The food was amazing and the service was attentive. We came during our stay in Lisbon and we ordered with the a la carte menu. We ordered 5 items between the two of us and we were very full at the end of our meal. Tasted: 1) bread service 2) seared foie gras 3) Portuguese sole 4) 'Cobblestreet' salted cod 5) John Dory 6) Portuguese beef fillet The items that stood out to me were the sole and the cobblestreeet salted cod. I absolutely loved the noisette hollandaise that was served with the sole, it was so creamy and delicious. The salted cod was also a memorable dish because the presentation was amazing and it was fun to mix the salted cod together with the egg yolk. Overall I thought this 2 star michelin restaurant had a great value. The price is not that much more than other 1 star michelin restaurants in Lisbon. I had an enjoyable meal here and I would recommend this restaurant. read more

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I was mostly interested in the fact that they had a seafood tasting because I'm not really a fan of the heavy meat courses in Europe (and use of offal). From the classic menu, we had actually eaten the suckling pig already for lunch at the chef's other restaurant, Bacao, so we went with the Costa a Costa tasting (€120). I had debated a la carte because a la carte prices were unusually reasonable compared to some other places, plus it was our 4th night of 3-4 hour tasting menus, but I wanted the full seafood experience. 1. Amuses: - Tapioca cracker with oyster mayonnaise - Cockles in brine with sea lettuce, ginger, and onion - the brine was a good mix of savory and acid - Cod with coriander sauce: warm diced cod pieces in a green sauce, topped with a lightly seared piece of cod - Red bell pepper tempura, to be dipped in red bell pepper mousse and smoked vinegar gel. The tempura was great - it kind of had a hint of bbq flavor 2. Larger "Moments": - Sardines with smoked eggplant, smoked paprika mayonnaise and tomato vinegar gel - Octopus: slow cooked in the oven with olive oil, romesco, and coriander gel - Gazpacho with tomato sorbet, cherry tomatoes (peeled), tomato consommé: intense tomato flavor, better than any gazpacho I've had 3. Bread service: Sourdough and white bread; sourdough was the winner - House butter smoked with cherry and applewood - House olive oil made with 3 types of olives; we liked this so much, we bought a bottle (ask for salt with it for the bread) 4. Seafood and fish soup with seaweed: with monkfish, shrimp, and clams. It came with a broth made with fish bones and clams that was super umami 5. Portuguese sole, green peas purée, pea sprouts, Alentejo chorizo, noisette hollandaise - rich and butter; the fresh peas and chorizo were actually the highlights for me 6. John Dory: with cuttlefish "noodles" in its ink, fennel purée, chives 7. Scarlett prawn rice: the dish I was most looking forward to. The rice was topped with puffed rice and shrimp head sauce. The prawn was perfectly cooked, and it was a super flavorful dish 8. Passionfruit and yoghurt: passionfruit sorbet with spelt, mango, yogurt. I love passionfruit, so this was a great palate cleansing dessert 9. Sea flavors and citrus, yuzu sorbet, crystallized algae: super unique dessert with lemon curd, yuzu, pistachio sponge cake, biscuits, and crystallized seaweed. 10. To finish: - Pastel de nata: in the form of a ball with a light crisp wafer outside and a custard flavored liquid center - Plum macaron - Chocolate truffle with olives and olive oil They were very conscientious about dietary preferences / restrictions. Service was on point in terms of water refills, napkin folding, clearing crumbs from the table. One super random observation / unique fact - they use black toilet paper in the bathrooms. The seafood tasting did not disappoint. I walked away satisfied but less uncomfortably stuffed than with some other more meat heavy menus we've had. I'm not a big dessert person, but I really enjoyed both desserts. The "pastel de nata" in the petit fours was also a standout for me. Alma was a thoroughly enjoyable and worthwhile experience. read more

What I ordered: Bread Service (€6), Alentejo Pork Presa (€33), Cobblestreet Salted Cod (€32), Chocolate Bomb (€13), Sea flavours and citrus (€11) Pros: - Compared to other 2 star Michelin restaurants, this was considered more on the affordable side. If you get the prix fixe meal- it is about €110-120 but since we were starving students we got a la carte. - We got the bread service bc we were told that we had to order this to get the amuse bouche. I don't usually eat a lot of bread but it came with Alma's own olive oil and a smoked butter that actually had a smoky flavour. This was quite good and you can ask for more pieces out of a selection of 3 kinds. - The cod was beautifully presented and was a deconstructed form of the traditional Portuguese dish Bacalhau a Bras - the egg is buried in the rice and you mix it together. What I admire is how they created the cobblestone effect on top. It is not something I could recreate myself. - The Pork Presa was likewise as creative. It comes with a side of parsnip, coffee mash and a grilled banana with a chutney underneath that the waiter said was also made of banana and other things as well. The flavours were very complex and I had to ask the knowledgeable waiter about ingredients. - Both desserts were incredible and worth their price. I actually enjoyed the Sea flavours dessert more than their popular Chocolate bomb because it was more unique than the decadent chocolate/hazelnut dish. There were multiple flavours and textures from the yuzu foam and ice cream, to the sea algae powder, and the crisps on top. - Be sure to tell your waiter about all the allergies you have bc the ingredients are not obvious. They are willing to create something completely new or modify a dish to accommodate. Cons: - As for the amuse bouche, I felt it was more Asian inspired than Portuguese- the tapioca chips tasted like fancier shrimp chips and brine clams reminded me of some light soups I've had in Japan. This isn't really a bad thing, just not what I expected. read more

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We have tried our fair share of Michelin restaurants around the world and our experience at Alma in terms of freshness, preparation, and creativity of the food far exceeded our expectations. Will be returning the next time we are in Lisbon read more

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First night in Lisbon was a real treat. We booked Alma a few weeks in advance of our trip and although the food and presentation were great, I would say service lacked a bit for a 2 Michelin restaurant. But overall the price definitely was worth it. We came in with a group of 4 and were very pleased that we could order 2 different set menus (and highly recommended so you can really try a bite of everything). I'm sure if any of you read this review months later, the menu could potentially change, but if you are going anytime soon and had to pick one, I would go with the Costa a Costa which focuses more on the seafood dishes (and what Lisbon is amazing for). My top 2 dishes were the Seared Foie Gras (Alma Tasting) and the Scarlett Prawn Rice (Costa A Costa Tasting). Also the wine pairing was well worth it. For 60 euros you get 6 different wines (and possibly beer) from different districts of Lisbon and the sommelier did a fantastic job of explaining each wine. Now while the food was great, the service lacked a bit. Would ding almost a full star for it as I had high expectations for it but I'm hoping they read this and improve on it especially if they want to maintain that 2 star. Time to get seated for reservation was very quick which was good but attention to drinks and refills lacked. Several times I saw some of my party sitting with empty cups for lengthy amounts of time and we would have to call someone to refill. Time between the starters were off to a good start, however once the real set menu began, timing between dishes were very inconsistent and felt very long. One more fine detail that I notice many of the top michelin stars provide is that when they serve the food, they serve everyone at once and explain the dishes well. During our experience the way they delivered dishes came at different orders and the explanation of dishes were very simple. I often had to ask more about the dishes. Lastly, my girlfriend noticed that the bathroom hand towels were completely out after she washed hands and they did not refill. Overall a great time though and I would come back! read more

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Had one of the best meals I've ever experienced in my life. Not for any other reason then everything was flawless. We had the 11 course tasting menu, with wine. Again the pictures speak for themselves. read more

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We came here from California to try the tasing menu. There were two offerings. One was seafood based and the other was a mixture and meat and seafood. The service was impeccable. The food was excellent. Before our tasting menu was served, the kitchen sent out several little bites which were all amazing. The pace of the service was on point and the food was what you would expect from a Michelin star rated establishment read more

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Honeslty an amazing experience! Very well earned 2 michelin stars. Food is truly amazing and the experience is ridiculously amusing! Everything is literally perfect. Well done! read more

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This was a top-tier experience, as you would expect from a Michelin-rated restaurant. The dishes were as tasty as they were visually appealing and creative. I enjoyed the roasted red peppers and amuse bouches as much as I enjoyed my main course. The Sommelier was pleasant and helpful, recommending appropriate wines without breaking the bank. The room was a bit warm (needed some AC or a breeze) and the chairs were a bit too hard for my liking (first time I've ever complained about my back hurting during a meal) but I liked the overall decor as it felt both exclusive and yet inviting. The wait staff was also phenomenal. I have found many that places in Lisbon are filled with people who are genuinely friendly. All-in-all, definitely worth checking out! read more

There were 3 of us. We could only get a lunch reservation one month in advance. They only entertain reservation customers. Although the location is right downtown in Chiado, you would easily miss it. We ordered from the Tasting Menus. What an awe-filled thoroughly Michelin experience in Lisboa! read more

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I loved Alma! I had it right after Belcanto, thinking I might be tired of fine dining by that point. I was overthinking this - Alma easily impresses. Alma offers two 5-course tasting menus alongside their a la cartes. The actual tasting was much longer - there were around 5 amuse bouches prior to the tasting menu, which technically turned it into a 10-course tasting. I loved almost everything. The wait staff were friendly and not excessively courteous. It felt like going to a friend's home for really good food, rather than a less human fine dining experience. The top dishes were the carrots (who would have thought), the octopus (from amuse bouche) and the suckling pig. I became obsessed with carrots after Alma. The carrot was fantastically sweet and paired perfectly with goat cheese. Octopus was grilled to perfection and dressed accordingly to match its texture. The suckling pig was so well executed that I could crack its skin with a gentle fork hit. I'll definitely come back to Alma if I make another trip to Lisbon. read more

This is still probably the best meal I've ever had, better than all the Michelin restaurants I visited in nyc. Impeccable service, every course was terrific and not 400/a head. I went when they were a one star and see they recently picked up their second, I wouldn't be surprised if they get a third star soon read more

We chose this place as our one fancy meal in Portugal and it did NOT disappoint! SO GOOD!!! My girlfriend and I each got a different five course menu (for me, the costa a costa seafood one, for her I think the Alma?) Everything we ate was delicious, inventive, beautifully plated. Great service. We had a later reservation around 9pm and toward the end, it felt like we were the only people left in the restaurant. And for a michelin star restaurant, the pricing is pretty reasonable. read more

Most amazing culinary experience I've ever had. Definitely deserved their Michelin rating. Not only is the food delicious, but visually stunning and a cut above the rest. Applause! read more

My husband and I had lunch at Alma while we were in Lisbon and needless to say, it was one of the best dining experiences one can have. Alma means soul and their food definitely feeds more than our stomachs. Everything was impeccably presented with amazing attention to details. Each plate is a piece of delicious art. The wait staff was wonderful and knowledgeable as well. We even got to meet the chef at the end of the meal! It was definitely a special occasion for us to dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant and everyone at Alma made sure of that. read more

For me, a rare experience where all food phobias are gladly left at the entrance, and my complete trust is given over to the Chef. Highly skilled melding of local ingredients presented as high art but never forgetting that food should be enjoyed and shared for its flavors. A meal I will re-live in my mind for many years to come. read more

Lunch experience par excellence The door to Alma, almost like a speakeasy, gave no hint of the magic that lay inside. The warmth of the staff combined with the rustic charm of the interior immediately made us welcomed, knowing something special lay ahead. We ordered al la crate, including bread service. The sommelier was perfect in suggesting wines by the glass at our request. He knew what we had ordered and asked where we lived and what style of wines we preferred. He then expertly chose pairings for our courses. The quality of flavors in the food matched their superb presentations. The fois gras was superb. We left only wishing we could have gotten an evening reservation. (Don't dare skip dessert!) read more

The food was amazing, on par with other Michelin 3 stars restaurants like Alinea. (Alma is 1 star) Everything complimented each other perfectly. One of the best restaurants in the World. Service was excellent, very friendly and passionate about what they do. Price is fair especially if you include all the complimentary "snacks". Presentation is beautiful. A must go if you are a foodie. read more

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We ate at Alma last night. Both the food and service were impeccable. We each got the tasting menu which started with several outstanding amuse Bouche. The staff explained each dish which was beautifully plated. One of the best meals I've had. read more

Everything was amazing...service, food, and ambience! The pork main course in particular was the best pork I've ever had. Two constructive criticisms. 1) Make known the price of the apertifs offered when you come in. One glass of champagne was 22 EUR, which I would not have ordered had I known the price. 2) While we loved the bread service, we felt 6 EUR per person was overpriced, given how it is served a slice at a time. read more

The food and the service was absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend getting a table where you have access to service from Diogo and Monica, who are (other than the food) the real rockstars of this restaurant!! Thank you again for a memorable birthday lunch for my nephew. X read more

The best Michelin started restaurant of our trip through France and Portugal. We sat at the chef's table overlooking the kitchen and were charmed throughout. Nothing too fussy, but the food was incredible. Can especially recommend the prawns and octopus and suckling pig. The wine was thoughtfully recommended by the sommelier, and we liked the after dinner port very much. The only thing I might skip was the the bread service, which was good, but not exceptional, though the chef's olive oil was wonderful. read more