European Restaurants in Lisbon, PT

“So many encounters
An absolutely exquisite atmosphere. The servers welcomed us and a strong bond was formed between our group of customers and our 2 wonderful servers.
Joke after joke, they were at the forefront of humor but always without exceeding the limits of courtesy.
The food was tasty and we were able to discover local specialties.

Little extra: the interior is decorated with pipes and creates a really nice atmosphere

Bom Dia!“

“We were two people, we ordered Portuguese style bitoque and bait.
I haven't eaten such tasty bait in a long time.
The bitoque, the meat very tender, and the sauce well seasoned.
I recommend it, and I will return because of the friendliness, the good homemade food and the good atmosphere.“

“Thank you for this exceptional gastronomic experience! The service was very kind and the chef Matheus is fantastic. We think Zazah has to be the best restaurant in Lisbon.
We will be back (hopefully) soon!
A hug from Renata, Emilia and Margherita“

“This is one of my favorite places in Lisbon.

An excellent example of traditional Portuguese cuisine, well executed with simple techniques.
Excellent product and very good treatment of it.

The dishes are abundant, especially the main ones.

Attentive and fun service. You leave the premises with a smile and the desire to return.

The place is a bit small and gets a little noisy when there are a lot of people, which is usually the case.

It is advisable to reserve in advance.“

“We went there for dinner and it was honestly one of the best restaurants I've ever been too.

Nice vibes, small but spacious and wonderful staff.

The food was INCREDIBLE! We had the Tuna Tataki, Tuna Tartar, Ceviche, Shrimp Tacos as starters, the Miso Octopus and Scallop Linguine as mains and the amazing Caramel Lava Cake for dessert. Every single dish was perfectly seasoned and tasted awesome.

I would give a thousand stars if Google let me, and I'll definitely come back! ?“

“Spectacular food and service show why Alma deserves their two Michelin stars! We enjoyed every dish, and the pork and potato terrine remains the best dish we experienced on our trip across Portugal.

A small deduction was made for the environment, which is beautiful but puts guests a little close together in what became a noisier dinner experience than we would expect for the upscale nature. Additionally, the overall value rounds out the 4/5 review. We would never expect such artistic culinary creations to be frugal, but the cost of the tasting menu with no consideration for wine pairing was a small note in the negative.

All in all we would recommend Alma as an experience if you love appreciating the art that fine dining can be, and their staff were some of the best in the business!“

“Very good service and excellent food, we were there late and got served our dinner without problems. We promised to come back before our departure home but finally could’nt make it wich was a bummer since we enjoyed a lot the first time. Maybe next time!“

“Charming little restaurant with great wine-food pairings. Friendly staff and very helpful explanations on their different selections of Portuguese wines! Highly recommend the roasted fig salad, the roasted peppers dish, and the game sausage!
Obrigato, José!“

“Taken by friends, as I was unfamiliar with the place, it proved to be a gastronomic surprise, despite the noise not allowing for large conversations. Without ever reaching the stratospheric limit of "divine", the small restaurant served dishes of good, honest and unpretentious Portuguese food. The only negative note for the creamed milk, floured and with few eggs, which could have been something from a packet. A shame, because the burnt sugar topping was delicious.“

“What we ordered was very good, soup of the day with vegetables and legumes, rice with octopus, and homemade caramel cream for dessert. The service is fast and the waiters very attentive, they have invited us to ginja liqueur. Recommended site!“

“Just finished a delicious meal at this Gem of a restaurant.

I would 100% recommend anyone to try it and enjoy what is easily one of our top meals since coming to Lisbon. To top of off the guys that run it are awesome, super friendly and warm.

Really fab. x“

“We were just in for drinks and this place has everything, great atmosphere, the best self-brewed beers (that were everything as was described on the menu and even by the personnel) we were in doubt between some and we got to try just to be sure. There’s so much history in this place and the staff is happy to tell you about it! All of them were great but the one we actually got to know by name also had amazing stories to tell about what went and still goes on in the neighbourhood, so Paddy, if you’re reading this, thanks for saving our night by lending my gf’s phone some power to get back to our hotel and us to get back to you guys for stories that marked our trip in Lisbon :)“

“Top croissant in Lisbon!
The scrambled eggs and the poached eggs are also very good.
Açaí bowl is in balance with the granola and with the fruit.
Only things what l don’t like here are the drinks (l tried: orange juice, smoothies, ice latte).“

“Fantastic experience. When you come in, there is bread,butter, olives, ham & cheese on the table - you do not have to take it, but you'll miss out. It's so good! We chose the fish and were not dissapointed. They brought a whole lobster for 2 people, plus shrimps and clams - on top of the dish Base with rice, port and small shrimps
Extensive wine list - we were overwhelmed and asked out server for a recommendation. She suggested a very well priced red that was a good match for our meal.
Recommend.“

“Anyone who loves good food is indifferent to good service... It's been a long time since we've had an experience of this kind: flavor, quality, empathy, friendliness, rigor! We entered and felt that we were very well received... but everything else, these days, is just a unique experience! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making small moments of pleasure into giant memories!! If we come back? Oh yes, we will definitely be back!! And with friends, for whom we want the best!! Quality food and luxury service ❤️Mr. João, Nuno, the whole Family: they are the greatest!! Now let's "burn calories" through the streets of Lisbon!!Thank you very much!Marisa and Mario“

“Typical Lisbon bar. The place is small, if you like privacy it is not your place, we were comfortable, but they put some Spanish girls in the middle of a table of 6. But it is one of the best I have been to, quality-price, what we ordered, everything was very good , especially the ribs. I had heard that it is normal in Portugal for them to give you tapas even if you have asked for them. Here we had it on the table, but I returned one (without touching it of course) and without a problem, they didn't charge it. Very good white wine sangria“

“Absolutely lovely authentic Portuguese food. We had the oxtail, the turbot, and the mushroom rice. Also the starters were amazing including the dried Tuna salad and the squid. Super attentive service by Alex, they were fully booked but then accommodated us. Highly recommended and cannot wait to go again“

“I recently dined here and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The ambience was cozy and inviting, with warm lighting and tasteful decor that set the perfect mood for a memorable meal. The menu offered a diverse selection of dishes, each one expertly crafted with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor.

I particularly enjoyed the amaretto sour cocktail, which was perfectly balanced and served with a twist of citrus that added a refreshing zing. As for the food, every dish was a culinary masterpiece. From the appetizers to the desserts, each plate was beautifully presented and packed with delicious flavors.

The staff were friendly and attentive, providing excellent service throughout the evening. Overall, my dining experience was exceptional, and I can't wait to return for another unforgettable meal.“

“A restaurant on the new avenues of Lisbon, with a neighborhood atmosphere, without tourists, where Portuguese is spoken.
Great service, typical Portuguese food very well prepared. Partridge game dishes were a delicacy.
I recommend.“

“Nous sommes venus ici pour dîner sur ma dernière nuit à Lisbonne. Pendant que nous mangions sorte de tard c'était assez donc mes amis et moi avons pu vraiment profiter de notre conversation. Le service était excellent et ils ont eu la gentillesse d'expliquer certains des plats sur le menu qui est faite de la cuisine essentiellement locale. C'est un prix raisonnable et la nourriture goûts incroyable. Vraiment j'espère avoir l'occasion d'y retourner.“

“A superb address!
Unfortunately when we came the restaurant was relocated due to work. We were therefore unable to discover their environment.
But we were lucky to be able to try their cuisine. The waitress gave us very good advice on the choice and quantities of tapas. Everything was excellent. Special mention for the tuna…incredible!
Address not to be missed in Lisbon.“

“My wife and I were visiting Portugal for our Honeymoon and decided to make reservations at SUBA! I am so glad we did because it was our favorite restaurant experience during our whole trip. The location is great, the the views were amazing and the food was some of the best I have ever had!

The staff was very attentive and felt very laid back and not as high strung as other Michelin star places which I enjoyed. Felt like less pressure when eating, there was no rush and everything came out perfectly. The dishes presentations were hands down some of the best plating I have seen. Each dish was like an art piece and tasted delicious. I did the tasting menu and wife stuck to A La Carte.

The kitchen threw us some starter dishes and balanced our servings accordingly since I had way more dishes then my wife which was nice. The desserts were awesome and the cocktails were great! We did mention to the sommelier we were not wine drinkers when he came to our table. There was no issue with this whatsoever.

After dinner, our waiter Francisco told us about the rooftop. We got to chat with Joanna as well and informed us all about the building and the history. That rooftop bar was such a special treat after dessert. There was nobody on the rooftop considering every rooftop bar is mobbed at sunset. I was very surprised but we were told by the hotel staff in the lobby it's because they have a minimum to drink on the rooftop which probably discourages some guests but for us, we loved it, felt very intimate and special being our anniversary!“

“2023: Super tasty steak and very good side dishes. Ate here two days in a row! Friendly staff, good quality and great prices!! Value for money 10/10! Only recommended!

Update 2024:
After a year we are back in Lisbon and came straight back here on the first day. Still super tasty and a great atmosphere at a great price!“

“We did the classic review spiral before going to Loco and had hesitated after seeing some of what was written. We decided to just go for it, and I'm so glad we did!! It was an amazing experience. We have never had such attentive service (they even noticed my husband was left handed and rearranged his place setting!). On top of that, the food was so creative and dynamic. They're zero waste mentality was exceptional. I loved that they kept coming back to it to show how they use the whole ingredient. Definitely recommend doing the wine pairing, as they are very generous pours and really enhanced the food and experience.“

“The Portuguese steak, Vitoque, is really delicious. It has a subtle garlic flavor, so it seems to suit Korean tastes well. The owner is friendly and the price is not that expensive. I liked the local atmosphere. It's located not far from the Jerónimos Monastery, so it's perfect to have lunch here and then go to Pasteis de Belem for a second cup of espresso and an egg tart.“

“Wonderful product, attention and the place has charm.
Interesting and extensive letter.
We are vegetarians and there are many options for breakfast.

100% recommended

(Go early or make a reservation, because it's super expensive)

Vegetarian options: Highly recommended, many options.“

“Excellent homemade food. Upon entering we were very well received, preferring to stay inside the restaurant. Always eat. Present friendliness, I found it really funny that you asked me if I wanted a bib!!! I LOVED!!!
They recommended cod à Lagareiro and grilled emperor fish!
The fish was delicious and the vegetables too. Hats off to the cod as it tasted just like my grandmother's!!!! Real, desalted cod! The potatoes were well seasoned and the green beans were delicious, just like the ones I used to eat without chemicals!!!! Congratulations to the team that made me relive the past! The interior space is a little “scary” although it has good decoration!
Thanks for the experience!“

“This is a really fun and exciting place to try! The seafood taco was such an awesome flavour bomb. Really great flavours overall. It has a loud and busy energy which made service a little slow at times. We are usually very easygoing guests which sometimes leads to slower service as those who demand more receive it. But overall the staff seemed really excited and worked as a great team! If we were staying longer would definitely come back to try more. Might recommend eating outside if you'd like it a bit quieter.“

“The ambiance is so cute! I ducked into this place while it was sprinkling out and loved the stone walls and intimate setting. Josef was my server and was so kind to educate me on traditional Portuguese feed. I had the Couvert followed by the cod with cream and both were incredible! I also had the house red and it was so yummy. Josef was attentive, kind and funny. I enjoyed my time!“

“Away from the busiest parts of the city, the food and atmosphere is exactly what we were looking for! I would highly recommend if you are in the area. Very good prices and delicious, unique food, if you are visiting as a tourist. Recommended by our tour guide who lives in the city, and very happy we decided to visit!“

“During our stay in Portugal, we had the pleasure of dining at this exceptional restaurant and were deeply impressed by the quality and originality of the food, as well as the exquisite hospitality of the staff.

The cuisine proved to be an authentic triumph of creativity and flavours. Each dish, from the most traditional to the most innovative, has been prepared with a skill that denotes a great passion for gastronomy. Even the desserts, absolutely out of the ordinary, represented a delicious and unforgettable surprise, perfectly crowning the entire meal.

The staff, from the sommelier to the waiters, stood out for their friendliness, professionalism and attention to detail. Their ability to interpret and satisfy our tastes was admirable. Despite the language barriers, they demonstrated endless patience and communication skill that made us feel welcomed and understood. Their friendliness and cheerfulness further enriched our experience, making the evening even more pleasant.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire team for making our evening so special. This experience will remain indelibly imprinted in our memories as one of the best moments of our trip to Portugal.

Thank you with all my heart!“

“Lively place with good service and good options for a snack or a meal. The croquette starter, which seems to have a certain reputation here, reminded me of those snacks from children's parties ?. The fish served are fresh and very well prepared. The fries could have been hotter and crispier. The house white wine was served chilled and did not disappoint.

The bill was a little steep, but the experience was pleasant. It's a shame they don't have homemade dessert options, like rice pudding (that was out of stock on the day). The draft beer served here is Sagres, which in my opinion loses to Super Bock.“

“Près de la mairie, loin des circuits touristiques, c'est une pâtisserie - cafétéria typiquement locale. Service très aimable, produits frais et de bonne qualité. Contrairement à d'autres avis, prix assez élevés, il est vrai qu'ils ne sont pas affichés de façon visible ( 16 euros pour un cappucino, un café latte et trois petits gateaux).“

“This is a surprisingly excellent, comfy place to eat. Surprising because it’s just 30 steps down from the famous Bifanas do Afonso which always has very long lines of waiting customers. Madalena is much less crowded so you get
served quickly and the food is even better (and healthier) than Afonso, IMHO. I eat ketogenic, so I had their bunless hamburger topped with an egg and it came with not one, but two, high quality, delicious and generous-sized patties. Highly recommended.“

“A delicious and charming place on a peaceful square, next to Villa Sousa. The servers are very friendly and the prawns and gnocchi are to die for! Antonio, the owner who is also a sculptor, gave the place a special soul thanks to a unique decoration that he sculpted himself. Thank you for your welcome!“

“Great service and good prices“

“Je tenais à remercier Rosana pour son super service.La nourriture était très bonne, cependant il manquait un peu de variété au niveau du buffet salé chaud et les pains au chocolat et croissants sont à améliorer.J’ai aussi mentionné que nous venions fêter les 30ans de mon mari lors de la réservation, je m’attendais à une petite attention de la part des équipes.Très grandes variétés de pâtisseries portugaises, de fromages, de charcuterie. Les crevettes et le saumon étaient très bons, et il y avait une grande sélection de desserts.Le thé était exquis.“

“The food was extraordinary, sort of eccentric and exotic, overall delicious, perfect for sharing. The interior of the restaurant was very urban and rich with original art pieces. The staff was extremely helpful, friendly and cooperative! Will visit again!? ?“

“We never felt as comfortable in a restaurant on vacation as we did here.
The food was great, the wine was delicious. But the hospitality was something very special. Although we spoke little Portuguese (and the boss only little English), we were able to communicate well and laugh together. It was a great time. Really recommended! Thanks to Aurelio.“

“All very well. The best of the Belen neighborhood.
Very friendly waiters know many languages. Spectacular, very good food. I would say more, the best I've tasted in Lisbon, I recommend it, it's worth going on purpose, don't look for luxury accessories, but the best food I've tasted in Lisbon.“

“I highly recommend it. The food is good, the space is quiet and we were very well served by Luís.
I will definitely come back to eat the same, I didn't think I would like a meat dish made in a seafood restaurant so much ??“

“Right at the entrance we were welcomed even though we didn't have a reservation and as there were tables available, we were given the freedom to choose where we wanted to stay! We appreciate it soon!!!
Afterwards, we had the pleasure of being attended to by Tiago, who is an employee who does the housework! A generosity, friendliness, honesty and attention to the customer that makes us want to come back!
The food is very good, we tried the grilled goat chops, simple but delicious with the real flavor of the meat!!! but the menu is excellent and there are plates to share with the best meat available for all tastes and for all sizes of groups of customers!
They recommend reservations for Friday and Saturday nights and you can request a reservation to be attended by Tiago!
We are from Porto and we felt like we were at home, in a good place!

Parking: Next to the restaurant entrance“

“I think I have never eaten anything tastier. Each dish was an explosion of taste, and the sweet rice for dessert was a control shot. The service was also great. The establishment clearly deserves more than 5 stars. Good luck and prosperity.“

“Chose Bastardo for our 'big dinner out' on our recent stay in Lisbon.
It was good on the whole but for the prices I was disappointed.
The food was good and it arrived promptly.
However the drink service was very slow and the waiters not attentive enough to realise.
They seemed more interested in getting you through the service so they could clear up and relay the table ready for the next customer. This perhaps works during the day but in the evening when they have the space why rush the food?
I'd asked for the wine menu but no one came to take an order!
I would try it again if I'm back in Lisbon, I may have just been unlucky.“

“A gourmet restaurant that well deserves its Michelin star. We appreciated the quality of the service, the dishes offered are tasty and very finely cooked. As a perfectly cooked camarao starter, the dishes are salmon sorrel and tasty veal cordon bleu. The saint honored for dessert with very fine choux pastry. The icing on the cake was the sweet treats at the end of the meal, and the appetizer as a starter were perfect. We recommend the lunch menu at 45 euros which is great value for money.“

“I fell in love with this restaurant since the first time.
The atmosphere and service is nice, and the staff is very friendly. I really like the concept of sharing food when I go out to eat and this is exactly the concept of the restaurant.
They usually have some ambience traditional Portuguese music playing like fado and others, which complements very well the overall atmosphere.
The food is very tasty and the portions are generous.
Definitely an experience to repeat several times and a place where I want to come again with several of my friends.“

“Very good little brunch. I took the vegan one and I was not disappointed. The plate is out of the ordinary: chickpea balls with tomato sauce, fruit salad, mushrooms, beet hummus, guacamole, English roll and salad. All accompanied by a cold drink and a hot drink.Everything was very good, however I didn't like the orange juice because it contained grapefruit and I don't like that, but it wasn't specified on the menu.Apart from that everything was good, the atmosphere is nice. The server is nice. The prices are correct, I recommend this address.“

“The grilled fish was exceptional. The service was very professional but not very friendly. The sangria was great but the desserts only had fruit or Nestlé ice cream...Prices above average. Thanks for the variety, freshness and good preparation of the fish“

“What a lovely spot! After walking around Alfama and seeing the monastery, we wandered down the street and found this beautiful park with a view of the river. It was quiet and shady with this great cafe. We enjoyed a delicious sandwich and wine. Highly recommend checking it out.“

“Good morning to me, the best restaurant where you can eat the best cod in Lisbon and the surrounding area, I already ate Bacalhau à Marítima there with 3 people and it was top price and quality, that day we also ate a ham which was delicious.
Regarding meat and cod, they are of excellent quality.
I highly recommend this restaurant, five-star service, very friendly and simple, family atmosphere and an airy, spacious and sanitized place.
I loved it ?

Parking: Behind the restaurant there is a good park.“