Restaurante Edmundo is a fantastic local restaurant in the Benfica district of Lisbon. We came for…read morea late lunch here shortly after arriving and it satisfied all appetites. As well as complimentary bread and butter we received a little pot of sardine paste and a round of delicious cheese as well, this is one of the things I love about eating in Portugal! It's important not to fill up too much though as the portions have a tendency to be large, and this was no exception. I ordered to polvo de galinha (roasted octopus) served with potatoes, onions and olives. It was delicious and really tender. Other dishes included bacalhau (salted cod) and picanha (steak). Even my 15 month old was happy to try everything although he wasn't totally taken with the octopus! Mine was so huge I had to get the rest to take away and there was certainly no room for desserts even though the bulging cabinet looked tempting! The staff were really friendly and accommodating of the little one. And the crab and lobster tank was a great distraction for him.

Nice local place to go and try non touristy food. The prices were good and the food was good as…read morewell. Don't expect anything fancy, just good local cooking.

Go. Just go. Don't be intimidated by the menu. It's simple and singular by design. Make a…read morereservation. If it is before 9, you will sit in the front of the restaurant. If it is after, closer to the back end which is up a small flight of stairs. If it's your first time stick to the classic steak entrecôte and the never ending fries. Start with a salad. Skip the bread so at to have room for steak and fries. The wine selection is superb. The service amazing but not overly fussy. This is bistro food. So no frills but that is what makes it extraordinary! Tip: watch what others order, point politely and say: "Ishto, obrigada!"

They do one thing and do it well: Entrecôte. Service was very friendly and the food was delicious.read more

I could develop a very elaborate and lengthy way of describing our experience here, but simply will…read moresay that on a scale of one to give stars this place is a 10

It was me and my husband's first time in Lisbon. We found this place on Yelp, and decided to give…read moreit a try. The food were very authentic and delicious! We also love the service!

Very good place for seafood. A wide selection of fresh…read moreseafood A really good service - usually old restaurants tend to have unpleasant old waiters; it is not the case here as service is very good. Not very big so can tend to be a bit noisy.

Great food, great service. We had to use Google Translate app to communicate over the menu, but the…read morestaff are very friendly and overall it was a great experience. Really good seafood.

Had a Sunday Brunch here, before going off on some touristy stuff…read more 1 star because it was horribly over priced - I think/hope, even for Europe. The food was fine, and the service was quite pleasant, but the per person meal cost was offensive for what was being offered. I'm not usually one to complain about pricing, but... For the same price, I've had all you can eat sturgeon cavier. Just saying.

So hugely disappointed with this place. Before moving to Lisbon we'd put together a list of places…read morethat we wanted to check out, and being huge oyster fans this was near the top of the list. We won't be going back. First of all the service was so slow to take our order. We aren't the sort that rush and worry about ordering as quickly as possible, but this took forever. It seemed like we'd been forgotten, despite the fact that we were on what seemed like a prime table. When they finally took it, we ordered a starter of scallops to share, and then two dozen mixed oysters between us. We had to ask for a wine list though, as they'd not bothered to give us one when we say down. The oysters came before the starter, with the scallops turning up half way through. This would have maybe been forgivable if it hadn't been for the fact that the scallops were awful, the oysters gritty (this is maybe not totally fair as six of the French one's were superb) and the shallot sauce was hardly there. The wine we ordered was okay, but the water we ordered never arrived. The place looked like it was trying to be a classy French bistro, but ended up looking like a the dining room in Fawlty Towers. We knew it wasn't cheap, and the bill was as expected, but I can promise you that it wasn't worth it. We won't be going back, and will be advising visiting friends to avoid it.

Old restaurant that has always kept an above average service and food…read more Typical Portuguese dishes are king here. Also shellfish in general is very good. Not easy to park nearby but worth going to.

Dishes are lovely cooked the service excellent and the ambience is proper local.I know this great…read morerestaurant for many years.

I walked in without a reservation, eager to try it based on a recommendation, and it did not…read moredisappoint! The ambiance was inviting, with warm lighting and a vibrant atmosphere that buzzed with conversation--perfect for unwinding after a long day. I was greeted warmly and seated at the bar--my favorite spot. Within minutes, I had a glass of wine, and the server guided me through the menu with excellent recommendations. The best part? You can choose your steak cut right before ordering, adjusting it to your appetite. The staff, including the chef, were incredibly friendly and engaging, adding to the welcoming vibe. Pro tip: in Portugal, Medium Rare is more like Blue Rare, so ask for Medium if you want a true Medium Rare. Can't wait to come back!

The environment and food were great. Make sure you make reservations before head there. The steaks…read morewere good to taste with Portuguese wines.