4.5 Stars Lovely restaurant with warm ambiance…read more Took a while for the food to arrive, but really enjoyed the meal. The starter bread with pica pau (meat) sauce was a great snack, as well as the garlic prawn starter. We all enjoyed our dishes, as well as the porto tonic drink!

Delightful snack bar serving up delicious, cheap, and authentic Portuguese food! I stumbled upon…read morePica Pau while meandering back to my hotel after realizing that the restaurant I was originally planning to eat lunch at was closed on Thursdays. It was getting a wee bit late for lunch (~1:30 PM), and I was quite hungry, so when I passed by Pica Pau and saw how packed it was, I knew I had to drop by to give it a try. It's absolutely bustling inside; there are several tables inside and outside, and you can generally just seat yourself as long as there's an open slot. There are very few tourists here -- another great sign -- so the menus will all be in Portuguese, and it will be hit or miss as to whether your server can translate for you. However, the menu is pretty simple, so it's easy enough to intuit what they say (or to just use Google Translate) -- the menu is spread across three blackboards, one for daily specials, another for seafood, and the last for other meat dishes. Everything is just twelve euros for lunch, and it also comes with a drink and bread. You genuinely can't go wrong with anything on their menu. My mom and I both ordered from their seafood menu, and the fish is super fresh and grilled to perfection. It has a perfect char on the outside, and is super flaky and tender on the inside; they add a hit of salt and a side of lemon, but the fish honestly doesn't need much else. The fish also comes with a side of boiled veggies and potatoes, which are a great, neutral accompaniment to the fish. I ordered the swordfish, and my mom got the sea bass, but we ended up splitting both of the dishes between us (especially since they both conveniently came with two pieces). Both were phenomenal, but I did enjoy the swordfish a tiny bit more; it was a bit more tender, and they also descaled the swordfish but did not for the seabass, so it was a slightly easier eating experience.

My son and his partner got food poisoning from this place. They were sick for days after eating…read moreburgers and fries. I do not recommend -- do not eat here. Gross.

Delicious tasting milkshakes including lactose free, they are not thick but a little on the thin…read moreside (mom liked it that way.) Burgers are big and served on brioche style eggy soft buns. Meat patties were about average, they tasted fine and not overcooked. Not seasoned but the toppings and flavor choices enhance it all. Cheesy sauce with the onion rings was like a smooth velveeta style which I've really liked. They serve Super Bock beer! Decor is so cool, lots of retro 50s vibes. Excellent service too, they were very nice and so helpful. We are very short heights and the tables were so tall compared to the vinyl booth seating. Getting into the restaurant was a bit of a challenge. It's on the second floor of a large concrete building. Finding the stairs to get up was a little search. Then we had to take an elevator because my mom is in a wheelchair. The elevator is locked behind a glass anteroom, so we had to find the security guard (who was very nice & friendly) to let us up and then take the stairs down to let him know we were leaving.

I've been going there since I was born (I'm 45 y). It's amazing food for breakfast, lunch, deserts…read moreis to cry for more. Not to talk about the birthday cakes that are made every day. Unfortunately don't live near anymore but it is a mandatory stop every time I'm in the area.

Came here for brunch with my husband and absolutely loved it! The aesthetic is beautiful, with…read moregorgeous tile, decorative plates on the walls, and cute hanging lights throughout the space. We ordered two iced caramel lattes and WOW, they were amazing! You can really taste the quality of the coffee beans. I was especially excited because iced coffee, especially flavored iced coffee, hasn't been as common while traveling around Portugal, so this was a major win for me. For food, we ordered the Crispy Daddy sandwich and an omelette. The Crispy Daddy was SO good with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and so much flavor in the guacamole. Definitely a standout! We ordered the omelette the normal way, which is slightly runny but not really runny, and it was light, delicious, and paired perfectly with the bread. And honestly, bread in Portugal is superior The bread here had the perfect crunch and was delicious with the omelette. The staff was also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd happily come back to!

Very nice place for breakfast, not cheap, but definitely worth it. Everything is made fresh . They…read morehave great variety of breakfast options. Egg Benedict's are our favorite, and the make them on a very fresh tasty croissant . Omelettes are also good, pancakes are amazing as well.