A stunning view and incredible food. Not pretentious at all - a meal we will never forget. The tuna salad and octopus rice were delicious- with delicious dry red wine. The wait staff were among the most hospitable anywhere we have eaten. Will recommend to anyone coming to Lisbon. We will be back!! read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Chapito a mesa is a fantastic spot for a meal. We stopped in on part of our Lisbon adventure and were delighted to find a gem like this. Be careful, it's very easy to walk right by this spot as the entrance is literally a gate in a wall. The service is far better than the restaurant is easy to find. Open the gate, walk down the stairs, and a stunning view of the river and bridge await. Better than the view, though, are the clams. A delicious white wine, olive oil and cilantro sauce await. Get a side of bread and dip your way to a culinary delight that may soon grace a food show. It's that good. read more

Chapitô à Mesa - View walking in - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Portuguese food with a view. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time and request the panoramic seating. It has a different menu than the terrace seating but it's worth it for the view! read more

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We made reservations for 930pm. We arrived around 910pm and told our table wasn't ready to check the horses stand at 930pm. We were directed to the downstairs bar - there was a musty smell. Musicians warming up and playing their instruments. There were drawings by a local artist on the walls. 930pm we went to the hostess stand and told our table was still not ready. This time we were offered champagne and invited to the upstairs bar. We got our champagne. We were seated around 1015pm. We had to walk a spiral staircase to the upper level. The view was amazing. It would have been the perfect sunset at 930pm if we were seated as we reserved. Food was tasty. We took a Bolt- (European Uber/Lyft) You need to walk down to where the Bolt dropped us off because the restaurant is in a steep hill and cars can't drive up. read more

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If you have read about Chapito, you will find a few mixed reviews. Let me settle this right now. You need to have a reservation to gain access to their upstairs dining room and fine dining menu. If you don't, you will have access to the terrace and the terrace menu. The sub par reviews are from folks who just show up there. So, make a reservation through Fork and you will have access to the eclectic upstairs dining with its fabulous views. The access to the space is kind of ...Unique. Through the gift shop,Down a couple of flights of stairs, across the outdoor terrace and up a spiral stairway. It will be a nice surprise for your friends Watch their faces, skepticism followed by wonder. The service. This is a very busy spot and you will be fine if you order all your food upfront and are prepared to enjoy the view for about 3.5 hours. This is their expectation and should be yours. Everything we ordered was great. Starters were sized for 1-2 persons and you'd need several for the table. We had the Gaspachio, Pink Shrimp Salad, Croquettes and the Hamachi cru which is a ceviche. Mains were the Aged Steak for 2-3, Sea Bass, and Tuna. It was all great. The food and service are about a 4 out of 5. I would say that this is not "typico" Portuguese food. It's more typical of the US which was fine by us as this was our 11th day in country. The price was about $70 pp with tip. (Yes you should tip in Portugal, like 10%) read more

Chapitô à Mesa - View from Gift Shop, Terrace Below, Dining Room behind tree - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Amazing food and views! The staff were super friendly and I love love love their gift shop all handmade by their workers and circus performers!! I wasn't able to make reservations for the really cute part of the restaurant but it was fine I sat in the common seating area and still had a great time. Their octopus and house fritters were soooooo good! Such a cool idea they had the best mementos in all of Lisbon I came across! read more

Food is amazing make sure to get the clams. The view is out of this world and everyone is so friendly. read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Clams and Fritters! - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This restaurant is an uphill climb with an entrance that is a little tricky to find, so it makes you work for the beautiful views, delicious food and friendly service that they offer, but it is well worth the effort. The evening that we attend we were also delighted to hear a live music session that was unexpected and spectacular. read more

One of the best in Lisbon. When near the castle this is the place to go for a meal or snacks and wine or deserts. Everything was outstanding including the service. Grilled bass was the best, same for the grilled pork. Plenty of fresh vegetables. Best views in Lisbon. Most highly recommended. read more

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The hostess was fantastic. We asked for a table with a view, all were taken, she let us picked our table on the main patio and a few minutes later she came back to let us know that a table with a view would open soon and offered it to us. The server was nice on the "not too simpatico" side. We had a few tapas - soup, chorizo and Pastéis de Bacalhau ~ Salt Cod Fritters. Good food, nothing remarcable. The view is beautiful and the ambiance terrific, filled with charm, people chatting and laughing, some a bit to loud but heck you are in Lisboa having fun. Good place to visit. read more

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We walked by this place during our exploration of Lisbon near our hotel earlier in the day, and it did not disappoint. There was a bit of a queue right as they opened, but we were seated quickly. The atmosphere is quite eclectic, with a number of seating areas in the place. The wait staff were courteous, the martinis nicely made even with our request to replace the gin on the menu with vodka. Our appy of beef croquettes came out very quickly with grainy mustard as an accompaniment, and were excellent. The beef had a great flavour, and you could tell it had been braised perfectly. The lovely K had the Peri Peri chicken with French fries. and I had the grilled sea bass with a tomato salad. Both my choices were excellent, the salad bright and well dressed and the bass simply prepared, but so tasty and almost perfect. The lovely K raved about her fries but found the chicken to be good, but not excellent. We struck up a conversation with the couple next to us, who had lived in our neck of the woods for quite a few years, but being from NYC and living there again. Even with our plates empty and our glasses the same they did not rush us to reset the table for the next seating, even with people in the queue. That in itself tells us we chose the right place. Our new friends had a wide assortment of appys and complimented each course. The only thing I didn't do was take any photos of the food, but you can see them throughout the review of others. read more

This was maybe one of my most favourite restaurants. It was kinda tough to find since it's tucked away in the back of a shop. But the food was delicious. The seating is small but feels perfect and the view of the ocean is breathtaking. The service was great and the people were kind. read more

Oh man, the food here was AMAZING. My group took recommendations from our server and everything was to die for. We had the mushroom appetizer and jolof rice + braised beef cheek as our mains. The mushroom dish was fun as the server had to sort of toss the egg yolk and put on a little show -- and it was really yummy. The rice and duck were great, and the beef cheek melted in my mouth. Our server also recommended us the perfect bottle of wine to go with our meal. You need to eat here!!! read more

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This place was our last lunch in Lisbon before heading back home to L.A. It's located in the Alfama district. The restaurant is so cute, food and drinks were delicious and the views were spectacular. Also, service was excellent, the waitress was soo good with our son and even gave him some orange slices to eat. I highly recommend dining here while in Lisbon. read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Food pretty bad. Sorry! If you go for the view only go during the day. Very below average food.

On our last day in Lisbon decided to have dinner here, they have 3 diferentes spaces on the same building the 3 floor were we ate it is the most expensive and we're the more refined menu is at, you get a wonderful View of the city as well. The food was delicious and the wines were too, fantastic service and ambiance. read more

The food at this restaurant is amazingly good! We loved the clams, the bread was delicious and so was the pork. The view of the city beneath was beautiful at night. The only thing I didn't think was nice, is that the waitress/ hostess walked by us many times, for over an hour, without even saying," we will be with you as soon as we can" or she could say," if you don't have a reservation , expect to wait two hours to be seated." But she didn't say a word. The way they run their restaurant is very disorganized. We talked to several other people in line and they agreed. Well, after waiting two hours, standing, we were seated and the food was very good. Once you are seated, they are nice to you. read more

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This place seems like a tourist trap in the middle of the busiest area -- a short walk from Castilo S. Jorge -- but that't not necessarily a bad thing. We came on a Wednesday night when nothing else was really opened (eateries tend to close early in Portugal, for some reason). As with other places, they prefer reservation, but will accommodate you if you wait outside on the patio. Whether you sit inside or out, it's both a treat because you get to see the beautiful skyline of Lisbon. Prices were a little high for Lisbon, but not excessive in the grand scheme of things (or the location). We were seated upstairs right by a dreamy window and felt like we were in a romance novel. The food came quickly -- grilled salmon and Pulpo a Lagareiro (traditional octopus) and was slightly above standard. Nothing was phenomenal, but everything was well done. However, our real treat was the Fado show that ended up happening as we were finishing. They dimmed the houselights and made sure everyone was quiet (even whispering is shunned upon), for they took this traditional folk performance very seriously. All in all, a nice meal that was surprisingly good despite us hearing that Fado restaurants tend to be more for the live music than for the quality of the food. read more

Great service, view, and clown training school since the 1950s. This is the second time we've been here in the last 4 years- from the states. Will keep coming back. Delicious bass and prawns. read more

After a busy day spent sightseeing, we stopped by Chapito a Mesa for dinner. The restaurant was recommended in our guidebook for its picturesque views. When we arrived, there was about a 15-minute wait. The interior, where you get the best views, was fully booked and a reservation was needed so we were seated on the patio. I started off with the black Iberian sausage. I had never had Iberian pork before so I was excited to try something new. The sausage has a different flavor to it than your typical sausage. It's not black, only the pig itself is. Delicious and highly recommended. From there, I had the steak tenderloin sandwich with fries. The sandwich came on fresh bread with a little mayo. Really all you need given the quality of the meat. The fries were solid too. Service was good and they even had a hired magician who'd stop by tables and do a magic trick. He stopped by our table and we enjoyed the show. An unexpected but nice touch to a dining experience which was a first for me. Definitely check out this place for a great dinner! read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Tenderloin sausage with fries and Iberian sausage app - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Amazing atmosphere and amazing food. would def go again. The view was beautiful and the service was excellent

Quaint cafe/restaurant/bar near the castilo S. jorge. They have a killer view of the river, Lisboa and bridge. They claim to have been rated one of the top 7 patio views In the world. I do not doubt it. Stop in for a drink, bite to eat, or some fresh juice your after buns of steel step fest on your Journey to the castle. You and your guts will thank yourself. read more

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Unassuming but super cool. Great food for a good cause: supporting circus training for teenagers. (In Europe, the circus is a respected trade.) The profits from the restaurant support the school and the students. You get to walk through the actual school courtyard and see them in your way in. Courtesy warning: this restaurant involves gorgeous views but also a very tight spiral staircase. We had the sea bass and the prego steak sandwich: both excellent. Simple but very well executed. If you are confused about the location of the restaurant, go into the shop and ask. read more

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For our first night in Lisbon we decided to eat at this delightful spot at the recommendation of our local guide. The "house of circus arts" restaurant is a cozy place perched high in the hills serving a variety of local food at reasonable prices. Our cozy table for two in the non-smoking patio overlooking the city was the perfect spot for us. While they could do with a few more servers, our waiter seemed to have all 12 tables on the patio, we never felt neglected although the meal was a bit leisurely. The food was simple and fresh. We started with a wonderful goat cheese salad (don't let the sketchy English menu translation dissuade you-it's great, light and fresh). For mains we both got the fresh sea bass which was salted and simply grilled (whole fish, head on) and it came with a side of simple steamed vegetables. It was a great counterweight to the greasy cheeseburger we had in the airport the day prior. Bottom line a unique spot with simple fresh food and English-speaking, welcoming staff. read more

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As an American who has traveled quite extensively in Europe and across the world, I think saying service here is terrible is an understatement even by European standards. For example, it took about an hour - no exaggeration because I looked at my phone and know when we arrived - to be asked what we would like for dinner. Luckily, we did order an appetizer and a bottle to start -- otherwise we would have suffered soberly. I think our waitress was surprised when we asked for the check instead of ordering our main course. Maybe they do things differently here. If that's the case, please plan on having a reservation about 2 hours before when you would actually like to eat. We learned the hard way! read more

Good place to pick if you want a good view and constant cigarette smoke mixed with food that is slathered with oil and salt. Service was ok but due to my poor Portuguese language skills the wrong dishes were brought to the table. To their credit this was quickly rectified read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Plate after cod. - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Definitely a tourist trap but for somewhere where you're only hearing english being spoken around you the food is actually pretty good. I had the prawn which was supposed to be an appetizer and it was actually incredible. The view is unbeatable and the cod cakes are delicious. Just be aware that you are not walking into an authentic Portuguese restaurant! read more

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Great food and exceptional service! The atmosphere is very laid back and the entertainment adds to the ambiance.

We stumbled into this restaurant wandering around Lisbon. A real gem. There were 10 of us and the staff was very accommodating. The food was great. Staff was super friendly. If in Lisbon definitely go here. Wish I could give more than 5 stars. It is also a circus school. Had a short performance. read more

The service was a little slow in the beginning, but then it was fine. We started with the asparagus appetizer, which was very tasty. I then had the beef cheek entree, which had one slightly chewy piece of beef, but the rest of the beef was divinely tender, and the vegetables and sauce were great. I ended with the lava cake dessert, which was warm and very nice. The view from our table was excellent as well! I would recommend this place. read more

What a fabulous location. Excellent service, view and food! I can't wait to go back with my husband and share the experience with him. I hear the night life and rooftop bar are amazing... read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Wonderful cod fish! - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Absolutely charming little place with million euro views. Off the beaten path. Excellent place to rest and have a little food and wine . Super service as well. read more

I had really high hopes for this place. My fiancé and I walked by it a few times during the five days we spent in Lisbon, and the restaurant was always loud and bustling. The Yelp reviews were looking good, so I really thought we were in for a solid dinner. We must have hit them on a bad day though because it was anything but that. We were seated immediately upon arrival which was at roughly 8:30pm. The restaurant was pretty packed, but we must have walked in right when a table cleared out. The service was on point, and our waiter quickly took our orders and brought us drinks and food. While the wine and beer that we got was fine, the food was an entirely different story. I got a grilled squid entree which was just awful. It was flavorless and rubbery, which tells me it was over cooked. As hungry as I was, I couldn't even force it down. My fiancé tried a bite and he felt the exact same way. He got a beefsteak sandwich that he didn't really care for. Luckily, his sandwich came with fries so we both filled up as much as we could on those. After the disappointing entrees, we skipped dessert and decided to head someplace else for that. Like I said above, after all the positive reviews I'm seeing, there's a chance we caught Chapitô à Mesa on a really off day. Regardless, what a shame that our first and only experience here was such a disappointing one. read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Grilled Squid... so disappointing :( - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Recommended by the hostess from another Lisbon restaurant. We arrived without a reservation at 7 when they opened. All the tables with a view were already taken. The rooms are nice. The waitstaff is very friendly. We had the gazpacho, grilled sea bass and house salad. The food was very good. Try to make a reservation so you can get a seat with a view. read more

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An absolute MUST. Everything was phenomenal. Their octopus was our favorite though. View & ambiance was also perfection read more

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Absolutely loved this restaurant! The food was delicious. Decorations were beautiful. The service was great and manager was very helpful. Would recommend! read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Dining area - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Lunch with a view is always better and this is what makes Lisbon such a great city. One of the best places to eat in the area and city, a special experience as the building itself is unique and is also a circus school. Try to get a table with a view of the city, as it makes all the difference. Small selection of very high quality dishes . read more

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This restaurant has great views of Lisbon. We were seated in the interior but the leafy cover gave good shade from the sun and we enjoyed our meal. It is a bit of tourist trap but the food was pretty good overall. Try to get seated at the terrace for the great views. If not, it's still ok. read more

Super friendly waiters, extremely delicious food. I would highly recommend this restaurant! Plus: awesome view. But make sure to be early if you don't have a reservation. read more

Chapitô à Mesa - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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This is a fun place with an AWESOME view. The best parts where the apps and desserts. The "Ecopotatoes" where our favorite things of the dinner. The staff was really great. They even allowed us to bring the sangria from the bar above the restaurant (even though its technically not allowed). read more

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