This place should be well on its way to getting multiple Michelin stars. Spectacular food with some of the most beautiful plating I’ve ever seen. We got a last minute table opening and were fortunate to be in the area and made it on time. Without spoiling too much of the fun and surprise, I would highly recommend the extended tasting menu, instead of the abbreviated one. The starter, the monkfish, and razor clam dish were absolute showstoppers. We did not get the wine pairing but instead opted for a couple of nice cocktails to see us through the evening. Truly a unique and spectacular offering of local seafood, presented in beautiful ways, all well seasoned (with the exception of the octopus, which was slightly over seasoned), and exquisitely balanced. A real tour de force that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the best fine dining I’ve had anywhere. The service was cordial, prompt, but a bit uneven at times. We had several different waiters present different dishes to us with variable detail in terms of explanation. Chef João surprisingly also helped to serve a few plates to us and by far did each plate the most justice by describing each element of each dish precisely, including the local and historical context of each ingredient. This is truly part of what you pay for (or at least what we would love for these experiences) and if each waitstaff could put in the same amount of effort in detailing each plate, this would have pushed this place beyond the already spectacular level of dining that it currently upholds. Would recommend for those willing to spend a bit more on a unique and likely soon to be Michelin starred experience.

Amazing food and service! Loved the starters. The seafood bisque is really good. A little disappointed with the seafood soup which was nothing special, the desserts were fantastic. I had the special traditional pork with honey dessert. Quite a treat as it has a very interesting tqste and texture. Overall, service is perfect.

This is one of my favourite places in Lisbon. I have been there 4 times and 4 times have been super. The service is exceptional, the food incredibly excellent, the atmosphere calm and relax. No pretentiousness and beautifully executed. I wish I could have more friends who enjoy fine dining so I got to go there myself 🌟🌟🌟

Standing ovation for the experience organized by this restaurant. I found great food, kind and welcoming personnel and a cozy location. I tried the tasting menu and it was absolutely worth. Wide array of wines as well.

Not my 1st Michelin experience, but by far the most satisfying one. I chose market menu, and was delightfully surprised again and again from home bread + urchin appetiser (rich of sea flavor plus sweet) + pink shrimp (literally melting in mouth with sauce) + truffle/toffee/chocolate dessert(so rich & balanced layers..) and the service was impeccable from very beginning… octopus rice was a bit salty for me, but other than that, I gave it 100 score. Wonderful dining experience!

What an absolutely fantastic restaurant. It's very small and personal, I was so lucky to get a reservation during my visit to Lisbon. The service is arguably the best I've had. The staff was great, very nice and accommodating, the menu was great and very diverse. I did the tasting menu and they were very flexible with my shellfish allergy. I'd recommend SÁLA de João Sá to anyone visiting the area without hesitation.

My experience at Sála de João Sá was once in a lifetime - easily top 3 best food experiences of my life. Being the only solo diner that night, I was able to sit at the chef’s counter (which is THE best seat in my opinion). Each chef that assembled a dish introduced me to their individual dishes. The head chefs were incredibly kind, friendly, talkative, and attentive. The food was incredible - the best take on seafood and Portuguese food I’ve had to date. The pink shrimp from Algarve with shrimp head powder!! I left with tears in my eyes, feeling both so spoiled and so humbled.

Service: 5/5 Tasty food: 5/5 Value for money: 5/5 This place is not just about food, it's about fine dining experience which includes professional and knowledgeable employees and amazing tastes. No surprise that the place is already in the Michelin guide and I wouldn't be surprised if it was soon awarded a star. We had the pleasure of meeting João Sá himself and he was so friendly and modest that it melted our hearts. The crew worked together like a well-olied machine to the deliver a beautiful experience and at no point did we feel rushed. Top tip: Go for the wine package, the alcohol is served in small amounts and really brings out the unique flavours of each dish.

The attention to detail and the service are exquisite. I dined in the restaurant with a friend that is allergic to seafood and fish, and is lactose-intolerant. The restaurant’s wonderful team managed to adapt the whole small menu for these dietary needs. The food was delicious and the wine pairings worked wonders. Truly a worthy experience.

Nice urban restaurant setting with no touristy flair - still in the heart of Lisboa. Modern contemporary design aspects are tastefully taken care of in every respect. Two seafood centered set menu options for dinner at decent (!) prices (80 and 110 Eur) - we took the smaller 6 courses. Presentation of food and quality were absolutely flawless. Our favorite was the octopus seaweed rice. (top!). As we dont like wine pairing we were well consulted in our Portugese wine selection (we are still learning). Service generally hit a well appreciated tonality mix of professional and casual. Looking forward to visit next time and see if the creative cuisine has been further perfectionalized.

Spectacular dinner. Inventive and whimsical food...beautifully executed, spot on service and João was friendly and welcoming. It was a marvelous experience and I cannot recommend it enough. There is a choice of two, preset menus and the option to enjoy a glass of carefully chosen wines with each course. Definitely go for the full boat. Reservations are almost mandatory since the space is small and the demand great. I've been in Portugal for two months and this stellar dinner was the highlight of my trip.

A superb up market restaurant offering spectacularly good tasting menus that are based on traditional Portuguese food, mainly fish. Wine selection by the glass was well chosen. The staff are wonderful and very professional.

Excellent restaurant. All the dishes are carefully prepared with a very distinctive flavor. Congratulations to the staff and chefs for their professionalism. I really enjoyed my dinner experience there. Highly recommended.

We were there for a very quiet lunch. This meant we got utterly astonishing service. I'm sure it's the same on a busy day though. The food was special, and the wine pairings were on point. I would definitely go back again. We went for the shorter set menu, and for lunch this was sufficient for us.

Every dish here was amazing!! The dishes were prepared beautifully and we loved how creative all the dishes were. Definitely loved all the layers and flavor combinations and would highly recommend this dining experience!

….. What an amazing restaurant! Beautifully decorated, super friendly and professional staff, but the most important thing… Amazing food! I cannot believe Michelin hasn’t awarded this restaurant yet, it is brilliant! And not the first time, so consistency isn’t an issue. Only one advice , try it yourself.

Best meal we had in Lisbon! They were able to accommodate my friend with a vegetarian menu without previously requesting and everything was executed perfectly. An excellent demonstration of creativity and taste; left full and content! I can’t stop thinking about some of these dishes— and very reasonably priced!

Amazing experience overall. Really is Michelin quality food with a (slightly) lower price tag. Loved almost every dish we had here (especially the crab one, corn one, and the wasabi ice cream dessert - sorry couldn’t remember all the names!). Service was impeccable. One of our favourite food experiences in Lisbon.

Highlights for me were the pink shrimp from Algarve as a starter, the octopus rice main and pasteis ice cream for dessert! The service was excellent as well, really detailed explanations of each of the dishes and generally attentive service throughout the evening! We booked in advance, would recommend when in Lisbon :)

We only had the lunch menu but we think it could definitely be better(so it can actually attract people to go try your tasting menu). The ravioli is good but the consume is a bit too salty, the guests may want to eat it when they finished the ravioli ! For another entree it’s almost perfect just the tarte shell didn’t seems to do a lot to the whole plate. The skate cooked well just the spaghetti also a bit salty.(maybe it’s just us). The pork was perfectly cooked and the sauce is also nice. Just the gnocchi we couldn’t understand… maybe it’s not a gnocchi after all🙈. Service is great and the butter and bread also taste good. Need few more steps to get a star.

This restaurant genuinely cares, very much, about the quality of their cuisine and how it’s received by their clients. Serious attention is paid to every client. The cuisine itself is excellent. The potato-mushroom croissant is a bit too heavy if you’re going to put it in the middle of a six course meal. The food is the best I’ve had in Portugal and is prepared with great care.

One of the best food experience I ever had, the staff and chefs were incredibly nice and the food was more than exceptional. I will recommend everyone I know to visit this amazing restaurant. I loved that the tasting menu had a seafood theme. I’ll definitely go back before the end of my trip! I feel like I’m high on food!!❤️