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    A Licorista

    4.3 (33 reviews)
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    Good for groups

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    Krys P.

    While this place is right smack in the tourist district, just off Praca dom Pedro IV (if you are on the plaza, just pass through the arch and you'll see this place), the price is very reasonable and not at all touristy, even though most of the diners appeared to be tourists like us. There is another restaurant listing called O Bacalhoeiro, but they are actually the same place with one entrance. They were likely separate restaurants in the past, I don't know if it's through happy marriage or hostile take-over, but now a doorway is dug through the wall and the two places operate as one. They have a multi-language menu, plus a non-translated daily specials. Like many restaurants in Portugal, they bring you a few appetizers which you can leave untouched, or tell them which ones you want and they'll whisk the rest away (for the next table), but if you take a bite you'll be billed. We went on a weekend evening and there was a wait for about half an hour. We were looking forward to trying the seafood rice, but they were out. So I ended up with a grilled octopus, which I enjoyed very much - it's a whole octopus, with head and all the arms, for €9.50 including sides. The grilled ribs were tender and very flavorful too. When the meal was over, we were treated to a complimentary shot of port wine. A most delicious and surprisingly affordable meal.

    Creme Brulee

    What a place. Service is superb. Pricing is very reasonable. The food is delicious.

    Lewis F.

    Awesome place! We were walking through the touristy area of Lisboa, looking for a place to eat, but not wanting to go to a tourist trap lining the main thoroughfare. We came across this little place on a side street (right across from an adult peepshow place LOL) and decided to check it out. There was a long line at about 7:30pm, and we weren't sure how long the wait would be, so we wandered around the area a bit, checking out the holiday decor and the other shops and restaurants. We returned to the restaurant about an hour later, and there were only two parties waiting, so we got in line. We only waited about 20 minutes before they had a table available. There was some bread, octopus ceviche salad, and pasteis de bacalhau already on the table. We were hungry and started digging in (FYI you're expected to pay for this, even the bread). We ordered two of the porco preto (black pork) dishes, and I tried the cod sauteed in olive oil and garlic. The fish dish was good, but those pork entrees were muito fantastico! One of the best pieces of meat I've ever tasted; not sure if it's because of how they seasoned the meat, or the breed of pig, or both. At any rate, do yourself a favor and order one or both of these porco preto dishes! We also tried the vinho verde (green wine) which was similar to white wine, but smoother and not as sweet. The bottle was left in a wrap to keep it cold, poured into chilled glasses. After the gastronomical feast, the bartender poured us a mysterious red beverage into small shot glasses. Since they were in shot glasses, we automatically tilted our heads back and emptied the glass. The drink was much sweeter than anticipated, and surprisingly delicious! The barkeep noted our pleasure, and served us another round, which we of course downed again. After using the restroom, I asked him the name of the drink, and he showed me the bottle: it's called Ginja liquor with fruit. He immediately poured us ANOTHER shot each! Now THAT is above and beyond customer service! Granted, they were closed at this point, but still. So treat yourself if you're ever in the area and go to this place for dinner, preferably late in the evening so you can take your time, and maybe the friendly staff will indulge you with a shot or two (or three!) of this delicious liquor.

    Wilfredo P.

    Phenomenal place win great customer service. This place was recommended by my hotel's front desk as a place they commonly visit for lunch. The place is known and visited by locals. Great food with wonderful staff. My wife and I had our 1 YEAR OLD screaming baby and the staff was nice enough to not only put up with her but also play with her and try to calm her down by giving her "restaurant toys" like a straw :) As a matter of fact I am here again tonight to try out more of their menu. Very reasonable prices too!

    Eunji L.

    Tasty food!!!!! but no to go box!! I wasted too much food...... I asked togo box for rest of my meals, but they said no. sooooo yummy but no togobox.....!!!!

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    horrific service, average food at best but any bright spot of this restaurant was overtaken by rude and shockingly slow service

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    A Ginjinha - Lisa E!

    A Ginjinha

    4.6(77 reviews)
    0.2 kmRossio, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado

    Alright, next up on my semi-overwhelming remaining list of cool places I went to when I was in…read morePortugal a couple months ago - one of three distinct, very similar spots to try locally made craft ginja, so obviously I made a crawl of it and tried all three in a row, the first day I got to Lisbon. All three are, similarly, very tiny bars, basically just alcoves, no seating, large enough to fit a couple people standing inside if it's raining, which it was. Not a spot people stick around a long time at, which is reasonable, since all they sell are shots of ginja, and to-go bottles of ginja. They don't sell it in shotglasses, unlike the other two - but they do give you a cherry if you want, also unlike the other two. Personal verdict, it's definitely better than do Carmo... between here and Sem Rival is really up to the individual, both are great. It's boozy but also definitely full of fruit and spices, and just sweet enough but not sickly. Good ginja is great, it's wacky nobody's tried marketing it in the US. Wish I could've taken home a full bottle of each (I'd already earmarked almost a whole suitcase for Port wine, obviously.)

    This is a must try if you're in Lisbon. I was so excited to taste ginja and heard about this place…read morebecause of Anthony Bourdain's visit. There was a line when we arrived but it moved fast. Each shot was 1.55 euros and they only accept cash. You can even purchase full size bottles too. The ginja was poured from one of their built in barrels into a large bottle which had plenty of cherries in it. From there, you can ask for a shot with or without cherries. I opted for cherries in mine because I just had to try it. It definitely packs a punch but is sweet and slightly syrupy. The cherries were potent too. Would definitely return!

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    Ginja Sem Rival e Eduardino - Didn't take a picture before, here is the leftover cherry in the shot glass

    Ginja Sem Rival e Eduardino

    4.6(35 reviews)
    0.3 kmRestauradores, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado

    Alright, next up on my semi-overwhelming remaining list of cool places I went to when I was in…read morePortugal a couple months ago - one of three distinct, very similar spots to try locally made craft ginja, so obviously I made a crawl of it and tried all three in a row, the first day I got to Lisbon. All three are, similarly, very tiny bars, basically just alcoves, no seating, large enough to fit a couple people standing inside if it's raining, which it was. Not a spot people stick around a long time at, which is reasonable, since all they sell are cheap shots of ginja, and to-go bottles of ginja. Well, in this case, uniquely, they also sell a second, more complex liqueur called Eduardino, one reason I'd give the crown to this stop over A Ginjinha around the block, though I also think I liked the ginja here a *hair* more than A Ginjinha. Both great, though. (You can skip Ginginha do Carmo. :p) The ginja, like their most direct competitor's, is quite fruity, and sweet, but not overly so. The one here is also *particularly* smooth. Their second product, Eduardino, apparently invented here in 1908 (I just looked it up) is an anise-infused ginja that doesn't taste anything like ginja, but does taste like a great, complex, sweet anise liqueur, that I imagine would be *wonderful* in cocktails that call for absinthe as a modifier, or probably also as a swap for Benedictine or any of those more famous sweet/herbal liqueurs, if you're a cocktail nerd like me. Though here, obviously, they just sell it neat or in bottles. It is also pretty tasty served neat. I wish I'd had room to bring back a full 750 bottle of each, instead of just a 200 ml bottle (I had most of a suitcase already earmarked for Port wine), but I was glad they *sold* 200 ml bottles!

    We saw this place on the map directly across from the oldest ginja stall and thought the idea of a…read morerivaling ginja place was hilarious. It's the same set up as the other spot - it's a small stall, the line moves fast, and it's cash only. One of the differences is that there were small standing tables outside so you could hangout for a bit if you wanted to. The other difference is the taste of the ginja - I found their version to be less sweet and more smooth than the other, older stall across the street. I preferred Sem Rival's version a bit more actually! At the same exact price (1.55 euros) and in the same area, you might as well try both and come to your own conclusion.

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    Napoleão -  Loja de Vinhos e Gourmet

    Napoleão - Loja de Vinhos e Gourmet

    4.1(11 reviews)
    0.4 kmBaixa, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado
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    Friendly service, bilingual staff, huge selection of wine, and happy to offer samples to try. They…read morehave wine from two Euros (two Euro Chuck?) all the way up to hundreds and more for vintage port and other wine. If you are a tourist, the staff will gladly help you fill out the tax refund form. However, the catch is that you have to bring your luggage to a specific counter at the airport, before you check your luggage, so that you can open the bag and let the officials verify that you are indeed taking the bottles out of the country. They will then stamp the form and you can collect your money after going through immigration. Sadly we didn't know how to navigate the system, and our luggage were too full anyway I didn't entertain the idea of having to shove things in one more time.

    Briliant wine! And…read morefantastic Port as well. The padrone (he' lived in the 50ies (!) in Germany speaks good german and very good english) recommend some good wines from the Douro. We 've never really recognised this region and it was like an awakening! After he realised that we're quite interestend in his suggestion and followed them - he gave us a good price deduction... A visit is in my eyes a must if you stay in Bairro Alto or Baixa. Important: They ship into whole Europe - so if you have to much luggage - just let the good things get delivered to you.

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    Napoleão -  Loja de Vinhos e Gourmet - ... was immer das Herz begehrt :) ...

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    ... was immer das Herz begehrt :) ...

    A Licorista - portuguese - Updated May 2026

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