We came here early for dinner. The menu is on a chalkboard written in Portuguese. The waiter went…read moreover everything with us in English. Whew. We ordered several small plates- mainly seafood. The oysters, scallops (fav), and shrimp were all great. The last dish, beef tongue, was also enjoyed. I know I'm not being descriptive, but I don't remember the components of each dish. What I remember was that it was all good. You'll just have to try it yourself. Cash only.

The food here was a revelation! Its a tiny place so we had to wait but it was so worth it. Cute…read moreambiance, great service, delicious creative food sourced locally , an epic dont miss experience

Small place, friendly service, good food. They had vegetarian options. I ordered the salmon which…read morewas cooked to perfection (wasn't deboned well), and the potatoes were mediocre. The bread and olive oil was good, and salad with goat cheese was fresh. It was a very convenient spot as it was past 10pm, in Bairro Alto, with vegetarian options...wifi was a plus! The owners were very friendly and waited until the very last minute possible before closing. They continued cleanup and allowed us to chit chat...greatly appreciated!

Small place, friendly service. About 4 tables outside. There…read moreis a la carte dishes for about 10 to 20 euros and a 15e menu. It was tasty, the portion was normal size. Good for a small dinner!

Amazing!! What a terrific experience! We were looking for an…read moreauthentic Portuguese restaurant near our hotel and came across this gem. Not only was the food amazing but the Service was charming. The chef came out and spoke to us about what to order and tell us the history of his establishment. He runs the restaurant with his parents which added to an already very magical experience. We had the vegetable dish, oxtail empanada, and tuna. Unbelievably delicious. What made our dinner was having a lovely conversation with a French/British couple. Unfortunately we did not get their contact info. We hope they see my review and connect...so someday we could share a meal with them in another part of the world, perhaps in New York where we're from. Enjoy!!

Now for a must go to place...we went twice and didn't book, but it is tiny, 12 tables or so…read more The reviews sounded good, with good reason we discovered. A chef and his parents serving and at the bar. A limited menu but with enough choice. A good selection of wines and after dinner drinks He spoke excellent English and was incredibly friendly and helpful with our choices Visit 1: only a handful of people in. We decided to get 4-5 tapas between us - he came out of the kitchen and said that it was too much (when did that ever happen?) and suggested some changes and to cut a dish...ok we said, it all came...and it was still a lot!!! We tried a few different glasses of wine with the meal; after, we tried a couple of ports with his help. All in €56 - incredible value It was like being in your own house with your own chef...bizarre but really nice Visit 2: we didn't mean to go there but eat nearby...the place we chose originally was full; the place opposite tried to entice us in but there was another 30+ minute wait...we thought, let's just go round the corner We got a great welcome and it was quite crowded. Just ordered a couple of his serious hamburgers and a couple of glasses of wine...€33. Again, so well looked after Recommended ps: the first visit, I had inadvertently manage to tear a €5 note in two and drop half under the table...on returning, the mother rushed off and gave me the missing half back...that was nice pps: we talked with the chef about chicken piri piri - he said for the best in town, go to this street, not really restaurants just take aways and eat in the street, unfortunately we did not have the time...if anyone does go, please let me know...I think this is what he said, but I could be wrong...you would have to ask someone Pudim abade de Priscos Avalade, av da Igresa

in the summer, the best relaxing place in the city, with a spectacular view over tagus river (rio…read moretejo)

Great little restaurant with excellent tapas. Got the batata bombs (5), pardon peppers (5)(just the…read moreright amount of salt), scallops (5), goat cheese (4). Wine prices were very reasonable. Staff was very nice and did a good job. Would recommend.

Mesón Andaluz ended up being a really lovely experience for us…read more The service was thoughtful and kind. My mom has a stomach condition and wasn't able to eat much, and the waiter didn't hesitate to prepare simple boiled potatoes for her. It wasn't a big production, just genuine care, which meant a lot to us. He also shared details about their olive oil, which was excellent, and even sent me off with a small wine souvenir. The paella was delicious, and the inside of the restaurant is cozy and welcoming. We left feeling taken care of and happily fed. Would definitely recommend, especially if you value warm service as much as good food. Scallops were delicious.

Amazing place, food and service. You MUST schedule in advance. I went here back in 2019 on my way…read morehome from my Europe trip and can't stop thinking about the food and wine since! They were so nice and everything was so perfect. I was a solo dinner who was befriended by a couple having dinner and we just chatted ate and drank the night away! I literally want to plan a trip back to Lisbon JUST for this place! It's is a very small establishment with lime seating, hence needing reservations in advance. It's dimly lit and so cozy. I can still taste the beef in the mustard sauce all these years later!

Cantinho Lusitano was amazing!!! It was one of the highlights of our time in Portugal…read more I originally heard of it through a friend's friend's Instagram and checked the website. I saw a previous review suggesting to make a reservation and I completely agree. You MUST make reservations to ensure a table. I emailed them 1-2 weeks before for a party of 8 and there are only about maybe 18-20 seats inside. You feel a sort of exclusivity when people without reservations show up at the front door (which you can't actually open from the outside) and are politely notified that they need to make a reservation. // Food They were out of a few items but we mostly got at least one of everything. Our group hasn't had Portuguese food before so nothing to compare there but overall tasted great and we tried vinho verde for the first time! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. // Ambiance Felt like you're eating inside someone's home kitchen. Quiet inside and homey // Price Stuffed with food and plenty of wine came out to about $23 a person, such a great deal! // Service Great! The server was very friendly and helpful. Our group is from America so you do have to get used to there only being 1 server for everyone compared to in the States

This bar is a secret worth knowing, which you will like sharing with your best company. One of the…read morecoziest bars in town with its antique décor and welcoming staff. Sr Luis has been there for years and is a constance of good mood and sympathy. The place to go to to enjoy a cocktail, a tea or coffee, a caviar sandwich (!), a freshly squeezed orange juice, an irish coffee, or simply a great (port) wine. Small defect which for me makes it a 4/5: the place is so small smoking should really be banned.

From the owner: O bar Procópio abriu em 1972 e mantém - se na posse da família fundadora. Aqui poderá deliciar-se…read morecom um bom cocktail, cervejas artesanais, wisky, gins ou vinhos Portugueses.

Food and beer was great and the service too! Have the shrimp and croquettes when you're here.read more

Sitting areas are very very awkward. Burger came with only one bun. Fries are very bad. I felt like…read moreI was just sitting in smoke on the "patio". The couches are so low I feel like I'm squatting. My other choice is a stool comprised of wooden dowels. Not many choices for food when you want to eat at 6pm after a full day of traveling.

If you don't like smokers don't come over to barrio Alto. Smokers inside and out. Bathroom doesn't…read morelock. Two Gin and tonics are 15€. Granted you can't find a much better deal in this immediate neighborhood. The staff is pleasant enough, though not very attentive. At 8pm with no one else around, three staffers could barely take/execute an order.

I just experienced a moment of quiet awe and gratitude after eating house made soup with creamed…read morefresh local vegetables while Janis Joplin's "Little Girl Blue" lilted gently over tepid humidity on a secret back patio encircled with ancient vines. Great service. Finely crafted foods. Please try it out.