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.

Came by just before 11 on a Monday and beat the line. It does seem to go pretty quick though…read more There's table seating outdoors but they were all occupied so we ate quickly at the counters watching the workers make the tarts. It was 1.50 euro for a pastel de nata and it paired beautifully with a meia de leite (flat white). The pastel de nata was more custardy and the crust wasn't as flaky as I imagined, but I really enjoyed it!

Manteigeria is all over the place. At first, I thought this was their only location - and then I…read morekept seeing them as I walked around Lisbon. I thought that was for sure it until I discovered them in Porto as well. These guys primarily sell one thing, and it's the same everywhere. Clearly they like their formula. Obviously, I had the pasteis de nata. Curiously, at this location specifically, they refuse to sell a single one and instead sell in groups of two. This one was not my favorite. The pastry shell does have a good crispness and flakiness to it, but the problem is the inside is just way too sweet. The custard is just sickly sweet - such that it simply doesn't work with the egg flavor. It seems to be a problem unique to this chain, as I haven't noticed this sweetness anywhere else. Overall, I would look elsewhere for pastel de nata. 5/10

We celebrated our anniversary here a few days ago. When we first tried to dine here several years…read moreago during August the restaurant was closed for vacation. We were disappointed at the time but we found many other restaurants that had good seafood as well. We were traveling with other family members this time and thought this restaurant would be the best places to try pretty much every seafood dishes available in Lisbon and some of the unique foods that we can't get at home. We had barnacles, glass shrimp (it is supposed to have eggs outside the shell but unfortunately we were told the season was over so there were no eggs), spider crab, oysters with caviar, scallops, razor clams, and cheese with bread. My daughter's boyfriend tasted the barnacles for the first time and he loved it. We ended up ordering it twice. Everything was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food. Excellent service.

Fresh seafood, worth a try if you ever visit Lisbon!…read more Highly recommend ordering the clams! It was so delicious especially when you dip bread into the sauce! Scallops were also very delicious! Very sweet! The crab was my least favorite. It didn't taste very fresh... it seemed like it was prepared and sat in the fridge for awhile before serving it. Overall, I highly recommend this and try the other items on the menu. Must make a reservation as they most likely will be booked up and won't be able to accept walk ins.

I liked it so much I went back for lunch. Easily the best steaks in Portugal. Also delicious foie,…read morecarpaccio, wagyu with caviar on top. Try the stinton sauce and get the chateaubriand. In my opinion, its better than the chuleton. Get the mashed potatoes. They're also delicious and so are the roasted tomatoes that come with the steak. Finish with the chocolate dessert. It is amazing.

Great meat ruined by arrogant service…read more ​We dined at Sala de Corte last night with high expectations, but the shockingly poor service completely ruined the evening. ​The Good: The meat itself was fantastic quality and cooked perfectly. ​The Bad: ​Order mix-ups: The staff delivered the wrong steaks to each of us. Because the waiter didn't speak English, there was no explanation of the cuts, leaving us to figure out whose plate was whose. ​Arrogant sommelier: When we asked for a wine recommendation, the sommelier suggested a bottle for nearly €200. When we asked for something in the €70-€80 range, he condescended to us, asking if it was "our first time at a restaurant"--despite their menu having options as low as €30 . ​Disappointing management & service charge: I raised our frustration with the manager, who took over for the rest of the meal and brought the bill. He had automatically added a 10% tip, brushing it off as just a "suggestion." When I voiced my surprise at this level of service and the automatic tip addition, he looked down on us and simply ignored the feedback. ​Lisbon has far too many world-class dining options with top-tier hospitality to justify paying premium prices just to be looked down on by the staff. Save your money and go elsewhere.

October 16, 2023. Monday. Dinner…read more I made reservations for this restaurant a week in advance. We waited about five minutes to be seated and the restaurant was packed. My wife and I visited here to try the cod, which Portugal is known for. This restaurant is known as the king of cod (O Rei do Bacalhau), so we knew it would be great. Inside, the restaurant has cod artwork and has cloth tablecloths. A fancy, fine dining restaurant that requires some nicer clothing. They sat us in the lower level, which had lots of patrons. The waiter spoke English and Portuguese and offered us a wine list. However, we ordered gasless water (3.80 euros). We also ordered 2 Pastel Bacalhau appetizers (3.90 euros), Moqueca Bacalhau (22.50 euros) and Bacalhau Coroado (23 euros). The Pastel Bacalhau is shredded cod mixed with potato dough and fried. The waiter told us the chef came from Brazil. My wife said that was why the food had perfect seasoning and tasted so good. Moqueca is a Mozambique dish made from cod, palm oil, mandioca root, tomato, coconut milk and shrimp. Think of a soup. The Coroado (crowned) cod features shrimp, bechamel sauce and baked shredded potatoes. Of the two main dishes we shared, I preferred the Coroado more. The cod tasted fresh and flaky and potatoes were velvety. The waiter served us quickly and the restaurant had a great selection of cod. I'm sure any cod dish ordered here would be great. Be sure to make reservations in advance as this place really filled up for dinner. For being a fine dining restaurant, it wasn't as expensive as other restaurants we visited in Portugal. I'd visit here again because the cod tasted so divine.

My first night in Lisbon and I went for the Bacalhau, everyone said to try the salted Cod and this…read morerestaurant prepares in in at least 15 different ways so worth stopping at if you want to try. It's also "Portugese traditional" and family owned so a good local place to support. The staff is amazing, classy old gentlemen that look like they should be singing lounge songs next to a piano, I wish more places in the US were like this. My waiter noticed I was enjoying the house white wine and snuck by to pour me a bonus glass "it's free, on me" he whispered. Laurentina Shrimp Appetizer: Wonderful sauce is spooned fresh when this dish is brought to the table, there were at least 15 giant shrimps and this easily filled me up. Best shared and not really for a single diner and but a definite repeat if I come back. Cod "à Minhota": North Portuguese style, fried cod and onions on a bed of fried sliced potatoes and garnished with olives. Portioning was HUGE and I did my best but probably only ate half.The potatoes were amazing and had a nice crispy outside with soft inside. High quality, bread, olives, and salted cod fritters are complimentary as you browse the menu.

Our friend from Oakland, CA recommended this place- casual dining in older part of Lisbon,…read moreeverything was delicious. Finding this small restaurant can be challenging. We went for the grilled sardines--so fresh and the best we've ever had. We ordered the octopus too --portions are generous. Eating at a local, casual and comfortable place made for a memorable dinner.

The ambiance of the restaurant was adorable. It's located on a STEEP downslope and half of the…read moreseats are outside. Sitting outside added to the experience but I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't concerned about sliding down the slope. However, the server was so nice and very accommodating. The only problem is that she was stretched thin, so it was easy to feel a bit forgotten at times. The food was ok. All the food was fresh and pretty light. The star of the show was the Octopus dish. The shrimp was really good as well, but I just wished there were a couple of more prawns. The Shrimp Rice was just ok to me, and that was the most disappointing part. There were a lot of reviews raving about the dish, but simply didn't stand out to me.

This is a small, unpretentious restaurant in the heart of Lisbon's downtown. They serve traditional…read morePortuguese dishes with a flair. We ordered the seafood rice, and the green lipped mussels in a Spanish garlic and wine sauce. Everything was piping hot, generous portions we could easily have shared one dish. Service was attentive making sure we were satisfied with everything. It's a very affordable place when you get this food quality. We'll definitely return next time we're in Lisbon.

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 .

We had our last dinner in Lisbon at this restaurant. It was quite cozy and intimate. Being that it…read morewas a Monday evening, the place has a lot of open tables. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We couldn't complain. The food was excellent. We didn't have a bad dish or a mediocre one. All of them were absolutely delicious. We're surprised why there weren't a lot of people in this spot. I would definitely recommend this place.

The reviews say it all - this classy joint is a hidden gem in Lisbon, ripe with fresh seafood…read moredelicacies, great flavors, a soothing and upscale ambiance, and very warm service. Came here to check out the food and vibes since it was close to where I was staying, and left feeling full and happy. The prices are reasonable too. Note that they tend to get crowded during the weekends and on some weekday evenings. They take reservations and everyone I spoke to seemed to be pretty fluent in English. The meal comes with free bread and olive oil, and true to Portuguese cuisine there were a lot of seafood options, as well as an assortment of pastas to choose from. My server was super friendly and they don't rush you here at all, despite the busyness - feel free to dine at your leisure, and if you're in a group, order a few dishes to share so you can sample more!

This was the first place I came to eat something in Lisbon! A custard tart for lunch! I can't tell…read moreyou how right the foodie's videos were about the original place where the pastel de nata originated. Actually it was better than the claims! I "ubered" out to Belem from my hotel. There was a small line up but it moved quickly. Cute and quaint place in blue and white. We walked across the street to a park to enjoy them. The pastry was so flaky that it flaked off very easily. The pigeons were aware of this and stood guard for any fallen morsels. The custard was so smooth and creamy and you could see the heat bubbles! I may have to go back for more!

A Lisbon Must-Do for Pastéis, Coffee & a Little Old-World Charm…read more First trip to Lisbon = Pastéis de Belém had to be on the itinerary! I had read up on the famous bakery before our visit and knew that arriving early was key. So we did -- and I'm very glad we did because this place gets busy FAST! There was a little confusion at first about which entrance to use and where to line up for a table, especially with people coming through different doors. Thankfully, we only waited about 5-10 minutes, which really wasn't bad at all. We weren't lucky enough to be seated in the beautiful old section of the café, but we did get to wander through it -- and wow! The historic rooms are incredibly charming, with gorgeous old-world details that make the whole experience feel like a little step back in time. We were seated instead in the much larger, newer dining hall. Our waiter was friendly, although definitely a little stern-ish, and after scanning the QR menu, we took a few minutes to decide what we wanted. Our waitress came by, took our order and quickly disappeared into the sea of tables. And honestly, I get it -- this place was HUSTLING! Of course, we ordered the famous Pastéis de Belém because... well, when in Lisbon! We also added a Torte de Chocolate because apparently one pastry each wasn't going to cut it, plus a couple of lattes. I actually loved that the menu included photos -- sometimes you just need to see the pastry before committing! Our order arrived surprisingly quickly, and the pastéis were delicious. The pastry was flaky, the custard was creamy and they absolutely hit the spot. I had expected them to arrive warm, though, and ours weren't, so I'm not sure how fresh from the oven they were. Still delicious nonetheless. The lattes were hot, tasty and served in pretty little glasses -- always a nice touch. One thing I did notice was that the tables, chairs and menus could have used a little more attention in the cleanliness department. That said, considering the sheer volume of people moving through this place every day, it's easy to understand how quickly things can get a little messy. Before leaving, we took another stroll through the historic portion of the bakery and café, which was definitely worth a look. There's so much character and history tucked into those rooms. And by the time we walked out? The line was already stretching outside! If sitting down isn't your thing, there's also a quick-order counter where you can grab your pastéis and keep exploring Lisbon. So, would I stop here again? Absolutely. Is it a leisurely, quiet café experience? Definitely not. It's busy, bustling and very much a Lisbon institution. But experiencing the history, seeing the beautiful old bakery, sipping a latte and eating one of these iconic Portuguese pastries is part of the fun. Put it on your Lisbon itinerary -- just go early, embrace the crowds, and save room for pastries!

Michelin quality, fantastic unique food with something for everyone! I tend to lean more vegetarian…read morewhile my husband likes his meat (especially lamb) and this place had the best of both worlds - best green vegetable salad (with greens in there I've never had), a sandwich dish - lavash filled with greens and a warm green vegetable bowl. All spectacular! My husband had the chickpea lamb stew which he thought was spectacular then he had the lamb with vegetables baked in a lavash and said it might be one of the best lamb dishes he's ever had. The menu is great because almost all the dishes have a photo with explanation. We had a wonderful wine pairing, the bottle was recommended by the owner and chef who came out to say hello. After touring the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, it was a perfect dinner to end a wonderful day.

Absolutely delicious food, and such an amazing atmosphere! Really high quality food…read more Went very often about 3 years ago, and was happy to go back. Still the same great service.