O Castico just off Rua Augusta and what a find. Small, cozy, romantic vibe -- perfect for escaping…read morethe tourist crowds. We had the traditional Portuguese dishes and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was warm and genuinely welcoming, and the prices are very fair for the Baixa area. If you want authentic, home-style Portuguese and Mediterranean food in a calm, intimate setting, this is the spot.

Not sure why this place got crapped on by some folks but this was one of the better seafood paellas…read moreI had in Lisbon. The garlic shrimp was also pretty good and drool-worthy. Given the location I was definitely worried about tourist trap vibes but this place didn't give me any of that sense at all. Nothing fancy and the menu was pretty straightforward. The ambiance inside was nice and very relaxing. The fact it was also slightly off the main drag and not in the middle of the throngs of tourists (but within a very short walking distance) was also nice. It's a good place to stop by if you're hankering for a nice lunch in between your shopping or touring escapades.

My family originally went to their other location called Restaurante Duque but they were busy. The…read moreserver was very kind and directed us here telling us that these two restaurants were owned by the same person and both places had the same food and prices, but Bessa was larger. Upon arriving, we were seated by the owner and were able to quickly order our food. - Shrimp pasta: 5/5 super rich in flavor - Seafood Paella: 5/5 rice was just the right texture and not too salty plus plenty of seafood

On top of everything else, the service here was phenomenal. I came a little early to dinner just…read morebecause I was in the area around 5:30. They were willing to see me. When I got in, the owner was the one personally greeting everybody at the door. He pulled out my chair, took my coat, and gave me a complementary shot of Ginja. and I thought it was fantastic service. I had only wish that I knew more Portuguese because he did not understand English. Just to clarify, the waiters though understand English and I had no problem as an English tourist. They were attentive, and they checked up every couple minutes. I ordered the Seabass and the shrimp appetizer. The shrimp starting us off was so good. It was marinated in a garlic butter sauce and they just executed it so well. I finished that in less than three minutes. The Seabass also was also fantastic. It was a really good cut of Fish and when in Portugal, definitely get the seafood. It was bounced really well with the potatoes and vegetables. Overall simple get flavorful and one of the best authentic Portuguese locations. The port wine was also good. If you haven't tried Port wine in Portugal yet, you can get it here. Otherwise that one was more of an add-on. Portwine though was sweet so just keep that in mind with what you want to pair your food with. Interior was nice with a wooden finish and white walls. They had tiles also halfway up, fitting Portugal's history of tile and ceramics. The place also is pretty easy to find, it's right next to Rossario and you just take one side street.

The best food in Lisboa, my wife and friends we came at this restaurant and were surprised…read more Very good food, topical from Portugal, my wife she take it Cod and I Grill pork. Please try for desert FLAN, it is home made it. Delicious

Looking for an authentic Portuguese cooked at a family restaurant? Definitely give this place a…read moretry. The prices are very cheap and portions are generous. The seating area is tight so you will be squeezing between other diners. If you can get past this small condition you will love it. Everyone was friendly and enjoying their food. The service was friendly and quick. We ordered grilled cod fish with potato and veggies and the goat stew daily special. The cod fish meat was so tender and delicate. Very delicious and melts in your mouth. Goat stew was like home cooked meal. You can taste the love and authentic flavours. We also ordered the dry cured ham which went perfectly with the fresh bread they served. The coffee was ok but nothing to write home about. The red wine was great and we finished the half bottle with ease. We will definitely come back and try some other dishes as we love to support the small local restaurant owners. Great food with unbeatable prices.

The place was cute and we were curious to try a place featuring Portuguese food. They sat us…read morequickly, but it went steeply downhill from there. The waiter was theatrically busy, inattentive and quite inhospitable. He talked me out of a cod dish that he said would take 45 minutes, and I felt we would burden him and the kitchen so we complied. When the food the food finally came out it was cold and quite unappetizing and to add to our frustration, it had been about an hour wait. Maybe the wait was a reflection of the embarrassment they felt for their cooking and had little desire to let us taste it. The star of the meal were the olives. Everything else was very unappealing. The side dish carrots were cold, tasteless and quite inedible, as were the potatoes and the other vegetables. The fish and seafood were drenched in olive oil and had barely any flavor outside of the oil and the salt they applied very liberally. The steak was over cooked while the fries undercooked and cold and limpid. The place was around for over 50 years. Maybe they take pride in producing such tasteless fare. Avoid.

Went to this place this weekend and it was a huge disappointment due to service, rude employees and…read morebelow average food. When we first got there, they gave us the outdoor table and then another family sat down and they said that we asked the wrong person at the restaurant for the table so nothing they could do. Ok, we sat inside instead and the tall server (looked like some sort of manager) was a jerk to us the whole time and felt like they were doing us a favor. After ordering drinks and not getting anything after 20+ minutes, I inquired to one of the other servers and I heard him saying in Portuguese that McDonald's was down the road and not there.. really? He finally came back with wrong drinks and had to go back and get the right one. Food took forever and it was cold and below average. He seemed very annoyed the whole time and at one point completely stopped coming to our table. This is not your typical Portuguese experience.. people usually are very nice and food is delicious. This guy should not work in hospitality. Go to another one of the thousands of good restaurants in Cascais and region and avoid this place.

Definitely a local spot and no frills kind of place! Good prices, but not a ton of options. I got…read moreone of the specials of the day (type of fish, but not sure which kind). It came with salted, boiled/peeled potatoes with a salad. The fish was fresh, but had a lot of bones so hard to eat. Still was a good meal. Can't go wrong with seafood in Portugal!

Highly recommended at the Hotel we're staying in. Walking distance about 8 minutes, place was very…read morebusy , bright with outdoor seating and we sat inside for a party of six. Service was nice with Daniel, we ordered Bock their local beer,and others ordered sodas. Bread was provided like a crusty French type. Wife ordered a grilled Cod , and i ordered a local grilled steak like sirloin served with fries and side of rice, Ambiance like a local spot neighborhood comfort food. Must try if in the area.

Good traditional Portuguese seafood. It's a no frills kinda place but one that the locals come to…read moreeat at. Wait staff was on point and as such they were ready to answer questions and make suggestions. We will be back...

Our hotel concierge recommended Via Graca and it did not disappoint! The views are second to none…read morein Lisbon as you overlook the city. The staff are friendly and accommodative. We had the cod dish and the octopus dish and bothe were excellent! We started with the Ham Tasting--From Iberian pork, beef, duck and the sea, tuna......fantastic! If you're looking for a romantic spot with great views, food, and service don't miss this place! FYI, arrive early and grab a beer across the street and stand by the bridge and check out the views of the city.

The ambiance here is a solid 5 and reason alone to come here!!…read more The staff is great too. We had two waiter's and they could not have been nicer and attentive. The food: my dish of cod and chick peas was amazing. At first glance, I didn't think the fish was cooked all the way through, but it was perfect. Flaky, buttery and salty. My son really enjoyed his food and dessert. My husband on the other hand wasn't crazy about his lamb. He said it didn't taste like lamb, it had a peculiar taste to it and he didn't think it was a lamb, but maybe a kid which has a completely different taste. I am not a fan of lamb, and I did try it too, and have to admit it's funkier then I have tasted in the past. At the end, my husband said it was the best tasting €40 something tasting potatoes (which came with the dish). When the guy came over to clear the table (not our waiters) he asked how was everything and my husband told him the better lamb was not my favorite or maybe something like, I've had better. He then asked what he meant by it, and my husband told him, I don't think that was lamb-to which he shrugged and walked away with the dishes. Ok?? So, when our waiter came and asked for anything else like dessert or coffee there was no mention of-hey they told me you didn't like the lamb, nor did my husband mention it again, because once said should have been enough. Well, we got dessert paid and left. Aside from that, all was pretty good.

Opiparo is a yummy tasty restaurant on the Boardwalk of Cascais, Portugal. The atmosphere is…read morerelaxing and stunning. Looking at The Atlantic while having a meal is my favorite pastime while in Cascais. While I'm not a real fan of Portuguese food, Opiparo's menu offers a nice variety of American food. Such as hamburgers, pizza and many pasta dishes. There are many attentive waiters and your wait time is minimal. I visit this restaurant every time I'm in Portugal. It is "A must visit" while in Portugal.

The view is awesome, but the food and service were very "meh". We had to wait 20 min to order our…read morefish, arroz com mariscos, calamari, chocolate mousse, and wine. The calamari was salty, and the protein:breading ratio was off-putting. The wine was pretty sweet, but fine and not their fault. The arroz com mariscos had a great flavor but was way overcooked, making the seafood rubbery. The mousse was underwhipped and was more of a pudding than a mousse. It did the trick, but in a country of amazing food, we were underwhelmed by Opíparo, especially given its high star rating.