This restaurant was unreal. It had the service and feel of fine dining yet extremely reasonable prices. We had the best server, Sara Leigh. She was attentive, gave us great insight on what to order, and even gave us advice on what to do around Lisbon. I got the roasted chorizo which was amazing. It had the perfect amount of char around the edges and perfect amount of spice. As a main dish I got the octopus which was delicious. It was cooked perfectly and dressed in some olive oil. To drink my friends and I split a pitcher of sangria which had a great twist of mint added which made it fresh and easy to drink. I also had a New York sour, which was not my favorite, I would not recommend. read more

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It was just an absolutely terrific meal. We sat outside in the square and dined amidst the beautiful surroundings. And, unlike many European restaurants they know how to make a dry gin martini. read more

Robson was absolutely fabulous. He treated us like royalty and everything was perfect. Great outdoor area. 10/10 read more

Restaurante Carmo - Dessert - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The service was very kind and quick to help. The food was all-around amazing and perfect portions. Would 100% go back for the good vibes and delicious meal. read more

Cosy environment. Friendly staff and tasty good food. Ordered sea food risotto and "arroz de tamboril", both tasty and well cooked. Wine list long and with diversity. Chose white wine "Dory", very nice. Dessert...OMG!!! Coconut cake with nuts and "Queijo de ovos moles", both great. Check Total: 67.50 eur ... worth it!!! read more

Delicious! We got the tuna steak, octopus, and seafood risotto -- all beautifully seasoned and delicious. We highly recommend the Shrimp in Olive oil; I've had this dish at many restaurants but Carmo's was hands-down the best! Service was a little slow, which is odd considering the restaurant is small, but the food made up for it. If you're staying in the area, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I enjoyed my experience here immensely. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely heat lamp atmosphere with street musicians and Lisbon Under Stars going on behind us. We even had flame throwers at one point for entertainment in the square. Our waiter was super nice and gave great suggestions on wine and food. I ordered one of the dry reds he recommended and it was one of my favorites (wish I could remember the name). My husband was happy with his white as well. I ordered the mushroom risotto, which was hearty and cooked well with excellent flavors. My husband got the octopus and enjoyed it too. For dessert we ordered from the dessert cart inside (you walk in and select, they don't have a menu). We ended up with an amazing panna cotta with a little strawberry drizzle on top, and a condensed milk dense-type dessert called Queijada, which was also very tasty. The pricing was on point for the food that we received. We would definitely come back here if we are in Lisbon again. read more

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The perfect ending of our holiday in Portugal! 1) We sat in the square and the service from Samuel was amazing 2) Food was excellent - start with prawns and the pork and cod selections were both wonderful. 3) By far the best dinner we had over our whole trip but by far not our highest check - so worth it and so tasty! Don't leave Lisbon without stopping by this sweet neighborhood gem! read more

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This was my first dinner in Portugal and it was a wonderful way to start our trip. It is a fancier restaurant with great ambiance and service. the seafood rice for 2 people was delicious and perfect for two without feeling too full. read more

Restaurante Carmo - Seafood Rice - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The menu does not match the variety depicted in Yelp. The limited variety of food was overrated, overpriced and of poor quality. The Bread was stale and cold and I had to remind the waiter to follow up on the rest of the order, as he seemed to have a lackadaisical attitude and could care less. The service was absolutely appalling and dismal. The waiter needed prodding to get the fundamentals right. The view inside the restaurant was the only good thing, but even that was diluted by the poor quality of the experience. I would rate it a negative 5 if I could. Don't waste your time or money going to the restaurant as there are far better places that would enhance the quality of your experience. ‍ read more

Nice patio in a cute square. Food wasn't very good though. The cod was overcooked and kind of fishy. However, the cabbage soup was pretty good. Presentation of the dishes was well done. A guitarist was playing in the patio which was nice. read more

Came here when O Arco's owner simply stared at us from the sidewalk as we peered through the restaurant's window 5 minutes prior to its opening time. Figured it's close by and the reviews were all glowing, what could go wrong? Should've swllowed our pride and pleaded with O Arco to indulge our hunger and curiosity of Portugese cuisine. Don't get me wrong, Carmo was damn good. Unexpectedly elegant decor, gracious staff, and even more unexpectedly low prices. Portions are on the small side though. But it could've been any latin fusion restaurant in Midtown.... If you are visiting and want something authentic and interesting, this is probably not what you are looking for. read more

Good Portuguese food. Service is good and has a great ambience. Food was decent and wine selection is exquisite. read more

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This restaurant was incredible! I ate the chorizo and the garlic shrimp. Garlic shrimp is a must! They're deshelled and perfectly tender. My friend had the octopus, which was incredible. They also had great sangria and excellent cocktails! Would 100% recommend to anyone going to Lisbon! read more

Restaurante Carmo - The chorizo was incredible! Would definitely recommend to get as an appetizer to split with a friend! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

We sat outside while we were here. Food was very yummy,a bit more expensive than other places but worth it. There was live music. We ordered bacalau, chicken wings, caprese salad, fried prawns! read more

Very good food and service.I had the octopus and I think this was the best octopus dish I've ever tasted.My wife had the steak and she thought it was also very delicious. Next time we're in Lisbon we'll have to come back. read more

Restaurante Carmo - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Not enough waiters. The waiters were running around but service was very slow. The portions were small. We ordered 4 small plates and dessert. My son was still hungry and bought a loaf of bread on the way back to the hotel. The food itself was meh. The sardine dish was canned sardines with some spicy sauce, the veal croquettes didn't have much veal. The only yummy dish out of four was the horse mackerel. It's mackerel ceviche in citrus sauce. Our bill was twice the price of a more delicious dinner the previous night. read more

Whatever you do get the cod cakes, The shrimp with lemon and garlic and a pitcher of sangria and that's all you need! We did have a seafood risotto which was also amazing, and monk fish dish. All were delish and very satisfying. The star for me was the cod cakes and the appetizer of the gambas in the lemon garlic sauce. Just those two dishes makes me want to go back to Portugal ! read more

Nice clean restaurant with great service. Interesting Portuguese dishes. Wine list was excellent! read more

I was expecting to be impressed given all the five stars by numerous Yelp elite. I don't think it's worth the trek to find this place. It's just OK food that's expensive for Lisbon standards probably due to the location. Don't waste your fees meals in the city if your on town for a short stay. read more

3.5/5 Overall good price for quantity and quality of food. This place is worth a try, and has a cute interior. Some things that stood out as a surprise for such a highly rated restaurant: - Unpleasant scent in the dining room - We were greeted by two servers. No big deal, but it took fifteen minutes for either to do so. Then, neither knew the cocktail of the day. Again, no big deal, but in conjunction with the total list, it stood out as surprisingly low standard of service for a nice restaurant. - Our order of bread was forgotten, so we waited with our cheese and charcuterie until we could get the servers attention to get bread - We literally could've walked out without paying. We sat with empty drink glasses and cleared plates for 20 minutes before we got the servers attention for the check. I wanted a glass of Port after dinner, but ended up getting it at another restaurant because the service was so minimal and not prompt. On a more positive note - Cocktail was lovely - Cod was nicely prepared - Good cheese read more

Great food, attentionate waiters and beautiful decor. The food was really good, but a few things missing. The mussels tasted great but we're outnumbered by the onions. The Gambas(shrimps) beautifully served but somewhat bland. The steak tasted well, but the potatoes looked un-inspiring. The risotto tasted good but a little cheap on seafood. The wine from the menu was missing, so they brought another one with recommendations and a promise that if we didn't like the first glass it would be free. We liked it. The waiters were plentiful and service minded. All in all a great experience, but not spectacular. Close but no cigar. read more

I found this place today before we went out for dinner. By lost the pictures only, I was set to go there. I was right: the place is cozy, nice, clean and the staff speaking to many languages. Everyone was amazing and helpful. And the food is amazing too. And delicious as well!!! On a scale from 1 to 10, I would give a strong 10. read more

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Quite a touristy area but not too busy when I went around 5pm-ish. The waiters knew the menu and recommended some dishes based on my tastes and preferences. I got the prawns in oil and the seafood risotto. The bread that comes with it went very well to sop up the oil. Both dishes were delicious as well. Thanks to Yelp check-in, I also got a complimentary glass of port and asked them to recommend a dessert to go with it - ended up with some kind of chocolate brownie that went amazingly with the port read more

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Walked in on a Sunday night, the plabe was about half full but they seemed short staffed. They forgot to put in our starter, and only realized this after the mains were already there. Also they didn't have a bartender so they could only do wine (?). They do have a bar though, so that was quite odd. Also they have a lot of dessert options (10 ish) of which only 2 were available, both cakes. They had two other off menu options, also cakes, none very appetizing. The mains were very good in their defence, but disorganized service and a lack of service on the menu items let them down. read more

We really wanted to have a nice dinner on our last night in Lisbon and Restaurante Carmo exceeded all of our expectations! We went a little after 10 and sat outside and didn't have to wait. We loved everything we ordered which included gambas ajillo, octopus, seafood risotto, sausage and chorizo plate, and mussels. We loved them all but I would recommend the mussels and gambas. The waiter also recommended a tasty green wine which I had never had before. We also had two delicious pastries from their counter. One of the best, maybe the best meal we've had on our trip! read more

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Lovely location across from a convent and square just a short stroll from the Santa Justa lift where you can walk on for free across the bridge. Nice ambiance and good menu. Exceptionally nice staff. At least for us, whenever we had Brazilian servers in any establishment we had the best customer service experience. Apparently there are a lot of Brazilians in portugal due to easy visas and language of course. So friendly, relaxed yet attentive and accommodating. Took pride in taking good photos of us when we asked. On the pricier end but hey we're on vacation. Check out these gorgeous shrimps in a savory broth with herbs and lemon. Sooooo good! read more

Restaurante Carmo - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Very nicee restaurant with a intimate atmosphere. The food was excellent however the desserts and drinks were underwhelming. Servers were nice but not as attentive as I would have preferred. read more

I tried this restaurant out because of the good reviews. I arrived short before 8pm and the red was packed inside and in the outside seating. I wanted to sit inside due to the traffic and was made aware that the only available place was a table near the entrance and before the main dining area. I had to wait for 10mins before it was free as two ladies waited for a table outside to be free. Once seated I waited another 20mins before I could order. Whereas two other couples were seated and waited in the meantime. Once I could order I chose the Shredded salted codfish fried with onions potatoes and eggs after I confirmed with the waitress that it did not contain any fish bones. Sorry that I am particular in this regard. When the dish arrived it contained some fish bones, which lowered my mood further after waiting so long. Also the dish was basically a Frittata accompanied by a small salad. It was ok-ish. After eating the dish I was not keen on any dessert, so I ordered the bill. I paid and expected the change. After waiting for another while the waitress excused herself as she said she was waiting for the manager to handle the bill. I left the restaurant a little frustrated. I would have had no issue if they told me upfront that they had full house and I should return another's time, instead of adding another customer but not managing due to the amount of people. read more

Accepts credit cards Servers speak English Easy to find My boyfriend and I recently visited Lisbon. We found this restaurant on our last night in the city and I'm so happy we did. Drinks: HUGE gin & tonic and a margarita. Both were good and strong and well made. Food: AO got the gambas ajillo (shrimp/prawns in a garlic butter sauce) and I got the risoto do mar (seafood risotto). Both were so delicious with crunchy bread and olives. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and soaked up a lot of the flavor it was cooked in. It was served with the basted garlic and a hot chili pepper. The risotto was creamy and had a good bite to it; perfectly cooked. There was lobster, clams, and shrimp mixed in with a perfect hint of lemon. On the side, there was an arugula salad with cherry tomatoes. I was dying of happiness. Three stars for the service & servers. It seemed chaotic and unorganized when we were there. I also heard and watched the servers mocking their current customers. Rude and unprofessional. read more

Good food and nice atmosphere (although a fire show from homeless people kind of killed the ambiance) Pork was good but the overall feel of Portugal is that it's better to stick with their specialty - sea food Good wine and good service read more

Best cheesecake I have ever had-service was wonderful and lovely space. We came back a second night just for dessert and drinks. Maitre'd was very welcoming and friendly. Will return! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I'd call it elevated Portuguese home cooking. Traditional dishes, presented in a fancy way in a nice setting. I personally would prefer to take the fancy down just a little to take the prices down a little, but still, all the food we had was quite good. I'd definitely recommend having a dinner here. *Note: judge all you want, but while we were in Lisboa, we were eating early to avoid waits. They don't open for dinner till 7pm. read more

Great place! The service was excellent, the wine was delightful, and that ham.....oh my goodness - so good! The restaurant itself was a bit warm which was a tad bit uncomfortable but it was a great way to spend an evening. Also they don't allow smoking indoors which made me pretty happy. read more

We dined at Restaurant Carmo about 2 weeks ago based on Yelp reviews. We were definitely happy that we dined here. We walked-in on a weeknight and we were glad that they were able seat us without any reservations. The service was spectacular. We had a very accommodating server. My wife had the Cabbage Portuguese soup which was great for a brisk, cold evening. We had a bottle of one of their Verde wines which was enjoyable. For entrees we had the Monk fish and the Iberian Pork. The food was delicious. We were glad that we were able to enjoy great Portuguese food in such a wonderful setting. We are fans. read more

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Had an amazing long lunch here when I was in Lisbon. This place is really great to just sit with a group of friends and enjoy a meal. The decor is classic, but homey. The servers were kind, attentive, and didn't judge us for being loud and American. Great wine list as well with affordable bottles - I think the prices were comparable to other places in the city. Food was amazing. We got the ham, cheese plate, the shrimp, mussels, the iberian pork, angus steak, and croquettes. The mussels were my favorite. A really lovely and acidic tomato sauce and really plump mussels cooked perfectly. Shrimp was good in flavor too, but a little small and over cooked. Ham was sliced from a huge leg right next to our table, which is always amusing for us tourists. I didn't have the pork, but 4/5 of the guys at our table ordered it and everyone had clean plates. I wasn't a huge fan of a lot of the more traditional Portuguese restaurants I went to while in the city, so take that into consideration when reading this review. I eat A LOT though and thought the flavors here were amazing and the service and ambiance made for a great dining experience. They're really nice to American tourists here too so, if you are one, I'd recommend. read more

We went a bit early (7:30) and got right in. Service was great. Hubby had octopus and I had pork on mushroom risotto -- both well seasoned and unique. One of our best Lisbon restaurant experiences-- nummmm. Recommend as a unique place and experience. read more

We ordered take away and the food was delicious. Only the cod fishcakes were a bit dry, but everything else was mouthwatering. Service is great as well. We wanted to order mussels to go and the waiter recommended we switch it for prawns since the mussels were not good for take away. read more

Lovely restaurant located on a historical square. We ordered the house red, bread with olive oil, olives, garlic shrimp and Iberian pork with mushroom risotto. We used the bread to sop up every drop of the garlic butter sauce so they gave us more! The pork was so delicious and we loved the risotto (and I don't even like mushrooms). Service was great. Prices reasonable for high quality food. Would definitely return. read more

Maybe we hit up Carmo on an off-night or were so besieged by jet lag that our judgment was skewed, but our dinner missed the mark. The service was good, the ambiance was pleasant, but the meal itself was unremarkable and consistently overcooked: too chewy shrimp, dried-out pork tenderloin, and limp asparagus. My husband's risotto was the one standout, chock full of mushrooms with just the right toothsome texture. With so many superior dining options around Lisbon, I'd skip Carmo. read more