Dinner at O Cantinho do Aziz was an absolute treat! Chef Jenny Sulemange was there, adding a…read morepersonal touch. We started with banana frita (€5) and papas fritas (€4) -- simple, crispy perfection. Then came the star dishes: Miamba Macua (€18) and Massamba (€15), paired with a refreshing Mango Ice Tea (€3). For dessert, we indulged in the heavenly Bebinka (€6). Bonus: a little Japan Rice Lager (€2) to round things out! If you dare, ask for chilis to crank up the heat -- though honestly, the dishes are flavorful enough as-is. Pro tip: my phone was dying, so I had to pick between a food shot or a taxi back to Sintra... naturally, I snapped a quick pic and made it. Totally worth it! Fun, flavorful, and unforgettable -- don't skip it! Dinner at O Cantinho do Aziz was an absolute treat! Chef Jenny Sulemange was there, adding a personal touch. We started with banana frita (€5) and papas fritas (€4) -- simple, crispy perfection. Then came the star dishes: Miamba Macua (€18) and Massamba (€15), paired with a refreshing Mango Ice Tea (€3). For dessert, we indulged in the heavenly Bebinka (€6). Bonus: a little Japan Rice Lager (€2) to round things out! If you dare, ask for chilis to crank up the heat -- though honestly, the dishes are flavorful enough as-is. Pro tip: my phone was dying, so I had to pick between a food shot or a taxi back to Sintra... naturally, I snapped a quick pic and made it. Totally worth it! Fun, flavorful, and unforgettable -- don't skip it!

We had two African samosas as part of a good walking tour (one beef and one chicken). They were…read moredelicious with a very hot piri piri sauce. Service is decent and we sat outside since it was a nice day with a good breeze.

I had a really good meal here-I had the prawns and mussels and a lime cream mousse for dessert…read more Nice to have different flavor than all the other Portuguese food. I arrived too early for the live music, but they were going to have live music at 20:00. Delicious!!

Dining at this restaurant is an experience - and was my favorite experience in Lisbon. The owner…read moreserved me, which always immediately makes a meal special, and he was so committed to making sure I ordered the absolute best for each course. You can tell that every dish is prepared so thoughtfully and everything is SO GOOD and unique. There is a featured Portuguese dish each day and you can pair that with a Brazilian appetizer and out of this world dessert. Many of the recipes are the owners creations! If you order wine with your meal, let the owner choose and it will be paired perfectly with your meal. The live music is the cherry on top of it all! If you are traveling to Lisbon and especially if you are looking for a hidden gem of a locals spot, have dinner here on your very first night as you will very likely want to return again.

I know nothing about South African food but, this restaurant serves fantastic ribs, oxtail and…read moreother meat dishes that taste soooo good. the service is fast and friendly while the prices are very competitive, especially when you consider its location in expensive Cascais. It's well worth a visit. South African and Rhodesian friends living in Portugal say it's the real thing - so, if you're in the area and are curious, give it a try, you won't be disappointed - oh and remember to ask for the crispy fried onion rings.

Being from Massachusetts, you'd think that I'd have tried Cabo Verdean cuisine before now, but…read moresadly, I had not. It took going to Lisbon to rectify that, but I'm glad I did. Tambarina is an excellent spot for this cuisine. It's small and homey, with enticing colors and music. Service was about what you'd expect in Portugal. No one was I there when I went in but it was getting busy as I was leaving. It's cash only but there is an ATM in front. I wasn't starving, so I ordered a small portion of muamba, with white rice. I tried to order beans as well, but was told no. Not sure if they were out or if you just don't order beans with this dish, but I was sad because I'm bean obsessed. But I couldn't even finish the small portion I had, so I guess it worked out. Muamba is stewed chicken with okra. I didn't eat the okra but the chicken was delicious. It was saucy and flavorful. And the hot sauce on the side was fantastic. This restaurant is in my favorite neighborhood, on my favorite street in Lisbon, so I'm excited to return. If you are looking for something different in Lisbon, I highly recommend Tambarina.

Was the best cachupa restaurant, unfortnatly had closed :(…read moreHope it will open near by, was my spot before going out at night.

This place was a huge hit for us. it was walking distance from our apartment and I glad we walked…read moreup 3 Lisbon hills to get to it!! The family that runs the place is super friendly and helped us choose our meals as we had not idea what to order or what anything was. Everything was really tasty and interesting and the portions are ample. The one complaint we had was that we thought the pork dish was a tad on the salty side. The restaurant is small and casual and I don't think wine or drinks are available. We ate out A LOT in Lisbon and this place made the revisit on next trip list!

I can't say enough about Roda Viva! The owner is adorable, sweet and gives her opinion which I…read moreloved. We had the vegetable soup and the crab curry - both were flavorful! This was my best meal in Portugal after 9 days!

Had the most delicious meal here…read more One of the best from our 8 night Portugal trip. Recommended by one of our tour guides, Rui Fernandes (also a former amazing, find his tours on trip advisor). Everything we had was delicious but our favorites were the veggie samosa and the crab curry. Thanks for a lovely evening!

It's a hole-in-the-wall little joint, but food from Cape Verde is not easy to come by, even in…read morePortugal, so I was excited to find this small place. Cabo Verde was a Portuguese colony, an island off of West Africa, so this was a neat diaspora find. The place is very minimalist and service a bit gruff, but the prices were quite low (€7 mains) and the dishes very traditional. I got the "cachupa" the national dish, which is a rich stew of hominy, beans, and like 5 or more kinds of meat. It doesn't taste like a Brazilian feijoada, but the concept is very similar. Tasty and huge portion. Also I got the "grogue" and "ponche", two traditional Cape Verdean drinks, €2.50 each for a shot glass. The grog was pretty fiery, so I ended up mixing it with Coke, but the punch was very fruity and smooth, most sippable. The place is only a few minutes' walk from all the tourist stuff in Baixa Chiado, but tucked away in a blue-collar neighborhood, in a divey little storefront in the old city. So you have to be okay with a proper ethnic dive to enjoy this, but if you like a little adventure and some hard-to-find specialties, this is worth a visit.