We visited the University of Coimbra right before this, but since it was summer, I was pretty…read moresurprised to find this cafeteria open. It's nothing fancy, but reminds you a lot of the classic lunch cafeteria. You pay once at the start for the whole buffet. The main courses are served by the workers, while the sides and dessert section are a pick-your-own. Oh yeah, and they have free unlimited wine. The main two course I had was the bacalhau a bras and the salmon. For the bacalhau - it was a bit different than I was expecting; kind of seemed like it was baked and then sitting under the heat lamp for a bit. I suppose the traditional method of scrambled eggs-like wouldn't work for this kind of buffet. It was quite solid - I got a decent fishy taste but wasn't overpowering at all. The eggs still stayed pretty good. The salmon was also nice. It had super clear grill marks, and while leaning slightly on the more cooked side, it still tasted pretty fresh and good The sides were pretty hit or miss. The fried fish (what seemed to taste like bonito) was good, but the fried chicken bits and the grilled chicken in the salad weren't very good. Dessert wise, there were about 5 options that I tried. The flan was good, but the rest were kind of forgettable. Considering the price I paid of under 10 euros, this is a ridiculously good value for a buffet. Granted, it's not like you get full control, but this worked the opposite way for me as the servers gave me so much more of the main courses than I would've had myself. Plus the free wine (which I didn't even have), this is easily the best value meal of my entire trip. Overall, solid food that serves university students at an unbelievable price; and I can't believe this place is open for everyone. 8/10

Smorgasbord. It was…read morea feast for the eyes as I was wandering around the campus. The cafeteria is a lovely artsy space, tucked away next to the all the surrounding museums that has an outside patio overlooking down in the back of the city. Weekend buffet ends at 4pm, but be sure to get there before 3pm as most things are slowly being put away and tables changing to dinner. As I mentioned above, it's got everything! Hot soups, some sort of baked codfish, lox, fritatas, sushi, breads, charcuterie, cheeses red and white wine, delicious fresh juices (my fav was the mango+passion fruit), beautiful desserts like chocolate cake, key lime pie, fruity custards are ALL displayed on the table. Such an awesome find! In the end, the total price was about 14.50 Euros.

**EAT HERE**Returned after eating here in 2023 and was not disappointed! 2 friends and I enjoyed…read morethe fresh soup and bread. Employees are so nice and helpful. Clean bathrooms and environment. I highly recommend stopping in to grab food after walking around the area.

A hidden gem inside the museum--peaceful ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious local dishes…read more Perfect for a relaxing break after exploring. A true taste of Lisbon's charm and hospitality.

Super pleasant cafe in the Tile Museum, perfect for quaffing a Super Bock after touring this…read morefascinating museum. The outdoor garden is lush and gorgeous.

Very nice selection, affordable prices, lots of different options, and at a more reasonable price…read morepoint than many similar cafés at other tourist attractions. Can't beat the atmosphere, at least, if you love tile (which let's be honest, if you are hanging out here, you probably do). We ordered sandwiches and cokes and desserts.

This is a beautiful palace. Quite a hike up hill to get to it. The queues to get ur tickets and…read morethen the line to get into the front gates is ridiculous, especially if you get there during peak times. Once you hike it up the hill, theres another queue to get into the palace. Once you get in you basically walk single filed line thru the entire castle. Standing in a very packed in line sucks because it gets hot and stuffy and without fail someone isnt wearing deoderant and reeks of BO. And some people just do not understand personal space bumping into you multiple times. Almost turned around and asked the dude if he was ok. I do enjoy the outdoor areas because the viewpoints from up there is amazing. The different rooms inside are beautiful as well. By no means do you have to pay to get into the palace. I feel as though the outside of the palace is more grand then the inside. And the tour guide also says the gardens and grounds are much more beautiful then the palace. Fortinately for us we got a bus ride all the way to the entrance. Because getting there required driving or walking up steep winding hills which would've been super exhausting. Overall its beautiful here to see a part of Portuguese history. Definitely worth the journey. Just expect people everywhere

The palace is so enormous and colorful sitting atop the mountain, it looks like it's straight out…read moreof a Disney movie. When I first learned of Pena Palace, I thought it looked gaudy, but in person it is quite jaw dropping. You can see quite a bit of the grounds just by purchasing a pena park ticket, but that ticket doesn't give you access to the interior of the palace. We took the train to Sintra and walked the steep, windy streets up after taking a local bus. Definitely would take the $12/pp tourist bus or hire a tuktuk in retrospect, but on the bright side, I got a good workout. Worth the day trip from Lisbon.

Ate lunch after 2 hours of walking the museum, needed the nourishment to continue another hour of…read moreartifact gawking. Even though the line of people in front of me was just 10, it took 15 minutes until I could approach the staff and ask for my selections. When we were finished and leaving there was a tour bus crowd of 50 people on-line. If you get stuck behind a group like that expect to lose at least an hour of your life waiting. Food quality is typical museum cafeteria style chow. Bambie had the giant slice of vegetable quiche with a side salad. Was tasty. My lamb stew with biriyani rice was passable. Drank fresh made melon puree / juice that tasted like summer in a glass. Indoor and outdoor tables. Given that you're a captive audience and the quality of the food, the prices are reasonable.

"Food with art" is the cafes motto which describes this pleasant spot to stop after a couples of…read morehours enjoying the museum. Nice food at a fair price, was very busy at lunch time on the Sunday we went, might have had something to do with the large crowds attracted to the "free" Sunday access at Jardim da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Remember to make some time to walk through the wonderful gardens / park after eating.

They saw when in a foreign country look for the restaurant filled with locals. I was walking along…read morethe streets in Baixa Lisbon and found this corner restaurant filled with people. Did not regret eating here. Didn't have to wait long and the staff was attentive even though I was by myself. I tried to famous Portuguese dish : bacalhau a bras. Codfish with potatoes. Great value and delicious.

We stumbled on this restaurant as we were trying to avoid the tourist trap restaurants on the main…read morestrip along Rua Augusta. This restaurant seemed to be locals hangout as most of the older gentlemen were gathered around the tv to watch the Sporting Lisbon football game. There's an outdoor patio and indoor dining. I regret not going inside as the patrons outside were smoking non-stop. There are patio heaters to keep you warm. As for the food we ordered a couple of staples. Bife da vazia a marrare "Beefsteak sauce" was my choice and my wife got the paella negra which is black in colour using squid ink. Both dishes took some time to come out but they were hot and fresh. The steak was thick and juicy. The gravy was different because they use mustard along with the traditional Portuguese brown sauce. It really hit the spot. The steakhouse fries were crispy and soaked up the gravy nicely. The paella negra was made just right. Not too dry and not too saucy. I would have wished for more seafood but the dish was executed perfectly. Compliments to the chef! Overall, we enjoyed the meal and the price point is reasonable considering it's like one block off of the main strip. I recommend this restaurant based on my experience. The service was a bit slow but the quality of the food made up for it.