We got lucky and got the last open table for dinner. We ordered the seafood cataplana and the vegetable curry - both were amazing. Highly recommend both. The owner was very friendly. You could tell he loves his restaurant. This place is CASH ONLY! So plan ahead before going. Worth it. read more

AMAZING seafood rice. One of the best meals I had in Portugal! My friend recommended that I come to this restaurant during my trip to Portugal, and I'm so glad that I did! We ordered a veal dish and the seafood rice. Everything was SOO GOOD. The veal was tender and juicy, and the potatoes that came with it was cooked well with a nice buttery flavor. However, the best part of the meal is definitely the seafood rice. During my time in Portugal, I ate so many rice and risotto dishes. However, the seafood rice here is hands down the best thing I ate. It's a bit pricey (a little over 40 euros), but it is a HUGE serving and even says on the menu that it's meant for 2 people. It looks a little soupy when it is first brought out, but there was a great variety of seafood and the flavor was phenomenal. I highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in Lisbon! FYI cash only read more

Restaurante O Arco - seafood rice - a must try!! - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Follow Yelp and found this store, I didn't make a reservation in first day and boss rejected us very politely and make a reservation for us the next day. Mixed Cataplana ( mixed seafood soup) with rice aside which is good for 2 people and house white wine are the only food I order in there. I will highly recommend cataplana which contains shrimp , squid, shellfish, crab, mussels and some vegetables. The soup are fantastic and the price are very reasonable. People from the store know how to honour their guest and know how to cook, try it and you will know. read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Liked the place. Seems like only locals go there and the cook is like your mom. Home Portuguese cooking but I searched for paella and they don't have it Not from Portugal so I can't really compare. read more

Delicious arroz con mariscos! Price was right and portion was generous for 2. Lots of seafood with the rice perfectly done! Would recommend this restaurant without hesitation! read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Food was mediocre and without anything memorable. Bread was tasteless and definitely not homemade..service was fine but the atmosphere was not conducive to wanting to come there again. I wouldn't recommend this to someone else. read more

Just had the most fabulous meal. Vegetarian- curry veggies and chick peas with basmati rice - absolutely spectacular! My husband had the steak - perfectly cooked. Great restaurant with amazing food. And attentive waiter who introduced us to the most amazing rum. Highly recommend!!!! read more

We ordered the cheese and chorizo for an appetizer. The cheese was queijo de azeitao and it was amazing. It was creamy and spreadable. We also ordered the pork chops and fries. The best pork chops I've ever eaten. Nicely cooked and spiced. A must try! read more

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This was my best experience of dinning while in Lisbon. To think I almost walked by. If you are here, don't. Most likely you will need reservations, however you can get lucky as we did. I had the seafood pot, all I can say is it was unbelievable, and in most cities fueled by random tourist, flavors tend to lack. Not here, it was pleasing from the moment we sat down. We started with bread, olives & sausage...then I had the seafood pot (for 1) and my wife had the vegetarian plate. We both loved our meal, the atmosphere and our server (who happens to be all things in the front...waiter, busser & owner). If in Lisbon, this is worth the experience....but I would plan ahead b/c many were turned away while we enjoyed the best dinner we have had in Lisbon. read more

Quaint, friendly service.... The food was amazing. The octopus stew is not to be missed. Yelp reviews sent us here... and as stated felt we were no longer in tourist zone. Would definitely come again. Bonus: wait until you see the total when you get ready to leave... you won't believe it. I had to check to make sure everything was on it. Just duck down the small quiet road and go..... read more

Just flew into Lisbon , yelped a few places and found this place ..... I am not a frequent reviewer but I had to pass this on . I had the seafood cataplana and it was amazing!!!! I would rank this in my top 5 best soups I have ever had . read more

Restaurante O Arco - Seafood cataplana - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The reviews did not disappoint for the seafood rice! I highly recommend a reservation I got there at 7pm and was fortunate to get a table without a reservation. Others that came in later did not get a table. What can I say - the seafood rice was so delicious. Such a rich flavor. Perfect meal to end my trip in Lisbon. read more

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My husband had the seafood stew which was very good but somewhat lacking in flavor or spice. I had the sea bass which seemed fresh but was over cooked and therefore dry. We ordered the chocolate cake based upon another reviewer's recommendation but we were underwhelmed. It was good but not wonderful (we left half of it on the table uneaten). read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Worth the wait! The seafood cataplan was amazing! So much shellfish and crab and tasty broth. Walking up I got nervous since the doors were closed and the windows were dark but after pushing in I was relieved. We ordered right away and sat around for at least 40 minutes (I think it was almost an hour but the wine helped a lot) before our cataplan arrived. It was great! Highly recommended if you have the time! read more

This off the beaten path restaurant was well priced. Bronzino (Sea Bass) meal was only 10 euro!! It was delicious and served open faced. read more

Restaurante O Arco - Bronzino with Potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This was a wonderful cozy local restaurant. This was one of our favorite restaurants while visiting Lisbon.

Quaint, little restaurant off the side street away from all the tourist traps. Father and Son owners take wonderful care. My wife had the vegetarian rice dish and loved the light delicate sauce. I had the octopus and shrimp rice dish. It was delicious. Prices are very reasonable but only takes cash. Enjoy! read more

Restaurante O Arco - tiny bar, great wine selection. - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Had a really good meal here. It's a small restaurant so either make reservations or arrive before 7:30. We had the curry and the fish. Both were really good. read more

Reservations required!! We're lucky enough but after us they all got rejected. Shrimp/pork rice was great, employees were friendly (actually maybe just one waiter and one owner). First Portuguese food and it definitely raised up my standards. read more

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Very tasteful seafood rice!!!!! If you go to Lisbon, remember to try their seafood rice!!!!! read more

This part is reasonable for the tourist district. However, after spending a week in Lisbon there has been better establishments that prepare the traditional grilled fish and seafood rice. Upon walking in I thought I was in an Asian restaurant as there were no locals. read more

Amazing food, reasonable prices and great service, by far our best meal in Lisbon. We had the seafood Cataplana and monkfish and shrimp with rice, both delicious! Our only disappointment is we did not go back again during our visit! read more

One of the best meals in Lisbon! We were really worried about this being touristy, since its located pretty close to the touristic spots in Lisbon. So glad that we took a leap of faith. Came here for lunch and ordered the seafood pot. It took a little while, since it was made fresh to order. The portion was huge and the pot was more than enough for the 2 of us. And it was delicious. It also felt very fresh and healthy. We could just about finish it. Highly recommended! read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

First off, this is a CASH ONLY restaurant. I don't understand why the owner would not accept credit cards especially when he's in a tourist centric area. When I walked in, the restaurant was so hot that I almost left. I don't know about others, but when it's too hot, I can't enjoy my food when I'm sweating all over the place. He did eventually turn on the A/C when he saw me fanning myself. The restaurant is located off of the alley where all of the tourists go and get harassed by the restaurant workers trying to drive people in to eat at their place. I ordered the Octopus and seafood rice stew. The octopus was good, but not great. It was super tender though. Although, it was drowning in olive oil and didn't have too much taste to it. The seafood rice stew was a pretty big serving. It is good enough for 3 people. At first taste, I thought it was bland, but as I started to continue eating, it grew on me. There was a lot of seafood and it was sweet and fresh. I would definitely recommend this place despite them not accepting credit cards. This is one of the great things about traveling. You get to try new foods and learn about the culture. read more

just fabulous food with a nice family taking care of their guests. We booked for 9 people including 5 kids. read more

Fantastic meal and really warm service. The owner had no idea he had all these great Yelp reviews already. A completely sweet person and he has terrific food. The wait at lunchtime was not bad at all read more

If you don't eat anywhere else in Lisbon than here, you're a lucky person. This place is a gem. Very small with maybe 30 seats. The atmosphere is classic rock. The walls have currency from around the world tacked on the wood walls, which also adorns photos of classic rock stars. It's not cheesy, just something that is respected and loved. The whole time we were there we had the full album of After the Gold Rush by Neil Young on the stereo. But the food is amazing. They're known for the seafood rice for two (they also have octopus and shrimp rice and mackerel and shrimp rice). The dish was massive and had all the flavours of Portugal. Shellfish with a tomato broth and rice. Almost like a chunky soup. And the house white was perfect (especially in the 36 degree heat). It came out in a chilled carafe and was only €7 for a litre, €3.50 for 500ml. For a drunken and full lunch the meal came to €31.50 for two. We came out of this place full, tipsy, and so happy. We'll be back this week for a new dish and yummy wine (plus hopefully some more Neil Young albums on the stereo). read more

Note- this review is only on the service and not the food (the service was so bad that we actually didn't eat).The owner of this place could not have been more rude to me and my family. We made reservations to come there on a Sunday night with friends of ours. After we were seated he comes up to us (very gruffly) and says I'm not running a daycare because our kids didn't order enough (for his liking). Meanwhile, we ordered 2 entrees for 2-3 people, a bottle of wine and a couple of appetizers. Needless to say, we left immediately (something none of us had done before and weren't too comfortable with). The owner has no concept that he is actually in the hospitality industry, but rather views each person as a transaction. If you have a choice, I highly recommend taking your business where you'll be appreciated. read more

I was quite disappointed with this visit. We ordered the same seafood with rice for 2, but the difference between the last meal and this was quite big. The first picture showed the size of the shrimps during the first visit and the second picture.... you can tell the difference. The biggest disappointment was that they used the imitation crab sticks in place of the real crab chunks like last time. Maybe they changed chefs and I hope the good one would come back. read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Not as good as advertised by previous reviewers. Seafood was over cooked which is a big no no in my book. The broth was flavorful though. Won't repeat. read more

We had the shrimp curry and the sirloin. Fantastic! Attentive staff. Opens at 12:00 not 11:00.

We had a yummy seafood cataplana that was HUGE for two people and a side of rice and veggies. The service was slow, but definitely worth it. You can tell they put a lot of time into making their dish and to develop the flavors. Be patient- order a carafe of wine and prepare yourself for a feast. read more

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Soooo good! The food was incredible,everyone there was so nice, and the house wine was great!! read more

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Very popular place...probably thanks to yelp. Walking in at opening at 7pm with a few other tables and it was quickly full. Seafood were amazing and good selection of wine. read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

We got lucky when we came to this place around 1300 for lunch. Based on some reviews, one would need a reservation to be able to get a table. Like I said, we got lucky and got in right away. We tried opening the door but it was locked and the owner opened it and seated us right away. We had the seafood catalana, which is a specialty and it was awesome. The owner was our server and he was really nice. I would go back to this place if I ever came back to Lisbon! It's a must-try if you are in Lisbon! read more

Restaurante O Arco - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

I had my favorite meal in Lisbon here, and 'til this day, I can't stop thinking about it. O Arco is hidden between the souvenir shops and tourist attractions, so despite it being centrally located, O Arco is no "tourist trap." It's the real deal. My boyfriend and I got the octopus and rice dish that is supposedly for "two," but really, it's made for 4 people. The octopus dish comes in a clay pot and is steaming hot! The dish is soupier than I had anticipated and reminds me of gumbo. The dish is packed with a nice seafood flavor and filled with a lot of octopus meat, which is oh-so-tender and delicious. Overall, the dish tastes like home and is the kind of dish you want on a cold, rainy day. We also got a bottle of vinho verde for 9 euros! 9 euros!! I love everything about this restaurant -- the food, the prices, the service. Be sure to show this local restaurant some love! read more

We loved our dinner here -- monkfish and shrimp Catalans with a bottle of Douro Valley wine. Tiny room with just one waiter but he was attentive. You definitely need reservations. read more

Amazing food! I passed by this little charming restaurant and came in. Their food is great! Best seafood ever. Price is also good. I ordered number 22 which is seafood something. It cames with a big pot and you can ask them to refill the rich. Looks like its family owned. The food taste so good and I came back again on my third day in Lisbon. Please call first to make reservation because they are so busy. The green wine also taste great. read more

Restaurante O Arco - If i remember correctly, its number 22 on the menu. Lots of tiger shimp, crab, small shrimp,etc. Rice comes seperately. - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Tried the cataplana and veal special. Nothing special, both the food and service were just okay. We should have tried read more

Restaurante O Arco - Cataplana - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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We got the sea food rice, it takes very good, and we come back again before leaving Lisboa. read more

Restaurante O Arco - It is very nice seafood rice that I had - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11