We were looking for a place away from the loud restaurants near our hotel and decided to try…read moreTaverna Alfacinha based on positive Yelp reviews. We were so glad we went, it was an outstanding meal. The restaurant is not large and mainly has seating for 2. Other reviews complained about waits, but it would be worth it. We ate early and were lucky to arrive when another couple was leaving. Service was quick and very friendly--and like many places here they spoke good English. They do not have a wide drink list, but we had a bottle of the house wine that was really good and complemented food perfectly. For appetizers, we had bread basket, miss cheese, and the caprese. Get the bread basket if you get either. I had not heard of that cheese but it was great, semi-soft with a nice flavor. The caprese salad was nice also, fresh tomato's and mint as opposed to basil. For the main course, I had the seafood paella that was served in a hot pan right from the stove. This was excellent with rich saffron flavor and a nice mix is seafood--the calamari and mussels were particularly good. I loved it. With the said, my wife's sea bass might have been better. The whole fish was served, nice and fresh. It was cooked and flavored absolutely perfectly. The skin was crisp while the fish was moist and just melted in your mouth. Completely wonderful. It came with potatoes and some steamed vegetables, a superb dish. Definitely worth a visit!

Very small and local. Very inexpensive. Service was very nice. Definitely a step up from the many…read more"tourist restaurants" with people urging you in and plastic food pictures a few blocks away. We especially liked the soup, bread, and wine. Nothing fancy but good.

Had a great first dinner here. The seafood rice dish was flavorful , we also had an order of steak…read moreand lamb. Good choice for a first night . The wine list is simple and has great affordable local options . We had a bottle of vino verde for three .

The soup has excellent flavor and the two shrimp were large. The fish in the soup tasted great!…read moreService was also excellent. Portions were so large, my wife couldn't finish. Good wine prices too. It's worth finding this little out of the way gem.

I don't have enough great things to say about this cute cozy little cafe. If you're vegetarian, eat…read morehere. If you're not vegetarian, eat here. The foood is amazing and so so healthy without tasting like it's too healthy. We came here 3 times in the one week that we were visiting Lisbon. They have very many options on their menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the service is so hospitable. They even have free water unlike other restaurants that make you pay for everything. They also took the time to explain the menu to us, and accommodated us when we needed to get our food quickly so we could make the train. As for the food, we had the avocado toast, the scrambled eggs with guac, the açaí bowl, a few smoothies and juices, the beet burger, and the flatbreads. Everything was absolutely delicious and tasty.

Vegetarians (and spouses of vegetarians) rejoice! We tried the avocado toast (yum), yellow…read moresubmarine juice (yummy) and the don't stop me now smoothie (mmmm). Sweet potato fries at the table next to us looked delicious.

Yummmmm! This was so darn good. I almost took a straw and sucked up the sauce but I was trying to…read morebe a lady for sure get the gnocchi and also the tortellini with the spinach and mushroom and ham with tomato sauce. The gnocchi has bacon and mushrooms and cognac. Chefs kiss!! If you know about Lisbon then you know the bathrooms are not great . This was the first bathroom all day that was clean, no body fluids and soap. I'm a happy woman. And let me tell you about Harish...he's incredible. My drink was a little sweet so he took it back without me even asking and made sure I was satisfied. I offered to pay for a side of rum but he wanted to remake it. He has worked there for 9 years and I am carb overloaded and completely happy. Run don't walk!!

While in Lisboa Portugal I was in the mood for some Italian food and wound up at Prima Pasta and I…read morecan say the food was delicious.. Took a while for it to get to me but once it arrived I enjoyed my meal. I had the pasta with chicken and it worked for me. It was nice to eat alfresco too! Weather was nice and it was perfect. So if you're out in Lisbon and in the mood for some Italian cuisine check this spot out! -Ray

Quick stop in for a pastry and espresso, standing-at-the-counter style. Inexpensive. Many locals…read morepop in and out, from older couples, to businessmen, to students. Cozy vibe. Not sure about sitting down or having a more extensive meal. Seems possible, but I didn't try. One important note: Yelp + Google maps directs you to the wrong place. Google the cafe's name instead and you will get correct location (intersection of R. Aurea and R. Vitoria, NOT R. Comercia).

Great meat packed sandwiches or just make your own, and make them as long as you want. Great for…read morequick bites or as a remedy for hangover. Lovely staff.

Had lunch here on our last day of a 20 day Spain & Portugal tour. So glad we did... simple lunch…read moreof a roast pork sandwich and a beer and it was a perfect ending to our trip... it was delicious... add the mustard!

Yelp Europe is pretty tricky. There isn't a huge following and therefore reviews are often skewed…read moreby tourists (like me). I came here as a result of yelp. I though my pork sandwich was decent. Why don't they serve it warm? It would've been another star higher if that were the case. The fresh juices are warm too. What's that about? Service. Not the most friendly. I tried my best Portuguese and the guy was like, I speak English. Okay then... I added the spicy oil which made my sandwich better. We were also given potato chips/crisps, and charged a euro. No surprise there.

We stopped in this modest cafe during our self guided walking tour. The staff was friendly and…read moreattentive and spoke many languages. They greeted us with samples of their vegetable soup. There is free WiFi. We all had fresh tomato sandwiches with draft beer for a great price.

An amazing location right between St. George's Castle and the Lisbon Cathedral made this hole in…read morethe wall seeming spot a must try. The decor is quaint and the proprietor is kind and not overly loquacious. The menu is small, but what they do, they do WELL. We tried the vegetable soup because he gave us a sample that made it necessary to order. The quality of the olive oil swirl alone was worth it. If you e ever considered drinking olive oil, their supplier is who you need to get. The wholesome sprouted wheat bread and tomato and sheep's cheese on toast served with it were simply accoutrement to the amazing flavors in that soup. I tried the bacalao- aka codfish brandade- with salad and while I've never had codfish and potato (the texture was definitely giving mashed yucca) with a little salt and pepper, it was delicious! The green olives were a lovely lagniappe and I could've eaten 8 more! The food was hearty in an unpretentious way. It's clear they know what they do well and it's all they do. All in all the experience and price made it worth the stop and I'd definitely drop by again if only for that delectable soup!

This was our first introduction to Portuguese food, and it was wonderful. There was a good…read moreselection of tapas, and we mostly went for the seafood. I really enjoyed their fried items. The choco frito had a light batter on top and you could tell it was really fresh because it was so light and bouncy. The bolinhos de bacalhau were also a highlight; creamy potato filling with codfish mixed in. The asparagus and jamon with scrambled eggs provided a nice balance to our meal. I'm always a sucker for well made scrambled eggs. My favorite dish by far was the arroz de pato. It was packed with smoked duck flavor, and accented with charred sausage and bacon on top. The dishes were on the smaller end, so we ended up getting 5-6 dishes for three people.

Excelente ambiente y la comida es riquísima 10/10. 100% recomendado. Las aceitunas y patatas bravas…read moremuy buenas!

We throughly enjoyed our dining experience here! Highly recommend putting this wonderful bistro on…read moreyour list for a great meal when in Lisbon.

I went back and forth between three and four stars, and came to the conclusion I had higher hopes…read morebeing on vacation and Europe has always had a higher standard for me with food compared to the United States. Inside was classically decorated with many square tables that could be rearranged for groups of 1-2 or larger. We did not need a reservation but it was a Tuesday night at 8pm. Service was friendly but could felt similar to the service you get in many tourist restaurants and the idea of American tipping seems to be taking root. Food portions were hearty and seemed to be a more formal take on Portuguese comfort food (I imagine). The Cod Duque was under seasoned with the Octopus done well and the sweet potato puree was just....there.

I loved the ambiance of Boa-Bao when you first walk in - it gives slightly up scale Asian cuisine…read moredining. The service was very friendly, helpful, and prompt. I tried the crispy wontons to start and the chicken pad Thai. I was impressed with the flavors, and all the dishes were thoughtfully plated. I also sampled the vegetarian egg rolls and I recommend them especially if you enjoy mushrooms. The overall dining experience is a must-try if you're in Lisbon!

We came for lunch after sight seeing. Nice break from a usual Portuguese good. The summer roll was…read moredelicate. The shrimp is nothing like I had in NY. Very good. Pad Thai was great. The best part is the glass of rosé was only €5! Service is friendly n courteous. Love the menu design.