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.

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.

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.

The restaurant is tucked away on a steep hill with stairs. It has outside and indoor seating no…read morea/c. We sat inside and it has restrooms. We ordered the Salmon and 2 eggs. It was tasty. The service was prompt and courteous.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Very friendly staff. Progressive slant to traditional Portuguese…read moredishes. Highly recommend. Difficult to find--use google maps. Apple Maps did not work for this place.

We really had a hankering for pizza so looked up the top rated pizza places…read more Well trust this review and all the others! This place was phenomenal and so cute on the inside ! We did order pizzas but the table next to us ordered ravioli type dishes and all I could do was drool and second guess my selections. Well it our pizza was probably the best I've had in quite some time. Don't hesitate to go here!!

Nice, warm spot in this busy, hilly area of Lisbon full of tapas bars and restaurants. Sat in the…read moreback room for lunch that had a cozy atmosphere. Wonderful first casual dinner in Portugal after an arduous climb up those hills! The mushroom pizza, tomato salad and seafood pasta were all very good.

Love this place so much that we came back twice! We had the…read moreBacalhau with cream dish with potatoes and eggs one evening and bacalhau dish without cream another. Both are phenomenal and must haves when in Lisbon. Wonderful staff Jose Maria, Isabella, and Andre are very friendly, helpful and provide a home away from home once you get to know them. Great music and artwork on walls. Highly recommend this place!

Amazing little wine bar i stumbled upon while exploring - service was impeccable and I highly…read morerecommend.

This was a neat rooftop bar on top of Hotel Mundial. Very pretty views of the city! Beautiful views…read moreof Castelo de S. Jorge and you can see some water views of Lisbon South Bay. You have to go to the 8th floor, and walk up to the 9th. Went to this bar around open (5pm), the staff is very friendly and provide quick service. The red Sangria was delicious. Great selection of cocktails, wine, and beer. They accept credit cards, they bring the credit card machine directly to you, so they never take it out of your sight. I highly recommend this bar!

We visited a rooftop bar in Lisbon with absolutely awesome views of the city. The drinks were cold…read moreand refreshing, which made it a great place to relax and take in the scenery. Service was a little so-so and not especially attentive, but the atmosphere and skyline views still made the visit worthwhile. Definitely worth going for the view alone.

Came here a few weekends ago while traveling solo. It was recommended by Chat GPT and it didn't…read moresteer me in the wrong direction. I got lucky with no reservations and was able to squeeze in at a back table. The place is narrow but they make use of the space. Menu items are mostly tapas style with some sandwiches and soup. Such a lovely experience listening to them sing Fado music. 2 guitarists to the side and one singer at a time with the lights dim. It felt as if they welcomed me into their home inside their living room. Such an amazing experience.

Great, intimate place to listen to a fado show! Cash only. I was able to make a reservation via…read morefacebook messenger. It's very small so reservations are best, otherwise you have to wait until spaces open up past 9pm. There's no full menu just tapas, but they are filling! I got a ham & cheese sandwich -- it was grilled and SO delicious. I also got a Caipirinha. Everything is reasonably priced. Now for the music -- the show was great! A few "surprises" along the way, but literally everyone at the bar could sing. They do sets and take 15 minute breaks in between, for themselves and also customers who come & go. I left around 10 so not sure how long they are open. Depending on when you leave, a little patience to get your bill is surely appreciated.

Great place, great service, great food! What more can I say? The place is cozy, clean and the…read moreservers makes you feel at home!

We were staying at Altis Avenida and after a long day of sightseeing, decided to visit Rossio for a…read morecocktail and dinner. We enjoyed our evening here. Rooftop gastrobar with beautiful views of the city. Fun, eclectic vibe. The service was great. The cocktails were creative. I had a martini that had a little drop of olive instead of actual olives, it gave it a very nice flavor. They had a grilled squid special that was incredible. We also enjoyed the cod. Portions are substantial.

Located at the end of Rua Augusta, it had a pretty view of all the Christmas lights. We ended up…read moregetting octopus rice, gravlax salad, codfish dumplings, and a seafood pasta soup. The codfish dumpling fusion was a pleasant surprise, creamy on the inside and a nice chewy gyoza wrapper. The octopus rice was good too. A decent amount of octopus with rice in a smoked bell pepper sauce. I was disappointed by the seafood pasta soup though. I liked the mussels, but the shrimp and the clams weren't the freshest. The clams were a little mushy. It had a nice seafood stock flavor, but definitely could have used more salt and seasoning. We had mixed service from one of the female servers.

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.