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.

Hole in the wall place with great food and service. Portions are decent and the food is tasty…read more Fried Chicken was very crispy and delicious. Octopus salad was also amazing. Real Portuguese cuisine.

When in Lisbon, Alfama is a must see. Wonder through the tiny streets filled with locals doing…read moretheir laundry, kids playing soccer and mamas prepping dinner. We explored this old neighbourhood after visiting the castle and built up quite the appetite. Luckily, a local friend recommended we stop in at Santo Antonio. It was early so the place didn't have a line up, but it can apparently get quite busy. The restaurant itself is beautiful in an old nostalgic kind of way. Like every Portuguese restaurant, they started by bringing us bread and a few snacks before we could even order (note: these are not free despite the fact that you have not ordered them). But we were hungry and he snacks were good, so no complaints. We ordered a few local specialties, including a salad, fish and garbanzo beans, fried eggplant and potatoes. All were very simple, fresh and nice. We also tried green wine for the first time here, which was a success. Overall, the food was good and authentic and the setting was very nice. Plus as an added bonus, there's an older woman who lives next door who apparently makes an appearance on most nights, as she screams at her senile dog to get in the house - for a little touch of local colour and entertainment!

A small and cozy place in Alfama. Food quality is excellent, cod fish is cooked to perfect!read more

We went for lunch and left feeling quite full for the price we paid…read more We went for the lunch deal, which cost about 13.5 euros. For it, we had a choice of soup, main, drink and dessert. We went for the onion soup, which in my opinion, was the best part of the meal. For main, we had what was a traditional Brazilian dish, mainly because they didn't have a compelling seafood option as part of the lunch deal. All in all, the menu looked good, but I felt that it didn't truly embrace the local seafood dishes. The range was a bit limited as well. Service was pretty prompt and good. Our food cafe out on time, and everything flowed smoothly. Ambience was cozy and quite literally a hole in the wall. We sat outdoors, which was nice on a breezy spring day like today.

世界是你的， 幸福也是， 不是要妳坐著等， 幸福是自己走出來的，只要妳願意相信， 幸福就會在前方等妳～…read more 坐郵輪，最後一站在葡萄牙的首都里斯本，我們下船後，自己又在那多待了一天， 走走逛逛，最後走到火車站哪邊買了 必須買的Starbucks 的杯子後， 就選了火車站正門口的餐廳吃飯， 結果仔細一看才發現這家餐廳是從1890 年就開到現在了， 能開 一百多年，應該就不會太差， 我們點了裡面最醒目的海鮮盤， 來時，真的是超級超級大份的，味道做的讚，蝦子跟殼殼都非常的好吃， 還多點了 一份炸魚，這道也是很要拍拍手的，連旁邊的飯也好吃， 炸魚真的是多餘， 多點的啦， 光海鮮盤， 兩個女生就吃撐到快走不動了，我們吃完這一餐，回飯店後連晚餐都沒吃， 都還是覺得飽到不行， 到葡萄牙了， 葡式蛋撻也給他吃了， 路邊的烤栗子也沒錯過， 他們有名又便宜的咖啡，也喝了，也買回家了， 眼睛看的見的，嘴裏吃的下的，都努力塞進肚子裡了， 才心甘情願的離開葡萄牙！

The cod in the fish and chips meal was the toughest I have ever had. The skin was still on and it…read moreHAD to be sawed at with a knife. I couldn't even chew it. My husband enjoyed his octopus with rice. The place was packed.

Principe do Calhariz came heavily recommended to us by our airbnb host and various locals during…read moreour trip to Portugal, so we decided to check it out. Located in the energetic young neighborhood of Bairro Alto, the restaurant itself has an unassuming exterior with a modest inside: there's about a dozen tables close together (so you might get to know your neighbors!). Our group of five popped in right at opening (noon) on a Sunday, and we were seated immediately. Our server was friendly and spoke perfect English, promptly presenting us with an extensive menu in English. The menu itself advertises a wide variety of traditional Portuguese fare, and our server was more than happy to make recommendations for the five of us, who knew little to nothing about Portuguese cuisine. From roasted meats to fish to soups to vegetables, there's really something for everyone to try! Just a side note: there's bread on all the tables when you enter, but it isn't free - if you touch it, you pay for it, and you often have no clue how long it's been sitting out. Save room for other things! Our server first recommended the Bacalhau Special (around €18), which was a mix of half-grilled, half-fried cod served with sauteed onions and fried potatoes. This is a classic dish of Portugal, and it's easy to see why - the grilled cod was succulent and cooked perfectly, soaking up the richly-flavored oil at the bottom of the dish. The fried cod had a lovely crispy exterior as well, although it was a bit too rich for us when combined with the oil. The fried potatoes were unique in that it was a boiled potato-texture on the inside, but the breaded exterior was crispy and delicious. The addition of fresh parsley and olives atop also lent a nice freshness! Other recommendations included the Gambas a Guilho (€10.5), similar to the Spanish dish of Gambas al Ajillo. I thought this was fine - it only came with seven or eight medium-sized shrimp, and I prefer the Gambas I've had in Spain. We also tried their Escalopes de Vitela Grelhados C/ Alinho (€9.5). These were "small steaks of veal", which were tender and flavorful thinly cut slices of veal, but wasn't a show-stopper dish. We actually quite enjoyed the half-portion of Frango Assado (€8.5), which is Portuguese grilled chicken - it's flavorful and juicy, with plenty of meat on the bone. Lastly, if you're feeling adventurous, you can try their Morcela Assada (€7.5), which is a traditional Portuguese blood sausage. This is a deep black color, with a very iron-rich taste. It's certainly not for everyone, but kind of reminded us of soondae, which is a milder Korean blood sausage. All dishes were served with complimentary fries and rice, which helped to balance out the rich oiliness of the food. However, we did wish that there was some sort of side salad/vegetables that weren't coated in oil! Overall, this is a great, affordable place to sample traditional Portuguese food, and there was a good mix of tourists and locals inside - service is friendly if not very fast, and it's a good experience...I can recommend this restaurant for sure!

An unpretentious eatery in Barrio Alto not too far from Praca Luis Camoes as well as the Elevador…read moreda Bica. Dining area was very lively with many patrons (both locals and visitors alike). Menu had a vast variety of house wines, all reasonably priced. The food choices were just as plentiful, mostly old-school typical Portuguese fare (bacalhau, pulvo, grilled meats and shellfish). Tables had breads and snacks (not complimentary, but also every reasonable 0.5-2 euros). If one didn't touch the starter food or if it was handed over to waitstaff no charges would be incurred. I ordered the frango dinner (half order of piri piri style grilled chicken). It came with a heaping order of white rice and French fries. My companion got the steak, and it took up more room than the plate (topped with a fried egg over easy). His meal also came with the same 2 sides as mine (both entrees were hefty portions). Both meats were well-cooked and juicy, with a good smoky flavor from the grill. Rounding out the meal was a glass of locally sourced vinho verde, which went very well with the chicken. Prices were very reasonable and service was very friendly and warm. Needless to say, we left full and happy.

This was our last meal in Lisbon and what a way to end an amazing trip! The food was outstanding,…read moreand reminded us of the trip to Thailand. The chef is from Thailand, so the authentic Thai flavors do come out. We enjoyed every dish we got, and took the leftovers home for a late night snack. The only thing I would say is that I thought the spicy-ness scale can be ramped up a bit, but they brought by some fish sauce with chilis to add to our dishes that satisfied my spicy craving. Overall, absolutely worth the visit on your trip to Lisbon. This restaurant is now under new ownership and is a Thai restaurant!

If it weren't for the watchful eye of my mother, I would've completely walked past this place on my…read moreway to another. If I had, I would've missed out on one of the best meals of my trip and honestly one of the best all around meals I have had in a very long time! Saraiva's was actually pretty empty upon entering on a Monday afternoon which seemed a bit unsettling but we took a chance. We were promptly and courteously seated, the menu expertly explained, and our orders place. The restaurant itself is very bright and well decorated inside and have very nice bathrooms. We felt completely at peace inside this space among the colorful glasses which adorned the tables. Now, to the important stuff. We were provided bread and butter, like one would receive in a normal restaurant, but this was on a whole other level. Leek butter, banana chips, banana focaccia, and flat seed bread, all fantastic. I was honestly amazed when I tried each item both on their own and with the butter spread atop. This was also complimentary! For our starters we orders a creamy vegetable soup which I only tried a spoon of but which was good and pork jawl toast. The pork jawl toast, oh my gosh! If you want an explosion of pork, salt, fat, and succulence, try this dish! It is small land I was disappointed at first but these four small pieces are all you need! I felt like I needed a nap afterwards but then came our main courses. My mother got pistachio crusted chicken breast with beet rice and I got pork loin with mushrooms, onions, potatoes, and bak choy. Both were very tasty but I preferred mine. I must have been on a pork kick that afternoon! Everything was cooked to perfection and the mushrooms in my pork dish were to die for and were the star for me. Along with the food, the service was stunning. Very attentive, very friendly, kind, patient, and professional. Do yourself a favor and eat here! We had a very hectic and busy day in Lisbon and this hour was just a joy and one of our highlights!

There's a bit of confusion in the reviews here. There are actually two restaurants at this…read morelocation--the "Leão d'Ouro," a traditional a la carte place, and, next door, the "Leão Buffet," an inexpensive and casual all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant. I presume they're both under the same management. I'm reviewing the buffet side. My buffet this night was £7.90--including a decent salad bar, a choice of two soups, and a hot buffet (including a modest carvery). Everything I tried was decent, and much of it was very good. Drinks and desserts are extra, but reasonable. The atmosphere was casual and a bit chaotic, but it was certainly an efficient and inexpensive route for supper. I emerged stuffed to the gills in less than an hour, for a shade over £10 including a pint of beer. The staff were understandably a bit harried, but generally perfectly pleasant. You may have to stand in line for a table, but turnover is reasonably brisk. If you break into groups of two or three, you'll be seated faster. The main rush seems to be 7:30-8:00 pm. The five stars represents decent and plentiful local fare at a great price. I'd be very surprised if there were a better value in the heart of old Lisbon.

This is a great spot at a great price! The decor and environment is classy but not pretentious…read more There is a little bit of outdoor seating. We did not have reservations, so seating outside was our only option for immediate seating, especially because it was a little cold out. We had the seafood broiled platter for two. Everything was excellent! The tiger prawns and lobster were exceptional! Sweet and not dried out, with great broiled flavor. Great night with great food!

We've been in Lisbon for 9 days now. Although I love fish, was looking forward to a non fish meal…read moreto break things up. Came across this gem not far from our Airbnb in Graca. It is very modern inside compared to most of the restaurants we visited. You can get steaks, veal, seafood or you can get them in a hanging skewer with a coup,e different meats. We got the beef and sausage skewer and the salmon, tuna, halibut skewer. Each came with a salad bar and boiled veggies came with the seafood skewer. The 3 of us shared 2 skewers ( plenty of food) and they said we could each have a salad bar. We also ordered the vegetable rice, bottle of wine, 2 beers and 2 desserts-lime cheesecake and a chocolate pie. Our bill was 53€!!!! The place was very full-we arrived around 9p and they close at 10. Very nice option especially if you want to try something other than the typical grilled fish.

Planned our whole day around dinner at this seemingly great spot. We had to be seated outside in…read morethe cold although half of the inside was empty at 7pm. Then we got treated like second class citizens and ignored for 20 mins without water and without anyone taking our oder. Eventually I began asking anyone who passed by to at least give us water and take our order. I even asked the homeless guy and his dog if we could get food. Eventually someone took pity on us paying customers and came with water and they found the one waiter who would be able to help us. We ordered steak and wine and seafood and said ok the night can get better. We cheer up and go with the flow. Doing our best to stay positive on vacation. Our food arrives bleeding and under-cooked (no one asked us how any of the meat should be done), so we waited and no one came. We were thinking we could maybe send it back to be medium or medium well but nope. At that point we were so cold and hungry that I sold my dignity and went back inside to ask again for one of the many empty tables indoors and said they are being held for reservations. They said they couldn't oblige so we ate cold bleeding steak and undercooked food and asked for our check the check that came 30mins later too. Absolutely horrid experience. We took the undercooked bleeding steaks to go and will cook them at our airbnb to revive some faith in humanity. Horrible experience, your mileage may vary but I doubt it. Steer clear. Even the hole in the wall places were nicer, friendlier, faster, cheaper and more considerate.