this was such a cute little place, i'm really glad i had the opportunity to give it a shot! i ordered the salmon and got the roasted sweet potatoes and seasonal vegetables as the sides and everything was delicious! the fig marmalade was super tasty, the salmon was cooked well and had a really nice flavor. i loved the sweet potatoes and i'm very happy with my choice. i also got a glass of red sangria and it had a couple slices of apples soaked in it. our server was really nice too, very attentive and polite. she recommended the tasting experience more than once and told my date and i that it was a great way to sample a lot of the menu. all in all, i think this was a great spot, even though i do think it was a fair bit pricier than i think it was worth. read more

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Spend your money elsewhere. Order: Sangria, Mussles in wine, Picanha hot stone + shrimp. Finished appetizer, waited 15 min, Sangria never came- told waitress to just cancel it. Stone was not hot enough to sear meat (photo), asked for second stone, waited 10 min- still not hot enough; 8 min of cooking for $24 steamed 6oz meat. Waitress argued that it WAS hot enough, blamed me for not cutting it in pieces. I did not eat the Picanha. Politely asked to speak to manager. Owner handled resolution very poorly; was not apologetic, did not care why I was dissatisfied- just comped the meal & in polite words told me to GTFO. Would've had no problem paying for what I ate. Came here really excited- not looking for a free meal. Go support a business that cares about their patrons' feedback, preserving their reputation & holding a quality standard. Wanted to support local but for 2x the price & no headache, go to Rodizio AYCE. read more

Bela Lisboa - Picanha - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

What an excellent restaurant! Absolutely loved it. The ambience is amazing. My service was stellar. And my food was perfectly cooked and very tasty. I like a little bit more seasoning in my paella so I would maybe take off one star for that, but otherwise this place was pretty incredible. read more

I was looking forward to trying this, but I had no idea just how good it was actually going to be. Not to sound dramatic but this food is more like art than just food. Everything we tasted was beyond wonderful. We will be back. read more

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Wonderful experience. The meal was one of the best I've ever had. Balcoulou was absolutely delicious! Reminded me of my mom's balcoulou from probably 40 years ago. Pichana was absolutely amazing as well. The balsamic reduction was so good. Sides were very flavorful; mashed potatoes, rice & black beans, roasted vegetables, roasted garlic potatoes. I tried a bite or two of the paella and it was also absolutely delicious. Service was impeccable. Our waitress was excellent. Lovely live music playing. Nothing rushed, very relaxing evening. I can't believe it took me this long to try. Especially with a history in Portuguese cuisine. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend. read more

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What's not to love? The intimate feel of the restaurant, Sizzling steak on a stone seasoned perfectly and welcoming attention from the moment you walk in to the time you leave. Gabe, as usual is fantastic and LOVE that I got to connect with his sweet family. It felt like being home. Thank you again for the wonderful experience. Xoxo Nick and Bianca read more

I love this restaurant! It is such a good switch up from all the other restaurants downtown. I loved the food when I was in Portugal and am so happy to have a place that serves some of these dishes that I can't find anywhere else around. read more

Bela Lisboa - Polvo Lagareiro - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We made reservations, and followed Google directions, which brought us to a parking lot that indicated parking for Bela Lisboa. We drove slowly around the parking lot and there was no signage for the restaurant. Annoying. I called and told the owner that they needed to do better. He called back and told me that I was not welcome henceforth. LOL. As if I would bother. read more

After a hike, we stumbled into Bela Lisboa when they had just opened for their dinner service. As the sole clients there (because who eats dinner at 5 pm?!), we were treated so well by the staff. They brought us complimentary appetizers, including hummus and a dish called "Queijo De Cabra Gratinado Com Mel E Nozes," which was a fig-infused goat cheese drizzled with honey, walnuts, and a tart balsamic reduction, served with crispy toasted bread. As delicious as these were, what had my taste buds doing a somersault was their Spiced Chickpeas. This was a simple dish consisting of delicously spiced chickpeas, served with roasted sweet potatoes, rice, and a drizzle of coconut curry sauce. When I inquired about the spice combination, I was informed that the spices included cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. read more

Bela Lisboa - Spiced Chickpeas with sweet potato - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Ive traveled around the world being in the Army and all and I've had good food but this is 100% without a shadow of a doubt and I mean this 1000% the BEST food I have ever in my 25 years of living EVER had. The food was seasoned perfectly, it was so hot and fresh and you can tell it was made with genuine love and consideration. Xander is a legend. He helped us with all wines as he is 1 of 4 Wine Sommelier and a great one at that. The staff is beyond amazing and the drinks are to die for. I didn't get any dessert but seeing them come out I almost had to cause they looked AMAZING. I recommend you go and take your lady here. Have a night out with the fellas or even throw a work party here cause you will not be disappointed. When I get more time Bella Lisboa I will 100% be back. You will always have me as a customer here. Thankyou for the experience!! read more

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This place is beyond amazing from the service to the atmosphere to the food itself. My wife is Portuguese and she literally cried tasting the chorizo. There is no better place to visit for an upscale Mediterranean place in the area. Highly recommend the stone cooking experience and the sommelier is phenomenal. A+ 10/10 great place read more

Bela Lisboa - Stone cooking filet mignon - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Amazing service! Food and drink was unique and delicious. We had a large group reservation and they handled the food and drinks quickly. read more

Bela Lisboa - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Exceptional Dining Experience! Never had anything like it--truly memorable! I've been twice and ordered the same surf and turf, exquisitely cooked on a hot stone. It's such a fun experience, but most importantly, the food melts in your mouth. The port wines infused with fruit are something special. The atmosphere is romantic yet still welcoming for families. We had a sweet family with two little boys beside us who enjoyed the "grown-up" food with great enthusiasm, to everyone's delight. Our meal was worth every dime. Highly recommend! read more

Wow this is amazing food. My favorite part of life is getting to eat great food across the world with my family. We knew it was going to be great from the reviews. It exceeded all our expectations. The had a wonderful Spanish style guitarist that set the mood. Easy free parking behind the restaurant. 10 out of 10 read more

Great food but they didn't get enough of our business...they shut down. Makes me sad, they had some extraordinary food

The food and menu are so unique!! The garlic shrimp is fantastic and this is one of the only places around that I know of that has the hot stones for steaks. Such a fun dining experience!! read more

Awesome food, great service and warm place. Very welcoming and charming place. The servers are all awesome and food is out of this world. Great to have them in North Shore. Seriously awesome gem. Can't wait to go back for more food and their wine tasting. read more

Absolutely fantastic food, drinks, and dining experience!!! Cannot recommend more highly!!! SO THANKFUL they are open again after the tragic fire! One of Chattanooga's very best!!! Viva Bela Lisboa!!! read more

Best meal I have ever had. From the moment we walked it the experience was great. It has such a romantic vibe. Gabe, was our waiter and he clearly loves his job. He did an amazing job informing us on specialities and answering questions. My steak was cooked and seasoned to perfection. The sweet potatoes are delicious. 100% will be returning every time we are in Chattanooga. Parking was free. read more

The food was excellent. I ordered the fillet and I usually like it medium well most places don't cook it correctly, but they did good flavor. The atmosphere of the restaurant was was very casual, but playing music with a musician. only drawback was the service was a little slow Took our server a long time to respond to our needs, but overall, it was a very, very good restaurant and would highly recommend. read more

The food is amazing, the service is friendly and the ambiance is authentic. Highly recommend this restaurant if you want an experience for dinner. read more

Bela Lisboa - Birthday dinner. - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The food was amazing the attention the staff gave us was outstanding, and it was nice romantic setting

So very happy to see Bela reopen after the fire!!! Fantastic job getting back to the incredible dining experience that is Bela Lisboa. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service impeccable. My wife and I recommend this restaurant to everyone because it is truly amazing. read more

I've had the pleasure to travel to Portugal on several occasions and Bela Lisboa is almost like being back in Lisbon. Excellent menu, nicely presented appetizers and entries, good wine selection and excellent cocktails all very affordable. The owner Gabe is always welcoming and the atmosphere is perfect. If you've never tried Portuguese (or Mediterranean) cuisine you're missing out - in my opinion one of the best restaurants in the Chattanooga area. Visit Bela Lisboa - IMHO you will not be disappointed. read more

We came here for Sunday brunch. The place wasn't extremely packed. We had to wait and were quickly seated. Their menu is small and they had no appetizers. You can order from their full bar menu but they only list bloody Mary's and mimosas on the menu. I started with a Bloody Mary, which was sad to see no garnishes. However, it was delicious and all the drinks were definitely gracious pours. I ordered the piri piri chicken Benedict. It was fantastic. Beautiful presentation, great taste! The service was pretty bad. They did seem short staffed. But several times I asked for something and didn't get it. First a straw, so I got up and grabbed one from the bar. Second, ketchup for the potatoes. There is also no salt and pepper on the tables. There was no dessert options either. I'd go back to try dinner, but their brunch scene & service needs a few upgrades. read more

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Wow. What a nice dinner. This was my first time in and it was nothing less than amazing. We were greeted by the welcoming owner Gabe and he treated us so nicely throughout the whole experience. The specialty fig martini was delicious, the steak and lobster dish phenomenal, and the chocolate mousse was out of this world. I wanted seconds but felt I should not. I will definitely return and bring other friends/family. Always nice to find upscale new places in Chattanooga. Try it out! read more

Bela Lisboa - Fruits of the sea cooked in a savory lobster tomato sauce tossed with potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and white rice - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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So charming! Owner met us at the door, seated us, and the service thereafter was perfect. The menu is authentic, and the food is very good. Highly recommend! read more

What's not to love? We're picky, and Bela Lisboa is the Best. the service is excellent and personal. the food is well-prepared and beyond delicious. It's a little restaurant, intimate and friendly. you can't go wrong here on Frazier Avenue. read more

Bella Lisboa is hands down the best restaurant that my wife and I have been to in Chattanooga! The food was spectacular! The service was great! - Friendly and helpful. I forget the waiter's name. It started with a Z - not Zoro - Ha! But he was great and gets a 10, along with the cook, the owner and all the other fine people who create the fine and welcoming atmosphere! Ned G. read more

So happy to see Bela Lisboa back open after the fire last year--and honestly, they've come back better than ever. They used their off time to really elevate their menu and beverage program. They are now one of the few restaurants in Chattanooga with a sommelier, who recommended an excellent bottle of wine for us (Tip: Half priced bottles on Thursdays). We asked the server for their guidance in ordering... we are so glad we did because their chef put together a little tasting menu for us. There was not a single thing of the 14 we tasted that we would not order again but I will mention our most favorite. The salted cod and prawn apps were great but we loved the fig infused goat cheese. Loved the baby spinach salad and seafood bisque. The risotto with scallops were really yummy but the standout was the Fruits of the Sea (think seafood stew). I will crave this one! We finished things off with delicious Blueberry brown sugar cake, divine chocolate mousse with flaked salt, and a chocolate ganache to die for. We WILL be back, and often!! read more

Highly recommend Bela Lisboa! Our family of 6 visited for dinner and everything was delicious. We were seated quickly and ordered drinks & appetizers while perusing the menu. So many amazing and interesting selections it's hard to choose. Everything is prepared after you order so it comes out fresh and hot. Every course was prepared nicely and very flavorful. We enjoyed it so much that we went back a second day for drinks and appetizers. I wish we were local so we could visit frequently! The cello is house made and we enjoyed it so much that we purchased a bottle to travel home with (across the country - it was that good!). The decor is very welcoming and provides a relaxing vibe The owner Gabe came to the table and we chatted a bit about the business and food. He was extremely friendly and even provided his business card in case we had any questions on decanting/filtering the cello once opened. Drinks: white sangria & red sangria - its uniquely flavored with canela (cinnamon stick) and is addicting. So good we went back a second day while visiting downtown shops just to have more with appetizers! Appetizers: Queijo de Cabra Gratinado com Mel e Nozes/ Goat Cheese Camarão com Alho e Azeite/ Poached Shrimp house made hummus & bread (complimentary) Main Course: Bife de Lombo/Filet Mignon Espetata Vegetable Espetata Paella de Frango e Marisco / Seafood Paella Cataplana de Peixe e Marisco/ Fruits of the Sea Risoto com Camarão , Vieiras e Mexilhões / Seafood Risotto Dessert: Milk Cream / Creme de Leite Bolo de Limao Fig Skewer Cello flight - great way to try a few of the housemade cellos read more

This place is so amazing we had to bring one of our foodie friends. I got the filet on the stone plus scallops this time. I love my food hot! This stone cooking keeps your food hot to the lest bite! Velvet had the chickpea curry. It was a lovely plate of vegetables. The chick peas were very good. She loved the dish. Our friend MaryLoohoo had the Fetucini. She licked the bowl. You must try this place. read more

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When I tell you this was the best meal I have had in ages!! The salmon, potatoes & veggies were cooked to perfection. The fig marmalade complemented the salmon incredibly well. Being served on a wooden plank added to the experience and our waiter was super friendly. I would eat this meal a hundred times! read more

Bela Lisboa - Salmao com Marmelada de Figos - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We eat at Bela Lisboa at least once a month or more. The food is always above my expectation in taste and presentation. They have an excellent selection of Portuguese wines. The service is always excellent and the atmosphere is very romantic. I am looking forward to the reopening in July. It has been closed due to an electric Kia car igniting with the charging station. read more

DISH SUMMARY - Mussels Appetizer - Squid Ink Pasta - Fig skewer - Complementary hummus Truly such an amazing experience. The ambiance is great and SO clean, and the server was so kind, informative, and accommodating. The restaurant is a bit dark and moody, but it really ads to the environment and aesthetics. They also play Portuguese music (and some Brazilian...) on the speaker! So it really felt like an authentic experience, speaking as someone who has been to the Mediterranean European countries. Loved the squid ink pasta, it has a very strong garlic w/ a bit of truffle flavor, but it's acidity is a different "color" than the tomatoes with it. So trying them together was a fantastic experience. It truly didn't feel like each bite was monotonous in flavor, as if it kept getting better the more I ate it. Beware! It can stain your fingers a bit, I knew full well this expectation, however! The mussels appetizer is great too! I really love love love acidic and garlicky foods, so this one was a delight. Mussels were cooked perfectly and assumed such a wonderful flavor in the sauce. The complementary hummus was really good, Also had the fig skewer for dessert, and it had such a beautiful flavor profile. It comes with apple slices (which really helped kind of "pace" myself with the richness of the flavor), and it's skewered on the rosemary which also adds a nice touch to cleanse my palette at the end. The goat cheese is SO RICH and beautiful with the fig. I also adored the presentation....! Hats off! My only complaint is that the price is a bit too high even for the skill & tenure of the dishes but I think this is just because I'm used to eating at Mediterranean restaurants overseas that are much cheaper, hahah...! read more

Bela Lisboa - Fig skewer - Portuguese Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Amazing! Owner provided personal service. We loved everything from the appetizer, meal and cocktails!! Highly recommend!!!

Wow! This place is amazing. The atmosphere is so quaint. The service was amazing. The drinks were near perfect and the food was excellent. read more

I've enjoyed many meals here over the years. Parking is never a problem, the ambience is inviting. The food is consistently spot on, the service is always exceptional. Absolutely my favorite place in North Shore. read more

I am not the usual person to leave a bad review however there was a "straw that broke the camels back moment" that compelled me to leave this review. My wife and I had reservations last weekend and arrived 5 minutes early and were promptly seated near the kitchen. My wife and I have a standing rule that if waitstaff doesn't initially acknowledge you in 8 minutes, you leave. I should have stuck to our rule and none of this would have happened. We stayed at the restaurant for over 2 hours waiting on food and drinks (just one drink a piece). As for food quality some of the mussels were shriveled on the paella and the shrimp had a mushy consistency as if the shrimp was previously defrosted and not cooked properly . We dared not ask for anything else in fear of staying longer than 3 hours. The restaurant was over half full at best. I did overhear that the restaurant did open back up after a car fire but if you weren't ready for half a restaurant of people turn them away. The "straw that broke the camels back" was that I checked my credit card receipt and was charged another $2 more on my tip. I know that $2 isn't much folks but the principal of the matter is that someone changed my tip amount which I equate to dishonesty. read more

amazing foods great experience, great service, excellent attendance and would recommend based in ripple road barking