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    Gato Pardo

    4.5 (58 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese, Bistros
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lamb chops, tagliatelle with prawns

    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!

    Outside at night
    Steve V.

    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!

    Pasta with sardines

    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.

    Sea bass
    Lorna C.

    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.

    Jim S.

    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.

    Great Ambiance and good presentation.
    Mick T.

    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!

    Shrimp with garlic pepperoncini sauce. There were more shrimp originally.
    Stephanie B.

    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.

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

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    Bastardo - Milhojas de bacalao.

    Bastardo

    4.1(40 reviews)
    0.8 kmRossio, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado
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    Located at the end of Rua Augusta, it had a pretty view of all the Christmas lights. We ended up…read moregetting octopus rice, gravlax salad, codfish dumplings, and a seafood pasta soup. The codfish dumpling fusion was a pleasant surprise, creamy on the inside and a nice chewy gyoza wrapper. The octopus rice was good too. A decent amount of octopus with rice in a smoked bell pepper sauce. I was disappointed by the seafood pasta soup though. I liked the mussels, but the shrimp and the clams weren't the freshest. The clams were a little mushy. It had a nice seafood stock flavor, but definitely could have used more salt and seasoning. We had mixed service from one of the female servers.

    Last day in Lisbon, treated to a nice birthday lunch. Nice open and bright space and thoughtful…read moreservice, had a booth looking toward the plaza. Not too busy for Sunday lunch. We started with a glass of wine and a specialty cocktail with gin and cherry liqueur as a base. Perfect balance of herbal and tart and sweet. We shared the amberjack ceviche which was fresh and bright and then the rich & creamy prawn risotto. All beautifully executed. We each ordered a glass of 20 year port to celebrate my birthday and the staff overheard and brought a complimentary rich chocolate dessert. Very enjoyable meal all the way around.

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    Bastardo - Bastardo windows onto Rossio Square, lit up for Christmas.

    Bastardo windows onto Rossio Square, lit up for Christmas.

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    Restaurante Bonjardim - Frango, 13.3€

    Restaurante Bonjardim

    4.0(237 reviews)
    1.0 kmRestauradores, Rossio - Baixa - Chiado
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    I think the first time I tried piri piri chicken was just a few years ago in London at a hugely…read morepopular chain, Nando's. It's rotisserie chicken doused with a spicy hot sauce so what's not to like? I knew it was a Portuguese-originated dish, so I looked for a place famous for it. Here on a Sunday evening, there was quite a queue extending up the cobblestone alley, so I realized this must be the place. Although it was at least thirty people deep, it didn't take more than twenty minutes for Jamie W and me to secure a table upstairs. It was a homestyle dining room set-up that hovered between cozy and crowded depending on the fluctuating volume level. Interestingly all the servers were male, and while ours was the most junior, he consciously followed the behavior of his veteran brethren. There was no question about our main course, the 13,5€ Frango Assado No Espeto (Roast Chicken on the Spit) (Photo 7). It was tender and succulent enough albeit a bit under seasoned, all the more reason to pour a liberal dose of the piri piri sauce (Photo 8). Our sides were simple but shareable, the 3,2€ Batata Fritta (French Fries) (Photo 9) and the 4,3€ Salada Mista (Mixed Salad) (Photo 10). Both were fine, though we really wanted to try their Cream Spinach. They were already out of it in the kitchen. We were quite satisfied nonetheless, and their service pretty much worked like clockwork. Jamie and I agreed we'd definitely come back if the passion for poultry strikes us on a return trip to Lisbon. In the meanwhile, I'll just do a run to Costco, buy a rotisserie chicken, and dream of Portugal. FOOD - 4 stars...succulent poultry with a unique spicy kick AMBIANCE - 4 stars...like an old-fashioned dining room in a Portuguese home SERVICE - 4.5 stars...they move quickly and courteously TOTAL - 4 stars...a Lisbon institution worth checking out RELATED - Exploring Lisbon? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/zcHSccvAc9

    What's the hype?! We…read morewent on a weekday night and it was full but not packed. We were first in line and seated immediately. A small line of one or two groups at a time formed throughout the night. We were seated outside and there was a street performer with an acoustic guitar - def added some great vibes to the night. It was a chilly December night but the heater provided *just enough* warmth. We ordered the codfish cakes which were alright - nothing too special. Since it was a little cold out, I also ordered the chicken broth. It was bland, but good in its own way. There was some rice and chicken bits in it that tasted really good. The rotisserie chicken that they are known for was EXTREMELY salty. We were a group of 6 and ordered 2.5 rotisserie chicken (so 5 pieces) but this was actually way too much. It's a little better (but still salty) if you don't eat the skin, but that's the best part given how crispy it was! I tried to drown out the saltiness by using the piri piri sauce and it helped a little bit... but biting into the chicken meant biting into the undissolved salt bits. Given how salty it was, we could not finish it at all and left behind 3 pieces. Service itself was meh. They made sure to inform us that the tip was not included in the bill.

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    Restaurante Bonjardim - Photo 6: Interior

    Photo 6: Interior

    Restaurante Bonjardim - Gambas na Plancha (Grilled Prawns), 16€ (hard pass)

    Gambas na Plancha (Grilled Prawns), 16€ (hard pass)

    Restaurante Bonjardim - Photo 16: Waiting in line

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    Li28oa - Seafood or shrimp rice - tasty

    Li28oa

    4.7(21 reviews)
    0.2 kmMouraria - Castelo - Alfama, Castelo

    I'm so incredibly impressed. I loved that this place was in the ground floor of our hotel…read more Frederico is the expert on hospitality. He is so kind. He will talk to you for hours and teach you about food and wine and culture and talk about the history of food and how it came to be in Portugal. I loved it. I learned so much. I aspire, as an American, to learn from and look up to other cultures. I feel very honored to have dined in a restaurant managed by him on our trip to Portugal. I'm going to recommend to our travel coordinator to add this restaurant to the Google map recommendations list because more people need to go to this place - they need more tables, more space, because I'm convinced this is such a hidden gem that should be exposed to the masses to enjoy! We visited several wineries and this restaurant had the best wine - bar none! The fish, a fish I hadn't tried before, was deliciously seasoned, falls apart with the fork, the creamy rice was just divine. I normally will never eat little cherry/grape tomatoes - ever - but the perfect bite of fish, creamy rice, and a tomato was... perfection. The menu is deeply curated; flavors - textures - wines that make sense. You can tell Frederico what you normally like and he 100% knows what wines he has that you will love. The tomato, orange, ham, salad, was absolutely balanced and delicious. I'm so grateful that our first trip to Portugal we got to meet Frederico and dine with these wonderful people who love food and wine as much as us. I'll never forget it as long as I live. You will not be disappointed. Promise.

    Found this restaurant while walking the streets of Lisbon, and what an amazing surprise. The…read moreambience was lovely, and the food and service were just as great. It was not crowded at all on a Friday night, and I was able to strike up a conversation with fellow diners and actually hear myself talk. That is rare these days. I was surprised they were offering Happy Hour pricing around 7 PM, so I quickly took advantage of a pitcher of sangria, which was delicious and incredibly fresh. I started with the chorizo, which you cook yourself right at the table. For my main course I ordered the steak with eggs, and it was excellent. To finish, I had the crème brûlée for dessert, and it was also outstanding. Overall, a truly wonderful hidden gem in Lisbon. I cannot wait to return.

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    Li28oa - The most delicious bottle of wine we have had in Portugal.

    The most delicious bottle of wine we have had in Portugal.

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