Delightful snack bar serving up delicious, cheap, and authentic Portuguese food! I stumbled upon…read morePica Pau while meandering back to my hotel after realizing that the restaurant I was originally planning to eat lunch at was closed on Thursdays. It was getting a wee bit late for lunch (~1:30 PM), and I was quite hungry, so when I passed by Pica Pau and saw how packed it was, I knew I had to drop by to give it a try. It's absolutely bustling inside; there are several tables inside and outside, and you can generally just seat yourself as long as there's an open slot. There are very few tourists here -- another great sign -- so the menus will all be in Portuguese, and it will be hit or miss as to whether your server can translate for you. However, the menu is pretty simple, so it's easy enough to intuit what they say (or to just use Google Translate) -- the menu is spread across three blackboards, one for daily specials, another for seafood, and the last for other meat dishes. Everything is just twelve euros for lunch, and it also comes with a drink and bread. You genuinely can't go wrong with anything on their menu. My mom and I both ordered from their seafood menu, and the fish is super fresh and grilled to perfection. It has a perfect char on the outside, and is super flaky and tender on the inside; they add a hit of salt and a side of lemon, but the fish honestly doesn't need much else. The fish also comes with a side of boiled veggies and potatoes, which are a great, neutral accompaniment to the fish. I ordered the swordfish, and my mom got the sea bass, but we ended up splitting both of the dishes between us (especially since they both conveniently came with two pieces). Both were phenomenal, but I did enjoy the swordfish a tiny bit more; it was a bit more tender, and they also descaled the swordfish but did not for the seabass, so it was a slightly easier eating experience.

4.5 Stars Lovely restaurant with warm ambiance…read more Took a while for the food to arrive, but really enjoyed the meal. The starter bread with pica pau (meat) sauce was a great snack, as well as the garlic prawn starter. We all enjoyed our dishes, as well as the porto tonic drink!

We were looking, as usual, for a little something before we began our walk...all the places…read morewaterside looked total tourist and they were trying to get you to go in...irritating Then we found this tiny place...though once inside you discover its actually 2 rooms with lots of space Coffees and tarts - oh yes...mostly locals, very reasonable at €7 Its just before the monastery and everywhere round there seemed unappetising...really tourist focused...this was just a nice little place with decent basic food...I do love icing and got it in spades - see photo...yum For a snack, go here!

Am I a tourist? Maybe...I've been to Portugal a few times because I have friends there. And I can…read moresay this place is pretty authentic. It was full of Portuguese people. Food is not going to blow you away but it's acceptable. For the location and the price, it's quite A-OK. I would go back, especially if I'm hungry.

My partner wanted to some Portuguese food so, good thing we are Portugal. He found this place on…read moreTripAdvisor and we made the trek. Food: 4/5 É BOM! If you are looking for some authentic Bacalhau à Brás this is the place to go. The portions are perfect for a hungry traveler like me. Everytime is made fresh thus, it can take alittle longer to get served. Service & Ambiance: 5/5 When in Portugal, chill out. This place embodies that vibe. The server, is also the owner, and she is super cool. The places we packed when we came and she was upfront about the wait. We didn't care and she even brought us some olives to snack on. The vibe is so laid back that many people clearly brought their friends here to chat. The owner does a great job making everyone feel welcomed (even English speakers). All in all, I would definitely come back if I am in the area.

We popped in while walking from the MAAT to Belem, and it was a wonderful decision. The owner &…read morechef was extremely sweet and generous. She took the time to chat with us about Portuguese food and culture, and made us feel at home. She gave us her card in case we needed anything, and fed us a lovely meal. Would highly recommend!