I decided to check out Merendinha do Arco with my friend as we're fans of Mark Weins who…read morerecommended this restaurant. On a busy Friday afternoon, we were able to snag a table for 2 within about 15 minutes. The staff here are very kind and attentive, and helped us navigate the menu. There is both a digital menu you scan via QR code on the menu printout outside of the restaurant, and a physical menu that the staff provides to you. Now, anything you try will be amazing here. Be on the lookout for the daily specials as well. We shared an assortment of dishes, from the pork, clams, stuffing and fried potatoes, to the codfish fritter and the rice and beans. Everything tasted fresh and amazing - the standouts for me were the tender pork, the codfish fritter, the expertly fried potatoes and the rice dish which packed a lot of flavor. If you're visiting the area, come check out this restaurant and you won't be disappointed!

We came to Meriendo do Arco after my wife saw it on Mark Wiens--and I'm glad we did…read more This place feels like a truly authentic, no-frills local spot. Nothing polished or touristy--just simple, traditional food and a laid-back vibe. The kind of place where you grab a cheap glass of house wine and settle in. We ordered a mix of dishes: fried cod, sardines, rice and beans, caldo verde, and shrimp. I really enjoyed everything--the flavors felt honest and comforting, like classic home-style Portuguese cooking. That said, my wife felt the food leaned a bit too salty for her taste, which is fair depending on your preference. Overall, I thought it was a great experience--if you're looking for something authentic, casual, and local, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

The seafood rice was good and i would say a 4/5. I really wish there were more clams, mussels, and…read moreshrimp but mostly consisted of rice. The seafood rice could be good for 2 people. They also had a bacalhau dish with cheese and looked like baked ziti when served. It was different in a good tasty way and probably my favorite dish from the meal. Octupus salad was okay and feel like there should be more flavor to it. The server was kind and provided good service but a little too much. We just wanted to eat but kept making extra commentary. When we went it was a not so busy night (or early since we ate our dinner at 7:30) Mostly, dinner time in Portugal is 9:30pm.

I rad the reviews of this restaurant and took 11 other friends to this restaurant while we were…read moretraveling in Lisbon Portugal. Very disappointed , the house cod ( picture 1) was bitter (amargo)。 We let the owner known, he seemed knowing why , but he didn't say anything , just embarrassed . At the end , he was hiding somewhere and still asked his employee to charge the full prices . He knew we are travelers that won't go back again anyway , so he didn't make any apologies. The other dish octopus was all right. Just want readers know that be careful while you order fish . It may taste bitter(amargo)!

The waitress was delightful from the moment we arrived even though they had yet to open. She…read moreoffered her recommendations with added knowledge about each. I tried the lengua croquette and lengua vinaigrette with the truffle fries. The croquette was good, but the lengua did not stand out. Although lengua is one of my faves, the vinaigrette version was not my favorite; however, my German friend loved it. We also had the pork belly, which was hit. Just like the fries. Our friend had the fish of the day, which was definitely the signature dish. It was a standout. Finally, the lemonade and tea/lemonade drinks were once of the best ever had. We highly recommend based on service and food. Go check them out!

Amazing food and service!!!! We didn't have reservations and it was just the two of us. The…read morewaiter/hostess/owner? got us a table. The food was AMAZING!!! Atmosphere also amazing. Great house wine and the recommendations were spot on. Would definitely go again sooner than later. What a gem!!!

It was then our first night in Lisbon and we found this restaurant nearby the place we stayed. It's…read morea family owned restaurant and the owner told us the place has been in operations for 96 years now. That's AMAZING! The place is very nice and cozy, the food was great, the service was excellent, the Vinho Verde we had tastes very good. A well recommended place to have food and drinks in Lisbon.

This place is not far from Marques, I am happy I had experienced it; the owner told us it is a…read morefamily business, the owner his wife and the son run this place. It exists since 96 years and their food was amazing; I had Cod fish and a vegetable soup, a piece of cake coffee and caramel to end the amazing meal; The wine was great, I tried the Vinho Verde; The place is cozy with a Portuguese atmosphere . Highly recommended.

The monk fish rice was terrible. So fishy. We ordered fried pork and it was sautéed with brown…read moresauce. I am not sure why the reviews are high here. My husband and I regretted coming here. Nothing tastes good. Pork was chewy. Sauce was not tasty. Fish rice tasted bad.

Walked in for a Tuesday night dinner and was seated immediately! The interior is really big with a…read morelot of tables. We ordered a couple items but my favorite was the monkfish with rice. It was kind of like a soup and came to our table in a large pot with a ladle. The flavors were fantastic, one of the best things I've eaten in Sintra. The service was good, very friendly. We received a free dessert :) The other two dishes we ordered were just okay. One of it was a seafood skewer and the other dish was a grilled cod. Both had a very simple olive oil taste and we requested some hot sauce to go with it. I find that Portuguese food tends to lack salt in general. The menus were outdated and didn't give the food any justice. The menu with prices on it was in Portuguese only so we had to play some matching with the English menu and the Portuguese one to figure out the prices.

Amazing tapas place. We had the chorizo, shrimp, octopus, and cod fritters. Also had the tomato…read moresalad. The portions were very good for the three of us. Food was amazing. Only issue was parts of the octopus weren't thoroughly cooked. Also had draft beer , sangria and Porto tónico. The house draft was a good lager. The sangria was good and strong. The service was quick even though they were very busy. At first they were playing music over speakers but then a live group started playing. It was a jazzy style.brazilian style.

Octopus!!!! Yuuuuummmy!!! Had this when we first arrived in Lisbon! No regrets! Took awhile to get…read moreour food but it was worth the wait! Had the sardines as well. With a side of sangria... excellent!!!

Very good meal, clean, cool restaurant in this heat felt so good to sit inside tonight by the…read morewindow! I had the local catch my husband for the seafood pasta and crème brule for dessert. The Sangria also very good

We stopped by for Happy Hour beverages and had pretty good service. The location is a good one for…read morepeople watching. Happy hour pricing was very good.

Amazing codfish and chip. Along with their special house verde wine. We came here with a food tour…read more It was amazing. Thank you.

Delicious, fresh, authentic, affordable, and large portions. The yelp reviews were so spot on…read more Family owned business that feels local and less touristy. Pictures on the wall of the woman who owned it, and she was also the one running the whole show taking orders and food out. My favorite restaurant we went to Portugal for sure. We ordered the tuna steak, grilled corvina (croaker), grilled salmon, and traditional fried veal with garlic. The grilled fish were some of the best we've had in Spain and Portugal. It was so fresh, perfectly cooked and flaky, large and thick cuts, and the flavors shone through with olive oil, garlic, and salt. I really enjoyed the tuna steak because it was thick and flavorful, but some of my family thought it was a little tougher compared to the lighter fish we had. The veal was a little overcooked (expected honestly with this style of cooking) but the taste and sauce were delicious. Also it was only 9€ for an entire liter of their house vinho verde, which was a steal. No AC, but really cute decor. They do take credit card, and we were able to communicate easily with only English and pointing at the menu. Staff was kind and patient even though it was busy. Food took a while but it was completely worth it. Would absolutely come again!