Disappointing. After reading good reviews for Duque Restaurant we went with high expectations. Unfortunately we received an indifferent welcome, wait staff looked and acted as though they didn't want to be there, and the food and wine were very ordinary. Won't be back.
eusaboston e
quiet quaint place , not an easy place to find but well worth the effort ... food and service was excellent . I really to know the recipe for the couscous , goat cheese salad. please , thank you !
MBA60302
It was our first night in Lisbon, after arriving from the States a few hours earlier. We had no energy to research restaurants nor to wander more than a few blocks from our hotel. The hotel receptionist recommended Duque, which was just down the street from our lodgings. Arriving at the restaurant, I noted menus posted in Portuguese, English, French, and Italian, and my heart sank a bit as that's usually a sign of a "tourist trap." But no matter, as I said, we had no energy to look further, so we proceeded in the door, and we were so glad that we did. We were greeted promptly & warmly, and immediately shown to a table, despite our lack of reservations. To start, we ordered the couvert, as well as the Caldo Verde soup for my husband and a green salad for me; the latter was not on the menu but I asked if one was available & told that it was. For the main course, my husband had the Oven Roasted Octupus & I ordered the Roast Salmon. All of the food was well prepared and the service could not have been more friendly or attentive. My husband's napkin slid off his lap onto the floor; our waitress noticed & brought him a clean napkin before he had a chance to ask -- something you'd expect at a "fine" restaurant but not necessarily one that is this casual. Looking around the room, it was clear that the restaurant is very "tourist friendly," though not a "tourist trap." I doubt that there was a single Portuguese patron there, though plenty of Americans, British, and Germans. So, if you are bent on finding an obscure "hole-in-the-wall" that is undiscovered by other visitors, that's not Duque. But Duque is perfect if you are seeking well-prepared Portuguese food at a moderate price, in a welcoming, convivial atmosphere.
doooorinagy
Everything was very delicious, the bread was excellent for the starters. The prawns was the best here altough we tried it in several places.
Senga B
Duque restaurant was recommended by our apartment host and didn't disappoint. They have at least three different premises along Rua do Duque; we asked for a table for 5 and were walked down the road until we got to the one with space. Great food - we had grilled fish, chicken salad and mushroom risotto between us; friendly service and a lovely atmosphere. The deserts served in jam jars were fun too!
Ferenc M
We were in the area having a beer and its kind of hard finding somewhere decent to eat as so many tourist restaurants. But this place looked kind of different and intimate. We went there at 5.45 and they didn't open until 6 but happy for us to take a table and have a drink first. The place filled up quickly, often a good sign. We had the delicious green wine on tap and its kind of bubbly which we loved and really cheap. The food was really superb, marvellous service. One minor quibble, the ceviche for starters could have had more fish in it, but the chickpeas in it were different and delicious. How good was it? Well if we'd be staying longer in Lisbon, we would 100% have come back.
irinab346
Loved it here - cozy, yummy, friendly staff. Definitely recommend! Try the ceviche, croquettes, octopus .. We were a party of five and all were happy with their choices!
petite1Cumbria
Recommended restaurant. Very pleasant welcome, never hurried or pushed. Excellent food at an amazing price. This needs to be experienced. Thank you all!
Maria C
Fantastic food, very nice and cozy place with very good service! We visited the restaurant twice during our week in Lissabon! A great experience with also good prices! I couldn’t think of anything that they could have done better!
hennelnz
Amazing service and great local feeling restaurant! I would say the food was really good - especially the octopus and the entrees we got
Quaint & Delicious. Down a steep hill, around the corner, but worth every step, goat cheese cigar, duck, seafood rice, dessert in a jar...don't miss
Jason K
First dinner in Lisbon and blown away! Top notch food, service and atmosphere! We were walk ins and were lucky to get a table! Cosy restaurant serving fantastic food!!
wanderlustmum64
Superb food and wine. Great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended. We didn't pre book and we were lucky to get a table.
N5416OGedwards
Excellent local restaurant with reasonable prices and very good traditional Portuguese food. I had the grilled sardines, which weren’t on the menu but were available on request. My wife had a vegetable streudle, which she loved. Service fast and friendly, and excellent local vino verde. Recommended!
John J
The food was very good with a nice selection of fresh fish and the prices were reasonable by US standards. However, we felt rushed, and with a steady background stream of Simon and Garfunkel, Elton John, Billy, Joel, etc., were we really in a European restaurant? Overall, a very good meal. Make a reservation.
Disappointing. After reading good reviews for Duque Restaurant we went with high expectations. Unfortunately we received an indifferent welcome, wait staff looked and acted as though they didn't want to be there, and the food and wine were very ordinary. Won't be back.
quiet quaint place , not an easy place to find but well worth the effort ... food and service was excellent . I really to know the recipe for the couscous , goat cheese salad. please , thank you !
It was our first night in Lisbon, after arriving from the States a few hours earlier. We had no energy to research restaurants nor to wander more than a few blocks from our hotel. The hotel receptionist recommended Duque, which was just down the street from our lodgings. Arriving at the restaurant, I noted menus posted in Portuguese, English, French, and Italian, and my heart sank a bit as that's usually a sign of a "tourist trap." But no matter, as I said, we had no energy to look further, so we proceeded in the door, and we were so glad that we did. We were greeted promptly & warmly, and immediately shown to a table, despite our lack of reservations. To start, we ordered the couvert, as well as the Caldo Verde soup for my husband and a green salad for me; the latter was not on the menu but I asked if one was available & told that it was. For the main course, my husband had the Oven Roasted Octupus & I ordered the Roast Salmon. All of the food was well prepared and the service could not have been more friendly or attentive. My husband's napkin slid off his lap onto the floor; our waitress noticed & brought him a clean napkin before he had a chance to ask -- something you'd expect at a "fine" restaurant but not necessarily one that is this casual. Looking around the room, it was clear that the restaurant is very "tourist friendly," though not a "tourist trap." I doubt that there was a single Portuguese patron there, though plenty of Americans, British, and Germans. So, if you are bent on finding an obscure "hole-in-the-wall" that is undiscovered by other visitors, that's not Duque. But Duque is perfect if you are seeking well-prepared Portuguese food at a moderate price, in a welcoming, convivial atmosphere.
Everything was very delicious, the bread was excellent for the starters. The prawns was the best here altough we tried it in several places.
Duque restaurant was recommended by our apartment host and didn't disappoint. They have at least three different premises along Rua do Duque; we asked for a table for 5 and were walked down the road until we got to the one with space. Great food - we had grilled fish, chicken salad and mushroom risotto between us; friendly service and a lovely atmosphere. The deserts served in jam jars were fun too!
We were in the area having a beer and its kind of hard finding somewhere decent to eat as so many tourist restaurants. But this place looked kind of different and intimate. We went there at 5.45 and they didn't open until 6 but happy for us to take a table and have a drink first. The place filled up quickly, often a good sign. We had the delicious green wine on tap and its kind of bubbly which we loved and really cheap. The food was really superb, marvellous service. One minor quibble, the ceviche for starters could have had more fish in it, but the chickpeas in it were different and delicious. How good was it? Well if we'd be staying longer in Lisbon, we would 100% have come back.
Loved it here - cozy, yummy, friendly staff. Definitely recommend! Try the ceviche, croquettes, octopus .. We were a party of five and all were happy with their choices!
Recommended restaurant. Very pleasant welcome, never hurried or pushed. Excellent food at an amazing price. This needs to be experienced. Thank you all!
Fantastic food, very nice and cozy place with very good service! We visited the restaurant twice during our week in Lissabon! A great experience with also good prices! I couldn’t think of anything that they could have done better!
Amazing service and great local feeling restaurant! I would say the food was really good - especially the octopus and the entrees we got
Restaurantji Recommends
Quaint & Delicious. Down a steep hill, around the corner, but worth every step, goat cheese cigar, duck, seafood rice, dessert in a jar...don't miss
First dinner in Lisbon and blown away! Top notch food, service and atmosphere! We were walk ins and were lucky to get a table! Cosy restaurant serving fantastic food!!
Superb food and wine. Great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended. We didn't pre book and we were lucky to get a table.
Excellent local restaurant with reasonable prices and very good traditional Portuguese food. I had the grilled sardines, which weren’t on the menu but were available on request. My wife had a vegetable streudle, which she loved. Service fast and friendly, and excellent local vino verde. Recommended!
The food was very good with a nice selection of fresh fish and the prices were reasonable by US standards. However, we felt rushed, and with a steady background stream of Simon and Garfunkel, Elton John, Billy, Joel, etc., were we really in a European restaurant? Overall, a very good meal. Make a reservation.
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