Restaurant in Lisbon

[cramorra]

I am sure somebody in the large PH community can put me towards a nice venue in Lisbon as we are going this weekend
Ideally it is a nice place where you can have excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere- prbably even outside- we are more after excellent local fare and a relaxed atmosphere, than a michelan star experience
Thanks

[cramorra]

Anyone been to Lisbon????

[P924]

I was in Lisbon in Nov 2001. So unsurprisingly got a great deal on flights.

As much as I loved Lisbon, I wouldn't go back for the food. (my opinion).

The only 'good' meal we had was at the top of the Hotel Mundial.

http://www.hotel-mundial.pt/hotel-mundial-lisbon/e...

Have fun

[P924]

oh and when the sommelier recommends the green wine, politely decline.

[Ynox]

Bonjardim isn't bad if you like piri piri chicken. Cheap too - doesn't look like much but the food is good.

I had an excellent meal in Gambrinus too, excellent restaurant with excellent service. Not cheap but I enjoyed it there. Both of these restaurants are down in the Baixa area.

[GavGav]

Lived there briefly a few years ago.

For authentic/rustic food try the Bairro Alto (up from the fenicular railway). In fact that's a great area to explore, lots of back streets with hidden shops, music venues, cafes etc Very boho.

[dmitsi]

For Portugese food, try Alecrim as Flores (Cais do Sodre). It's small, but I think it has an outside area.
Or Conventual, fantastic surroundings/decor. Really good food.