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  • 2/5 Srikumar C. 1 year ago on Google
    Hugely popular restaurant and was recommended to me by someone at the hotel I was staying in. Saw all the reviews and was very excited to go there. The decor is nice, gives it an exclusive feel. Unfortunately, I didn't like the place as much - could be because I ordered the wrong thing or expectations were too high. Certainly a better than average place but I'm not sure I'd agree with it being in the top 10 Ordered a soup and salad. The soup was ok; I specifically asked for the salad without the breaded chicken (my dinner partner doesn't eat meat) and it came with it. On telling the wait staff, all they did pick out the chicken and re-dressed the salad to make it look like it was freshly made. And what do you know - she bites into a piece. Because it was dressed a second time - it was way too much, like having a thick soup. Totally ridiculous. My partner also ordered a shrimp appetizer as her main course and that was passable. For my entree, ordered the chicken - was very bland and literally had no taste to it. The rice and other sides gave some flavor but not worth my while so I just stopped eating after one piece. My partner liked her cod fish. The wines were ok, service was also ok. But sorry I was disappointed with the experience.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan R. 1 month ago on Google • 176 reviews New
    Very good restaurant in Chiado neighborhood! Prices were reasonable.

  • 5/5 Angela C. 6 months ago on Google • 160 reviews
    Delicious! I had the seafood rice which had the largest prawn I had ever seen in it(or some kind of prawn-like sea creature). The fried goat cheese appetizer was divine. I am not a cake eater but my friend seemed to love the pistachio olive oil cake. I did enjoy the scoop of ice cream that came with it. Hostess was very nice. Did seem like there were a lot of tourists there (we could hear a lot of English) but the food was still great

  • 5/5 Isa J. 11 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    We arrived hungry, craving for clams and without reservation. We were seated on a table in a quiet corner which was unintentionally perfect for us. Service great, food great, only criticism, the clam portion was way too small :) special mentions for the bacalhau a la bras and the pistachio desert.

  • 5/5 Nicki Vithalani R. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious with a gorgeous outdoor patio! Service was incredible (Pedro especially) and they had a high chair for our son and were very friendly with him. Lots of English speaking staff! Delicious desserts too!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mari O. 9 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Visited with my friend during our trip to Lisbon. Service was great, friendly and attentive waiter. Reasonable wait time for food and drink. Food was tasty, I didn't expect my dish (octopus and shrimp rice) to be soupy - I thought it'd be closer to fried rice. However it was pleasant enough! My friend liked the duck and the cocktails were great!

  • 1/5 Natalia P. 4 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    This is one of those places where they sell a lot of hype and they are not able to keep up with it. There are wonderful places to dine at in Lisbon, this is not it! Food is not bad, but definitely not good either. The worst part is the service, and it’s not a cultural thing, because everywhere else the service has been on point. The staff here is neither friendly nor welcoming. The act like they are too good for you. The hosts have a long way to learn yet about restaurant service, the servers dont know how to guide you through their menu, etc. We were told it we would have a 20 min wait but it was 1 hr instead and they never apologized once. Looking for a recommendation? Go to Palacio do Chiado.

  • 4/5 Marie B. 4 months ago on Google • 76 reviews
    Beautiful restaurant recommended by my hotel (Marriot Lisbon). The food service was fast, very fast. I barely had time to get a game of solitaire in before the appetizers arrived. The goat cheese was okay, but I wish it was served with toastadas or bread. Then we had the chicken and steak. Both were pretty good.

  • 2/5 Gemma Goday D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is fine. However, it’s extremely pricey. You are in Portugal, and you can get a much better value elsewhere. 27€ for one octopus leg + spinach + potatoes. Bread costs 6,5€!!! Waiters nice. Beautiful place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marshall M. 4 weeks ago on Google • 53 reviews New
    WOW, honestly such a wonderful place. Amazing food, amazing champagne, amazing service. The restaurant was so beautiful and it smelled like freshly baked bread. I will be coming back here the next time I'm in Lisbon. Also don't skip the dessert! So many beautiful flavor options of gelatos and sorbets!

  • 5/5 Aud T. 4 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    We really enjoyed the food here. Bread was beautiful and special. Loved the pate that it came with. The duck and rice tasted flavorful, my favourite was the pork which the waiter said was his favourite! The staff were amazing, polite and attentive, very professional. I can’t quite understand some of the earlier unhappy comments by customers, but we were glad to have walked into this classy restaurant on our very first night in Lisbon and have the wonderful dishes, so delicious and well prepared! Thanks for a wonderful dinner Sacramento and staff!

  • 5/5 Arie B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for food tasty delicious great service you must try the shrimp in garlic appetizer. I visit the restaurant every time I am in Lisbon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lani L. 2 years ago on Google
    I would not recommend this place. They charge 3€ per person for a bread basket. Also the owner or the host staff was impolite of taking my payment. A French portugal lady that decided to serve others than me. Nor she was able to calculate a bill properly for payment which made it harder for good service.Even though they have a nice atmosphere. However the food was not tasteful for a try to be restaurant of 3 stars. I would highly recommend trying another restaurant that provides better service and value for its food. Unfortunately I wish for a better service which was a disappointment due to it service!! A pity for Lisboa when it comes to service towards tourists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Simon S. 7 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Well, let me give you the lowdown on our experience at Sacramento, recommended by the hotel front desk. Our expectations were high, I mean, it's our first night out in Lisbon and we're on the hunt for authentic Portuguese cuisine. Sacramento restaurant, let's talk. They delivered on the authenticity front, but when it comes to the flavor, it left me scratching my head. It's like the food was playing hide and seek with my taste buds – I just couldn't quite put my finger on what was missing. Good? Sure. Mind-blowing? Not even close. We decided to dive into the seafood rice, which the staff had been raving about. I've got to hand it to them, the seafood was cooked to perfection. But here's the kicker – the rice, while cooked nicely, lacked any oomph. It was like eating a soupy-rice concoction with an overdose of sauce or broth. I mean, come on, where's the personality in that dish? Moving on to the starters, I gave the mushroom and Portuguese ham entree a go. I've got to hand it to them, this one was a winner. Loads of delicious garlic punching through, and the ham brought a much-needed saltiness to the table. No complaints there, I'll give credit where it's due. Now, let's talk cod-fish. It strutted in with those beautifully reduced onions and eggplants – or was it zucchini? Anyway, the fish, I can't deny, was cooked with finesse. Carefully laid on a bed of olive oil-soaked potatoes, it was hearty, it was filling. But, here's the kicker again – where's the excitement? It needed a little kick in the taste department, so I took matters into my own hands and added some Tabasco sauce and pepper to wake it up. In the grand scheme of things, this joint offered a decent meal. We managed to find solace in some lovely whites by the glass – props for that wine selection, I must say. They did cozy up to the food offering rather well. So, there you have it, a culinary adventure that didn't exactly explode with flavors but did manage to tick a few boxes. Will I rush back? Not likely. Will I remember it? Yeah, for all the wrong reasons.

  • 5/5 Carolyn 3 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    All around exceptional dining experience in the heart of Lisbon. My hotel recommended this spot for dinner and I can see why. The service was impeccable, seated fast, and food came out very quick. The baked chicken with risotto was the perfect dish. Chicken cooked perfect and nice big portion. Pistachio cake for dessert was light and not overly sweet. On top of this the ambiance is gorgeous. Keep in mind this is more like fine dining so it’s a little pricier than most places in Lisbon - well worth it though!

  • 5/5 Ashley B. 11 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Love this restaurant. The food was amazing and the staff was really nice. The atmosphere was everything. The wine and desert is a must! This is my 2nd time to Lisbon and I have to say this restaurant has drastically changed my opinion on the cuisine In Portugal. Great job! I had the octopus and pistachio ice cream and green wine and it was so good! My friends had the Cod trio and they said it was amazing

  • 4/5 George M. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    We didn’t have any dinner reservations around 8pm on a Saturday evening. We walked in and went to the bar to get a drink to wait for a table. I had a sacramento sour which had a really delicious foam on top and a great citrus flavor. I ordered a second with the meal. After 30 minutes at the bar we were seated at a table. The atmosphere was nice but the decor was a bit too red and lighting too dark, but that’s beside the point. We had codfish ceviche for an appetizer and then grilled octopus and duck rice for entrees. Flavors and textures were great, and portions were more than enough. Would recommend friends to get dinner here when they visit Lisbon.

  • 5/5 Krish R. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing restaurant, tastefully decorated, excellent lighting, romantic place, hidden gem!

  • 5/5 Roodl3s R. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing, personally I got the entrecote steak, garlic fries and a Coca-Cola, the waiters were so kind and sweet, providing the best experience possible, although I would stay away from the mocktails, as the amount of leaves inside changed the flavor completely overall 9.5/10

  • 5/5 Sara 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic experience! The service was top notch and our meal was amazing. I especially recommend the chicken with rissoto, SO good.

  • 5/5 Gary S. 4 months ago on Google
    Had received a recommendation for Sacramento so booked in advance for a 19.30 sitting on a busy Saturday night. Took a few minutes to be seated, so we had a drink in the bar, before being shown to a nice table in the upstairs area. Mixed mushroom starter for me, lots of garlic, salty ham and a tangy cheese sauce - this was a great dish, I could have another for the main course and been happy. My co-diner had gambas, which was also very nice. My main course of beef cheeks with a leek and olive oil mash, was one of the best dishes I have eaten in some time - sophisticated comfort food. The other at the table had roast pork with honey and anise, also a winner. A dessert of pistachio ice cream to end a superb experience. The service was also excellent throughout.

  • 5/5 Stefanie W. 4 weeks ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Tolles Restaurant mit außergewöhnlicher Einrichtung Sehr herzliches, kompetentes Personal und ausgezeichnetes Essen. Etwas größeres Lokal, aber durch viele Nischen etwas abgetrennt.

  • 5/5 Rafael R. 1 year ago on Google
    Never disappoints !!! Always come to this restaurant when In Lisbon . The waitress Larissa was very kind and friendly to us. Really recommend this restaurant either for couple or groups :)

  • 5/5 Bao Lorena T. 11 months ago on Google
    Definitely recommended restaurant. Very delicious food. Our waitress Barbara was extremely cute and friendly. Thanks for the great advice for wine and the delicious codfish trilogy.

  • 4/5 J K. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great dinner here. The food was amazing and the service was great. The wait staff was wonderful, attentive, and kind. Sandra who I think is the hostess was especially nice and welcoming. The menu has some classic Portuguese dishes and the wine was really good. I'm giving it only 4 stars because it is on the expensive side for Portugal.

  • 5/5 Vanessa C. 1 year ago on Google
    I read on a blog that this restaurant was one of the top 10 restaurants in Lisbon. We chose Sacramento for our last night in the city and it was absolutely amazing. We were really impressed and really happy. If I could give 6 stars for the food and the service I would. Our waiter was AWESOME! You really get excellent service here. The menu has so many great options that it was difficult to choose. I wanted to try seafood rice before I left Lisbon and I am so glad I waited and had it from here.

  • 5/5 Valerie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambience, awesome food and good wines. Highlight of the night must be the traditional Portuguese seafood rice. So tasty with all the flavour of the seafood and perfect with a bit of spice from chillis and pepper. We had our dinner here on the last night before leaving Lisbon. Great memory to have for the lovely city.

  • 5/5 Kimberly 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I travel quite a bit and this restaurant not only had delicious food but unbelievable service! Helder (bar tender and wonderful host), and both Sandra Christina’s (yes-there were two!) were extremely kind and welcoming (and lots of fun). I can not say enough kind words and gratitude towards this restaurant who are extremely well represented by the above named team members, they certainly made our experience at this restaurant a fantastic one!! . Please stop in and have a delicious meal and drink with this wonderful establishment!!!

  • 5/5 Oranje Umbrella Walking T. 1 year ago on Google
    I don’t understand how this place doesn’t have five stars. The fastest service, the best pâté I have ever had. I literally closed my eyes with each bite of my meal. Believe the reviews. Go here and eat. Sandra took very good care of me and remembered my name when I came back later ! Carla also gave me lots of smiles with my meal. Thank u for a lovely dinner , I was alone but I felt like I made friends

  • 1/5 Rukayat T. 1 year ago on Google
    Awful service; mediocre, expensive food. Please go elsewhere. I was attracted to this place based on its great reviews. Was initially impressed when I arrived due to great ambience. I chose to sit at the terrace which was even better ambience with hip music. This is where my positive experience ends. The waiters were inattentive; took a long time to be offered a menu, to get my food and drinks. The octopus was salty and unremarkable, the serving was so small that I was tempted to order another entree but ultimately decided I couldn’t torture myself anymore with the wait as I had already spent almost 2.5 hrs. I also couldn’t justify spending so much money on an average meal. Walked out and went to a nearby restaurant to satiate my hunger.

  • 5/5 Conor O. 1 year ago on Google
    This was by far and away the best meal we had while visiting Lisbon. All the staff from the moment you get to the reception area until you leave again were so friendly and helpful. We shared a mixed cold meat and cheese plate for a starter - it was all very tasty but had almonds on it despite not mentioning this on the menu's allergen section which is not ideal for someone with an allergy. For mains then we got the Bacalhau a Bras and a Pork Shank over potatoes in sauce. The pork was one of the most tender dishes I've ever had with excellent flavour and the Bacalhau a Bras, my first time having it, was by far the best bite of food I had. Finished with a creme brulee which was served in a different way than I'd seen before but worked well. I'll definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Renee G. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience! Menu was great, we ordered the chicken and beef cheeks (out of the pork we had wanted), fantastic wine selection…got there at 7pm without a reservation and they were able to seat us…

  • 4/5 Alex de B. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants we visited in Lisbon. The price was fair (a set menu for 14eur) and the quality was great, especially for a set menu. The service gets my positive review as well. It was definitely NOT a tourist trap like many in the center. So totally recommended.

  • 5/5 michelle c. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply superb food. Price is worth what you get. We had the shellfish soup, clams and wild mushrooms for starters, as well as the medium rare tuna steak for mains. The seafood is the freshest and the taste permeates each dish. Would definitely recommend. Service was good as well.

  • 5/5 D S. 4 years ago on Google
    We made our way to this restaurant located a short walk from our hotel. As alway, I like to dine early. Before a restaurant gets busy. At first glance the restaurant looked as though it could be located in NYC or LA. It didn't have a very homy Portuguese atmosphere to it. The menu had a good variety and they prices were a few euros more than than another restaurant we dined in the night before. The staff was polite and spoke English very well. We started with some sparkling water and a wonderful 2017 Portuguese Reserva shiraz from the Esmerlina winery. The bread was wonderful, fresh and with a great crust. The bread was served with a wild game pate which was exceptional as well as some excellent quality first press virgin olive oil. The starters were a roquefort salad and a seafood soup. The salad a good size however the soup could have been more generous given the prices. The real surprise came with the main courses. The Osso Buca was excellent. It was both tender and plentiful and slices rather than a whole large shank. I very much like the presentation and flavours. The dish was served with a small side pan with the mushroom risotto. The seafood rice was the more expensive entree but it came with a plentiful selection of seafood which dissipated any concern for the price. Overall the food was very good and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting or living in the Lisbon area.

  • 4/5 Noam S. 2 years ago on Google
    What a delightful surprise! We sat for dinner on the terrace overlooking the ruins of the Carmo Convent which made the experience even better. We had the roasted pork shank and the Arroz de Pato (duck rice) and both dishes were exquisite! For dessert we had the hazelnut mousse and champagne sorbet which was just as good. Not over expensive and definitely worth a visit.

  • 3/5 Man Chaun Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Considering the price that we paid the food is not exceptional good. It’s fine if it had the regular prices as other venues but with these prices the service and the ambiance is not sufficient enough

  • 4/5 Neale P. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful restaurant in atmospheric historical setting. Lady serving us was very helpful with advice on food (black iberico pork and Choctaw desert pictured) both delicious. Highly recommend


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