We were looking for a place away from the loud restaurants near our hotel and decided to try…read moreTaverna Alfacinha based on positive Yelp reviews. We were so glad we went, it was an outstanding meal. The restaurant is not large and mainly has seating for 2. Other reviews complained about waits, but it would be worth it. We ate early and were lucky to arrive when another couple was leaving. Service was quick and very friendly--and like many places here they spoke good English. They do not have a wide drink list, but we had a bottle of the house wine that was really good and complemented food perfectly. For appetizers, we had bread basket, miss cheese, and the caprese. Get the bread basket if you get either. I had not heard of that cheese but it was great, semi-soft with a nice flavor. The caprese salad was nice also, fresh tomato's and mint as opposed to basil. For the main course, I had the seafood paella that was served in a hot pan right from the stove. This was excellent with rich saffron flavor and a nice mix is seafood--the calamari and mussels were particularly good. I loved it. With the said, my wife's sea bass might have been better. The whole fish was served, nice and fresh. It was cooked and flavored absolutely perfectly. The skin was crisp while the fish was moist and just melted in your mouth. Completely wonderful. It came with potatoes and some steamed vegetables, a superb dish. Definitely worth a visit!

Very small and local. Very inexpensive. Service was very nice. Definitely a step up from the many…read more"tourist restaurants" with people urging you in and plastic food pictures a few blocks away. We especially liked the soup, bread, and wine. Nothing fancy but good.

We arrived without a reservation and had to knock on the door as it was locked but clearly open…read morewith customers inside. Once admitted we were seated immediately as the restaurant was only about half full. The menu was quite simple with just half a dozen appetizers and their main dish, seafood rice served for 1 or 2 people. The rice took about half an hour to prepare. It was delivered still bubbling a bit. The red tomato based soup was full of rice, mussels (some in the half shell), whole shrimp and not quite half a crab. The restaurant provided a shell cracker but the tiny forks for removing the crab meat from the leg would've been quite helpful. The rich tomato soup was the best seafood rice from our trip. We were also given a bottle of piri piri sauce and used about 4-5 drops at a time to add a little bit of heat and flavors to the seafood rice.

I was told by multiple friends, I must try their seafood rice and this place was well known for it…read more We did make a dinner reservation and would recommend it as this place gets packed. (FYI: lots of tourists) They only have 1 main which is their signature dish, the seafood rice. The rice is cooked in a seafood broth with a good mixture of shellfish like mussels, crab and shrimp. You can add lobster at an extra charge. This dish reminds me of paella, but with more soup? We didn't really get any appetizers but they do have a small selection if you want to add more to your meal. We had 3 people and ordered one main for the table. My husband is not the biggest seafood person so it was enough but if you have big eaters, then consider getting apps. The place is kinda small and cozy but not overly crammed together. The staff was efficient and warned me ahead of time how long it would take to make the dish.

Everything went well. We did make a reservation, although it didn't seem that we needed one when we…read morearrived. Service was fantastic. It was as if we were eating with friends. The wait staff was delightful and attentive. They supported each other by making sure the table was happy regardless of whose table it was. We sat in the second room, which is further back so it was a little more brightly lit, but it was comfortable and the decor was appealing. It was excellent all the way around. We would happily return.

The octopus is to die for. Get it. It comes with shrimp. Bread was also yummy. Big fanread more

This is an outstanding seafood restaurant in the heart of Lisbon near Rossio plaza. The seafood…read moremixed grill is fantastic. Outdoor seating is excellent as many people are walking by along the street. If you love seafood this place is a must when in Lisbon!

Great place to get traditional Lisbon cuisine in the heart of the tourist district. Definitely get…read morethe steak! It's the some of the best steak I've ever had. The staff is also friendly and attentive. Additionally, the wifi is fast. If you are close by definitely this place a try!

Food was visually appealing, but the octopus with sweet potato had a very off putting sweetness to…read moreit and the tuna was overcooked and the veggies were bland. We had great service, just unfortunately didn't love the food.

For our night likely more a 3.5 than 4 star simply becuase one order was incorrect but otherwise a…read morevery good meal, especially the lobster and prawn.

We visited Lisbon August 2025 and I have been meaning to catch up on reviews and wanted to shine a…read morevery positive light on this place for sure. We wanted Portugese food at a "nice, semi-formal sit down place". Gambrinus looked to tick all the marks - we walked there and found the place quickly - very charming storefront. You walk in past the bar room which is very quaint and semi-supperclub formal. We got to the maî·tre and were seated in the very charming formal dining room. There is a reserved elegance of this place that makes it feel as if it's been there for 50 or 100 years - wonderful classic decor. The staff are all in formal attire - striking all the vibes of a late 1950's American SupperClub in Portugal. And to our glee - this is indeed what this place is! We were served our starter drinks while we reviewed the menu options; our "formal, main waiter" who is in the most formal attire walked us patiently through the options (we are new to Portugese food) and he made a number of excellent suggestions. Our starter course arrived, shrimp flambe, which was made table side and served - hinted at what was to come. We were amazed at the showmanship of the staff - very formal but friendly and in a way comical. As we awaited the mains, a table near us ordered something also flambe'd crêpes. But it was the SHOW that was special. They brought out the cooking stuff, and the waiter arrived and put on a literal magic show - acting like he had the fire in his hands - he would release the flames into the crêpes and then capture them back in his hand and the flames were gone. The table that ordered them were delighed, and we also enjoyed the show. Our main order did not disappont and hit all the marks. We had an after dinner desert and drinks, then a coffee. The price is not inexpensive; the food and entertainment makes this place five stars. If you are in Lisbon and want to have a "formal" feeling dinner that is classic and entertaining - go here for sure. It's delightful, fun, and worth every penny!

It felt like an old school steak house inside. Wood panel walls, red carpeting, white linen…read moretablecloth. Waiters dressed in black jackets. The entrance is inconspicuous, red door no flashy menus posted outside or a person trying to get you to come inside like all the other places on the street - that feels like South beach Miami. The service was impeccable. The food was good but not spectacular but we were all satisfied. Lots of fish options like oysters, fish rice, fish stews as well as pork chops and steak. The price was more than we have usually been paying around town, almost double but I was kinda expecting that when we walked in. If you want a nice quiet classy sit down place with great service away from the chaos happening outside then this is the place.

If you're frugal, wary of tourist traps, and looking for local food experiences like myself, Rio…read moreCoura is the restaurant for you! I've visited Lisbon during two separate occasions with big groups of family members and have received hearty thumbs-up's from everyone both times after a big, satisfying meal. The portions are majestically large ("rice for 2" actually means "rice for 2 EXTREMELY hungry, big-eaters"). The prices are more than reasonable. The seafood is fresh and tasty without being over-salted. The family who runs the place is swift and friendly. Try it out, and you won't be disappointed.

Located across the street from the hospital ironic Lisbon Cathedral. This is an authentic…read morePortuguese seafood restaurant. Featuring a hearty Arroz de Marisco: seafood stew with rice, generous amounts of fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and chunks of clams. It took about 15 minutes to prepare, but very satisfying broth, and definitely enough for two people. The complimentary bread was very fresh and flavorful.

Pinóquio Praça dos Restauradores 79 80, 1250-188 Lisboa,…read morePortugal 連在地人都推薦的海鮮湯飯餐廳，我們還點了蒜味牛排跟薯條 每天幾乎都大排長龍生意非常好～葡萄牙的海鮮湯飯，湯頭濃郁搭配新鮮的各式海鮮，非常符合亞洲胃喜歡的湯湯水水

The restaurant was highly recommended. However, maybe during this trip I just had way too much fish…read morebecause I was not impressed. Seemed to be a very popular place, but probably because they're in a high tourist area. But I'd say take an additional five minutes and find a better option for your money.

Needed lunch and there are plenty of places in this area where they try to draw you in to eat. The…read moreprices were reasonable and they had items we wanted to try so we stopped in. Unfortunately , it was too cold to eat outside so we ate inside. Our waitress was super friendly and helpful given our lack of Portuguese skills. I ordered the grilled sardines, which were good but a real challenge to eat. I wanted to try them while in Portugal. My wife got the pasta carbonara, which was good though the one we make is better. Overall a decent experience nothing great.

Enjoyed the complementary shot glasses of Ginja at the end of our meal…read more Sardines and carbonara were solid. Waitress was very friendly. We also had an olive starter. Washroom is in the basement

The menu has abundant fish dishes. The prices are great. And I loved the relaxed atmosphere…read more The coal roasted octopus was excellent.

Very friendly staff. Helped me with my gluten allergy. Ate well with friends. Enjoyed the white…read moreport they served. (Wish I got the info on it.) Will return here when back in Lisbon.