Casual reasonably priced dinner with friendly service and lovely food! We had a 730pm reservation,…read morewere seated right away. The food came swiftly, and they gave us a shot of sherry complimentary post meal! The place is good for large groups, those on budgets, vegans/vegetarians. My husband got the peri peri chicken a d it was super hot but he liked the flavor (just wish they had ice cream on the menu to have after to cool down). I went with the p ppl Goat cheese-- it was colorful, packed with veggies & flavor!! My vegetarian friends, they are a handful of options for us!!

Metamorphosis has one of the best reviews in. Sintra but I was underwhelmed. It took about 45…read moreminutes to get our entrees of cod and grilled giltfish. The giltfish was seasoned well and cooked properly but the cod was a disaster - it was overcooked and under seasoned. We were surprised by the way as well since there were only 4 tables and we ordered fish. We also got the clams which was average as well. Not sure if the restaurant went through an unfortunate metaphorphosis.

What a truly heavenly delight!!! I had a wonderful evening…read moreat this restaurant and decided to come back the very next day for more. The staff is a delight, the food is awesome. This place delivers such a joyful experience and I would have gladly gone again...except I had to leave Lisbon the next morning. I will miss Lisboa é Linda. First night: Delicious amuse-bouche; fantastic spinach soup; cuttlefish with ink risotto; éclair with pistachio cream; two different rosés; 10-year port. Second night: an even tastier amuse-bouche; the perfect spinach soup (the same, I liked it so much); tuna in a ginger/garlic reduction; roasted kid crépine with broccoli rabe; hazelnut crème brûlée; two different white wines; 50-year port (phenomenal). I was in heaven and still am just thinking of it all. The kindness and expertise of staff and owner topped it all off.

Fernando and Nuna are the warmest, most inviting owners. They make you feel like you are family…read morewhile you enjoy their incredible cuisine. The ambiance is festive and lively. And the decor is creative and captivating. We started with an few apps ...duck, tempura string beans and grilled lettuce. I could have stopped there but glad I didn't. I had the octopus with spinach and it was divine. The catch was straight from the Algarve. My friend had tofu curry and loved it. The wine menu is extensive but they will help you navigate it easily. If you are not drinking they have yummy fresh juice options as well. This authentic Portuguese gem is not to be missed!!!

Good restaurants in downtown Lisbon, my sea food spaghetti was good, and my wife like her squid…read morerice. Nothing extraordinary but make the job ! Bon restaurant, mon spaghetti au fruits de mer était bon et ma femme à aimé son riz au calmar.

Today lunch was great at this small and cozy restaurant in Bairro Alto…read more I had sardines, octopus rice and a glass of beer . I want to keep it short, I would go again the next time I'll visit Lisbon. The service was nice and attentive! Highly recommended

Santelmo is a vibe. The food is very good, the ambiance is excellent and it's conveniently located…read more The freshness and flavor truly blew my mind! However, what turned me off was seeing a suggested tip percentage printed on the receipt, something quite uncommon in Europe. To add to that, our waiter also mentioned that the tip wasn't included in the bill and encouraged us to add one. That felt a bit pushy, especially since service charges and VAT are typically already included in European dining bills. As an American, I understand tipping culture very well and always leave a good tip for good service but suggesting or prompting it takes away from the relaxed European dining experience. Overall, still a lovely restaurant with great food but I'd appreciate a more genuine approach when it comes to tipping. I would've given it a 5 star rating but due to this experience, I give them a 3.

Came here for our first dinner on a trip to Lisbon, and was quite underwhelmed with my experience…read morehere. The service was ok, though it took some time for our server to take our order and bring our food. Of the food we tried, the seafood (octopus and prawns) were just okay, but the beef was very good.

This is one of your authentic places that provides a great local experience. We knew it was legit…read morewhen we saw a bunch of people heading there for business lunch. We felt like we walked in into a busy bee hive, where everyone knew their place and knew what they were doing. Obviously, there were a lot of regulars there, and they all had to get back to work on time. The restaurant is family owned and specialized on sea food - whatever the fresh catch is for the day is displayed in the fridge in the window. They do have an English menu, but we just looked around and went with whatever people around us were having. Boy, was it good! We tried roasted calamari and roasted salmon - both specialty of the day. Nothing fancy, but so flavorful, fresh and juicy. Beware they LOVE to cook with lot's of oil, and it all ends up in your plate (even on the salad, yes). They will bring you bread and olives for the table, but those are not complimentary, so if you don't want to pay, just say "no, thank you". The water is never free and is always served in bottles. All locals get a tiny cup of espresso in the end of their meal, but I found it to be too bitter and burnt. But for the seafood, this is a great place! Oh, of course, take away your silly plastic - cash only place : )

Food and staff were great. Very friendly to this American. The prices are very reasonable and good…read morevalue for your money. Recommend it!

Last day in Lisbon, treated to a nice birthday lunch. Nice open and bright space and thoughtful…read moreservice, had a booth looking toward the plaza. Not too busy for Sunday lunch. We started with a glass of wine and a specialty cocktail with gin and cherry liqueur as a base. Perfect balance of herbal and tart and sweet. We shared the amberjack ceviche which was fresh and bright and then the rich & creamy prawn risotto. All beautifully executed. We each ordered a glass of 20 year port to celebrate my birthday and the staff overheard and brought a complimentary rich chocolate dessert. Very enjoyable meal all the way around.

Love the fun name, and the concept, bastardizing traditional Portuguese dishes to make fun,…read morecreative fusion dishes. We got a bottle of Cava and ordered oysters for the first time on our 2 week trip, and unfortunately, they were not very good, but we are spoiled by the California and Washington state oysters. Then, we were in the mood for sushi, so ordered an assortment of rolls and sashimi. It was very good quality, and a very nice change up. Nice, attractive bright space. A nice meal, but not sure I'd return.

Stopped here while visiting friends. Very small quaint place…read morewith good food. My husband and I shared the octopus and cod lagerio dish. Was very good the olive oil made this dish stand out. Service was good and attentive

My wife and I were in Portugal and we took a day trip to Cascais and we kinf of just walked around…read more We did see this place on Yelp and I was jonesing for a whole fish. I decided to get some olives with my beer. I ate half of them before my big beer came! I ordered a whole sea Bream and a couple baskets of bread. The whole fish was spectacular and the veggies were done to perfection! We actually met a couple of women next to us and we say them the next day 40 miles away in the Lisbon Hills! Reasonable price and fantastic service.

Taberna Sal Grosso came heavily recommended, so we made sure to book a table first thing during our…read morevisit to Lisbon. Even at lunch, the space was packed with diners, so take this as your sign to reserve ahead and arrive early! It's an intimate, cozy spot where you'll sit close to neighboring tables, which only adds to the vibrant energy. This easily locked itself in as one of the best dining experiences of our trip. From our seats, we could watch the kitchen team carefully craft every single dish. The standout was the octopus with potatoes infused with a brilliant garlic flavor and topped with perfectly crisp sliced garlic. The chicken thighs were incredibly tender, falling off the bone and smothered in a rich, robust black pepper sauce. For the perfect opener, do not skip the aubergine, it's wonderfully light and a great way to prime your palate. A mandatory stop for anyone visiting Lisbon!

We booked this way in advance. Tons of people were waiting at the 7pm open. Several turned away,…read moresome actually booked the wrong Sal grosso because they have a sao bento location also. This location is right by train station so make sure you get that right. We tried all the starters, all the desserts, and 4 mains (Pork Belly, Pork Cheek, Beef cheek, and Bacalhau a bras). The winners are: 1) The olives 2) Pork Belly with orange Salad 3) Beef Cheek 4) Chocolate Mousee The Bacalhou a bras tasted like tuna helper, it was a miss for us, and we love seafood, we were just 4 straight days of it so we looked at other things here. If you get the bread starter, get the cheese starter also to put on the bread. Otherwise skip both. People rave about the Pork Cheek, but we all thought it was mid. Beef cheek with the sweet potato mash was far superior. Pork Belly with Orange salad was best main hands down. would have like to try a couple other things, but this was more food than we needed for 4 people. The food comes out as its ready. And each main is sharable, which I would recommend, or you'll just be sitting waiting and letting food get cold. The portugese pudding has pig fat in it, so it has a bit of a baconish taste, its slight, but its enough its a bit weird for me. The creme brulee was okay, but the mousee was the best for sure. Te aproveche!