Delicious variety of many different types of Portuguese foods, served as tapas. Very friendly and…read moreattentive service. Surprisingly quiet location allowing good conversation. At the top of our list for Lisboa!

Lots of options, between 5 of us at least one person loved each dish. Coming from Canada we wanted…read moreto experience local cuisine and this was an amazing way to do exactly that. Our 11 year absolutely loved the chicken gizzards, who would have known!! Give it a try, an excellent way to try new food. Staff were also amazing and made it a great experience.

Experiencing fado, a type of Portuguese song, is high on the list of to-dos in every Lisbon…read moreguidebook. Having experienced fado outside of Portugal I didn't feel strongly that it was a must-do, but when I found myself at night on the street that is known for fado I prioritized it. For the best fado experience I recommend an intimate space, hopefully crowded with people but also with a view to the performers. Tasca do Chico is exactly that place. The doorman told us that space was standing room only, at the (tiny) bar. From there we could see and hear the performers while ordering food and drink. We'd not been there long before we were offered an available seat at a table which caused us to order more food and drink and stay a little longer. The fado here is quite good, made even more enjoyable as the artists change quite frequently; a song or two and a new artist steps forward, all very talented and enjoyable to watch and hear. The fado places tend to have lines out the door and a doorman managing entry. A place across the street looked much bigger but the intimacy is, in my opinion, what makes the experience both unique and special. Even if you have to start at the bar, Tasca do Chico is a great place to experience fado.

The only downside of this place was the wait , nearly an hour to get into the bar and another 20…read moreminutes before we were seated (they do have a minimum spend per person for the table). On the bright side, I met some new friends in line, and honestly, it was worth it even though I hoped the wait was shorter. The drinks and performances were incredible and exceeded my expectations. It's a small place so the performances felt very intimate, what a memorable night! Just a heads up: they only take cash, so don't make the same mistake I did. Cheers!

Great little restaurant with excellent tapas. Got the batata bombs (5), pardon peppers (5)(just the…read moreright amount of salt), scallops (5), goat cheese (4). Wine prices were very reasonable. Staff was very nice and did a good job. Would recommend.

Lovely spot in Lisbon. Excellent service and doesn't have the touristy vibe that the other places…read moredo. The service was excellent. We had the piquillo peppers that were absolutely delicious. We also enjoyed the Iberico ham mix and the tuna two ways. Everything was delicious and was the perfect meal to end our day. The sangria came in large glasses and both the red and white were fresh and refreshing. I would highly recommend trying this restaurant while in Lisbon!!

My favorite thing about traveling is the opportunity for human connection with an amazing people…read more While on our trip to Lisbon, we found our favorite place there as well as our favorite people. Anifa, what can I say about the most amazing human, who took time to sit and chat with every patron and regale us with stories of his life, travels, and listened to ours without judgement and with a very keen love of life. My friend forever after our trip. Everyone should have a friend like Anifa. Yash. The drinks made by Yash were short of heavenly. The world's famous mixologists have nothing on him. I know he will be a great man in any career he so chooses, and the world will be better for this. The food was amazing, every dish exquisite. The BEST Seafood Risotto I have had in my entire life. The chef, whose name escapes me, will get a Michelin star someday. I should've written down his name to follow his career. If anyone reading this has it, please dm me. The 3 nights we spent in Lisbon, all ended up at Carmo. Thanks to Anifa and Yash for an incredible time, amazing human connection, and the best meals and drinks of Lisbon. Our paths will cross again.

This was our first introduction to Portuguese food, and it was wonderful. There was a good…read moreselection of tapas, and we mostly went for the seafood. I really enjoyed their fried items. The choco frito had a light batter on top and you could tell it was really fresh because it was so light and bouncy. The bolinhos de bacalhau were also a highlight; creamy potato filling with codfish mixed in. The asparagus and jamon with scrambled eggs provided a nice balance to our meal. I'm always a sucker for well made scrambled eggs. My favorite dish by far was the arroz de pato. It was packed with smoked duck flavor, and accented with charred sausage and bacon on top. The dishes were on the smaller end, so we ended up getting 5-6 dishes for three people.

While searching for some different types of food in Lisbon I found this restaurant with good…read moreratings, both in google and Yelp. After seeing the photos and menu my husband and I came here for lunch on our last day in Lisbon. This cute little tapas restaurant was located only 8 minute walk from our hotel. We ordered swordfish ceviche, tuna tartare, cheese board and seared foie gras on a toast. Our server explained the details of each dish that sounded so delicious. And every dish tasted great, especially we didn't expect to have such delicious foie gras in Lisbon. It's one of our favorite dishes but unfortunately we can't get it in California. We started eating swordfish ceviche and tuna tartare before taking photos. They also had Monkey 47 gin which is my husband's favorite gin. My sangria tasted perfect for me. Excellent service. We were glad that we had a chance to dine here before heading home.

I came here by my hotel concierge's recommendation. It is a great tapas bar which takes seriously…read moreof the food quality! The entrance is roped out - when you try to get in, one of the staff members comes out to explain the 'rule'...basically two food items per person is required (requested), so you cannot come here just for beverages. There were lots of yummy tapas dishes described on the blackboard, but I definitely enjoyed my selection - well, thanks to the helpful staff to make my decision. Both seared tuna and boiled shrimp were excellent, and perfect afternoon snack for me!

I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful restaurant. Our group of four ordered many…read moredifferent items from the menu, and every.single.food. delivered to our table was perfection. The woman owner of 20 years took our order and left us to cook everything fresh. We also saw her daughter working hard doing their food deliveries. The ambience is quaint and inviting with only about 7 tables. It felt comfortable like dining in someone's home. As we finished, the owner referred us to a fantastic Fado experience. What a joy to have stumbled across this local gem.

Beautiful food from this small spot in Bairro Alto. The night we wen there were very busy and…read morethough a three person operation, they did a nice job taking care of everyone. The food was exquisite, from the bacalao a bras to the duck rice to the octopus dish, meatballs with rice and the chicken with mushroom in pastry. All flavorful and made with love. Decent wine selection and outdoor seating. A true gem in the center of it all.

Came back four years after my first visit and it was every bit as good as I remembered -- better,…read moreeven. When I mentioned to the staff this wasn't our first time, they lit up, and our server sent over a shot of port on the house as a thank you. That kind of warmth sets the tone for the whole meal. The food is genuinely excellent and inventive without being precious about it. We shared a cheese board with honey, beef tartare with tartare sauce and squid ink crisp, tuna tartare with lime mayo and chili, fried potatoes with aioli and salsa brava, and a cauliflower dish done two ways -- puréed and grilled with ponzu marinade and garlic purée. Every dish had real thought behind it, plates that looked as good as they tasted. The cocktails matched the ambition of the food -- I had a smoked peach drink, my friend had a honey concoction, both well-balanced and interesting rather than gimmicky. Great spot in one of Lisbon's more fun, lively neighborhoods. Highly recommend, and I'll be back again whenever I'm in town.

Hands down, my favorite place I tried in Portugal. The food, the ambiance, the drinks, everything…read morewas on point. And the service was AMAZING!! Gabby got us in for a last minute reservation which we so appreciated and our server, Morghana, was so so sweet, fun, and helpful with the menu. Everything about this place was amazing. Definitely a must stop when you're in the neighborhood.

Fernando and Nuna are the warmest, most inviting owners. They make you feel like you are family…read morewhile you enjoy their incredible cuisine. The ambiance is festive and lively. And the decor is creative and captivating. We started with an few apps ...duck, tempura string beans and grilled lettuce. I could have stopped there but glad I didn't. I had the octopus with spinach and it was divine. The catch was straight from the Algarve. My friend had tofu curry and loved it. The wine menu is extensive but they will help you navigate it easily. If you are not drinking they have yummy fresh juice options as well. This authentic Portuguese gem is not to be missed!!!

What a truly heavenly delight!!! I had a wonderful evening…read moreat this restaurant and decided to come back the very next day for more. The staff is a delight, the food is awesome. This place delivers such a joyful experience and I would have gladly gone again...except I had to leave Lisbon the next morning. I will miss Lisboa é Linda. First night: Delicious amuse-bouche; fantastic spinach soup; cuttlefish with ink risotto; éclair with pistachio cream; two different rosés; 10-year port. Second night: an even tastier amuse-bouche; the perfect spinach soup (the same, I liked it so much); tuna in a ginger/garlic reduction; roasted kid crépine with broccoli rabe; hazelnut crème brûlée; two different white wines; 50-year port (phenomenal). I was in heaven and still am just thinking of it all. The kindness and expertise of staff and owner topped it all off.

Great spot to enjoy beer, conversation and games. The staff pay close attention to details in and…read moreeverything is remarkably clean and well kept. We had a great time chatting with the staff, especially, Nia. All were friendly and hospitable.

This was a place I was really excited about. My husband and I walked down to another restaurant to…read moreeat and passed by and saw the big chalk sign out front that said "Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free!"... I have Celiac disease and so navigating food when traveling is always an experience for me and I immediately tagged this place as one we would return to. Sadly, when we went and I said I needed to be gluten-free and asked if they had a separate menu when I only saw three items the server said "We really don't have a lot." ...then why is it advertised in huge letters on the sign outside? Felt strange. The service was exceptional of course - none of this at all is a condemnation of the employees - they were all great and attentive and helpful... I just think the advertising of the menu and branding needs... some rework? The check arrived with major sticker shock for fries, wings, and sangria (that was way way too sweet). We spend a good amount of our disposable income on dining out, with intent, and the value ratio for this one was... off. Environment? Very chill neighborhood "burger bar" type place. There are some couches and lots of art on the walls for purchase and pretty extensive beer list - larger than I had seen at any other restaurant in Alfama and beyond.

You will hold a sentimental place in my heart because you were the first restaurant/meal that I had…read morein Lisbon neatly hidden on R. da Bica de Duarte Belo. I had walked around Chiado and visited several other restaurants that couldn't or wouldn't accommodate us for a meal. Frustrated and walking around I found you. We had small plates, seafood as main meal (I had an octopus grilled on a bed of hummus and nicely decorated). I don't think I had any wine or dessert. What I noticed is that even tho this is a tiny restaurant, it can hold a party of two or a party of 10. Prices were adequate and staff was very attentive. If you come across this place, go in and have a bite.

We tried many tapas out of the several options and they were all delicious. The batatas bravado…read morewere definitely my favorite and paired great with the chorizo. That filled me up, but there is a preset menu for 2 people (€15) per person with more options as well as 2 glasses of wine. Highly recommend this cute and friendly restaurant!