunch with a friend and then just us for a snack. Both times service was great, atmosphere is wonderful whether you eat outside or their gorgeous inside room. For lunch we ordered the cod fish baked à braz, the grilled calamari, and the black linguine with shrimp. Great portions, great value. The next time around we got their outstanding codfish fritters and the fried green beans which we Portuguese call "garden fishes." Just like my mom used to make them. Make sure to stop there and try some traditional Portuguese cuisine with some modern twists.

This place was suggested by Chat GPT and we were pleasantly surprised…read more Even though it was in a very heavy foot traffic area regarding tourists and monuments and just multiple things to see because the space was so large both in the plaza and outside the restaurant it didn't feel cramped. We got seated pretty quickly and we were very happy that there were multiple umbrellas up because the sun was definitely shining brightly that day. We saw some of the specials recommended by Yelp and chat GPT and decided to get some small tapas that were local to the area. A lot of them were with tuna and octopus. And they were very very delicious small portions which was great for us because we didn't want to have too much of a heavy meal as we were going to have a big dinner later on Service was spot on. We had three separate servers come check on us throughout our hour and 45 minutes there. Very pleasant, big smiles on their faces, and we're very quick to see if we needed any extra items. We were happy with our overall experience and prices, even though in a touristy area, were reasonable if you focused on the topaz and a bottle of wine.

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful restaurant. Our group of four ordered many…read moredifferent items from the menu, and every.single.food. delivered to our table was perfection. The woman owner of 20 years took our order and left us to cook everything fresh. We also saw her daughter working hard doing their food deliveries. The ambience is quaint and inviting with only about 7 tables. It felt comfortable like dining in someone's home. As we finished, the owner referred us to a fantastic Fado experience. What a joy to have stumbled across this local gem.

Beautiful food from this small spot in Bairro Alto. The night we wen there were very busy and…read morethough a three person operation, they did a nice job taking care of everyone. The food was exquisite, from the bacalao a bras to the duck rice to the octopus dish, meatballs with rice and the chicken with mushroom in pastry. All flavorful and made with love. Decent wine selection and outdoor seating. A true gem in the center of it all.

After an incredible dinner the night prior just down the street, we were hesitant about trying a…read morenew place. So glad we did because my husband and I couldn't agree more that our dinner at Ideal was the best meal of our honeymoon. Portuguese tapas meant nothing to us. My husband and I were just hoping the dishes would be bigger and better put together than Spanish tapas back in the states. Knowing that they don't take reservation, we came right at its opening and sat by the window. Our sweet waiter quickly explained the menu and recommended us to pick 3 dishes to share. I could literally see myself eating every seafood dishes on the menu but ultimately we went with their braised tuna with sweet potato, fried cuttlefish with clams, and to add local speciality - stewed black pork with pepper jam. Braised tuna with sweet potato - translation was definitively off since we received seared tuna. My husband and I loveeee seared tuna to begin with so no complaint there. The 8 pieces of perfectly seared tuna strips coated with sweetened, pan fried shallots and this incredible crack sauce were unbelievable! We saved the sauces for all the subsequent dishes because it was just too good to give up. Our waiter were ready to switch out our plates but we turned him away. The stewed soft sweet potatoes added the perfect contrast of taste and texture to this dish. Honestly I don't mind just eating this dish again and again and again. Too good! Fried cuttlefish - again the translation was off, perhaps pan fried. I was expecting something along the line of croquettes but we received a pot of whole cuttlefish, clams, and potato. Nevertheless, the seafood was fresh and beyond delicious! Black pork - never have I had a softer cut of pork. I didn't even need a knife. The pork pieces just fell apart on its own with a light stroke of my fork. The pepper jam, sweet and tangy, was the perfect condiment to the dish. We drank every drop of this stew. I don't even like pork but this pork dish was just too amazing. We were beyond stuffed with the 3 amazing dishes. But with such incredible main dishes, our inner fatties were curious and wanted to try their desserts too. We ordered the dessert samplers for 2. They had 4 desserts to choose from but we went with pear crumble and chocolate tart with peanut sauce. Both desserts served warm. The chocolate tart was actually a brownie. A little too rich and sweet for our taste but still very yummy. The pear crumble was hearty. Perfectly stewed pear pieces, generous touch of cinnamon and brown sugar, it was the perfect ending to our incredible meal. Attentive, heartwarming service + incredible, well priced foods - Ideal will always have a place in my heart (and belly). Thanks for the most amazing, memorable meal of our honeymoon!

Great night out for dinner. Feels like a place for the locals - the staff could not have been nicer…read moreand the food was fantastic. Very reasonably priced as well. The long communal tables make the place fun for groups and couples alike. Highly recommended

Friendly local spot with great service and fair prices! The menu features traditional Portuguese…read moredishes -- everything felt authentic and made with care. We especially loved the mussels, pork, and grouper -- all super fresh and full of flavor. You can really taste the local ingredients in every dish!

This restaurant was recommended by the hotel staff. I was it as I was walk up and down this block…read more Local Portuguese food and tasty! I didn't have reservations so I waited a bit, service was excellent, attentive and quick. Everyone works as a team. I had the octopus salad and white fish for dinner. Portions are huge, couldn't finish everything. The ambiance is clean, warm with wood and you won't regret eating here. Making reservations is better, however I had to wait 10 minutes for my table! You will not be disappointed!