Incredible! And the reviews are correct, if you do not speak Portuguese, you can get by with a few words and just be polite! Plenty of locals in the place, especially since there was a futbol game playing. They are CASH ONLY. The portions are crazy big, even when you ask for only one person portion. You will be very well fed for a crazy low price. Our family of four ate dinner for a total of 51 euros. Absolutely amazing!!! Expect to be ignored for a little while, these guys are great for the kitchen, but we noticed they just take their time and come to you when they're ready, they are not being rude. read more

Cascais Remo - This huge pot of arroz con polvo was a single portion. For a very reasonable price! - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The reviews of this local establishment is spot on. Only Euros accepted and they speak Portuguese, as they should be. Why would they need to speak multiple languages? Their warm invitation to us was above and beyond. We primarily saw local diners who enjoyed the fresh and flavorful menu options. First visit we had the Iberian black pork ribs which came with fries & a salad and the steak. The amount of the tasty food was alot for our lunch. We decided to return for dinner on our last night at Lisbon. Wanted the seafood and delicious Iberian black pork ribs again! We were so delighted with the amazing flavors and the friendliness of the waiters and perhaps the owner. Happy we had wonderful dining experiences here. read more

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This is not your average touristy place. You're going to need to bust out your Google Translate and speak a little Portuguese. It's not fancy but it is cash only and it is mighty tasty. I strongly recommend getting the sardines, which is specifically what I came here for, and I was not disappointed. read more

Cascais Remo - Sardines (sardinhas assadas) - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Excellent local food Fresh authentic menu. If you want to try local food this is the place read more

A few bumps with my lack of Portuguese and their lack of English, despite the English menu. I was finally able to successfully order a beer and point to my neighbor's amazing plate of bacalhau with vegetables. It was about 30 minutes from then until my dinner arrived. Perhaps because I was a table for one where a big party of ten in the center who arrived after me had several platters come and go? None-the-less, I enjoyed my beer and then dinner. The fish was absolutely delicious though it took some serious work to pick out the many many bones. I guess that's just how they do it over here. A tasty meal in a very local restaurant in the city center of Lisbon. [Review 19053 overall - 247 in Portugal - 22 of 2023.] read more

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Love this lil' spot - it seems to be a locals favourite and I think they were surprised to see my group here (four tourist asian girls). But we saw they had great reviews so we decided to give it a try. The guys running this shop are super friendly and tried their hardest to understand us with the language barrier (we only speak English, they only speak Portuguese). All of the food was fresh, made with love, and with huge portions. It's also very affordable. Get the octopus rice -- it's to die for. read more

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Incredible seafood and service executed on a small scale Portuguese dominant cuisine that is simply divine, fresh and light at a super reasonable price!! DO NOT MISS this little gem of a restaurant just off Avenida Liberdade!! The grilled squid and sardine platters were read more

Cascais Remo - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Fun vibe. The place is always crowded and for a good reason. The food is excellent and authentic.

Great neighborhood spot by our serviced apartment ( The Lisbonaire). This restaurant serves the best Octopus rice we've had during our trip. We tried octopus rice ( e.g. Arroz de Polvo ) other restaurants in Portugal and honestly Cascais Remo was the best and most inexpensive. The grilled sardines were fantastic as well. Be sure to bring Google translate with you as you will likely need to know some portugese. The menu does have english translation. you can't go wrong. Just make sense to use Google translate to communicate read more

I ordered the grilled salmon and it was awesome. Very reasonably priced too at €12 in March 2024. The female waitress was also very friendly and everyone could tell I am not from Portugal. read more

Not very impressive. But the food is OK. Ambiance can be improved a bit. Vibe is a bit stuffy.

Amazing local food. Great local hospitality. We came back several times for lunch and dinners. read more

Cascais Remo - Octopus rice - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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We had a delicious lunch at a local, small restaurant. It was very busy between 1 pm and 2 pm. My husband had a sausage dish and I enjoyed very fresh sardines. Servers were attentive and we did need a translator a few times as we are not familiar with the local language. read more

Cascais Remo - Sardines (sardinhas) - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

We had our last meal in Portugal here. The food was decent, the owner (I think) was the only server and did not speak much English but the had the menu translated. He was entertaining in that he was very gruff and couldn't remember who ordered what. Food was good especially for the price! At the end he realized that we never got our mixed salad so we were not charged. The salmon was a huge portion for only 9.50 euros. Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed. read more

This was a nice local restaurant near my hotel I tried one night. It was packed with locals from the neighborhood and no one spoke English but they were very kind and helped me through their selections and were very attentive. I had a snapper dish which was very good and the portion was so large I could barely eat it. Had chocolate mousse for desert which was very good. I would highly recommend this small restaurant to get a tru taste of local flavor. read more

Cascais Remo - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

We came here for dinner wanting to try standard Portuguese fare. Hubby was tired of seafood so he was quite happy with his steak and egg with fries. The tomato rice that came with the steak was tasty, particularly after it soaked up juices from the steak, but the rice was also cold and hard, so points off for that. I ordered the grilled sea bass thinking it would be a whole fish but instead got fish steak. There were actually two sea bass options on the menu and I guess I should have clarified before ordering. The fish was bland, though the waiters do bring olive oil and vinegar and tell you it's for the fish. Sides included flavorful potatoes and a simple salad. I think this place is cash only based on other reviews. We saw other diners pay with cash so we did the same. The buzz on this restaurant seems to be based off its affordability, good fish, and local feel, none of which I experienced here (everyone in the restaurant was a tourist). This place is definitely pricier than other Portuguese restaurants. Our total came out to the same amount we paid at much nicer restaurants with better food. read more

Amazing local food with fresh fish and ingredients. Bacalhau à brás is a perfect dish for any time of the day and this place does it so well. Don't get discouraged by the lack of attentiveness of the staff when you walk in. It's pretty common in these typical Portuguese places. Just tell them you want to sit, order your food, and enjoy the perfect blend of Portuguese flavors. read more

Travelled to the restaurant with my family due to wanting to experience a authentic Portuguese meal. However, as soon as i entered the establishment I was met with negative stares by the staff members that did not want to engage with eye contact. We than had to ask to be seated and was met with hostile hand gestures to leave despite being loads of tables available. Super humiliating experience to go through in 2022, especially due to the restaurant being near central touristy area. Would not recommend any tourist to support this location. read more

Wonderful local restaurant with amazing fresh fish! My mixed salad was huge and fresh. Arrive before 7 if you don't want to wait for a table. The staff was very friendly and spoke English. We had two beers, grilled fish with salad and potatoes, and a large mixed salad for $20. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Cascais Remo - Mixed salad - enough for a meal! - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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This place was right around the corner from our hotel so we decided to give it a try on a rainy day which also happened to be the last of our visit. The service was good, even though the owner (I assume) did not speak much English. They did have an English menu. My husband and I ordered grilled fish: salmon for me and sea bass for him. We've had fish and/or other seafood almost every meal for the whole week, but what the hell right? Our last meal, might as well do it one more time. We opted for rice and salad instead of fries/potatoes like we've been eating all week. My salmon was very good. It was perfectly seasoned. The sea bass was good and fresh but my husband wasn't in love with it. We had chocolate mousse for dessert and it was on the sweeter side for me so I didn't like it. I'd recommend this local joint if you're in the area. Good traditional fresh food for a good price as opposed to some other fancier establishments who would charge you way more for the same thing. 2 entrees, a water bottle, a beer, a dessert, and a small bottle of vihno verde for under 30€! Cash only. read more

Cascais Remo - Grilled salmon - very well seasoned and delicious - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Avoid. Was turned away with such malice by the older waiter. Then saw so many G reviews saying the same thing: that the staff apparently hates non-white people (even when they speak fluent Portuguese) and of course foreigners. read more

This place is the bomb! Very unassuming from the outside, but it's the real deal: a no-nonsense neighborhood restaurant with very, very good traditional Portuguese food, friendly and helpful staff (who do their best in whatever language you speak -- there are menus in multiple languages), and very affordable prices. The first night we went here I had the potatoes and codfish - I thought the portion was too big for one person to finish, but it was so good that I ended up eating the whole thing. We liked it so much that when we came back another night I ordered another one to share with the whole table. But come early or make a reservation, because it gets crowded with locals! read more

This place is a tiny gem in Lisbon. It serves seafood and meat. One waiter speaks good english. The service was great and the food was awesome. We had the grilled salted cod, which was a huge portion. It's definitely good for two people. We came on a Saturday and they had their special arroz con pulpo (rice with octopus), which was very good! So, if you are in Lisbon on a Saturday, come to this place! Also, they only accept cash so come prepared! We left happy. read more

Cascais Remo - Arroz con pulpo - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Pros: 1. Average food preparation however its very fresh 2. Good service 3. Affordable Cons: 1. Dont speak/understand English 2. Cash only 3. No setup for kids read more

Cascais Remo - Omelet - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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This small neighborhood restaurant lived up to its reputation. The restaurant was very small. Other than that, no complaints. The food was amazing. I had the pork skewer wrapped in bacon. It was tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned. It came with salad, rice, and fries. Even the rustic bread was fantastic. Crusty on the outside , soft and moist inside. It came with mixed olives, butter, sardine pate, and soft cheese. For desert we had rice pudding and flan. Also deliciously prepared. The flan may have been the best I have ever tasted. Finished off with a cup of espresso and steamed milk. The service was slow, but with all due respect, the place was packed. They could not have been nicer. This lunch made for a memorable afternoon of a culinary delight in Lisbon. read more

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This place serves traditional Portuguese grilled seafood and meat. People who dine in here are mostly local. The food is amazing! And the seafood tastes like they were freshly caught! Waiters are very welcoming, and one of them speaks excellent English! Ask for their recommendation if you are ordering fish. We had 5 recommendations from them, they were all amazing read more

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Simple and delicious, fresh food with a friendly owner. I had a local fish fillet and the rest of the family each selected their own dishes. No complaints from anyone. This felt like the place locals go -- and that's what made it so good and reasonably priced. They're not cooking only for tourists. Also, they serve grilled sardines! Can't find that on every menu and there's nothing more authentically Portuguese than crispy, warm wild grilled sardines. read more

This place is off the main strip Great food with reasonable price. I highly recommend the salmon. It's superb. My wife had a sea bass and I had the salmon. Total comes to 19.50 euro all in. read more

We had a lovely meal here. It was late and we wanted a little something and we ended up eating a really good, full meal. We had the grilled chicken and it was just as good as reviewed... Moist, crispy and well-seasoned. Our dinner partners had excellent ribs and soothing chicken soup. A jug of house wine at $5Euro? Can't be beat. Service was excellent. We loved it read more

An excellent local cafe. The staff was eager without that touristy fake eager feel. There were many more locals here than tourists. The food as recommended by the waiter was very good and obviously authentic. The wine was decent and all at a very reasonable price. Probably half what is would be on the main drag and double the quality. Crazy atmosphere in a very small space. Get close your to table mates and enjoy the local experience. read more

Cascais Remo - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Another great local Lisbon restaurant just off the Main Street of Liberdade. Terrific seafood Cod, Octopus and yes excellent wine. Just go here and enjoy the very friendly hospitality of the fine owners. We went here twice in 4 days. Enough said. A great local place for lunch or dinner. read more

The restaurant we wanted to go to was closed so this was walkable. It's a small restaurant and quaint from the outside. But the food was good- we ordered the shrimp in garlic sauce- it was slightly spicy and good. We used the sauce to dip our grilled sea bass and potatoes in and it was very good. Cash only and not an expensive meal. Around 20 euros for the food with red wine for 2. I would recommend it for a casual local dinner spot, no frills. read more

We had a very pleasant lunch here since it's open Monday. We had grilled sardines and cod, and they were both excellent. The place has a great neighborhood feel. It was filled with locals, but they were very friendly to us tourists. It was full when we arrived a 1:30, but they indicated visually to us that they would find a place for us soon, and indeed we were seated in less than 10 minutes. read more

We could find nothing wrong with this neighborhood restaurant. I had the black pork chops, the others the cuttlefish and the coffee steak. Wine selection was broad and typical Portuguese. They don't speak much English but that's really okay. This is their country. I'd rather try Portuguese. Thus was the busiest restaurant with locals in the neighborhood. We were the only foreigners. Go. read more

The locals go and we found out why. Small, quaint, delicious. Well prepared, FRESH, seafood. Our grilled salmon was very good. Seasoned very well, flavor was good, matching any major restaurant in town. The service was great and very patient with tired, just arrived Americans. read more

My first time in Lisbon and wanted to have the grilled sardines. It was done perfectly slightly charred and salted, cooked right. Served with boiled potatoes and a salad on the side. read more

Very impressed with the whole meal the best local restaurant with locals eating there I would recommend eating there enjoyed everything about the place. read more

Kind of a small mom and pop restaurant, but the food was great! It was also incredibly reasonably priced. If you're in the area, worth a stop. I ordered the grilled grouper and loved it! read more

Honest, no frills home cooking. Cod and vegetables, pork ribs, french fries and salad. Jug'o'wine. 20 euro all up for 2. Can't go wrong.

This place is defiantly a neighborhood gem. Wanted something off the beaten path and this place fit the bill. Presentation wasn't great and not what I was going for but the waiters were probably more attentive than some fancier restaurants. They also made recommendations and noted that I was probably ordering too much. Now that's customer service for you. How many restaurants ask you not to waste money at their establishment? Highly recommend. read more