Lisbon, Portugal. Nice vibe, outside tables when weather is warm. I loved my meal here. I was…read morecurious about the flavors of a Portuguese kitchen and this old school resto gave them to me, modernized. This is a resto in the old part of Lisbon so be aware sometimes there is a crowd but the wait the house managed to ease by giving you the option to wander about and come!3 back. Service was polite and helpful. I loved Cafe no Chiado. End of Yelp.

Had no reservations so we were just walking around looking at menus and looking for a nice, quiet…read morepatio. This place looked great and we wanted some tapas for our last night in Lisbon. We started with the cheese plate and bread. The dips the bread came with were heavenly. And everything on the cheese plate has a purpose to merry together with each other. We also ordered the octopus salad with the intention to order other dishes but we were stuffed! What a lovely way to finish out our vacation!

Royale is an innovative cafe cooking delicious Portuguese food that combines flavors from around…read morethe world in a simple, comfortable setting. It has been my favorite for years and I always return to it when I'm in Lisbon. The food has grown as lush as the vertical garden in the patio, which was the first of its kind I had ever seen ten years ago. I order appetizer, main course, dessert, and coffee at the Royale because it's all scrumptious.

We are visiting Lisbon for the weekend and came here for Easter brunch. It was lovely! We sat…read moreoutside and had great food and drink (sangria is amazing!). Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice brunch in a quieter area. FYI we also saw someone get their bag swiped at the restaurant next door. So be mindful with your bags!

Hole in the wall place with great food and service. Portions are decent and the food is tasty…read more Fried Chicken was very crispy and delicious. Octopus salad was also amazing. Real Portuguese cuisine.

When in Lisbon, Alfama is a must see. Wonder through the tiny streets filled with locals doing…read moretheir laundry, kids playing soccer and mamas prepping dinner. We explored this old neighbourhood after visiting the castle and built up quite the appetite. Luckily, a local friend recommended we stop in at Santo Antonio. It was early so the place didn't have a line up, but it can apparently get quite busy. The restaurant itself is beautiful in an old nostalgic kind of way. Like every Portuguese restaurant, they started by bringing us bread and a few snacks before we could even order (note: these are not free despite the fact that you have not ordered them). But we were hungry and he snacks were good, so no complaints. We ordered a few local specialties, including a salad, fish and garbanzo beans, fried eggplant and potatoes. All were very simple, fresh and nice. We also tried green wine for the first time here, which was a success. Overall, the food was good and authentic and the setting was very nice. Plus as an added bonus, there's an older woman who lives next door who apparently makes an appearance on most nights, as she screams at her senile dog to get in the house - for a little touch of local colour and entertainment!

Discovered the most delightful Portuguese restaurant down a little passageway off Rue Garret…read more We split the Salada de Queijo which is prepared for two. The freshest butter lettuce with honey goat cheese, walnuts, grapes and cherry tomatoes. We also shared the Bacalhau a Bras, a traditional Portuguese dish of salted cod and potatoes. Delicious! The ambience is romantic , elegant and beautiful. Our server, Rafael made it a memorable experience. Obragada

Tucked away behind a small flower shop in chiado shopping area…read more Loved their food Octopus rice Shrimp in garlic butter A delightful surprise

Nice little spot just under the Castelo de Jorge. The restaurant could only seat 12 inside and 8…read moreoutside. The was only a man and woman working at the restaurant. The man explained the menu to us and the wine list too. This was the est food I had in Lisbon. I enjoyed the chicken and the fish. We tried both desserts offered that day and was not disappointed. The service was excellent. The bad.... Well you need to have a lot of time to eat here. From start to finish we were there for 3 hours. We got to know the couple in the table next to us well. Don't rush him, I think he was annoyed with us near the end.

Another amazing spot that's in the corner of a very touristy section of town, but you should really…read morestop here even if it looks like a tourist spot. The owner and his wife are great. They are working hard every day and if you are lucky get there in the evening before the tourist attractions close. It's lovely on this corner. The metro bus passing you buy at 0.5m. This place is tiny with a few tables. Try to get the one outside and watch the world go by. The food is spectacular, we had the polvo was so tender (and easy to make according to him. The price galo (John dory) and the polvi (octopus was so tender and tasty). It's clear that the good ingredients make a difference. The Frango was with tomato (chicken) was really phenomenal. The drinks were wonderful. Nothing like 1.5L of sangria and caprinha (the vodka version of a Caltonska). The Porto to end the meal was great. Overall a magical place time. Thanks so much. Not to be missed!

Worth Going Out Of Your Way…read more.... On our annual vacation, my wife and I were fortunate enough to get a reservation for 3 nights at the Santiago de Alfama hotel. Audrey's is their primary restaurant and we sampled 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: - In keeping with the hotel, everything is beautiful in a subtle manner. Call it "down-to-earth elegance". - Breakfast: The a la carte menu offered some of the best breakfast foods we've ever had. Examples: Fresh granola and berries with Greek yogurt. THE BEST EVER! Home baked breads and pastries. Orange juice that's pure and not too sweet. Bagel and lox to please the purists. Service was provided by a trio of very friendly, attentive and helpful young women. - Lunch: We ate on the patio in front of the hotel. I had a super tasty vegetarian Thai dish while my wife had a big salad. They were accompanied by the best Sangria in ages. Sweet, but not too much. - Dinner: The dining room is very attractive yet understated like the hotel. Comfortably modern European. Food was impeccable. Tomato salad was large and amazing. My wife's dish focusing on baked cod was large and filling. My polenta with mushroom ragu was immense and full of flavor. Breads are baked daily and almost as good as dessert. Speaking of dessert, mine was a fantastic chocolate mousse while my wife had fresh berries with a massive amount of the best homemade whipped cream. Wine was a local Chardonnay - an excellent choice - for a reasonable $30. - Prices for such a Michelin star experience are considerably lower than you'd expect in the US. Con: - While the food at dinner was fantastic, service was perfunctory. Our server, a pleasant young woman, covered the basics...but nothing more. During our 90 minute meal, she NEVER asked "how are you doing?" Can I get you anything?" We ordered a bottle of wine, but NOT ONCE did she offer to refill our glasses. She didn't speak an unrequired word. The man seemingly managing the room barely acknowledged us. The guy clearing dishes was the ONLY ONE to ask if we wanted coffee or tea. The restaurant was nearly empty. Did we not spend enough? Did we do something wrong? What a way to put a damper on a glorious meal. However, as well-behaved Americans, we left a 15% tip. The next day, we spoke with Martim Neves Carneiro from Guest Relations who was very receptive to our information. He said "they are part of a new nighttime crew and will need remedial help". How very true. Despite those hesitations, Audrey's certainly deserves 5 stars.

We had a good lunch in here. Not great, but good. The portions are very small, so keep it in mind,…read moreand the price is in a higher side . Service is on a slow side . Nothing special, just average

Got the shrimp rice and the grilled octopus. Loved the charred octopus! Was super tasty and…read moreflavorful. Wasn't chewy at all. The shrimp rice was really rich and got some bits of shrimp with every bite. Worth a stop!

Nicely located in the bottom-ish area of Alfama. The restaurant is nice and everyone speaks…read moreEnglish. It might have been a bit touristy, but I didn't mind that because my meal was excellent. I got the Duck Rice. It was like a Portuguese take on fried rice. There was duck, sausage, rice, and a sauce on top that really brought everything together. Delicious dish that gets overlooked next to all the cod and octopus that's available.

Small and lovely cafe with delicious Portuguese pastries! Had my first Pastel de Nata from the trip…read morehere and it did not disappoint

Inspired by the "poetry of the city," Chiado Caffe is a nondescript shop on Rua do Loreto, its…read moreproximity to city-center yielding plentiful foot traffic including mostly locals who stop in early for Coffee and Pastry. Proudly proclaiming on-site production of approximately two-dozen items, mostly the same as those seen elsewhere, abrupt service appears to be the standard regardless of spoken language while indoor seating is narrow but benefitted by free Wi-Fi. Again starting and ending with Pastel de Nata, cool to touch despite arriving five minutes after opening, Chiado Caffe's version is neither bad nor memorable, though the bready "Almond Croissant" is an abomination stuffed with store-bought Frangipane while the Almond Tart fares better thanks to candied and slivered Nuts.