Let's start with the bad, since restaurants usually just answer with "we are glad that you liked it" and totally dismiss the bad. There is a little cart blocking the entrance door, probably to show how difficult it is to enter their premises. The door guy is bold, tattooed and bad tempered, maybe part of the vibe too. Once inside, the next guy is bad tempered too. Maybe they had a bad meeting right before opening. Last bad thing was that 2 out of 4 dishes were cold, unusual in a good restaurant. Now the good, great quaint beautiful place with good ambience (by the patrons). The food tasted good and their weird rules about what you are allowed to order and the quantities actually worked well for us. read more

daPrata52 - Entrance door is blocked by a cart to create the feel of scarcity or something. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

A great venue to try local Portuguese favorites. Sure there are tons of restaurants in the area but there only a few that stands out and this is certainly one of them. Food portions are perfect for trying out different dishes and a expect the service to be as good as the food. All you need to do is relax and enjoy this centrally located restaurant this is upscale in looks, service and food quality. read more

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The decoration is very retro. Food is tapas style. The waiter described all the dishes in detail. We enjoyed every dish. My favorite were pork cheek-11/10, steak, and swordfish. Service was also great. I highly recommend this restaurant. My favorite in Lisbon so far. read more

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We really enjoyed dePrata52. The food was great. We especially liked the scallops and goat croquettes. The service was also great. Get there by 7 or be prepared to wait! read more

Very small restaurant which serves small plates with the intent to try many items. We ordered four plate plus dessert and a bottle of wine. The food was great, the wine was great, the staff was great. We would certainly go back! read more

Excellent tapas. Got white wine sangria, salad, shrimp and scallops. All excellent. Very considerate server. read more

daPrata52 - Salad shrimp and sangria - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The food was all very tasty. We ordered the black pork cheeks in red wine, absolutely delicious, the meat was as tender as it can get, and packed with savor, and the mashed potatoes were silky. The codfish cakes were really good. We ordered the sirloin steak Da Prata 52 and flavor wise it was fantastic, but the meat was tough and also the rest of the plate was lukewarm. I understand that the temperature of the meat was medium rare, but the side was not hot. The grilled angus picanha tasted terrific, but would have expected an angus cut to be more tender. Side also lukewarm. As I have mentioned in my reviews before I like my food hot when it is supposed to be hot. All in all the flavors were on point, temps need work. But would come back to taste some other stuff. A great modern take on Portuguese cuisine. The restaurant has great ambiance, and the service is swift. read more

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Excellent food from drinks to dessert. I am generally not a fan of tapas/small plates but wanted to be able to try a variety of food while traveling. They have a two plate minimum per person. We had tempura green beans, Octopus risotto, tuna marinated in passionfruit with salmon roe, and shrimp with garlic and lemon. All were excellent. Service was friendly and top notch, asking about food allergies and preferences. Get there early. There's a line at the door waiting past 6. read more

We went by one weekday evening to check out the spot based on the strong reviews, hoping for outdoor seating, but it was so busy we decided not to go in and they only had one outdoor table by the front door. I'm so glad we went back another day a bit on the earlier side to give it another try! We were able to sit just inside the front door at a high table in the mid-late afternoon and there were only a few other tables seated. The waitstaff were great - I was trying to at least attempt Portuguese pronunciation of the dishes and I got a big smile from a very tattooed and initially serious host/server, who then helpfully provided me with proper pronunciation of each dish so I could try again. He must have let the next server know because when each of our dishes was set down they told us the name in clear Portuguese. Very sweet! This is not your average tapas bar - everything had a bit of a twist to it. At the start they explained they recommend each person chooses at least two small plates to get a meal's worth, and that each dish is portioned for sharing, so you should probably choose at least four things. We chose five: seared foie gras with apple compote (special of the day), braised black pork cheeks with a delicious potato paste kind of accompaniment that was unique and really good, cod confit with chickpea paste, octopus risotto (easily the most bulky dish if you are really hungry!), and the shrimp in coconut marinade (nicely spicy but not too much). They started us with a little amuse bouche of two lentil balls that were very good as well! You can order a glass of house wine which made it easy to decide if you wanted another glass without ordering a whole bottle, and actually had a locally brewed craft IPA on tap, which was hard to find in Portugal! Everything was very good, nice portions to share, and totally worth returning for. Once we had placed our order the server went through it with us to ensure we didn't have any dislikes or dietary issues - even checking if cilantro was OK as a garnish. The servers were very friendly, restrooms were nice (downstairs from the center of the dining area on ground level), and we were able to ask to add a tip to our credit card payment when we settled up. Would absolutely recommend this place - the selection of dishes was quite bit and with some good vegetarian options as well so it could be hard to choose! read more

Fantastic place with a great staff. Very friendly, attentive and informative about their dishes. They explained the dishes and how it was cooked. They took the time to explain. Came a couple of times and the second time I came they recognized me and knew my name. I had the vegetables in chickpea tempura, shrimp in olive oil and garlic, octopus risotto, and a very Portuguese sausage Chourico. All dishes are made to be shared but as a single traveler they were perfect. All awesome! I still have a couple of days left in Lisboa but had to post this now. Will probably come back my last two nights but had to post this now. read more

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After 8 days all over Portugal, this might be the very best meal we have had. Can recommend it highly enough.

Amazing food! Better than I could have imagined. Super friendly staff. So happy we stopped in. Highly recommended.

Service was amazing- loved the recommendations. Loved the atmosphere, the food, everything. Would definitely come back. Wonderful job.

This is a hidden gem that's a must try in Lisbon. The entrance looks deceivingly small, but when you go in it's packed. The food and service are phenomenal, and staff are passionate and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

daPrata52 - Scallops tapa and ahi tar tar - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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This was our best meal in Lisbon, though not at all the priciest -- tapas, drinks and tip for two people was 80€. Three important factors made it stand out: selection, seasoning and service. A bit more about each one below. Selection: the dishes here included Portuguese classics with a fresh twist as well as dishes we hadn't seen anywhere before: fried chicken, mushrooms with coconut milk, goat croquettes. Since it was our last meal in Portugal we opted for more traditional dishes, but every one was amazing: the tomato rice was bright and buttery, the fried sardines crispy and light. The "side salad" was enormous and included lots of different vegetables and a balsamic dressing. The prawns were incredibly tender and garlicky, and the fried chicken bites (which we couldn't resist) was juicy inside and crispy outside. It came with potato wedges, and all the fried items had a lemony aioli for dipping. Seasoning: we had seafood at nearly every meal in Portugal, and it was always fresh, but needed salt. Pork and chicken are also common, and green salad, but again, without seasoning these fall flat. We had actually started carrying salt with us by the end of our trip, since requesting it usually brought a blank stare. Amazingly, every dish at da Prata was perfectly seasoned, and we couldn't stop exclaiming at the miracle -- and the aioli really took the fried sardines and chicken to another level, making me wonder why more restaurants don't include it. I also watched the bartender make some cocktails, and before serving each one he tasted it -- something else I'd never seen in Portugal but that reflects their dedication to quality. Service: we really tried to extend grace and be sensitive to cultural differences, but it's hard to understand sitting for 30-45 minutes without service, or having to ask 2-3 times for water, or the bill, or a menu. This was common, but at da Prata, all three servers were courteous, attentive and professional. They made sure we knew what we were ordering, asked about allergies and preferences, and advised us to start with four dishes for two people. When we had finished, they checked back in to see if we wanted more. (My husband ordered something else, cubed beef in a cumin-scented gravy -- also delicious, though I could only eat one bite.) They accepted our compliments graciously. It's clear they care about their craft. After an amazing experience, we sadly admitted we couldn't handle dessert, but joked that we might be back in a few hours. They told us about some recent customers who had eaten lunch there, then returned for dinner, and a third time for drinks and dessert! I believe it. If we had discovered this place any sooner, we certainly would have visited again. read more

The service and food is out of this world amazing. Our party enjoyed every taste we had. The servers are very helpful and friendly. They made excellent suggestions and even assisted with a gluten allergy. Definitely a must try place. read more

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Great food great seafood good drinks and cute ambiance service was what you expect in portugal bit slow but if ur in vacation u dont care

Doesn't look like much when you walk past it but man oh man is it good. We ordered practically everything on the menu and everything was a hit! I would definitely recommend the ceviche and the fried chicken (we ordered them twice). The staff does a great job letting you know how the tapas work so you know exactly what you're getting into when you sit down. It was a little hot in the restaurant but other than that, amazing! read more

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AMAZING! For a tapas place, their portions a really well sized. Definitely make reservations as this place isn't that big and fills up quickly. I am so glad I made reservations here because the food was soooo delicious. We shared 4 dishes between the two of us as that was what they recommended for portion size. We were so full by the end of the meal. Cheese and game meats - great selection of unique goat/sheep cheese with wild game sausages like deer and boar. Really yummy and there was so much to eat between to the two of us Shrimp in Garlic - simple and flavorful. Shrimp was cooked perfectly and the garlic sauce was very flavorful Bacalhau- Portugal 's signature dish with potato and salted cod. It sure did not disappoint. Lots of cod, well balanced with the salt and potato. Loved it! Sausage with Orange sauce - we got this dish because it caught our eye from another table. They light the sausage on fire in front of you so it was nice and hot when you take your first bite. Service was lovely. They had a great wine selection so of course we downed a bottle of red. Overall, a wonderful dinner! read more

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Amazing authentic Portuguese tapas meal. INCREDIBLE flavors - must try the octopus risotto, coconut mushrooms, and picanha. Bernardo and his team had top notch service with incredible friendliness. This was our first stop in Lisbon and it'll be hard to surpass. read more

The food here was amazing! Service was excellent and staff was friendly and generous with recommendations once we were seated. The ambience is sort of old world which complemented the menu. We were a large group that had to be split between 2 tables but were appreciative of getting in at all! This may have been our best meal in Lisbon! read more

The staff was so friendly and spoke Spanish and English. I really liked this place and their octopus risotto is divine. We really love their cod fritteAlso try the fresh scallops! read more

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This was the best place we ate at in our vacations in Portugal. The staff is extremely friendly and willing to give tips on foods to try. They strive for the tapas culture in order to encourage conversation! If you are in the area, you have to eat here (the outside don't say much but you will not regret it) the mushroom risotto, flaming chorizo, and croquettes were amazing!!! Their local brew was also excellent! Try this place! read more

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Our 1st restaurant on our vacation trip. The food is amazing but the staff makes the experience 20 out of 10. We came with 2 small kids and they could not have been more accommodating and friendly. Other places have a great expectation to follow after. read more

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My rating is purely based on mostly non-meat dishes and overall I am a critical yelp reviewer having tasted lots of things internationally. What we ordered: - Prato Do Dia 8.50€ - Bacalhau Braz 8.50€ - Risotto Polvo 9.50€ - Gambas Ao Alho 9.75€ - Croquete de Alheira 6.80€ Why the bad rating: None of the food we ordered blew us away. All dishes were very heavy, oily and greasy. We had nap right after. The dishes are over salted and lacked in fish quantity. The fish was fresh but nothing really stood out. The restaurant was empty on a Saturday noon. The service was alright. So overall I am not sure why this place is so hyped. The risotto was to buttery and cheesy. The garlic shrimps in oil was too salty. The cod dish has too much potatoes and missed the quantity of cod. The croquettes were not tasty, we left them on the plate. For the portions we also felt that it was slightly overpriced maybe given their location. Overall I'd skip this place next time read more

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Probably the best meal we've had during our visit to the lovely city of Lisbon. Server was very nice and made some great suggestions but to be honest I felt like we would've enjoyed everything on the menu. They do require you to order 2 tapas per person but we were quite hungry and ordered 5 between the 2 of us so it didn't matter. Here's are the plated we tried and enjoyed every one of them a lot. Especially the pork cheeks. -Black pork cheek in red wine -Octopus risotto -Codfish a Braz -Sardines Fillet in Tempura -Braised Fois Gras Wash them all down with a nice local beer and we were just the happiest people that day. read more

daPrata52 - From right to left: Black pork cheek in red wine, Octopus risotto, Sardines Fillet in Tempura, Codfish a Braz, and Braised Fois Gras. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Fantastic place to get Portuguese tapas! The inside is a bit quirky, but the waiters are super friendly and helpful. The menu is in English and Portuguese. It's a little pricier, but so delicious! I recommend the: Chouriço Assado com Laranja: It's the traditional Portuguese sausage with an orange sauce to pour on top if you'd like. The burn the fat off right next to the table so it's a cool show. The sausage itself is delicious! Polvo Salteado com Puré de Ervilha: aka Sauteed Octopus with Green Pea Puree. The octopus was perfectly cooked. Not too fried and not too chewy. The potatoes and green pea puree were a nice addition to the meal. read more

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Overrated. Food isn't that great & the gluten free options are minimal. Seating takes forever too

Last week our traveling group of 8 split in two. Four were out wandering and the other 4 of us said we'd meet them at dinner and were thinking of this place, daPrata 52. They didn't respond. We eventually moseyed over there only to find out (15 minutes into our wait) that our friends had actually already picked the same restaurant without telling us! (Seriously small odds that we picked the same exact restaurant in a city filled with different choices). Small world :) I will say the host and one of the servers were not particularly friendly. When we didn't realize our friends had a table, they said the restaurant was full, don't know how long a wait, essentially "you should probably just leave." Another server was MUCH friendlier and eventually we were able to take a table next to our friends once two other women left. The food was awesome! Our friends had already mainly finished their dishes and had plenty to recommend to us. The two different rices were amazing, especially with the beetroot flavor. My husband and uncle in law asked for this spicy sauce for their chicken and were not disappointed - this stuff was on FIRE. They scarfed the sauce down and sweated the entire time (a little dab on my tongue was plenty for me to need a chug of water!) Literally nothing we ordered wasn't awesome - veggies, meats, potatoes, etc. A little on the pricier side compared to some other meals we had in Portugal but well worth it. I'd definitely recommend having dinner here (and maybe making a reservation!) read more

This was a nice place for lunch. The food was delicious, the staff were professional and very helpful. Make sure to order at least two dishes per person since the portions are small. It's very popular among locals and always full, reservation is recommended. Foie Gras was amazing! read more

A have to try when in Lisbon. Everything was spectacular and made with love. We had a great time with Bernardo our server and you just know they love what they do. Flavors are well thought out (although personally I would skip the green beans next time) and portion sizes were perfect for small plate sharing. Although not pictured because there's a limit of uploads on Yelp, we had a delicious red sangria. Nice overall vibe, small bar but a solid spirits menu. We will be back when we hit Lisbon in the future. read more

The food is good but the line maybe long as the restaurant is not very big. But the food comes fast and they are as described by the waiter. read more

The food here is a joke and it's ridiculous. And I mean that in the most complimentary way. It is so amazing!! Part of what made Portugal my favorite place. I still have dreams of eating here again. You must try this place! read more

It was Day 3 in Lisbon! Best meal since we arrived and I'm not 100% that we'll top this spot! It's a must! Expansive flavors and friendly staff! The ambiance is perfect, trendy yet intimate. read more

Located near the praça do comércio in Lisboa we stumbled upon daPrata 52 while site seeing. The line was out the door when we first walked by but luckily when we checked in mid afternoon we were able to get a table and it was so worth the wait. As many restaurants in Portugal do they started us off with a free treat which were the tastiest beef croquets. We shared 4 plates as you have to order 2 plates a person if you want to sit in the back area of the restaurant. We started off with the octopus risotto and fried chicken. Both dishes were on point. The consistency of the risotto was cooked to perfection and the pieces of octopus and seasoning took the dish to another level. The fried chicken was so tender and had that grandmas southern comfort style taste with a delicious mayo sauce to dip it in. Next we had the steak with ham in the daPrata 52 sauce. The broth that the steak came in was so savory almost like one you would find in a stew. The steak itself was excellent cooked medium rare and full of flavor. The sausage croquets were divine so much tastiness packed into each lil bite. I would recommend all of the dishes but the menu has so many options you can't go wrong with whatever you order. read more

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A local favorite, this traditional tapas restaurant serves small sharing plates (minimum 4 per couple). Seafood tapas will go for about €9 and others are €7 each. The variety makes for different flavors. Service is basic, seating is very casual and tiny chairs would not make adults comfortable to sit on them for long. That seating is what made me drop 1 Star for daPrata. I get the old-timey charm factor but people want to eat comfortably to enjoy the food. Overall a good experience with the food. Do recommend it to those looking for an authentic Portuguese spot. read more

daPrata52 - Ceviche and coconut milk prawns. Both excellent. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Lucked upon this hidden jewel. The only place in Lisbon that we made an effort to visit a second time. We let our waiter recommend our small plates and wine and we're very pleased with everything! read more

Great food. The selection has a ton of different options and everything we tried is top notch

One of the best dinner we ever had. The place is very small, getting a reservation is almost impossible, but waiting in line was absolutely worth it! We had four plates and they were all amazing (shrimps in coconut milk, goat croquettes, pork cheeks, grilled tuna) and a fantastic meringue dessert .. my Old Fashioned was incredible too. Unfortunately we discovered this place at the end of the vacation.. we would have probably be there for dinner every single night!! And too bad we can give only 5 stars! They absolutely deserve more!! read more

These reviews felt deceiving than the experience I had so I feel compelled to share. Due to jetlag, I arrived around 4 or 5pm and was met with a completely empty restaurant. Even then, the employees asked me how much I will eat (without even showing me the menu). One tapa you sit by the bar and choosing two you get to sit up at the normal tables. It was very weird to be accosted with this choice especially with being a singular person at an empty restaurant. The food was okay, nothing special. No one showed up until I was ready to leave by the way, thus negating any need for them to have showed the elitism they showed. There are just as good restaurants elsewhere for a cheaper price. Use caution! read more