Cozy, small and authentic local restaurant in old town. Bacalao was fantastic, with a delicate…read moretouch in a rustic way. Also the soup of the day, vegetals, was fantastic; simple, yet full spectrum of flavors. Very attentive and courteous service.

Not sure why this place got crapped on by some folks but this was one of the better seafood paellas…read moreI had in Lisbon. The garlic shrimp was also pretty good and drool-worthy. Given the location I was definitely worried about tourist trap vibes but this place didn't give me any of that sense at all. Nothing fancy and the menu was pretty straightforward. The ambiance inside was nice and very relaxing. The fact it was also slightly off the main drag and not in the middle of the throngs of tourists (but within a very short walking distance) was also nice. It's a good place to stop by if you're hankering for a nice lunch in between your shopping or touring escapades.

Good traditional Portuguese seafood. It's a no frills kinda place but one that the locals come to…read moreeat at. Wait staff was on point and as such they were ready to answer questions and make suggestions. We will be back...

Highly recommended at the Hotel we're staying in. Walking distance about 8 minutes, place was very…read morebusy , bright with outdoor seating and we sat inside for a party of six. Service was nice with Daniel, we ordered Bock their local beer,and others ordered sodas. Bread was provided like a crusty French type. Wife ordered a grilled Cod , and i ordered a local grilled steak like sirloin served with fries and side of rice, Ambiance like a local spot neighborhood comfort food. Must try if in the area.

Family restaurant that hasn't changed much in the last 150 years (according to locals). Outstanding…read moreservice, great food and very reasonable prices. We had Bacalhau A Bras and Bacalhau Espiritual - both were amazing cod dishes. Best fish dish we ate in Portugal. The restaurant is very small (6-7 tables), but is absolutely worth the wait.

We had read about this place and were vaguely heading towards it when we stopped off for an early…read morepre-dinner drink (see Blend) We continued up the hill and looked in on the little restaurant on the corner to the right...so irritating when the waiters try and grab you and pull you in, sit you down before you have even had a chance to look at the menu. We had to almost physically stop them, say no very firmly, and when unable to read the menu say if you cannot leave us alone we are off! The restaurant was jam packed, everyone watching...guess they had had the same experience We went across the road to the left and up to no 34... Relief - 2 tables left, we were welcomed in by a very pleasant waiter; we took one and the table beside us went next minute. Full. You can see how small this place is from the photos...10 tables? But its like a little oasis and along with Qualque Hora (similarly tiny) and 5 Oceanos our 3 favourite places to eat during this stay in Lisbon So we hadn't booked - won't make that mistake in future, we were so lucky, because people were pouring in and being turned away, some insisted and simply queued outside....when we left there were ton of people out there...but frankly it was excellent in very respect The menu is however not small and all tastes are catered for: cod for my partner, I had the lamb...this is a very nice place to go to, food, service, atmosphere all great Recommended

From the moment we arrived at our table, we could watch the sunset. We then ordered a couple of…read morecocktails. I had a Moscow mule and my wife had an Expresso Martini. What a great way to begin our dining experience.. We started with the sourdough bread with butter and green salt (couvert). We ordered the tasting menu. There were a variety of different courses which included a couvert, amuse bouche, muxama (sea-ham), scallop prepared 2 ways (favorite dish), sea bass and bivalves (second favorite), Goatline terrine, tecolameco and petit fours. While the view was great, there was a large crane moving buckets of cement around during our dinner. I guess they work late at night, but it kind of messed up the view. Service was spot on and overall it was a wonderful dinner recommended by our hotel concierge.

Our hotel concierge recommended Via Graca and it did not disappoint! The views are second to none…read morein Lisbon as you overlook the city. The staff are friendly and accommodative. We had the cod dish and the octopus dish and bothe were excellent! We started with the Ham Tasting--From Iberian pork, beef, duck and the sea, tuna......fantastic! If you're looking for a romantic spot with great views, food, and service don't miss this place! FYI, arrive early and grab a beer across the street and stand by the bridge and check out the views of the city.

As with most places in Portugal, we had to flag someone down to get drinks. This is just how it is…read more I'm a picky eater who doesn't eat seafood so I ordered the chicken breast. The chicken was well seasoned though a bit over cooked. The potatoes didn't have any seasoning at all. I mashed them up, put some olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and piri piri sauce on it to make it better. It was quick and easy to get a table and right around the corner from our hotel. I would go back.

My family originally went to their other location called Restaurante Duque but they were busy. The…read moreserver was very kind and directed us here telling us that these two restaurants were owned by the same person and both places had the same food and prices, but Bessa was larger. Upon arriving, we were seated by the owner and were able to quickly order our food. - Shrimp pasta: 5/5 super rich in flavor - Seafood Paella: 5/5 rice was just the right texture and not too salty plus plenty of seafood

Just a wonderful atmosphere and meal at As Velhas! We initially thought we wanted outdoor seating,…read morebut the restaurant looked so charming so we (four adults) gave it a shot and we were very glad that we did. Antonio took care of us with excellent food suggestions and a wine pairing that was perfect and not too pricey. We had a fresh sea bass (my friend said best he's ever had), traditional cod (I loved it) and two steaks in two different sauces (pepper and mushroom) and they were both excellent. Antonio was such a pleasure and helped make it a very memorable evening for us.

Very good restaurant. Food nicely prepared. Interesting decor. Wait staff friendly and attentive…read more Recommend.

Excellent restaurant! Here on vacation and walked forever to find a good place! Athens Green wine…read morewas fantastic! The staff and owner were so great and personable! Food was authentic Portuguese! Definite place to visit 5 Stars!!

A quaint little tapas spot that isn't as high trafficked by people which I really enjoyed. I chose…read morethe spot to try some sardines while visiting Portugal. It was my last night in town and I hadn't yet check this off my list. I started with some olives and bread. The olives were black which was a nice contrast to the many green salty olives I'd had on the trip. I might suggest skipping the bread. It was ok but not as good as many other places I'd been. I enjoyed the sardines. I'd recommend trying them if you haven't. They are cold vs hot but I didn't mind. The service was minimal even though they were. It busy. I had to ask when I wanted something different or another glass of wine. Not necessarily a problem just something to be aware of. They ended the meal with a complimentary tawny poured in a shot glass it was a wonderful way to end the night. Overall the food was more middle of the road.

The best food in Lisboa, my wife and friends we came at this restaurant and were surprised…read more Very good food, topical from Portugal, my wife she take it Cod and I Grill pork. Please try for desert FLAN, it is home made it. Delicious

Looking for an authentic Portuguese cooked at a family restaurant? Definitely give this place a…read moretry. The prices are very cheap and portions are generous. The seating area is tight so you will be squeezing between other diners. If you can get past this small condition you will love it. Everyone was friendly and enjoying their food. The service was friendly and quick. We ordered grilled cod fish with potato and veggies and the goat stew daily special. The cod fish meat was so tender and delicate. Very delicious and melts in your mouth. Goat stew was like home cooked meal. You can taste the love and authentic flavours. We also ordered the dry cured ham which went perfectly with the fresh bread they served. The coffee was ok but nothing to write home about. The red wine was great and we finished the half bottle with ease. We will definitely come back and try some other dishes as we love to support the small local restaurant owners. Great food with unbeatable prices.