Farol de Santa Luzia

Excellent and authentic Portuguese food in a relaxed setting. This restaurant came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. Good food and wine at a reasonable price.

We chose the octopus salad, croquettes and prawns to start accompanied with some bread. The quality of the ingredients and dedication to presentation was apparent from the outset, this was continued in the excellent octopus main course and Bitoque, all washed down with a very good Vinho Verde. We couldn’t resist a dessert and coffee to finish, and chose from the many sweet treats available from the counter.

Looking forward to coming again!

If you are staying in the Alfama area, then you should consider dining in at this authentic Portuguese restaurant. My air b&b host recommended me this restaurant and I am very grateful to him.

The servers spoke adequate English so that I did not have to try out my poor Portuguese speaking drills. I am not 100% sure, but I think the menu was also available in English. What are they good at? Seafood and anything that's seafood. Bacalo, camaron and pulvo were all excellent. You can try their risotto and charcuterie meats if you are not a big seafood fan.

The seafood stew was memorable. It was during mid-Feb and it was quite cold (not freezing due to plenty of sun). And consuming that seafood stew was heavenly under that circumstance. I ended up dining in at this restaurant twice during my 6 days stay in the Alfama. I wouldn't go out of my way to dine in at this place (then it would fit the criteria of Michelin 1 star), but I will definitely revisit if I am in the Alfama area.

We tried our first cataplana do peixe here. I had been looking forward to it and I wasn’t disappointed! It was so tasty - I was slurping up the remainder of the broth with a spoon. Note that the cataplana also comes with a side of rice and fried potatoes, so you don’t have to order those separately.

Pleasant wait staff and a calm, relaxing place to wind down after a day of sightseeing.

I would suggest to book a table ahead of time.

The best place we ate while in Portugal. The flavors were so fresh and delicious. It was an eating experience I had dreamed about lol. Adorable little place that thankfully took us even without reservations. They did fill up quickly so I would advise calling for a table. So very good with excellent service as well. Hopefully we will be back to experience Portugal and Farol de Santa Luzia again sometime.

This is a must try place in Lisbon!! We went here for out first proper Portuguese restaurant and it did not disappoint! my partner had the octopus and it was so tender and flavoursome. And my steak, wow! cooked to perfection (in my opinion which is rare) and the Worcestershire cream sauce was to die for! Please try!!

We've randomly found ourselves at this restaurant after our visit at miraduro di Santa Luzia. The experience was unique, the food excellent and the atmosphere had a traditional touch. We've ordered the codfish and the shrims' risotto. Both of them were really tasty. Last but not least, the prices were reasonable in relation to the quality! The staff was really friendly which made our dinner even better!

Excellent food, had the cataplana and it was so good. Good service and nice and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Incredible.
I’ve had the luxury or trying octopus in many different ways in many different countries but the grilled octopus here was the most tender and delicious of all. As I’m writing this review I can taste the memory…
We also enjoyed the shrimp and mussel risotto and the mixed green salad.
Topped it off with the chocolate mousse and we were smitten.
The service was amazing and very helpful.

Would highly recommend.

Best cataplana in town. 2nd time I have been there. The place is nice, people are cool, the food is affordable and really good.

Spent a month in Lisbon 8 years ago. I ate here every night after the first time I tried this place. It was that good. I just came back…it’s still amazing. The povo “octopus” cuts thru like butter. You will never find it better done than here. This place will ruin octopus for you because you will never get it better again.

delicious dinner! we had the most amazing time. make sure to get a reservation and some items sells out quick. but everything was fantastic portion and flavour wise! i loved the white sangria, fish chowder, and cheesecake. i highly recommend. the area around is also gorgeous for an after dinner walk!!

Food and atmosphere here are wonderful. We had an early dinner with our 9.5 month old - there was a high chair available. Definitely try the Bacalhau dish, that was the highlight for us. You can't miss with the desserts either!

Probably my favourite restaurant in all of Lisbon, every time I come to the city I have to go to this place.

Everything is great, meaning the food, the service even the prices. Far from being a tourist trap you might pay a bit more but I wouldn’t pay less if I want this kind of quality and service.

Definitely recommend the Cataplana 🫶🏼

We had our last dinner in Lisbon here and were more than happy! The service is friendly and highly professional, the decor is classic and beautiful, with lots of wood, just gorgeous. And the food... omg the food was nothing short of fantastic! The gazpacho was well seasoned and fresh, the meat melted off our tongues and the veggies were very good as well! We are definitely coming back when we return to Lisbon!

Best meal I have had in Lisbon, also some of the best seafood I have ever had.

If you are looking for a spot with great service, amazing food, great wine and a place where there the people have passion and love for what they do, this is the place in Lisbon.

Standouts: the Prawn rice dish and the grilled octopus, cannot recommend enough, and if you are looking for a nice wine, look no further than the 2016 Quinta da Pedra Alvarinho, outstanding wine!!!

Our second time back and it is just as good as we remember. The Algarve fish stew, served in a copper pot, is not to be missed.

Wonderful small authentic Portuguese restaurant, good value, staff amazingly helpful

Delicious Portuguese food. The service was great! I recommend that you make reservations using Google since it can get busy

The food was amazing ! People in there were so kind ! A must to try in Town !
We’ve been there 4 times !!

Amazing seafood. The clams especially - we were soaking up all the leftover sauce with our bread. We forgot to ask our server’s name but he was HUSTLING. He did an amazing job taking care of us and the other guests.