I was recommended this from a local American . It was good . I felt like we were with local Portuguese . Authentic experience. They have a lot of meat options. Friendly staff , Good food , Portuguese style decor , with American music playing . I'd rather hear their music . read more

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A very cute cat themed restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. We had the veal, salt cod with potato and fava beans tapas. We had a small pitcher of red sangria, the bread and olive appetizer and the orange tiramisu which was excellent. Highly recommend. read more

This cozy and intimate bistro had a neighborhood feel. The salad, meatballs, potatoes, and pepper tapas were comforting and the sardine pasta was our favorite. Their red sangria had a berry emphasis that made it a bit unique. read more

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Fresh, inventive, flavorful food in an intimate setting on one of the charming side streets of Alfama. I wanted to find a special restaurant for my boyfriend's birthday and I made the right choice. Waiter/owner Werner charmingly guided us through the menu. The lightly pan-fried prawns with garlic sauce were perfectly seasoned and delectable. I couldn't stop smiling as I ate it. The pork cheeks braised in red wine were intensely flavorful and tender, but not overwhelmed by the wine. We also had the special--an amazing dish of white beans stewed with seafood--I would be hard pressed to choose my favorite of the three dishes. Mario, the owner/baker, made a lovely orange tiramisu and a very creamy light lemon cheesecake which ended the meal perfectly. We came back again to try the black pudding with pineapple---an excellent choice of complementary flavors. We also had the succulent lamb chops which had an excellent sauce. I would have preferred the lamb to have been more rare, but I realize the pieces were quite thin. We also had the perfectly prepared tagliatelle with prawns in a delicate, creamy red sauce. You can tell when a restaurant is run by people who put their heart and soul into their food. This is one of them. Bravo Werner and Mario! read more

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This was hardly a minute walk away from our Airbnb. A quiet little place with the nicest staff. It truly feels like a family owned restaurant. We had the starter bread basket, a variety of tapas, and a warm goat cheese salad. Everything was tasty, but the star of our meal was the goat cheese salad. The salad was subtly sweet, with a pear sauce, pomegranate seeds, some nuts, carrots, beets, and topped with a wheel of warm goat cheese. The cheese was cooked to perfection. A slight crust on the edges and fresh flavor. Hands down a must try for cheese and salad lovers. read more

This was our favorite restaurant during our stay in Lisbon in February 2023. (Sorry so late with the review) It's a charming little place. The food is delicious, and they make you feel so welcome. We went twice during our stay. We plan on going back to Portugal next year and will definitely be back to Gato Pardo! read more

Was in the neighborhood after catching night sky at La Gracia. Happened on this cozy bistro and got a table outside. Shared a Greek Salad, Chicken Wings, Bacalao, and Grilled Shrimp. All delicious and well seasoned. Had room for a homemade orange tiramisu. Wonderful! The restaurant has a cat theme, nice seating and lighting. Couple running the place are friendly and speak great English. Highly recommend! read more

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Quaint little restaurant with charming outdoor seating, especially at night with the glow from the illuminated bell tower of the nearby church overhead. We were served by a friendly and attentive waiter. Our food was delicious. We started with an excellent sweet potato soup. My pasta with sardines was unforgettable. My wife enjoyed the lamb with mint and the caponata. Wonderful overall experience and I would be back regularly if I lived in Lisbon. read more

Gato Pardo - Pasta with sardines - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Cool little place walking distance from our Air b n b Good service and food. Worth checking out read more

Visited this restaurant last year and then again at the beginning of this year just before Covid lockdown. Food is absolutely phenomenal. Had the prawns and the sea bass delish. Also the red sangria the best I've tasted. The staff very friendly will travel again to Portugal from the US just to eat here. read more

Gato Pardo - Sea bass - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Tiny stop for cheese and wine. Had dry white Port. Prices very reasonable and service friendly and quick. They appreciate your business. The cheese was ripe and just right. The wine was good at the price. read more

Gato Pardo - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Stopped by for a. Afternoon snack on our way to the flea market, what a perfect little hidden gem. We had the octopus salad & beet hummus, both were excellent! Our son had the pasta with red sauce, which did not disappoint. read more

My wife and I enjoyed our last meal in Portugal at Gato Pardo and we both agreed we saved the best for last. The cozy little restaurant and friendly and attentive staff made for a special evening. But the real stars of the show were the garlic shrimp, grilled sea bass, saltimbocca and sangria. Give it a try, you will be glad you did. Cheers! read more

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I Loved this restaurant! The servers were enthusiastic and funny and it was great service making sure things were perfect. Complements to chef their food came in tiny portions but big flavors all of the dishes were spot on! I would definitely come here if I were in the Lisbon area. I had the pasta with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and oregano. It was probably one the best pastas I have ever had in my entire life. The flavoring was perfect and the balances of spices was spot on! Like I said earlier, everybody was SO kind and the service was great! The food was delicious and I would totally recommend this place! read more

This was probably my favorite meal in Lisboa! The restaurant is really cute and not too touristy. We went early with my son and husband, who both have limited diets due to diet ratty restrictions (no pork, no beef, no shell fish, no lamb! This is difficult in Portugal). The server was very accommodating and made a special meal for my son, gave me a portion of chicken gizzards to try, which was very tasty, and recommended to me the pasta with sardines which was amazing. I'd certainly be happy to go back here the next time I'm in Lisboa! read more

I absolutely adored the atmosphere here. The waiter was phenomenal and friendly. The food was home cooked delicious. In fact it was the best Portuguese food we had in Lisbon. I ordered the sausage with nettles, and my boyfriend got the shrimp with garlic pepperoncini sauce. The sauce that his shrimp came in was incredible! I am going to try and make it when we get home. The sausage was really tasty too. Like a chorizo but actually good I'm not keen on them typically. Just overall a lovely lunch in a beautiful area. read more

Gato Pardo - Shrimp with garlic pepperoncini sauce. There were more shrimp originally. - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Tasty garlic prawns and codfish potato. Friendly waiter who always tried to upsell me. Good food if you're in the area read more

Gato Pardo - Garlic prawns and codfish dish - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Wonderful little bistro with excellent food for me (vegetarian) and my girlfriend (meat and fish eater). The mushroom risotto was perhaps the best I've ever had, and the cod was perfectly cooked in olive oil, garlic and peppercorns. Very friendly staff, and of course...a cat theme. read more

Amazing food and excellent service. A true little neighborhood gem. I had wonderful sangria, pasta with octopus and bread pudding. The food was completely worth the price; I cannot recommend this place highly enough! read more

Staff was very attentive and we noticed one staff member speak at least 4 languages within our meal to other tables. Very accommodating to all!! We had the special of the day - pasta with espadarte which was excellent Try the prawns in pepperchini and garlic oil!! read more

Amazing tapas bistro. Lamb with mint, octopus with creamed corn on special, meatballs, charred sweet peppers. Just delightful. Worth the price and the walk to get to this true gem. read more

Rude, Rude, Rude, average food and never treated like this in any restaurant anywhere...ever! I want to start by saying I VERY MUCH wanted to like this small quaint well decorated place. A restaurant owner, we adored, recommended this place AND it was a half block from our AIRBNB. We made a reservation for the night before I actually ate there and had to cancel for personal reasons. We tried to call and inform them, at 4pm for an 8pm reservation, as I feel strongly about that, and they did not answer and had no machine. When I arrived the next night the owner, who said hello to me the for the previous 3 days, ignored me and later accosted me and accused me, via a nasty comment and a finger flicking of his nose, for being "stuck up" to miss a reservation! The waiter rushed myself and 2 young Germans so badly, by asking them to order before the kitchen closed and BEFORE he had given them their menus, that they ordered a soup and salad to get out quickly and eat a real dinner elsewhere! The upside was we 3 all talked, laughed and enjoyed each others company so much,(and the Germans informed me when the staff were maligning us in German) that's we had a great travelers experience despite the owner, waiter and average food. When the owner asked how it had been I said fine with the exception of his rudeness and being rushed by his staff. His reply : "Oh well, life is not perfect". Save your money for many wonderful eats in Portugal, like O Corvo! read more

Exactly what we were looking for on our first night in Lisbon. Best to get the appetizer sampler(forgot the name) it was a little bit of everything. Super happy. read more

If you are strolling in the area and in the mood for some midday tapas and sangria. This is the place to go. Off the beaten path, away from the typical tourist traps. Highly recommend! read more

The liver was excellent. The chick pea salad was as also very good. The smoked salmon salad was good and huge. Enjoyed the house white, a bit on the sweet side. Service was good. All in all a place I would come back to and deserves it's rating. read more

We had an amazing meal at this restaurant in the Alfama. Friendly owner and every dish we ordered was spectacular. Highly recommended!

Pretty good little Portuguese place stopped by for lunch. Very small so be prepared to sit with others! Good spot to stop for a bite when exploring read more

Walking the hills of Lisbon we stumbled upon a man smoking a cigarette who directed us down the hill to this gem of a place. The sangria is amazing the atmosphere welcoming and the staff wonderful I would recommend this place to anytime walking around this neighborhood or even at the end of your tuk tuk tour. read more

We went here a couple times while staying in Alfama. It was the best restaurant we tried. We ate Lamb kebob, tuna steak, and Octopus. The octopus was the best we have ever had. read more

Our expectations were maybe too high, but we were disappointed with the food (sardines pasta with canned fish...in Lisbon!!), the service and all that for a hefty price. Tourists ok but my local friends will probably never go back there again. read more

Really great little place. Personality and good, warm service. Our group of 4 had pasta w/ shrimps, w/ sardines and cod. All well prepared and seasoned. The pasta was al dente. We all recommend this place! read more

Ceviche here was amazing. Tiny little cafe, great service, great ambience and more than anything good food and drink. Stop here to catch your breath and have a drink or get some of the great food. Either way check it out! read more

Great restaurant that has amazing service and super nice waiters. Everything was beyond expectations. Super local and great prices. It has a very good ambience and a gives you an awesome feeling. Definitely a restaurant you should try out. read more

This is a really sweet place! The food was excellent, the space is cozy and comfortable, and the folks working here were friendly and welcoming. read more

Extremely friendly staff, really pleasant environment with great view of the church and delicious food! We especially enjoyed their daily special: black pasta with shrimp and squid. read more

Fantastic little bistro with friendly service and great food. The chef manages to mix flavours in new ways that totally work. Can only recommend. read more

Alfama is amazing but we went to this restaurant our very first night. You will NOT be disappointed! It's small, yet personable, with real Alfama feeling. Tucked in a side street- Their food taste authentic and real- local made, and had the best spices/taste. We recommend the duck breast and caprese salad (so good) Cozy with candlelight for those who look for a true Alfama feel. The owner is absolutely awesome making sure you have the best food, and experience, taking the time to sit with us and educate us on the surrounding- we also had a wonderful waitress, Carolina- she was amazing!!! Read the whole menu to us in English, explained Portuguese traditions and made sure we felt special even though we did not know much at all. The chef, the owner, and Carolina, plus their OUTSTANDING food made it a 5 star easy. Don't miss this experience. read more

We loved this restaurant. We were in Lisbon for 9 days and ate here 3 times. Wonderful food each time. Great daily specials and pleasant ambience. We were a party of 8 (which includes 4 kids) and they were very accommodating of us. Highly recommend the wine, caprese salad, the chickpea salad. We loved our meals. read more

A total must-be. This is one of those places that can make an unforgettable moment that will mark your trip. Happy, motivated staff, that will guide you through their great menu in a relaxed atmosphere of great music and very well chosen lights and furniture. Do come here, especially for a moment of romance. read more

This was an interesting restaurant we came to visit after we went to the flea market (Feira da Ladra). The staff made space for the 5 of us (it's a small, cozy place with room for a small crowd. They serve salads with a beautiful buffalo mozzarella. Another friend had the curry shrimp and they made a vegetarian eggplant Marinera pasta for me. The food was delicious as well as the cocktails. The dishes were reasonable for the amount and quality of the food. It is a great place to visit and enjoy. It is worth the hike up the hill. read more