We had an outstanding experience at daPrata52, and it was easily one of our favorite meals in Lisbon. The food across the board was excellent--every dish we tried was flavorful, well-prepared, and felt thoughtfully put together. You can tell there's real intention behind both the menu and execution. What really elevated the experience, though, was our waiter, Bernardo. He brought incredible energy to the table--full of personality, engaging, and genuinely fun to interact with. At the same time, his service was top-notch: attentive without being overbearing, helpful with recommendations, and clearly passionate about what he does. Great food is one thing, but when you pair it with service like that, it turns into a memorable experience. Highly recommend--and if you get Bernardo, you're in for a great time. read more

daPrata52 is a fantastic Tapas restaurant to at is definitely worth a visit. It comes with some rules--each is customer is required to order at least 2 tapas that are about a half meal each--then you can share them. I had read in Yelp that lines could be long, but we arrived early. They have a little red rope at the door where they explain the rules. The interior is kind of eclectic. They have wines at three price points, we got a really nice bottle of red called Pops reserve. For the tapas, we ordered the assorted cheeses, octopus risotto, duck breast with chips (not normally on the menu), and ceviche. All were superb. We started with the duck and ceviche. The duck was braised perfectly and seasoned well, wonderful. Then the ceviche had swordfish and tuna. I am not normally a sword fan, but this was very tasty. Next up were the cheese and risotto. The risotto was incredible, buttery and delicious. The cheese plate had 5 cheeses of different intensity. All were great, particularly the goat ones. It came with a pumpkin jam which I had never had before, but was very good. I definitely recommend this place read more

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One of our best meals in Lisbon. We went here for a late dinner, after reading reviews that this place always has a long queue. There was no line at 9 pm but we did have to wait ~10 mins for our table. We ordered 2 dishes per person as they required: veggie chickpea tempura, squid salad, beef cheeks, and grilled chorizo with orange sauce, which they grilled right next to us. Regretted not taking a video. Everything was delicious! My favorite was the squid salad: fresh, tart and the squid was perfectly done. My companion's favorite was the grilled chorizo. The chorizo was crispy, salty, perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the orange sauce. The waiter explained ingredients of the food. I love this as part of the experience of dining there. read more

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Such a great find in Lisbon, one of our fave dinners in the city. Food was amazing, service was fun (shoutout to Hugo and gents), and the space was cozy and intimate. Highly recommend: - steak daprata- rare steak and a cured egg yolk was delicious - chorizo with orange marmalade, grilled almost table side - ceviche - nice and fresh - grilled shrimp was nice and garlicky - salted codfish croquettes - pumpkin tart dessert Hugo gave a great reco for a dry white wine. Vibes were great! read more

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DaPrata52 has a super cute vibe with an interesting interior design, but that's about where the positives end. On the day we visited, the restaurant was not very busy, yet the wait for the food was slow. Adding to the frustration, you have to pay for water, and they don't even offer tap water for free. A major point to note is that they expect you to order at least two dishes per person, which was a bit surprising. We took the waiter's suggestion and ordered the Goat Meat Croquettes with Sweet Chili Sauce (his personal favorite), along with Sirloin Steak and Sauteed Vegetables. The Goat Meat Croquettes were a letdown. Despite the intriguing name, they were just fried shredded goat meat with a bland chili sauce. They were edible, but definitely not worth the hype or the price. The Sirloin Steak, however, was a pleasant surprise--it was cooked perfectly and came with a nice egg yolk on top, along with thinly sliced potatoes. The steak itself was delicious, but the potatoes were overly salty and made it hard to enjoy the final bites. The Sauteed Vegetables were pretty mediocre. The presentation was nice with thinly sliced veggies arranged neatly, but the taste was underwhelming and did not stand out in any way. Overall, the meal was expensive and did not live up to expectations. I wouldn't recommend daPrata52 based on this experience and wouldn't return. read more

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It's our 3rd night in Lisbon and been trying highly recommended places but definitely found a needle in a haystack...by far, the food and service here were truly impeccable.... delicious, savory, and flavorful. The ambibiance is rustic but appealing with a homey vibe Kudos gentlemen, thank you for an amazing experience! read more

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Food: Loved all the tapas my friend and I ordered! They also seem to have specials and desserts that are not written in the menu anywhere so make sure to ask the server! Cost: All the dishes were reasonably priced! Great way to try a variety of dishes without breaking the bank! Its even better if you can find a +1 so you can order double the amount to try even more at once! Environment: Lots of seating available, a little dark in regards to lighting but the food tastes great! Service: Things were brought out as they were ready. Found the service fairly quick and well paced. Did not feel like I was waiting forever to get our dishes to be served. Uniqueness: A fantastic tapas restaruant that my friend was excited to bring me to since she visited last time and had such a great experience and I was not disappointed! read more

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Truly my favorite meal in Lisbon, and perhaps on my entire trip around Portugal. The variety of dishes is great and portions are good (each dish is about 1/2 portion of a regular dinner). Each person at the table is required to order minimum two dishes, which is no problem since it's tapas and trying more food is better. Favorites were the goat dish, swordfish and tuna ceviche, scallops (comes with 3-4 depending on size), and the codfish cakes. Service was great, all staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

We are just leaving the restaurant right now. We're making reservations to come back tomorrow.! Yes it's that good! I never do this, but the temporary green beans and mushrooms on mashed potatoes or recommended by the waiter and to die for. My husband who doesn't care for vegetables, said the temporary green beans were one of the best dishes he's ever tasted in his life! We also had the sea dahi in an incredible sauce, which he loved as well in the shrimp with heads on in a delectable sauce! To note, each person needs to order two appetizers, which are fairly small . It's perfect in my opinion, but we are fairly light eaters. Someone who eats more may want to order two more than two appetizers per person. Service was excellent and the house light line was incredible! I don't drink wine in the United States, but this wine does not give me a headache . read more

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We went here because we eat gluten free. The waiter appeared to ask every table if there was any food allergies at the table. The waiter explained all the ingredients of every dish. The food was delicious. It has been the best meal we have had in Lisbon. This is not a tourist restaurant. I would eat here again. read more

4.6 on yelp, 4.7 on google and tripadvisor with thousands of reviews. never have i been catfished so hard by a restaurant. Based on the reviews we were expecting something phenomenal and got something incredibly sub mediocre. This is the first time i've ate out and not finished my food in probably 5 years. Service was great though and our servers were very tentative. We ordered the ... tomatoes and cheese 7/10-- probably one of best dishes we had overall but still not stand out. sides of tomatoes were under salted and lacked flavor. flavor was only in the very middle of the dish for some reason mushrooms 3/10-- underwhelming. i don't even know what to say about it. mushrooms should have a very easy umami that comes out if you cook it right and it was not there. mushy sauce and mushy mushrooms goat meat croquettes 5/10-- just a crunchy goat meat ball that was and well cooked. the relish or stuff it came with was good but the flavors just didn't mesh well together and nothing stood out about it pica pau 7/10 -- most flavorful and, best tasting thing but unfortunately was heavily over salted. also needed some kind of carb to carry the sauce -- side of rice or something codfish cake 3/10 -- super spongey greasy and not crunchy, the sauce was good but it was so bland-- 75% starch and can barely taste the fish. Had some at another place and these taste like a westerner tried to make this without knowing what they're making. scallops 6/10 -- cooked and salted very well. the other stuff it came with just didn't synthesize well with the dish the peas felt out of place and just bland mush to eat with it. read more

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Absolutely fantastic! Our favorite restaurant while visiting for a month in Lisboa. Open for both lunch and dinner. Fantastic wine selection. THE best cod fish cakes! Great texture. Nothing like the touristy ones around town, thankfully. Tapas style so try everything. Our favorites were the amazing ceviche, seared octopus, steak skewers, purple bread with delicious olive oil, an amuse bouche of a curried vegetable fritter, and a variety of croquettes. In a very busy area surrounded by overpriced touristy restaurants . Do yourself a favor and skip those for this affordable gem. Worth the wait if there is a line. Service was quick and super friendly and it was nice that they remembered us and warmly greeted us on our return visits. Our bottle of wine, 5 tapas plus bread less that 55€. read more

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Simply put - amazing. Go here. All of the reviews for this place are spot on - some of the most incredible seafood dishes I've had, and a low key, unpretentious atmosphere. All of the pulpo dishes in particular were phenomenal, but everything on the menu truly was delicious. This is Michelin-quality food, but without the price tag. It's a smaller restaurant, so I would recommend calling ahead for a reservation, or be prepared to wait a bit for seating. read more

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de Prata was a recommendation from a family member who lives in Lisbon. This has to be one of the best restaurants in the area. Their food and service are very impressive. read more

What an amazing experience! We are staying down the street and wandered in on vibes. The food is exceptional! Fresh seafood (get the specials!) delicious offerings, great tapas portions and a tremendous knowledge of local wines. Also? Kid friendly. My son learned a lot from our amazing server and we will likely be back during our stay. read more

I can't say enough about this place! We showed up around 5:30/6 and it was still quiet. They explain the service before you enter. You have to order a minimum of two dishes per person. So the 4 of us got 8 different dishes to try and it was a combo of the vegetarian, fish and meat. The service was amazing and my family and I had so much fun and absolutely loved every dish we got! Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Loved this place! I was very impressed with the level of food and passion for their offerings. We had the sardine special, swordfish, crispy green beans, the cheese plate and fries. All were so delicious. They paired well with wine that the owner helped us pick. It's a small place, and we were lucky not to have to wait to get in. If the line isn't too long, I highly recommend this tapas restaurant. read more

Last week while vacationing in Lisbon my brother suggested we try this tapas restaurant and it did not disappoint. The host explained each dish in detail...down to the spices, which I greatly appreciated. Before I get into the food I think it's important to note that everyone we interacted with had such a great personality. The customer service was phenomenal. Now the food, everything we tried was delicious, the rabbit samosas, the sausage with orange sauce, the fried chicken, the risotto, and the star of the show the beef tips/ bites...don't recall the exact name but it was in a garlic and herb sauce that knocked it out the park. It was truly a delightful experience. read more

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My wife found this place as we are staying near by. What a gem! Outstanding service, fresh food, no wait. Excellent. The only 'complaint': if you see an American credit card, please don't ask for a tip. Just saying read more

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We found this place from another review and I am SO glad we came. They have a 2 tapas per person minimum so my friend and I got 4 between us and it was the perfect amount of food. The spicy lentil balls were incredible, our waiter recommended them to us and they did not disappoint. The octopus risotto was also a MUST TRY! read more

daPrata52 - Fried Chicken, Spicy Lentil Balls, Seared Tuna - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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It's slightly intimidating when they meet you at the door and explain their "system" (2 tapas minimum per person), but it's warm and friendly from there, with great food, smart wine pairing, and definitely the best coffee we found during our four days in Lisbon. A tangible passion for good food, and an interesting mix of music (not too loud, thank you) tops off the ambiance. read more

They are the best Services is very good and the foods are superb So it's one of the best place as a restaurant in Lisbon read more

This place had lots of great reviews so we wanted to try it for ourselves! We able to get seated right away around 6:20 PM on a Tuesday night, and there were still a few empty tables. Service was very friendly and they gave us recommendations and explained all of the dishes to us when we ordered. The food was something you would get from a Michelin starred restaurant. The presentation and flavor profiles were not your typical tapas as these seemed more upscale and fancier. We each got two tapas per person, as well as drinks and a dessert. I personally loved the cod cakes, duck in red wine, roasted vegetables, and the biscuit coffee cake. Drinks are also tasty as well! The mojito and white sangria were very refreshing. read more

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This place in Lisbon is simply amazing. Not to mention the food which I will describe later in that review, but the staff and atmosphere are awesome. The minute we walked in to this restaurant we already new it was going to be a great food experience. Our server explained to us the idea of tapas plating and the orders meant to be shared. He also proposed to us the special which were the scallops and OMG , we are so glad we took them We tried two types of croquetes : with goat meat and with wild meat made of wild game. Cannot say which ones were more delicious as both types were great, goat meat had more deep flavor where wild meat was more delicate but also intense. Octopus was fantastic served with some kind of ratatoulie and fresh tomatoes. The server also gave us amouse bouche which was definitely a nice gesture. They have a craft beer and very good selection of wines and we tried both. And finally : the SCALLOPS absolutely the best scallops we have ever eaten, the delicate flavor served on a bed of peas puree was absolutely AMAZING. The freshness of the scallops was absolutely superb as our server told us they were caught in the morning and that they do not always have them in special. We are so glad we caught that moment :) Da Prata 52 is a delicious stop when exploring Lisbon, avoid those overcrowded places on main street with medicore food, this is real Portugese experience!! read more

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Incredible food, truly the highlight of our time in Lisbon. They keep a rope in front of the door so they can set expectations for the dining experience before you begin. But once that is set, you're off on an amazing culinary experience. Everything we ate was magnificent but we especially enjoyed the shrimp. The sauce it is cooked in is good enough to drink. read more

We voted this our best meal in Portugal. I continue to be amazed at the ambience of Lisbon and the general positive vibes of the people there. This place stood out. We stood in a short line and sat up the stairs at a table for 2. One of us is vegetarian, one an omnivore, both had plenty of great options. The flight of Port wine was great for me. The staff took the time to explain the 4 options and their significance. The owner spent time with us suggesting places to see, the waiter (really so much more) took the time to share his experiences. Just a great place. 5 star food 5 star ambience 5 star staff. Parabens read more

It was an amazing culinary experience! From the time we arrived the hospitality was genuine by all of the staff! We had 9 amazing Tapas plates, a jug of house white wine & a list delicious dessert! Don't miss this fantastic establishment! read more

One of the best restaurants we tried in Lisbon! There was a line to get in. The restaurant is split level. If you wanted to order just a snack, they will let you sit on the lower level with the smaller tables; otherwise if you wanted two dishes or more, they will let you sit in the upper level. We were so hungry so we decided to eat dinner and order 4 entrees and wine! We ordered a mixture of everything as we were enjoying the first two days of our Portugal trip. We ordered a variety - beef, chicken tenders, octopus in pea sauce and shrimp! I personally liked the chicken, octopus and shrimp!!! Wasn't really a fan of the beef which was served stew-like, plus I couldn't chew properly! The wine was amazing!!! The decor is so cute as well - filled with old school electronic! The servers were so nice and friendly! They also have a restroom available in the lower level. The ambience was romantic and cozy! Highly suggest you try this! The line is worth it!!! Makes your vacation to Lisbon more special!!! read more

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I came here because I wanted to try churrico assado (flaming chorizo). Since we wanted a full meal, we ordered 2 plates per person, which is the minimum required to get seating on their main floor. The beef cheeks were super tender, and the codfish croquettes were hot and freshly made. I think the chorizo on fire was a nice show but it's a little on the chewier/tough side. read more

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We have had our eye on daPrata52 for better than a year. It was a Lisbon bucket list restraint when we were planning a trip that was postponed due to the pandemic, and expectations had built. It did not disappoint! We walked into daPrata and were immediately greeted by the amazing staff and a great atmosphere. The menu was spectacular and we needed some wine to go with the meal. We talked through the menu with our superbly helpful waiter who was all set to help us choose a bottle of wine. After a quick chat he said let me get our expert. We had a wonderful conversation about wine options and were recommended a superb old vine read from the coast. Spectacular local choice!!! The stars of this show were the black pork cheek, so tender it melted I your mouth, with a red wine reduction and potato purée. The swordfish and tuna ceviche was spectacularly fresh with just the right acidic balance. The scallops were tender nuggets of deliciousness, and the octopus risotto was just a world of flavor. While there were some stars, everything else was still great and more than just a supporting cast. The goat croquets were filled with flavor, the diced beef was complex and tender, and the octopus salad was a wonderful change from the typical simple octopus. Again, the environment was spectacular. After the meal we hung out for another half hour talking regional wine and the particular vineyard our bottle came from. Just a wonderful experience all around! read more

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The quality of the food was incredible. Everything was so fresh. We ended up trying six dishes. They were all incredible. The staff explained everything to us. We loved it. read more

Fantastic. Every dish was amazing, I couldn't pick which I liked the best. Staff was so friendly and helpful. I loved that we were able to try a little bit of everything. I'm only in Lisbon for 3 days but I might go back I! read more

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Came at 5:30pm on Friday and had no wait and still not full when we left an hour later. The staff was very helpful with the menu and recommendations. We enjoyed the shrimp and cod cakes best. 72€ for 4 tapas (minimum is 4) and 4 wines (5€ each) read more

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We enjoyed our meal so much that we returned the following evening! The décor is certainly quirky and the staff are fun (and spoke such excellent English!). We were impressed that they took the time to explain each dish and its ingredients. Our favorites were the pork cheeks, rabbit samosas and the foie gras, but everything we ate on both nights was delicious. You may have to wait in line for a table if you eat later, but it's worth the wait! Highly recommended! read more

What a great menu. Great vibe. Great staff!! Food was delicious. Worth any wait that you may have! read more

Excellent tapas in downtown Lisboa that are a fusion of the old world and the new world. My favorite was the bachalau and my husband's was the rabbit samosa. Friendly and talkative staff that have good recommendations read more

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Every dish was great. You won't be disappointed. Yelp needs 85 characters to post this.

Average food. Not much to write about. The service, however was horrible. It's almost as if the hosts were intentionally trying to be rude Towards the end, I eventually asked the guy as to why were they being so argumentative? Defies logic. As a restauranter, they should know that people go out to have a nice dining experience. The way the hosts behave have a big role to play towards that end read more

We found restaurant through Yelp positive reviews. The hosts / waiters were super nice and informative. He recommended 2 dishes per person. We ordered 6 dishes: tuna and swordfish device, 2 different octopus dishes, steak dish, beef dish, and vegetarian dish. The dishes were all decent; unfortunately, I was disappointed because I was expecting significantly better flavors. I found the dishes a bit salty and too saucy. Maybe this is considered good Portuguese food and I'm not familiar with the flavors. Overall, we spent over 90 Euros for only a decent meal. So this was a miss for me. I had higher expectations. read more

Excellent. Everything was fantastic. The service was amazing. They explained how everything was prepared and how to best enjoy it. The meat sausage was grilled table side. Our favorite was the fried chicken. read more

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