Wandered through many winding and hilly side streets to locate this iconic corner joint!…read more It was worth it! Ordering is from a window and there is a lineup - even just before closing. It has character with cobblestoned streets and outdoor restaurant patios nearby. The bifanas are exceptional but pirri pirri sauce and mustard is required to give it that zing. Splash it on! The bun is fresh and delicious baked perfectly. If you come to Lisbon, do not leave without trying this establishment!

Bifanas are a classic Portuguese sandwich made with simmered pork. It's a fast, cheap meal across…read morethe country - and arguably no place is as famous for these as As Bifanas do Afonso. It's a tiny takeout-only counter, but the lines can get very long here. When I arrived, it was mid-afternoon, so only about five or so people. They're very quick with the food as well - I got mine, the classic one (no cheese), about a minute after ordering. The sandwich overall was pretty good. It's not meant to be a full meal - more like a snack or a breakfast type - it's not very large. The pork is alright, but a little tough. It's not very juicy, as there are certain parts that feel leather-ish. It did grow on me as I kept eating though, and towards the end I started to like it more. The bread is actually quite good; crispy on the top and yet the hollowed-out inside stays fluffy. They have mustard and chili oil on a side table for you to add - and this is much needed. The moisture from these helps so much with the sandwich, and especially the mustard just adds that different flavor that prevents it from being just plain pork. Oh yeah, and it's super cheap - at just 3 euros. Overall, it's not amazing food, but for how cheap it is it gets the job done. 8/10

Always great to stop by and get coffee in one of the many wonderful forms we Portuguese like it…read more The pastries at Paul are always fresh and delicious. Oh and when you buy something you get access to the bathroom. Not a big deal but every once in a while not a bad thing. Go there. They're centrally located in Rua Augusta (the one with the triumphal arch).

This place was one of my favorites to visit and enjoy the Portugal experience. In the morning, I'd…read morewalk over while the city was waking up and enjoy my well prepared latte and delicious pastry. Here is where I'd reflect on the beauty and energy of Lisbon. I was grateful to be here at this time watching people engaging in conversations and living. The service here was always great and the ambiance was wonderful. I'm returning again to relive the experience. The baguette sandwiches were tasty. Prices were reasonable. In

This was the first place I came to eat something in Lisbon! A custard tart for lunch! I can't tell…read moreyou how right the foodie's videos were about the original place where the pastel de nata originated. Actually it was better than the claims! I "ubered" out to Belem from my hotel. There was a small line up but it moved quickly. Cute and quaint place in blue and white. We walked across the street to a park to enjoy them. The pastry was so flaky that it flaked off very easily. The pigeons were aware of this and stood guard for any fallen morsels. The custard was so smooth and creamy and you could see the heat bubbles! I may have to go back for more!

A Lisbon Must-Do for Pastéis, Coffee & a Little Old-World Charm…read more First trip to Lisbon = Pastéis de Belém had to be on the itinerary! I had read up on the famous bakery before our visit and knew that arriving early was key. So we did -- and I'm very glad we did because this place gets busy FAST! There was a little confusion at first about which entrance to use and where to line up for a table, especially with people coming through different doors. Thankfully, we only waited about 5-10 minutes, which really wasn't bad at all. We weren't lucky enough to be seated in the beautiful old section of the café, but we did get to wander through it -- and wow! The historic rooms are incredibly charming, with gorgeous old-world details that make the whole experience feel like a little step back in time. We were seated instead in the much larger, newer dining hall. Our waiter was friendly, although definitely a little stern-ish, and after scanning the QR menu, we took a few minutes to decide what we wanted. Our waitress came by, took our order and quickly disappeared into the sea of tables. And honestly, I get it -- this place was HUSTLING! Of course, we ordered the famous Pastéis de Belém because... well, when in Lisbon! We also added a Torte de Chocolate because apparently one pastry each wasn't going to cut it, plus a couple of lattes. I actually loved that the menu included photos -- sometimes you just need to see the pastry before committing! Our order arrived surprisingly quickly, and the pastéis were delicious. The pastry was flaky, the custard was creamy and they absolutely hit the spot. I had expected them to arrive warm, though, and ours weren't, so I'm not sure how fresh from the oven they were. Still delicious nonetheless. The lattes were hot, tasty and served in pretty little glasses -- always a nice touch. One thing I did notice was that the tables, chairs and menus could have used a little more attention in the cleanliness department. That said, considering the sheer volume of people moving through this place every day, it's easy to understand how quickly things can get a little messy. Before leaving, we took another stroll through the historic portion of the bakery and café, which was definitely worth a look. There's so much character and history tucked into those rooms. And by the time we walked out? The line was already stretching outside! If sitting down isn't your thing, there's also a quick-order counter where you can grab your pastéis and keep exploring Lisbon. So, would I stop here again? Absolutely. Is it a leisurely, quiet café experience? Definitely not. It's busy, bustling and very much a Lisbon institution. But experiencing the history, seeing the beautiful old bakery, sipping a latte and eating one of these iconic Portuguese pastries is part of the fun. Put it on your Lisbon itinerary -- just go early, embrace the crowds, and save room for pastries!

Bifana was on my bucket list while visiting Lisbon and Solar da Madalena floated to the top of that…read morelist. For those who haven't had one, the bifana is a staple of tender, simmered meat (usually visible somewhere in the restaurant) and placed between a fresh piece of bread. Traditionally just meat and sauce from the vat of simmering meat juices. This was close to the Rossio section of Lisbon, making it very convenient to various attractions. They also had other meat pies, codfish cakes and French fries. Staff were very friendly (and spoke English for those visiting) with a chill and casual vibe. Perfect for a quick lunch close to the square to sit and enjoy a lunch or light dinner.

Solar de Madalena: This cozy little Lisbon spot serves up bifanas, Portugal's porky pride, with a…read moreside of Inquisition-era tension. So we were told, back in the day, eating pork was how you proved you were a good little Catholic convert. No pressure! I passed on the meat sweats and opted for the fish sandwich, which, thankfully, didn't come with 500 years of interfaith drama. Cute place. My fish sandwich was excellent. I'm a sarcastic ahole but I had to.

Delicious sandwiches made from fresh focaccia bread. We arrived at 11:16am but the bread wasn't…read morefinished baking until 11:30 so you'd probably want to arrive around noon. We tried the fig sandwich with honey and almonds, and the pork sandwich. We got one combo which included a side (home made sweet potato chips) and a fresh berry juice that wasn't too sweet / tasted good for you. The owner was lovely and you could feel his passion and enthusiasm for food. Excellent service ! Excellent fresh food! Cute / warm decor! I would definitely recommend going here. They only have a month left before they open a new location that's more central - which is sure to be packed - so patronise this location while you still can.

We celebrated our anniversary here a few days ago. When we first tried to dine here several years…read moreago during August the restaurant was closed for vacation. We were disappointed at the time but we found many other restaurants that had good seafood as well. We were traveling with other family members this time and thought this restaurant would be the best places to try pretty much every seafood dishes available in Lisbon and some of the unique foods that we can't get at home. We had barnacles, glass shrimp (it is supposed to have eggs outside the shell but unfortunately we were told the season was over so there were no eggs), spider crab, oysters with caviar, scallops, razor clams, and cheese with bread. My daughter's boyfriend tasted the barnacles for the first time and he loved it. We ended up ordering it twice. Everything was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food. Excellent service.

Two words - culture shock! This place was recommenced by our Brazilian Tuk Tuk driver. We were…read morelooking for a fish/seafood place and my compañero loves his IPA! We also wanted an authentic Portuguese place and not anything touristy. Be careful what you wish for! We took a number but were almost bypassed as they were calling higher numbers. I got the "matre d's" attention and showed him my number. He spoke no English as could be expected - not an issue! So, he bumped us up to the front of the line. We climbed a long narrow and steep staircase to reach a long narrow hallway with about 20 staff running about and squeezing by each other. Somehow, we found the dining room and our waiter greeted us offering us a choice of tables. Clientele were very well dressed and spoke in Portuguese looking very comfortable. He immediately brought us a huge basket of garlic bread! It was quite a nice atmosphere and reminiscent of an older home with high ceilings. We had trouble ordering from the phone app (as it should be because it was in Portuguese only) so our waiter guided us. No IPA and no wine except moscatel. But this was a cerveseria with no IPA! So we tried two glasses of moscatel- not our favorite as it was much too sweet. We agreed to the garlic shrimp and lazy crab. I asked what it came with and he said nothing and pointed to the garlic bread. I asked about ordering veggies and he said there were none! The crab was fridge cold but would have been better warm. The shrimp could have been tasty if not so salty. It wouldn't have been such a culture shock but it was also very pricey for what is was. I don't regret this experience as I was immersed in Portuguese culture and food. But no veggies is unthinkable! lol

Highly recommend this restaurant. We took the tram and that…read morewas one of the stops. We walked in just because of the scent of pork stewing away. Got the basic bifana and wow what an experience that was. We got some to go for breakfast the next day at our hotel. Really unexpected, just homemade bread and delicious tasting pork and the chilli oil has a bit of a kick!

This place wasn't even on my radar until this really kind individual I met while having drinks…read morerecommended it. I made my way down to this small sandwich counter, run by 2 people, one of which was presumably the owner. Both of them are very kind, and efficient. They do their best to make everyone feel welcome Bifana sandwiches are about 4€ average and you can get another beer for 2€. I chose to eat on the counter and got a grilled pork with egg. I added the spice and mustard. Do not, I repeat, do not skip adding the spice and the mustard because that what takes this sandwich to the next level. If you're looking for a good local spot for Bifanas in Lisbon, this is your spot

We tried this place because it looked good but turned out really bad , everything was tasteless and…read morethe meat is not seasoned. The falafel sandwich is an abomination and shouldn't be served at all, the fixings they put on top of the sandwiches don't have distinct flavor . The shawarma sandwich was probably the best thing out of this mess. We tried the vegetarian carrot soup and it was unique and tasted good. We also tried the Brazilian fruit drink and it didn't taste like anything . I would skip this place

Great beer, quaint / awesome location & friendly staff. Get the Super Bock, amazing.read more

Simply delicious, with beautiful surroundings. The sangria is delicious, full of fruit...the…read moresandwiches are bursting with flavor.

Here's a great place to meet people from the city, start a great evening or just relax and watch a…read morefootball match in the evening breathing fresh air.

Pastelaria Pomarence was near the hotel we we're staying at. We had breakfast here two days in a…read morerow. My friend and I shared "Menu 4" and it may have been "Menu 10," one is omelette with toasts and the other is came with two eggs, three bacon, three sausage links, toast. Each item also came with coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice. Staff are friendly. It appears to be popular for people en route to work. Ambience is good, indoor dining is a little compact but they also have patio tables.

Crispy pork sandwich, come to papa!…read more The panado de porch may not look like much. In fact it's appears to be somewhat boring, just sitting there under a glass case next to some other really great tasting treats. But what this sandwich lacks in looks makes up for it in flavor. Perfectly seasoned and crispy fried to perfection, after your first bite you will be convinced that the pigs soul is in Heaven. This little hole in the wall is located right next door to the Hotel Sofitel. Frequented by locals who are in the know, they make a mean espresso and serve up cold beer at bargain prices.