I came here by my hotel concierge's recommendation. It is a great tapas bar which takes seriously…read moreof the food quality! The entrance is roped out - when you try to get in, one of the staff members comes out to explain the 'rule'...basically two food items per person is required (requested), so you cannot come here just for beverages. There were lots of yummy tapas dishes described on the blackboard, but I definitely enjoyed my selection - well, thanks to the helpful staff to make my decision. Both seared tuna and boiled shrimp were excellent, and perfect afternoon snack for me!

We had an outstanding experience at daPrata52, and it was easily one of our favorite meals in…read moreLisbon. The food across the board was excellent--every dish we tried was flavorful, well-prepared, and felt thoughtfully put together. You can tell there's real intention behind both the menu and execution. What really elevated the experience, though, was our waiter, Bernardo. He brought incredible energy to the table--full of personality, engaging, and genuinely fun to interact with. At the same time, his service was top-notch: attentive without being overbearing, helpful with recommendations, and clearly passionate about what he does. Great food is one thing, but when you pair it with service like that, it turns into a memorable experience. Highly recommend--and if you get Bernardo, you're in for a great time.

Experiencing fado, a type of Portuguese song, is high on the list of to-dos in every Lisbon…read moreguidebook. Having experienced fado outside of Portugal I didn't feel strongly that it was a must-do, but when I found myself at night on the street that is known for fado I prioritized it. For the best fado experience I recommend an intimate space, hopefully crowded with people but also with a view to the performers. Tasca do Chico is exactly that place. The doorman told us that space was standing room only, at the (tiny) bar. From there we could see and hear the performers while ordering food and drink. We'd not been there long before we were offered an available seat at a table which caused us to order more food and drink and stay a little longer. The fado here is quite good, made even more enjoyable as the artists change quite frequently; a song or two and a new artist steps forward, all very talented and enjoyable to watch and hear. The fado places tend to have lines out the door and a doorman managing entry. A place across the street looked much bigger but the intimacy is, in my opinion, what makes the experience both unique and special. Even if you have to start at the bar, Tasca do Chico is a great place to experience fado.

The only downside of this place was the wait , nearly an hour to get into the bar and another 20…read moreminutes before we were seated (they do have a minimum spend per person for the table). On the bright side, I met some new friends in line, and honestly, it was worth it even though I hoped the wait was shorter. The drinks and performances were incredible and exceeded my expectations. It's a small place so the performances felt very intimate, what a memorable night! Just a heads up: they only take cash, so don't make the same mistake I did. Cheers!

Delicious variety of many different types of Portuguese foods, served as tapas. Very friendly and…read moreattentive service. Surprisingly quiet location allowing good conversation. At the top of our list for Lisboa!

Lots of options, between 5 of us at least one person loved each dish. Coming from Canada we wanted…read moreto experience local cuisine and this was an amazing way to do exactly that. Our 11 year absolutely loved the chicken gizzards, who would have known!! Give it a try, an excellent way to try new food. Staff were also amazing and made it a great experience.

Came back four years after my first visit and it was every bit as good as I remembered -- better,…read moreeven. When I mentioned to the staff this wasn't our first time, they lit up, and our server sent over a shot of port on the house as a thank you. That kind of warmth sets the tone for the whole meal. The food is genuinely excellent and inventive without being precious about it. We shared a cheese board with honey, beef tartare with tartare sauce and squid ink crisp, tuna tartare with lime mayo and chili, fried potatoes with aioli and salsa brava, and a cauliflower dish done two ways -- puréed and grilled with ponzu marinade and garlic purée. Every dish had real thought behind it, plates that looked as good as they tasted. The cocktails matched the ambition of the food -- I had a smoked peach drink, my friend had a honey concoction, both well-balanced and interesting rather than gimmicky. Great spot in one of Lisbon's more fun, lively neighborhoods. Highly recommend, and I'll be back again whenever I'm in town.

Hands down, my favorite place I tried in Portugal. The food, the ambiance, the drinks, everything…read morewas on point. And the service was AMAZING!! Gabby got us in for a last minute reservation which we so appreciated and our server, Morghana, was so so sweet, fun, and helpful with the menu. Everything about this place was amazing. Definitely a must stop when you're in the neighborhood.

This was our first introduction to Portuguese food, and it was wonderful. There was a good…read moreselection of tapas, and we mostly went for the seafood. I really enjoyed their fried items. The choco frito had a light batter on top and you could tell it was really fresh because it was so light and bouncy. The bolinhos de bacalhau were also a highlight; creamy potato filling with codfish mixed in. The asparagus and jamon with scrambled eggs provided a nice balance to our meal. I'm always a sucker for well made scrambled eggs. My favorite dish by far was the arroz de pato. It was packed with smoked duck flavor, and accented with charred sausage and bacon on top. The dishes were on the smaller end, so we ended up getting 5-6 dishes for three people.

Excelente ambiente y la comida es riquísima 10/10. 100% recomendado. Las aceitunas y patatas bravas…read moremuy buenas!

Great, great, great unknown place wine tasting bar in Lisbon. Walked there and one was there but…read morethe employees were pleasant and greeted very nicely just like other Portuguese people. We picked 3 wine taste and literally brought us 12 bottles of wines to taste for 4 people. No other place does that's. The great quality is matched but the beautiful decor of the place. It's quite a small venue but if you come at the right time, you will find a great table. Order what you want and everything that looks good because it is good. Great recommendation.

This place was the cherry on the cake here in Lisbon. Such an inviting experience. It's always…read moregreat to share some time with fellow wine lovers. Carla was so very generous with her samples and provided some information in terms of the producer and the region. We grew to love wines from Portugal. We had some tapas that were delicious and paired well with the wines. Such a great experience for our last evening in Lisbon!

We made reservation for dinner and were seated inside around the bar area-- first i was taking…read moreaback, but actually really liked it as you can see your dish ( and other dishes) being put together ( they cook at the kitchen then bring all parts of it to the bar area and someone does the magic to bring / put it all together with souses and decorations.... then they put dish in front and explain about the dish -- Michelin guide serves. Everything we ordered we loved it. Service was fantastic: polite, fun, friendly. Price was right-- they do add 10% service fees-- but in this particular case we did not mind to pay for it. Highly recommend

Cute little restaurant on the main street in Belem. Visited mid-week, no reservation. They let me…read morehave a seat in the main seating area around the main big bar. The staff wasn't very friendly but took my order quickly and food was quick. Tasted wonderful. Note: they put a bread basket in front of you and charge you if you eat it, without ordering it.

One of the best meals we had on our trip! Tapisco features a bar counter in front of the open…read morekitchen, which I highly recommend you get a seat at if able. Watching the chefs in their element preparing the dishes was so cool; for such a tight space, they were a well-oiled machine. Here were my favorites: 1. The tomato soup with egg. So, so simple, with only two main ingredients, but perfectly executed. I'll need to try making this at home with the immersion blender. 2. Pan con tomato with jamón ibérico. I'm sitting here writing this review and crying a little on the inside that we in the States don't have such easy access to quality ingredients to make such a stand-out dish. Grilled bread, tomato spread, and the best jamón I've ever tasted. This was an order we added at the very end and I'm glad we did. 3. The sweet rice pudding with cinnamon ice cream and toasted rice krispies on top. I was almost too full to function by this point but still made room to demolish this dessert. We also got the grouper stew, which was pretty good, but at that point, I had basically gotten the same dish multiple times and this one didn't particularly stand out. Definitely make reservations! There are two seats on the street but I personally wouldn't want to sit there as there's a ton of foot traffic in the area (plus the cars drive pretty close too so you're also breathing in fumes and exhaust). A perfect dinner in Lisbon: oysters at Rosamar one street over and then some tapas and drinks at Tapisco.

We had a wonderful dinner Great hospitality and friendly…read moreservice. The restaurant has great energy. The staff is knowledgeable of the menu and can help guide as needed. The tapas are innovative, flavorful but true to both Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. Our favorites tonight were the tuna tartare, mussels, roasted pork with purred eggplant and veggies. The sauce on the mussels was excellent and we enjoyed it on the simple bread. Nice wine list. Impeccable spice profile and friendly responsive staff.