Food - flavor bomb, umami status. Service - friendly…read more However, people often misunderstand curtness. She is a one woman show and doesn't have time to mange inquiries/indecisions. So be decisive. Ambiance - it's mostly a takeaway spot. Limited seating (6 people)

This place was a rec from a friend. It's only open 18:30 - 22:00. We couldn't figure out how to…read morereserve, so we opted to show up early and inquire. The owner is the one-woman show for this place. She's eccentric, in a good way. She is balancing a whole act here. She let us snag a table right at 18:30 but told us we had to be done by 19:00 since that's when the next reservation was. No prob! We placed our order for a mixed plate 1 + small sides of garlic rice and mashed potatoes. We saw a fam roll in, a group of four, and they had reservations. However, they didn't vibe with the owner and mistook her eccentricity for unwelcoming vibes - she did recommend them a nice table service serving similar foods up the street. Anyway, she called us over to pick up our orders to bring them to our tables. It was so yummy! A bit salty for our liking, but we were happy to try out her food. Her sauces are delicious and good to pour over the garlic rice. If you don't have reservations, there is always take-away as an option. Bon appetit

Don't speak english, but the hype is real. Lovely, welcoming staff and great food, a little crowded…read moredue to limited space, so get there early if you have a larger crowd. We ordered three types of fish - dourada, robalo, bacalhau, and the bitoque. Every dish was juicy, flavorful, and tasty!

4.5 Favorite local meal ! We made a reservation, it was…read moresorta empty at 12pm ish when we arrived and soon filled up with locals. We tried the Gold Fish and Half Chicken and Caldo Verde, all were perfectly cooked, tender, flavorful, and delicious. The key is they charcoal grilled their protein and there goes that extra flavor. Definitely recommend.

Excellent service with excellent cuts of meat. The salad bar is packed with a good selection of…read moreappetizers. The staff was very tentative and understanding since we didn't speak Portuguese. The restaurant itself is downstairs with beautiful decor.

I just went to this restaurant in February of 2019. I selected a buffet and meat option for 23.99€…read more That option included meat from Brazil if I recall correctly. There are al la cart options and 2 other buffet options with meat. I believe you can also just do the salad bar. A 2L sangria was 15€. The staff was very attentive. Even if you turn your indicator to red they might still come to your table. One waitress brought french fries and fried bananas, they complemented the meats well. I was also surprised how much I liked the hot pineapple they offered. Deserts were extra. My server said they had chocolate cake but what I got was a different consistency than cake I was expecting, it was still very delicious. They opened at 7pm on a Tuesday.

Very nice restaurant, You can see how they make the steak, But not my tap of favorite steak,A…read morelittle bit dry. Still like it

Delicious Argentine food. Everything we had was excellent. Cosy atmosphere. Very friendly staff…read more Highly recommend!

No frills kinda place but had the best Piri Piri chicken. This place always has a wait since it's a…read moresmall and it's really popular spot on Ajuda, but it's definitely worth the wait. Delicious food and friendly servers. Definitely worth a try when you come visit the Palacio Nacional de Ajuda.

My friend and I came here at the recommendation of a local. When we showed up, there was already…read morequite a few people, but we were able to get a table right away. It's a good thing we showed up a little earlier than the normal Portuguese lunch hour though. Within 30 minutes of arriving (around 1PM), the place was PACKED. I think it must be a hot spot for locals as it was mostly older people and everyone was speaking only in Portuguese. My friend ordered the special, which was a shrimp and rice stew. It looked like gumbo, but tasted a bit more like shrimp étouffée. It was very good and a huge portion size. I ordered turkey, but the order was messed up and I received pork. I decided not to send it back because whatever. The pork flavor was VERY good. But, the quality was less good. It was very sinewy, chewy, and fatty. I'm not sure if I just got the worst cuts of the hog or if the pork is always so sketchy. In any case, the flavor was good and, like my friend's dish, it was a huge portion size. If I were back in the area, I'd come again. Our server was a perky middle-aged man that was a delight to watch. That alone almost made me overlook the questionable quality of the pork and make this 4 stars. Almost. :)

Incredible! And the reviews are correct, if you do not speak Portuguese, you can get by with a few…read morewords 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.

The reviews of this local establishment is spot on. Only Euros accepted and they speak Portuguese,…read moreas 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.

I went with a large group, so we were happy they took reservations. It seemed nearly everyone in…read morehere was in a large group in the front room, the back room was more for dates. Food quality was top notch. We got a shared plate of Mixed Grill and all the meat was fantastic. Ribs, lamb, prawns, steak were all incredibly juicy and flavorful. The broccoli puree was amazing! I think even those that don't like broccoli loved it. Salad was tasty and very green and fresh. Ambiance: Top notch. Very elegant, reminded me of a nice restaurant in Vegas with the large bar and dark, romantic decor. The chairs were also lush and comfortable. Staff: Very accommodating to American's and very friendly. He made wine recommendations that didn't break the bank, which I appreciated. While the price seems high for individual dishes, we found the shared plate to be incredibly affordable and perhaps the reason for so many groups. Location is also nice, I was really happy with our choice to come here.

To eat here, you do need to make reservations. I came here for a dinner with a friend and the place…read moreis great. The atmosphere seems very high end but the place is filled with couples, pals and families. Inside is very sophisticated and modern. The front door is pretty cool but tricky. So be aware if you don't see a handle you need to push. The service is super helpful if you don't speak Portuguese and they will make sure to direct you to the right area for you on the manu. My friend and I shared steak platter with beans and salad. The food was amazing and fresh. I usually don't eat red meat, but we both were super hungry and decided to share the platter with beer and more beer!!! I looked around the room and their pizzas also looked amazing. You can tell by that fresh pizza with bobbly cheese and meat that it will be a religious experience eating it. Most def coming back once I visit Lisbon again soon and try other delicious things on the manu.

I really enjoyed my meal here. The Burrata was a little hit or miss but my Ribeye steak was cooked…read moreperfectly and had tremendous flavor. The service was good and attentive and the ambiance was lovely. We found this place on Yelp as we were walking the nearby plaza and didn't like any of the selections there. Also, because it was very cold out and we didn't want to sit outside. The olive oil they used for dipping our bread was very good. I'm still mad I didn't catch the name of it SMH

On my first evening in Lisbon we passed by this restaurant RIB Beef & Wine. We were seated outside…read morerestaurant which is on the Rua do Arsenal. It's super busy with cars, buses, and trams. It's a decent view past that, since it overlooks the Parça do Comercio. The service was decent. They were pleasant and were helpful with people who only knew a few Portuguese words. The prices were high for Portugal. We paid 110 euros per person. Unfortunately I cannot recommend this restaurant. It felt like a tourist trap with high prices, and low quality meat. When we were all done every person had chewed and spit out portions of the beef that wasn't edible. Such better options off the main roads.