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    Floresta das Escadinhas

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese, Barbeque, Seafood
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Grilled calamari
    Sasha M.

    Very affordable pricing. Excellent sardines and grilled calamari. Long wait as there is no reservations. 0.75 l white wine (nice one) for 9 Euro, great value. Not much of ambient as this is well priced sea food, open for lunch only and that is why everyone is coming there. Service is great , they do their best

    grilled octopus
    David L.

    Fantastic little restaurant off the alley. Highly recommend reservations as it's small and very popular. The specialty was clearly the grilled sardines (which almost every table had) and the grilled octopus. We also had the ribs and crispy pork bites and both were fantastic and a nice balance to the seafood. Service was very good, Augusto was friendly, attentive and always with a smile. Wonderful lunch.

    Octopus rice and grilled squid, very good
    Alexandra L.

    The Quick: Very good, well cooked seafood, simple flavors and good portions. They were out of the octopus but the special of the day, octopus rice, was a treat! Table seating is tight and the chairs are low stools which weren't very comfortable but it was still worth the visit. I do like a bit more spice to my food (pepper, lemon, olive oil) but I ate it as served to not offend, and really enjoyed it. I would return to try more things.

    Stephanie M.

    We came here at around 2:00pm and the wait was still at least 30 minutes. If you don't want to wait, either come earlier (like when they open) or come later. This place does simple Portuguese food. We had the polvo (octopus) (13) and the sarindinhas (sardines) (12). The sardines were okay. Nothing special and wouldn't recommend. The octopus was delicious. Very tender and simply seasoned. If you have time to wait for a seat - then I would recommend the octopus. If you don't have time to wait, I would say pass on this.

    Matea P.

    The prices are a bit high, and the food is underwhelming. Although the squid was good, the octopus was just okay, and nothing here really blew us away. It was not memo I really wish I spent my time and money elsewhere.

    Jennifer S.

    Superb spot in the heart of Lisbon. Their mixed fish or meat plates are popular as well as the other items.

    Assorted fish
    Dorothy K.

    I can't recommend this place enough! A plate of assorted grilled fish with a bowl of potato is only €15! Assorted meat is €13! On top of that, it's super good fish and meat! Simply cooked and charred. Make a reservation though as this place fill up real quick!

    Lisbon ,Fresh sardines , octopus , sea food Must stop if you love seafood Our first day well worth the trip

    Octopus
    Dimitri D.

    Despite having high reviews, I was a bit disappointed in the flavor profile of this place. I ordered the octopus which severely lack seasoning/flavor with bland potatoes underneath. The menu is also very limited, which made it challenging to find any alternatives for things you might want.

    C K.

    We had the grilled octopus, squid, and fish platter. Each one was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. The menu is simple but done very well. Thank you for a fantastic lunch!

    Sardines
    Tony A.

    This restaurant defines quaint. Sat on the steps outside. Best seasoned food on the Iberian peninsula. Our waitress was delightful and very helpful. Do not leave Lisbon without eating here.

    Grilled octopus
    Diane J.

    Very cozy but popular restaurant in downtown Lisbon. We came here around 2 pm and waited about twenty minutes for a table. The grilled sardines and octopus were both fantastic, but the cod was a bit under-seasoned. Our waitress gave us free ginja liqueur after our meal!

    Mista de carne and mista de peixe (mixed meat and mixed fish) platters
    Jordan M.

    Amazing place for fish and meat! My husband and I split the mista de carne (mixed meat) and mista de peixa (mixed fish) platters, which came with fries and potatoes on the side. We also split a bottle of green wine which we loved. The food was great, filling, and an excellent price. Would definitely recommend!

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    Fabulous Caldo Verde Soup and Grilled Sardines with Potatoes. Excellent food with excellent service. Highly recommend!

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    Great food and service from Mina! Had the mixed grilled fish plate, so fresh and yummy for fish lovers!

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    Great grilled sardines and portuguese board! Very nice place to stop in - would recommend

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    One of the best meals that we had in Lisbon and the staff was very courteous. Must try the mixed fish plate and ribs.

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    We got a salad, grilled sausage (with olives/bread/olive oil), and a mixed fish plate (with potatoes).

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    Marisqueira Uma - Seafood rice

    Marisqueira Uma

    4.1(75 reviews)
    0.2 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Baixa
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    I was told by multiple friends, I must try their seafood rice and this place was well known for it…read more We did make a dinner reservation and would recommend it as this place gets packed. (FYI: lots of tourists) They only have 1 main which is their signature dish, the seafood rice. The rice is cooked in a seafood broth with a good mixture of shellfish like mussels, crab and shrimp. You can add lobster at an extra charge. This dish reminds me of paella, but with more soup? We didn't really get any appetizers but they do have a small selection if you want to add more to your meal. We had 3 people and ordered one main for the table. My husband is not the biggest seafood person so it was enough but if you have big eaters, then consider getting apps. The place is kinda small and cozy but not overly crammed together. The staff was efficient and warned me ahead of time how long it would take to make the dish.

    I recently visited Marisqueira Uma, a well-known Lisbon restaurant famous for its arroz de marisco…read more(seafood rice). We dined at the new location located two doors down from the original restaurant, which appears to have opened to accommodate the steady stream of customers that come specifically for this dish. We ordered the seafood rice for two, which is the restaurant's signature offering. The dish arrives in a large pot and is more broth-forward than a typical risotto, with rice cooked in a rich tomato-based seafood stock and packed with shrimp and shellfish. The flavour was excellent -- deeply savoury with a strong seafood profile. It's the type of dish that feels traditional and comforting, clearly built on a well-developed stock. Overall, this is a great spot if you want to try one of Lisbon's classic seafood dishes in a casual setting. It's not about a large menu or elaborate presentation -- it's about executing one iconic dish very well.

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    Restaurante Pinóquio - Paella

    Restaurante Pinóquio

    4.0(135 reviews)
    0.5 kmRestauradores, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado
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    Went to check this out as recommended by our tour guide. Surely enough they are busy but we got…read moreseated inside . The staff were attended and quick to serve you. We ordered tenderloins, steak and Iberioc pork. Then we also tried as they called is Green wine locally here. Food came also quick better than expected , warm and fresh from The kitchen. The meat dishes came with fried potato Chico's. Food were great and seasoned right . My family enjoyed our late lunch here . We will definitely be back to try their other dishes.

    On a recent trip to Lisbon, we had a few nights of stay over. On one night we were fortunate to eat…read moreat Restaurante Pinoquio. We were not disappointed. The barbecue was excellent, cuts of lamb, pork and beef accompanied with a rich garlicky au juice. My wife had the sirloin steak with garlic green beans and rice. The service was perfect, the timing of the meal was perfect. Our wait staff was on point with more bread or water or wine service and were very gracious. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who is in the Rossio area in Lisbon. Located on Avenida Liberdade near Metro, Bus stops and overwhelming choices of taxi or uber. We ate a little earlier at seven. However Judging by the amount of people waiting in line the closer you get to 8 o'clock prime time for dinner, the longer the wait. As we were visiting in the beginning of summer, the covered alfresco dining outside was the way to go, a very comfortable evening. A reservation is a must!! Highly recommended! Perfect dining experience!

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    Floresta das Escadinhas - portuguese - Updated August 2026

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