Went twice in 4 days. Fried cuttlefish - Delicious. Monkfish and Shrimp fish stew was awesome and…read moremade me inspired to come home and cook the dish. Locals joint, no English menu. Sirloin steak on the stone was amazing ( so soft, supple, tender, and really affordable). This is the restaurant that you take a risk (without all of the English menu) to try and then it brings you the most joy because you had no idea what to expect and surpassed all expectations. Challenge yourself with going somewhere that the locals go and try. Of all restaurants I tried in Portugal I tried I would come here every night.

Food was excellent. The wine we ordered was not available. Seemed a bit pricey. Service was very…read moregood; especially for how busy the restaurant was. I would definitely suggest a reservation.

Our first night in Lisbon, Portugal and was trying to find a place nearby hotel that serves great…read moreauthentic Portuguese food. Having read the reviews on Yelp, decided to stop by. We ordered the grilled octopus with potatoes cooked in olive oil. The side of the octopus was tremendous and mm mm tender. It really was cooked to perfection. Also, we had the fried shrimp in olive oil and garlic. For about 12 Euros, it must have been about 15 medium size shrimps. That was another home run. My son got the mustard steak which judging by other people's reviews, they were mainly positive. Yes the sauce drenches over the entire piece of grilled steak but it was not overpowering at all and complimented the protein well. All in all, great service and seems like a hole in the wall. Hey, that's the fun of it, right? For this place, I would definitely recommend.

This is a hidden gem near our hotel Locke de Santa Joana. Me and my boyfriend were craving…read moreauthentic Portuguese food. This place didn't disappoint! Their octopus was so delicious and well marinated as well as their clams for starter. We will definitely be back again before we head back to the States.

This was an absolute find, I was just walking around Lisbon and all the places seem to have similar…read moremenus. This place is a home style cooking restaurant and the food couldn't be better. I had tried two different types of fish and the seasoning and spices of each of these dishes was to die for. I had some yummy Porto too. Definitely recommend.

I was wandering around Lisbon for the day and decided to stop by here when I saw they had outdoor…read moreseating available in the shade. They had a decent number of seafood and meat options, and I decided to go with the octopus. The portion of the octopus was fairly substantial, especially compared to what you'd get in the US. I thought the potatoes and veggies on the side were relatively standard. Just note that they're cash only, so be sure you're prepared!

What an affordable restaurant! I can't believe the sooo and sandwich combo is less than 5 euros…read more The green soup was delicious and the sandwich was filled with pieces of sausage.

This place is one of those eateries that have existed across generations and become an institution…read moreby itself. It's a place frequented by the locals but thankfully not many tourists know of this. Hence the price level is low and the food is great. Value for money at its best. You walk in through the old solid wood doors and come to a place that is at once charming and old age. The service was quick and efficient and friendly. All in all a great experience.

Our first night in Lisbon we asked the guy at the hotel for a recommendation, something within…read morewalking distance of, good local food, not too fussy. This was it exactly. The food was excellent, the service was so attentive. They really wanted us to enjoy ourselves and we did! It was busy but we weren't hurried at all. A beautiful fall night on the patio. And very reasonably priced

Discreetly hidden in a movie set museum and working theatre is 39 Degraus. Hmmm.....Many locals…read morehere, that's a good sign. There is a steady downpour of rain and this place is packed at 9:15pm. Another good sign. Noise level is above average. Instead of waiting for a seat or eating on the patio outside with the smokers the Mrs and I are ordering To Go or Take Away. Definitely a quality burgers, cooked to order. It was yummy. Fries were done crispy on the outside and not overcooked on the inside. Attentive service even though it was busy. If we do pass by on the way back home we would definitely be back.

Fresh breakfast. Good serving size. Coffee is delicious and pastry so fresh and tasty. The…read moreowners run this bakery and you can always get goodies to go and enjoy the freshness.

We visited Pastelaria Coimbra before hoping on a tour bus to another city. It was good in a pinch,…read morebut doesn't quite compare to most other places we've been in Lisbon. Service was great, but the food was mostly all the same bread, with icing/sugar added to it. Pastel de natas were okay, but pale in comparison to the more famous spots. Our cappuccinos were also not that great sadly. Prices were low which was nice. I would grab a snack or two from here if on the go, but probably wouldn't stop and make a meal out of it again.

The food was on nothing special. The service was not bad…read more The paella was awful , microscopic shrimp nothing like the description on the menu .( very disappointing) Sardines were good !

Their store front is a large window through which you can see their grill. Laid out with rows and…read morerows of spatchcock chicken in varying stage of cooking. As you walk in, you'll see a long, long line. That's the line for customers waiting for take out. If you dine in it should be easy enough to grab a table, as the restaurant is actually quite large inside. The restaurant's specialty is obviously chicken. You can get them either grilled or rotisserie style. We tried the grilled one, which is tender and juicy. Their hot sauce has a nice smokiness to it. While the chicken is good, the sides of fries, rices and salads are just ok. If chicken is not your thing, they offer other meat and seafood on the grill as well. There is a small case of seafood near the front to show you what they have. We ordered a cuttlefish and it was very tender with a nice flavor from the charcoal grill. A very affordable restaurant that caters to locals.

No frills kinda place but had the best Piri Piri chicken. This place always has a wait since it's a…read moresmall and it's really popular spot on Ajuda, but it's definitely worth the wait. Delicious food and friendly servers. Definitely worth a try when you come visit the Palacio Nacional de Ajuda.

My friend and I came here at the recommendation of a local. When we showed up, there was already…read morequite a few people, but we were able to get a table right away. It's a good thing we showed up a little earlier than the normal Portuguese lunch hour though. Within 30 minutes of arriving (around 1PM), the place was PACKED. I think it must be a hot spot for locals as it was mostly older people and everyone was speaking only in Portuguese. My friend ordered the special, which was a shrimp and rice stew. It looked like gumbo, but tasted a bit more like shrimp étouffée. It was very good and a huge portion size. I ordered turkey, but the order was messed up and I received pork. I decided not to send it back because whatever. The pork flavor was VERY good. But, the quality was less good. It was very sinewy, chewy, and fatty. I'm not sure if I just got the worst cuts of the hog or if the pork is always so sketchy. In any case, the flavor was good and, like my friend's dish, it was a huge portion size. If I were back in the area, I'd come again. Our server was a perky middle-aged man that was a delight to watch. That alone almost made me overlook the questionable quality of the pork and make this 4 stars. Almost. :)