If you're in Lisboa, this place is absolutely worth tracking down. Super unpretentious on the…read moreinside, and the service is not warm and fuzzy as you expect it to be in the states. Oh my Lord, the food is really great! And be prepared for some pretty massive portions. I ordered a veal steak and it was literally falling off the plate, it was so large. Everyone at our party was blown away with the quality of our meal. And again, it's not a white linen place at all. Go hungry, and you will not be disappointed!

This restaurant is a gem! The food is great, portions are…read morebig, and service was excellent! Very authentic experience

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!

Local only spot with some tourist stragglers. Food is great wine is water in Portugal and price was…read moreawesome. Enjoyed it sooo much. Keep up the good work and for tourist shhhhh!!!

Great experience!!! Hugo really made the meal. He is wonderful. Get the clams and prawns!read more

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. :)

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.

This used to be a great place for dinner in Principe Real. Friendly staff, good quality of food…read more However things change. And for this place not for the better. Staff is cranky, borderline rude. Group dinner only two hours and a half and after that you have to leave because there is another group coming at 22.00. My advice? GO TO TRIVIAL !!! Way better service and quality. Walk by this place

Only good things to say!…read more - A bit noisy but it means that it has a lot of customers - Exceptional service!!!!!!!! - Simple menu that you will surely love. Share some tapas with your friends and family but leave some place for the main dish. The portions are just huuuuuge! I loved it!

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.

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.

The food was amazing.. The server Gordon guided us for the best authentic seafood. Very tasty and…read moreundeniably fresh. We would like to go back trying other dishes before we leave