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Can the Can

3.9 (69 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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The service was extremely friendly and fast! It was cold and windy for dinner so they offered us blankets. We were also given muscatel after our meal on the house which was amazing. We ordered Mediterranean eggs, mushrooms, tuna samosas, cod cakes, and bread. Everything was very good, my favorite was the mushrooms. The Not Even a Crumb cocktail was so good, it has cookie crumbs and a cheesecake-like foam on top. The Porto tonico was really refreshing and good too.

Jamie L.

While taking a stroll, I happened to come across Can the Can and decided to sit outside for lunch. It's not my top choice for Portuguese cuisine, but it was a decent experience. I started with the canned sardines in brine, which were flavorful, though the bread served underneath didn't quite hit the mark. The grilled calamari, unfortunately, was a bit chewy. For the main course, I had spaghetti with sardines, which was enjoyable, and paired it with a side of grilled vegetables. Overall, it was an average meal--not something I'd recommend or revisit.

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Brian J.

One of the best meals in Lisbon Will try again when we are back there.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oven baked octopus.

Excellent seafood. I had the oven baked octopus and my wife the tiger prawn Caesar salad. Both were excellent. Our waiters were great - attentive without crowding you. They also had a sense of humour, which I appreciate. Good seafood with a modern, cutting edge. Disappointed to have only discovered it on our last night or else we would be back.

Wall of sardines
Kenya R.

This was our first dinner in Lisboa. We were just walking around then got caught in the rain, so we decided to get something to eat. I love tapas, so we decided on this place because I have shellfish allergy. We got the hummus, but I didn't like the seeded bread they served with it. It was dense and tough, not like any pita I've had before. We got the marinated tuna which was tasty and melted in my mouth. We also got the cod fritters. They were tasty but nothing special. Last but not least we had the guacamole. It was very creamy and delicious, but they served it with what I think were lentil chips that were very fragile. We tried the white and the read sangria and I like the red better.

Olives, tuna spread and bread.
Tony W.

I'm in Lisbon for the first time. Walking around touring and wanted to eat and have some beer. The server was wonderful! She helped me choose a sampler with different local options to try. The view overlooking the water and the bridge was excellent. I recommend Can the Can for a great Meal with a great view.

Chris S.

We decided on eating here because it was one of the few places that offered traditional canned fish on the menu. Honestly, the food was so delicious at lunch we came back a second time for dinner. Service (Elsa) was also top notch and the music and ambience was first rate. Can't recommend can the can enough. Please try it. Oh and the cocktails were heavenly. I drank way more than I usually do. Simply delicious.

Kaity K.

I must say, this place blew me away! Every single dish we tried was absolutely divine! The octopus was cooked perfectly, you could cut it with your fork. I am NOT, absolutely NOT a sardine person, but the bruschetta with sardines was so tasty, I would definitely eat it again! (Yeah, i said it). The location is great, which is located in Rossio square and it's next to the ocean front. Why wouldn't you stop by and try it! I definitely recommend giving this place a shot!

Sardines
Kevin M.

We went here for a few drinks and something light to eat before dinner. We arrived at around 6.30pm in a Saturday evening. The server helped us choose a seat by a heater, which was appreciated. We had some olives, the cod cakes, sardines, and the cheese and meat platter. The food was quite tasty, all in all, especially the sardines. It wasn't busy or loud and it was just what we were looking for. It's a nice place to visit for a light snack and a drink

cod main
Megan U.

A tad pricey but the food is delicious! We got 2 main dishes, the octopus and the cod, both of which were super yummy. They were both served with potatoes- the cod had some spinach and caramelized onions which were so flavorful in addition to the fish. We had been craving octopus and it was cooked beautifully. It's located right on Praça do Comércio which makes sense why it's a bit pricier than some other local restaurants. We sat outside and enjoyed the view! Would recommend this place if you're in the area and just want to grab a yummy meal!

My wonderful Avacado toast.
Cameron W.

We had a great breakfast and even better service for our first meal in Lisbon, Portugal. Top notch view of the ocean for this breakfast. I will come back to this establishment simply because of the service I received. Let me leave no doubt that the food was superb too. The Avacado toast with fried eggs was on point.

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Stephanie C.

Wow! The best octopus we had in Lisboa. The food was amazing. But even better then the food was sitting outside while the sun started to set people watching with yummy wine and food. Definitely recommended.

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the service was amazing and the food and drinks were delicious. the view and ambiance is relaxed and beautiful.

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Delicious food and outdoor seating with a beautiful view. I recommend the tuna samosas and the sausage stuffed chicken.

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perfect location, stylish decoration - love this table sets and had to take them home - cheeseburger was very nice

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Located at the end of Rua Augusta, it had a pretty view of all the Christmas lights. We ended up…read moregetting octopus rice, gravlax salad, codfish dumplings, and a seafood pasta soup. The codfish dumpling fusion was a pleasant surprise, creamy on the inside and a nice chewy gyoza wrapper. The octopus rice was good too. A decent amount of octopus with rice in a smoked bell pepper sauce. I was disappointed by the seafood pasta soup though. I liked the mussels, but the shrimp and the clams weren't the freshest. The clams were a little mushy. It had a nice seafood stock flavor, but definitely could have used more salt and seasoning. We had mixed service from one of the female servers.

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Bastardo - Bastardo windows onto Rossio Square, lit up for Christmas.

Bastardo windows onto Rossio Square, lit up for Christmas.

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4.0(239 reviews)
1.0 kmRestauradores, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado
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I think the first time I tried piri piri chicken was just a few years ago in London at a hugely…read morepopular chain, Nando's. It's rotisserie chicken doused with a spicy hot sauce so what's not to like? I knew it was a Portuguese-originated dish, so I looked for a place famous for it. Here on a Sunday evening, there was quite a queue extending up the cobblestone alley, so I realized this must be the place. Although it was at least thirty people deep, it didn't take more than twenty minutes for Jamie W and me to secure a table upstairs. It was a homestyle dining room set-up that hovered between cozy and crowded depending on the fluctuating volume level. Interestingly all the servers were male, and while ours was the most junior, he consciously followed the behavior of his veteran brethren. There was no question about our main course, the 13,5€ Frango Assado No Espeto (Roast Chicken on the Spit) (Photo 7). It was tender and succulent enough albeit a bit under seasoned, all the more reason to pour a liberal dose of the piri piri sauce (Photo 8). Our sides were simple but shareable, the 3,2€ Batata Fritta (French Fries) (Photo 9) and the 4,3€ Salada Mista (Mixed Salad) (Photo 10). Both were fine, though we really wanted to try their Cream Spinach. They were already out of it in the kitchen. We were quite satisfied nonetheless, and their service pretty much worked like clockwork. Jamie and I agreed we'd definitely come back if the passion for poultry strikes us on a return trip to Lisbon. In the meanwhile, I'll just do a run to Costco, buy a rotisserie chicken, and dream of Portugal. FOOD - 4 stars...succulent poultry with a unique spicy kick AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like an old-fashioned dining room in a Portuguese home SERVICE - 4.5 stars...they move quickly and courteously TOTAL - 4 stars...a Lisbon institution worth checking out RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zcHSccvAc9

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Restaurante Bonjardim - Photo 6: Interior

Photo 6: Interior

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Gambas na Plancha (Grilled Prawns), 16€ (hard pass)

Restaurante Bonjardim - Photo 16: Waiting in line

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4.7(21 reviews)
0.8 kmMouraria - Castelo - Alfama, Castelo

I'm so incredibly impressed. I loved that this place was in the ground floor of our hotel…read more Frederico is the expert on hospitality. He is so kind. He will talk to you for hours and teach you about food and wine and culture and talk about the history of food and how it came to be in Portugal. I loved it. I learned so much. I aspire, as an American, to learn from and look up to other cultures. I feel very honored to have dined in a restaurant managed by him on our trip to Portugal. I'm going to recommend to our travel coordinator to add this restaurant to the Google map recommendations list because more people need to go to this place - they need more tables, more space, because I'm convinced this is such a hidden gem that should be exposed to the masses to enjoy! We visited several wineries and this restaurant had the best wine - bar none! The fish, a fish I hadn't tried before, was deliciously seasoned, falls apart with the fork, the creamy rice was just divine. I normally will never eat little cherry/grape tomatoes - ever - but the perfect bite of fish, creamy rice, and a tomato was... perfection. The menu is deeply curated; flavors - textures - wines that make sense. You can tell Frederico what you normally like and he 100% knows what wines he has that you will love. The tomato, orange, ham, salad, was absolutely balanced and delicious. I'm so grateful that our first trip to Portugal we got to meet Frederico and dine with these wonderful people who love food and wine as much as us. I'll never forget it as long as I live. You will not be disappointed. Promise.

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Li28oa - The most delicious bottle of wine we have had in Portugal.

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