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    Vela Latina

    3.3 (16 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Wine Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    An attempt to fix the turnstile.
    Jeff C.

    This cafeteria complex by the river is clean and efficient, a nice spot where tourists can take a break. However, the restroom situation can be horrific. First, like hell, there seems to be only one way in, and it also requires a toll from its mechanical Charon. We all pay the half euro price to walk the spiral staircase which can be a daunting task for Flustered tourist in internal distress. One poor woman was on the verge of tears when she realized that she didn't have the correct change. It worsened still when she and others realized that the Mechanical Charon was jammed. Revolutions have been started over less, which is why I was not surprised that the masses rose up started to jump the turnstile.. I really believe that it is a God given right to pee and poo, and any attempts to restrict said activity is tantamount to despotism... Watching some seventy year old Grandmother traverse the broken turnstile, I could help think "Viva Le Revolution!!"

    This is a picture of the floor INSIDE the restaurant!  You KNOW you're in Lisboa!

    Come on, come on! Get over it! Sure, you have to pay (0,50 €) to use the toilet in an area frequented by thousands of tourists who don't necessarily want to eat in this restaurant. Big deal! I've had the same experience all over Europe! In many places, there's even an attendant ("Madame pipi") who keeps the place clean (if not spotless) and only asks you to give "what you want"! And yes, it's disconcerting to realize (afterwards) that if you buy something in the restaurant, the WC is free of charge. But you WERE in a rush to do your business, weren't you? So, quit complaining! It's only 0,50 €! A malfunctioning turnstyle? An anecdote. It was working OK when we were there. So, on to the food! It is a restaurant (cafeteria) after all! I had pig knuckle with broccoli and potatoes. Delicious! It's a big meal! If you're having this at lunch, you won't be very hungry for dinner. You might even be tempted (weather permitting) to take a nap in the shade of a tree... My wife had the bacalhau with fries and she totally enjoyed that. Prices were reasonable, service was fast and came with a smile. By the way, if you go there, look DOWN. Yes, look at the floor! I left a picture of the floor for you to look at. Enjoy!

    The gelatine tastes wonderful
    Colin T.

    This place is great! It's cheap and there is free wifi for your work. The food is well packaged and tastes amazing!

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    Restaurante Comptoir Parisien - Bacalhau à Lagareiro

    Restaurante Comptoir Parisien

    4.6(17 reviews)
    1.0 kmBelém, Belém - Restelo

    Stumbled upon Comptoir Parisian (French/Portuguese fusion cuisine) when we were visiting the area…read moreand was pleasantly surprised by their food and service. We came around 1:30pm, as hot as it can get in the middle of the summer so we decided to wait for a table to be seated inside. We waited about 5-10mins and were often updated with the wait time. We ordered 2 kids meal, chicken strips and fries in which my kids devoured them in no time, and also 2 fish soups, 1 salad and 2 entrees for 4 adults to share (as it was too hot and we weren't very hungry). The fish soup was delectable. It was rich in flavor but not overly creamy or heavy. Bouillabaisse is indeed one of my favorite and a must get while I'm in France. For their nicoise salad, the veggies were fresh and crisp, with just the right amount of olive oil and balsamic glaze on top. For entrees, we ordered the sea bass with ratatouille and rice. I was expecting nicely lined vegetables which don't happen but the sea bass was perfectly cooked with crispy skin, moist and tender meat that just flakes apart easily. My kids ended up stealing most of our fish. The ratatouille was very flavorful, perfect to be eaten with rice. The cod was one of their specials for the day and it was also perfectly cooked: moist and tender. Their service was very quick and attentive. Some people may not like it being too quick and specially in Europe but we like it especially when we didn't want to spend too much time eating and more time for sightseeing. The only complaint is the AC is a little weak but this is common in most of the places in Europe. Overall, food is excellent with superb service. Price was a little higher than other restaurants in Lisbon but it is expected given its location. We enjoyed our lunch and would recommend it to anyone to enjoyed French cuisine.

    Our family wanted French steak after many meals of fish. The staff was super friendly and helpful…read morewith the menus and details of each dish. The portions were large and rich with tons of flavor. The staff was fun and were silly with the kids helping to make the whole meal an enjoyable experience. It is in a small little lane off the main busy street with a wonderful view and ambiance. The truffle pasta was delicious as well as the French onion soup!

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    Sea bass with ratatouille and rice

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    Wine Bar do Castelo - Delicious port

    Wine Bar do Castelo

    4.5(34 reviews)
    7.3 kmCastelo, Mouraria - Castelo - Alfama
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    This place is very close by the Sao Jorge Castelo. At the entrance/exit, just take the first side…read morestreet downhill and you'll see this place on the right. After walking around the castle on a warm day, we actually felt more a beer than wine, but we wanted to try this place so we headed in anyway. The owners, actually from Brazil, are very nice. They gave us a menu, then came back in a short while to see what we wanted. They generously gave us a few to sample and even brought out a few bottles that were not on the list, and one was a new bottle! Price of wine is not cheap, our glasses each cost €10 each, a pretty steep price in Portugal where a full bottle often cost less. However, considering the expertise and service, the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, this is a lovely place to rest up a bit after visiting the castle.

    Great wine list, small but tasty cheese and meat offerings. They all speak English here, and so do…read moremost of the clients -- this is not the place to get a taste of local culture. If all you want to do is drink Portuguese wine and eat some Portuguese snacks, and you have a large tourist wallet, this is your place. It is pleasant, and you'll see a better variety of wines from the whole country here than in most wine bars. But if you are hoping to rub shoulders with locals, look elsewhere. The waiters are all well versed in Portuguese wines. Service is slow, but that seems to be the norm in Lisbon.

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    Delicious wine!

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    Estado D'Alma

    Estado D'Alma

    3.5(6 reviews)
    2.5 kmAlcântara

    Came here with some work colleagues as we were at the congress center. It's good that this place is…read moreclose as the food at the congress center is atrocious. For lunch they have a set menu to cater to the crowd which isn't bad. They also have a cheese and meat spread which they bring at the beginning of the meal...we made the mistake thinking it was complimentary, little did we know it cost more than our dishes so be careful of that. They have a good selection of wines, the white wine I had was OK but given its big selection I want to give it the benefit of doubt. The service staff is attentive, but sometimes a little too attentive (if you know what I mean) which isn't always appreciated especially when you are there on a business lunch. We also stopped by here after the congress for a drink and there were quite a few more people but easy to get a spot.

    I'm going to be honest - we used this place for WiFi! We had…read morebeen in Belem all day doing tourist things, but needed to find accessible, public WiFi to request an Uber to take us back to our AirBnB and walked a bit until we came across this cool place. We noticed the nice, clean outdoor seating and the sign for WiFi and chose to stop in for a beverage and the do our Uber business. Husband had two Sagres for happy hour price and I had a chocolate shot of some sort with a Sagres beer and our Uber came shortly after.

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    Estado D'Alma - Got in before the congress rush hits...bright and open

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    Got in before the congress rush hits...bright and open

    Vela Latina - diners - Updated May 2026

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