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    Alfaia

    3.5 (37 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Jennifer Nicole K.

    Great food, friendly staff, and I felt like it was a wonderful introduction into the Lisbon restaurant scene, as this was the first place I tried. The Rice with shrimp and clams was delicious and enough for at least two servings.

    Jason T.

    I don't understand how this place does not have 5 stars. I originally came here in 2012 and stumbled on this restaurant. It was so good and the service was so real. Great wine selection and fresh fish. Super reasonable prices. I've had a lot of different dishes. On my last visit with my brother two weeks ago. I had octopus to start and then sole for my entree. My bother had the fisherman's stew which was amazing Dessert and champagne. All around 100 euro! So good

    An unauspicious exterior hides the delights within
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    Fed up eating at the usual touristy eateries in Lisbon - god knows there are loads of them. We got a recommendation to visit a small restaurant in a little backstreet. From the outside Alfaia is quite inauspicious - and does nothing to prepare you for the culinary delights within. We had no trouble finding a table - although we were eating a little earlier than the locals (around 8pm) so it might be worth booking if you like to eat at local times! The staff are extremely friendly and courteous (and best of all, they let you get on and enjoy your meal, while being on hand if you require anything). The food was simply excellent - the best we had during our stay in Portugal. So good, in fact, that during our 5-day stay we ate there twice. I was particularly taken with the mushrooms and bacon (cooked in garlic and cream) for starters. Their main courses are divine (I tend to go for meat dishes, while my wife prefers fish - both were fantastic) using many locally caught/sourced produce. They have a good wine list - I can recommend the red Syrah (Casa Santos Lima 2004) as a good full-bodied wine. Also don't miss the chocolate mousse made with belgian chocolate. The meal (appetisers, main course, desserts and wine) came to around EUR60 - pretty good value. (and we got to ride the elevator tram home!)

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    Vilma S.

    Great seafood in a busy area in Bario Alto. Service is good and the seafood is amazing. Must try the grilled sardines and the octopus. Lot of bones in the sardine but the taste is very good. Octopus was very tender and cooked perfectly. The wine selection is good and very reasonably priced.

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    1 month ago

    We had a lovely dinner here! The staff was so accommodating and the food was delicious!

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    Service was friendly and affod was tasty. Relaxed ambiance- worth a visit. Try some local wine

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    Oh man I usually don't like writing bad reviews but just take my advice on this one and pick somewhere else

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    10 years ago

    Excellent service from very friendly Angolan waiter,Joel. Wide variety of traditional Portuguese food. Hidden Gem.

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    9 years ago

    Great service. I ordered the veal which was seasoned well and sizable. Portions were generous

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    Restaurante Duque - amazing sea rice

    Restaurante Duque

    4.6(304 reviews)
    0.3 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Chiado
    €€

    This restaurant looked like a hole in the wall place in a triangular corner. When we entered we…read morewere pleasantly surprised by how nice it was inside. It was packed with people, which was a good sign. We enjoyed all our dishes, especially the tiger prawns, octopus, and seafood rice. The sangria was average. The service staff was very friendly and attentive.

    The restaurant is away from tourist neighbor. But I suspect its target customers are tourists…read more They play American pop music all night long which is fine with me, but if you are looking for a local experience, this may not what you expected. Pastries de Bacalhau - the crust was not brown enough. May be longer time. The stuffing was flavorful but it's more the cod taste than the flavored mash potatoes which I prefer. I actually prefer the other local restaurant I tried the night before better. Caldo Verde - The potatoe part of the soup is great. Perfect viscosity but the flavor is not. It wasn't salty enough but more importantly is the flavor of the veggies and the spicy sausage they supposed to use that makes the soup taste different. Grilled giant pawns - The flavor of the prawns is not as intense as expected and hope to be. The squid ink pasta also lacked of flavor. That's disappointing. With the prawns, they should at least use the prawn shell to make sauce for the pastas. The pasta was tasteless, didn't even use enough garlic and olive oil to flavor it up. Seafood rice - Another disappointment. They used fish, small mussels and little bit of shrimp pieces along with some bigger whole shrimps and mussels. However, the rice was lack of the true seafood flavor that made from shell fish. They also added cilantro which overwhelmed the whatever left of seafood flavor. The lemonade was not a sweet lemonade but sour. Fyi. It's not fair we just went to another restaurant in the neighborhood and everything was so much better but people should know.

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    Restaurante Duque - Delicious grilled octopus- caramelized onion and garlic in olive oil

    Delicious grilled octopus- caramelized onion and garlic in olive oil

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    Rosa da Rua

    Rosa da Rua

    4.4(55 reviews)
    0.2 kmBairro Alto, Bairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré
    €€

    This was one of the highlights of my trip to Portugal! Not only was the food amazing, but the…read moreinterior of the restaurant was charming with all the stone / wood/ iron beams (all original). The fact that my husband and I got there before anyone else came, allowed us to have the most amazing conversation with the staff that works there!! Faysal greeted us and was very welcoming! As we ate dinner, Bernardo who is a waiter there, told us the history of the building etc and since no one else was there, we talked about our families and that he going to be a veterinarian...and that he has something else coming up that is going to be exciting. All through our dinner we chatted with him (as if we were having dinner at his house) and enjoyed every minute of the conversation!! It was the best part of the evening! We even got to meet Miguel the chef, and were happy to tell him his food was amazing! I can't recommend this restaurant enough!!! They only charge 19.60 euro for all you can eat!!!! I hope a lot of people read this and go to Rosa da Rua!!!

    This was the cutest sweetest place. My husband and I were just here for our anniversary last…read moreSaturday night and found the staff so sincere and kind. The restaurant was quaint and intimate , with a small buffet that easily fills you up. There were many options from a beef stew to a curry, a noodle dish with bacon, salad, and other options. They even explained the options to us. I truly wish we had more time in Lisbon because I would have definitely returned to try it again as the options differ nightly. I would definitely recommend this to all in Lisbon.

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    Rosa da Rua - Dinner w Danny, Spotts, and Min Friday night Retina Society. Lisbon, Portugal. 9/24

    Dinner w Danny, Spotts, and Min Friday night Retina Society. Lisbon, Portugal. 9/24

    Rosa da Rua - Nice, cozy and romantic atmosphere, which you wouldn't expect at a buffet

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    Nice, cozy and romantic atmosphere, which you wouldn't expect at a buffet

    Tascardoso - Amazing octopus.

    Tascardoso

    4.3(15 reviews)
    0.3 kmBairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Bairro Alto
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    We were recommended this restaurant by our hotel concierge and it certainly didn't disappoint. Upon…read morearriving, we were greeted and led down to the basement where we say a lot of locals enjoying a meal. Note that there isn't an English menu available but the food was great. Like most restaurants in Portugal you start with bread, cheese, and olives. The cheese was very smooth and the olives tasted fresh. I opted for the chicken plate and it wasn't too heavy but was jam packed with flavor. Service was pretty solid here despite the language barrier and I definitely would recommend Tascardoso to those who are nearby the area for an authentic Portuguese meal!

    This was our first meal in Lisbon, and I have to say that it was a success. We had no clue of where…read morewe were going to have lunch and pretty much randomly dropped by Tascardoso. Everything from start to finish was absolutely wonderful. For my meal, I went with Açorda de Camarão, which is a bread porridge with shrimp. I jokingly referred to this dish as "Portuguese shrimp and grits". ;) The blend of flavors and seasonings was absolutely amazing. While eating the dish, I told my partner that I could eat this dish everyday and even twice on Sunday. In fact, the next day when were having having some trouble deciding on a place to have dinner, I was like let's go back to the place that has "Portuguese shrimp and grits". ;) If you are hungry, this is the place for you because the portions were huge for the price. After eating my Açorda de Camarão for lunch, I wasn't hungry again until well into the late evening - even after walking around Lisbon for most of the day. Another delicious part of our lunch - the grilled octopus. In my opinion, the octopus was perfectly grilled and seasoned with a chewy, but not too chewy, texture. I thought the prices were reasonable, especially considering the restaurant is located in a very touristy part of town. The restaurant has a nice outdoor dining area where you can enjoy your delicious food and wine while enjoying the hustle and bustle of Lisbon. I thought service was fine. Although our waiter was not the friendlies of characters, he wasn't flat out rude. When I visit Lisbon again, this restaurant (in particular the Açorda de Camarão) will definately be on my "must do" list.

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    Tascardoso - Chicken Plate

    Chicken Plate

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