Best place in Lisbon!! Will definitely recommend not to miss it. Excellent service and food…read more Ambiance is amazing. Cozy and welcoming . Alex was amazing!

I went back and forth between three and four stars, and came to the conclusion I had higher hopes…read morebeing on vacation and Europe has always had a higher standard for me with food compared to the United States. Inside was classically decorated with many square tables that could be rearranged for groups of 1-2 or larger. We did not need a reservation but it was a Tuesday night at 8pm. Service was friendly but could felt similar to the service you get in many tourist restaurants and the idea of American tipping seems to be taking root. Food portions were hearty and seemed to be a more formal take on Portuguese comfort food (I imagine). The Cod Duque was under seasoned with the Octopus done well and the sweet potato puree was just....there.

If you're in Sintra, do NOT miss Tascantiga. It was easily our favorite meal of the trip. It feels…read morelike dining in someone's Portuguese family home, with mismatched plates and charm in every detail. The sangria (by the glass or in a clay jug) is a must.  We went all in as a group of four diners, ordering the sardine sandwich (incredibly fresh and layered with flavor), fried fish, octopus, scrumptious pig cheeks, and the most delicious chicken wings. Honestly, I could've skipped the steak sandwich, but everything else was outstanding. Didn't make it to dessert, but the plates we saw heading to other tables looked good. Even the bathroom adds to the experience, decorated like a home, complete with fake hanging "laundry". We walked in during a busy lunch time on a weekend day. Indoor and outdoor seating is available depending on the weather.

Enjoyed this family style restaurant in the heart of Sintra square. Friendly staff. Generous…read moreportions.

Incredible! And the reviews are correct, if you do not speak Portuguese, you can get by with a few…read morewords and just be polite! Plenty of locals in the place, especially since there was a futbol game playing. They are CASH ONLY. The portions are crazy big, even when you ask for only one person portion. You will be very well fed for a crazy low price. Our family of four ate dinner for a total of 51 euros. Absolutely amazing!!! Expect to be ignored for a little while, these guys are great for the kitchen, but we noticed they just take their time and come to you when they're ready, they are not being rude.

The reviews of this local establishment is spot on. Only Euros accepted and they speak Portuguese,…read moreas they should be. Why would they need to speak multiple languages? Their warm invitation to us was above and beyond. We primarily saw local diners who enjoyed the fresh and flavorful menu options. First visit we had the Iberian black pork ribs which came with fries & a salad and the steak. The amount of the tasty food was alot for our lunch. We decided to return for dinner on our last night at Lisbon. Wanted the seafood and delicious Iberian black pork ribs again! We were so delighted with the amazing flavors and the friendliness of the waiters and perhaps the owner. Happy we had wonderful dining experiences here.

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.

This place has been around since 1992, specializing in leitão, roasted pig sucklings. Therefore,…read moreit's a given that's what you should order when you walk in. This restaurant is huge, with an old style furnishing. Our waiter recommended some sparkling wine to go with our pig. It was our first time trying Portuguese sparkling, and in truth it's a good pairing, the acidity and bubbles cutting the fat. The pig is tender, the skin crisp and the accompanying thinly sliced potato crisps delicious. We also ordered a bacorinho, which is a custard inside a pig shaped ceramic. Nothing special about the dessert, except that I get to keep the ceramic as souvenir.

The best pork I've ever had! Can't say enough great things about the pork. I will come back to…read morePortugal for this (and other things) but this is so worth the visit if you find yourself near Lisbon!

I love their grouper crusted with pistachios, their delicately fried dory around a delicious mound…read moreof eggplant polenta, and their apple pie (paper thin apple slices, a bit of saffron ice cream, and tiny crumbs of herbs). I also love their hospitality - I arrived shortly before the end of lunch time, but they were supremely patient. The room is gorgeous and the view is astonishing - a 180 degree panorama of Lisbon from a high bluff. Thank you, Amarro o Tejo!

Fantastic seafood offering! Well prepared calamares and great value sea food platters.read more

The best meal of our Portugal trip! We had the prawns in Peri peri sauce to start and the monk fish…read moreand prawn curry. Wow! The fish was amazing! The curry was the best we have had fish wise too. We highly recommend a visit there!

This restaurent closed more about 2 years according to the shop that took over the location, i am…read moresubmitting it to YELP but want to make sure no one goes looking for it in the mean time

Best service and food. Had the veal medallions and also tried the wild boar. The girls had salmon…read moreand whitefish. Definitely a great place to go. Highly recommended.

Everything about our experience here was PHENOMENAL! The food, the ambience, the staff. Highly…read morerecommend!!

Amazing restaurant with great decoration and great food…read more Service is very good and friendly. Nice wine list with some interesting small producers. Has a separate room for groups which makes the restaurant more quiet. Great idea. Worth driving there just to try it.

Bacalhau na Vila -- A temple to Portugal's most iconic ingredient…read more Portugal has a deep culinary relationship with Bacalhau, and Bacalhau na Vila leans into that heritage completely. This isn't simply a restaurant that happens to serve cod; the entire concept is built around it. The menu explores bacalhau through multiple traditional preparations, each highlighting a different texture and flavour profile. We started with cream of spinach soup with cod, a surprisingly elegant opener. The soup was smooth and comforting, with the cod adding a savoury depth that balanced the creaminess without overpowering it. The appetizers showcased two beloved Portuguese classics. The codfish cakes (pastéis/bolinhos de bacalhau) were perfectly executed--light, crisp, and fluffy with well-balanced seasoning. The pataniscas, a looser cod fritter, had a rustic charm with a golden exterior and tender interior. For the main course we ordered roasted cod, which was excellent. The fish was flaky and deeply flavourful, demonstrating why bacalhau has been such an enduring staple in Portuguese cuisine. What makes the restaurant memorable is how intentionally it celebrates this ingredient. Cod has historically played a major role in Portugal's food culture, and Bacalhau na Vila turns that history into a cohesive dining experience. Service was friendly, attentive, and professional, with staff who clearly know the menu and take pride in the concept. If you're visiting Sintra and want to experience one of Portugal's most iconic ingredients prepared in several traditional styles, Bacalhau na Vila is a great place to do it.

The food, services were great. Definitely recommend if you are in Sintra after visiting the castles.read more