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My sister and I came to Altar the night after we landed in Lisbon. The wait was out the door, which was already a great sign for us. We had to wait around 1.5 hours to be seated but we didn't mind. I would recommend calling ahead in advance to try to book a reservation if possible. + Grilled Octopus [6/5] The octopus was the most tender, well-seasoned dish ever! I would honestly get this again. + Fish [5/5] Very salty, but that's how I like my dishes. :) The presentation was great and I loved the small side of tomatoes & onions. + Tomato Salad [5/5] I wish this had actual greens but it was still really good. The tomatoes and onions were crunchy, fresh, and salty. The service was beyond compare. Super friendly and attentive. We even got served complimentary Moscato at the end of our meal! The place is beautifully decorated with the subterranean ceiling, red walls and aesthetic, a plethora of art, and a beautiful wall made of books.
We were recommended this restaurant by our nearby hotel. We arrived late in the evening and were able to get a table. The service was excellent. It's a very whimsical, bustling atmosphere with funky decor and a buzz to the energy. Very hip place to be, it seemed. The food was unique, as this was our first time dining in Lisbon. We found it all to be tasty and fresh. Definitely will return when we visit again!
I was in the Alfama area and within 15 minutes walk in each direction, this was the only restaurant I found that was locally owned, had cute ambience, and a line of people - so I waited too. This is a pretty good area (I can't say the same if you walk 5 minutes down from here). People with reservations also had to wait, but not as long as those without reservations. There is no list to put your name down. You literally just stand there and wait. I waited over an hour. Overall, I felt it was worth the wait because at 9-10 pm, I wasn't going to waste time walking around to look for another restaurant. Price is reasonable. Servings are big - easily for 2 per order. Food is good. Service is great!
We were lucky to have booked a nearby airBnB that was walking distance from this restaurant. We walked in later in the evening after 9pm and they were gracious enough to also accommodate us with our 5 month old infant. They treated us with kindness, patience and excellent service. The wait staff and owner were great hosts and the food quality was amazing! We ate here on 2 separate nights and got a chance to try almost half the menu. Definitely recommend if you are in the neighborhood area!
My favorite meal in Lisbon! Every dish was incredible -- especially the cold octopus appetizer. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has such a great history, where you can see the carvings of the cave in the walls. The staff was excellent, so attentive and willing to share the culture with us. I walked out feeling so happy!
Where do I begin? We arrived without reservations, and they were able to seat us immediately. Usually this gives me pause because why aren't y'all booked? Anyway, we started with bread and olive oil and shrimp in garlic sauce. If you get the shrimp which you must, skip the bread basket. The shrimp comes with a bread that's way better than the bread basket. The shrimp are whole and phenomenal. So flavorful. My husband got the sardines which were good though he compares all sardines to the o es we got in Porto and none ever match up. It came with potatoes and tomato and cucumber salad(he's not a fan of either, but he tore that salad up!) I got the duck leg with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was delicious though it only came with about a tablespoon of very skinny green beans. I think we also found our 2nd favorite red sangria. It's strong! At the end of dinner, I had a port and my husband had something they set on fire. It was also strong. I'm going to sleep well tonight! The waitstaff was also very pleasant and the restaurant was quaint, but not cramped. I'm here for a while, so I'm sure we will return. I always forget to take pictures until after we have started eating, but here you go LOL
A gem in the Alfama area. Their service was excellent and food was top tier. The highlight was their cider that was apple flavored, it was so refreshing! We ordered one to start and had to order one more. Other dishes we got include the bread in the oven (must get if you like bread bowls - the bread was so fresh), olives, oven roast octopus, cod in the bread and sardines dish. The cod was very tender but the entire dish was a bit heavy with a lot of cream and potatoes. We ended the meal with crème brûlée that was a bit zesty, not bad. Would recommend this place!
Average restaurant, average service. The apps were delicious. Great cheese board and flaming chorizo, but the sardines and pork cheek were meh. Definitely skip the octopus - lots of better options elsewhere.
4 months ago
Altar was an absolute standout. The food was delicious, the service was exceptional, and the ambience struck that perfect balance - classy with just the right amount of edge and personality. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine (even if I momentarily believed our server when he joked it cost €600 ). Speaking of service, the staff was warm, attentive, and added to the overall experience without ever feeling overbearing. As a vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised by the options. The vegetable soup and grilled pepper with tofu and cheese were both thoughtful and genuinely flavorful - not an afterthought. My husband had the duck and loved it! This is one of those places that gets it right across the board. Absolutely worth a visit!!! read more
19 days ago
This is a tiny, thin restaurant with a mix of classic and modern vibes going. I had the roasted octopus, which comes with potatoes, cornbread, beans and cabbage. The octopus was pretty fantastic. It's not a full one - but rather three reddish tentacles splayed out on the plate. Straying from the often-seen rubberiness, this tastes like biting through lobster. It offers up little resistance before yielding the perfectly cooked meat. The freshness remains evident as well. It were the sides that I was more mixed on. the baked potatoes are pretty fluffy, but three baked potatoes are an odd choice for a side. And the cornbread mixed with beans and cabbage is just...weird. I don't get the theory behind it. It's just as unappetizing as the description makes it out to be. I also didn't like the dessert. This did have a cool presentation, with the server coming and lighting the brandy poured on it on fire, but the actual cake itself had a weird slightly-orange, alcoholic taste that wasn't for me. The ice cream on top was the only good part. One positive is I was given the largest pour of red wine that I've seen when I asked for a glass. This ended up pretty expensive, at around 75 euros for two people. Portions were pretty good though Overall, the octopus was really good, but everything else was below average. 7.5/10 read more
On a recent family trip to Lisbon,Portugal-I found myself looking for a late night dinner spot after a fun filled day of being a tourist in one of the most beautiful underrated European cities.We jumped on social media,took a look at Yelp and was able to snag a reservation at this truly hidden gem of a restaurant located in the charming Alfama district of the city. When we arrived for our 930p reservation,there was a line of people at the door,which honestly made me feel pretty good about our restaurant choice,especially for a random Wednesday night.Upon checking in we were told there would be a small wait,which ended up being about 30 minutes past our reservation,but considering how small the restaurant was and how busy it was inside,was totally understandable. Walking in,you can instantly tell someone really put some thought into the decor,it was definitely not traditional but was super cute,one would be hard pressed to find another restaurant with decor like this.I don't want to spoil it with too many details,but just trust me,it's pretty cool in there. I found in Lisbon,a lot of the restaurants had limited menus,especially late night spots and this place was no different,but we did end up going with an appetizer a dish called Bread in the Wood Oven(€15) and Pork Cheeks over Mashed Potatoes (€16) and House wine(€5).Both dishes were pretty incredible and I wouldn't hesitate to order either one again,but the true star was that appetizer.It was a sourdough bread bowl filled with Chorizo and cheese and some sort of wine sauce and it was cooked in the on-site pizza oven-it was served to the table piping hot and when spread on the sourdough bread pieces,it was delicious-truly one of the best bites I had in Portugal. In closing,if u find yourself in Lisbon and looking for a truly unique dining experience with new takes on Portuguese flavors-Don't hesitate to try and snag a table at this restaurant-you won't regret it. PS...If going to this restaurant be sure to either grab an Uber or a taxi as this location is pretty much located at the highest point in the city-a very tough walk. read more
My sister and I came to Altar the night after we landed in Lisbon. The wait was out the door, which was already a great sign for us. We had to wait around 1.5 hours to be seated but we didn't mind. I would recommend calling ahead in advance to try to book a reservation if possible. + Grilled Octopus [6/5] The octopus was the most tender, well-seasoned dish ever! I would honestly get this again. + Fish [5/5] Very salty, but that's how I like my dishes. :) The presentation was great and I loved the small side of tomatoes & onions. + Tomato Salad [5/5] I wish this had actual greens but it was still really good. The tomatoes and onions were crunchy, fresh, and salty. The service was beyond compare. Super friendly and attentive. We even got served complimentary Moscato at the end of our meal! The place is beautifully decorated with the subterranean ceiling, red walls and aesthetic, a plethora of art, and a beautiful wall made of books. read more
We were recommended this restaurant by our nearby hotel. We arrived late in the evening and were able to get a table. The service was excellent. It's a very whimsical, bustling atmosphere with funky decor and a buzz to the energy. Very hip place to be, it seemed. The food was unique, as this was our first time dining in Lisbon. We found it all to be tasty and fresh. Definitely will return when we visit again! read more
I was in the Alfama area and within 15 minutes walk in each direction, this was the only restaurant I found that was locally owned, had cute ambience, and a line of people - so I waited too. This is a pretty good area (I can't say the same if you walk 5 minutes down from here). People with reservations also had to wait, but not as long as those without reservations. There is no list to put your name down. You literally just stand there and wait. I waited over an hour. Overall, I felt it was worth the wait because at 9-10 pm, I wasn't going to waste time walking around to look for another restaurant. Price is reasonable. Servings are big - easily for 2 per order. Food is good. Service is great! read more
9 months ago
We were lucky to have booked a nearby airBnB that was walking distance from this restaurant. We walked in later in the evening after 9pm and they were gracious enough to also accommodate us with our 5 month old infant. They treated us with kindness, patience and excellent service. The wait staff and owner were great hosts and the food quality was amazing! We ate here on 2 separate nights and got a chance to try almost half the menu. Definitely recommend if you are in the neighborhood area! read more
My favorite meal in Lisbon! Every dish was incredible -- especially the cold octopus appetizer. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has such a great history, where you can see the carvings of the cave in the walls. The staff was excellent, so attentive and willing to share the culture with us. I walked out feeling so happy! read more
1 year ago
Where do I begin? We arrived without reservations, and they were able to seat us immediately. Usually this gives me pause because why aren't y'all booked? Anyway, we started with bread and olive oil and shrimp in garlic sauce. If you get the shrimp which you must, skip the bread basket. The shrimp comes with a bread that's way better than the bread basket. The shrimp are whole and phenomenal. So flavorful. My husband got the sardines which were good though he compares all sardines to the o es we got in Porto and none ever match up. It came with potatoes and tomato and cucumber salad(he's not a fan of either, but he tore that salad up!) I got the duck leg with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was delicious though it only came with about a tablespoon of very skinny green beans. I think we also found our 2nd favorite red sangria. It's strong! At the end of dinner, I had a port and my husband had something they set on fire. It was also strong. I'm going to sleep well tonight! The waitstaff was also very pleasant and the restaurant was quaint, but not cramped. I'm here for a while, so I'm sure we will return. I always forget to take pictures until after we have started eating, but here you go LOL read more
2 years ago
A gem in the Alfama area. Their service was excellent and food was top tier. The highlight was their cider that was apple flavored, it was so refreshing! We ordered one to start and had to order one more. Other dishes we got include the bread in the oven (must get if you like bread bowls - the bread was so fresh), olives, oven roast octopus, cod in the bread and sardines dish. The cod was very tender but the entire dish was a bit heavy with a lot of cream and potatoes. We ended the meal with crème brûlée that was a bit zesty, not bad. Would recommend this place! read more
Nice, slightly hidden place for some appetizers and wine and pizza. The pizza smelled great and was pretty tasty and the fried cod was good enough. We noticed some people show up, get seated, then leave, but I'm not sure if that was a language gap thing or what. The server was good enough and then very helpful once we started talking about how good the food was. A lot of places in Europe have a credit card machine that won't let you add a tip in for good service but this one has a machine that lets you add a tip via your card, which is great. read more
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Largo Rodrigues de Freitas, 21
1100-455 Lisbon
Portugal
Mouraria - Castelo - Alfama, Castelo
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