Zé da Mouraria

This place was recommended by Lonely Planet so I walked all the way just to try it. It’s big a fancy place but it is rightly what I wanted to experience as a tourist. The portion is huge - I took my time and was able to finish half a portion plus a dessert, but I didn’t need a dinner that day. I also tried out green wine, apparently unique to Portugal. I liked everything I had and if you are also travelling in Lisbon you may wanna give it a go of what I had.

One of the recommended spots for Bacalhau. I suggest pairing it with wine for the best experience. The portion is meant for 2 people, but honestly, it's more than enough for 2 to 4. The restaurant got quite busy shortly after we arrived. It’s a bit cramped inside, but there’s the option to sit outside if you prefer a little more space. I had mixed feelings about the taste of this dish. It definitely leans heavily on the salty side and has a noticeable oiliness. The flavor leaves a lingering, calm saltiness in your mouth.

We took the fish of the day (Grilled sardine) and codfish, it was excellent and the portions are extremely generous, they take only cash.

Super meal and great service. The waiter super patient even though my friends was super indecisive. He smiled and took it like a true champ. Meal was hearty and well tasting. Good wine and great value for money

We arrived at around 1:30pm on Saturday and were seated within 30 minutes which was less time than we’d expected. Our server (Vinicius) was delightful and explained the menu to us very well. You can order half portions of their dishes so we ordered their two most popular ones. After visiting and now knowing, we definitely would have been fine ordering one half portion for two because you get A LOT of food. I didn’t take a photo of the plate of fries that came with the steaks but it was massive… We loved the service and general vibe of the restaurant but the food fell a bit flat for us. The first bites were tasty and then it all became a bit much. The cod is very salty so would pair well with some rice and although the steaks had been recommended and ordered to be medium-rare, most of the pieces we received were medium-well done and quite dry. Others have commented about being charged about the olives and cheese without asking for them but we honestly thought they were the highlight of our meal - they were some of the best olives we’ve ever eaten! The amount of food you get for the price you pay is hard to beat though - make sure you come here hungry!

We ordered Tuna and another fish dish as a main sharing platers ot looked amazing, however didn't like it much. But they served us a dessert was a cake with caramel and a hint of coffee was amazing 👏

We visited this restaurant on Monday, just after 12:00 PM. In the second room, which has tables for larger groups, there was no one there yet. The order was taken very efficiently, and the dishes also appeared on the table quickly. We ordered cod, liver, and beef kebab. We knew the portions would be large, and the waiter additionally informed us of this fact. However, what arrived on the table far exceeded our expectations. The portions were simply gigantic. Probably one portion could feed 4 or maybe even 5 people. We took the food to go, and we still couldn't finish it for dinner, even though there were six of us. The food was very tasty, although quite fatty (olive oil and butter), so not very diet-friendly. We particularly liked the kebab, additionally served with a huge platter of fries. Unfortunately, after such a hearty meal, we were no longer able to order desserts. However, we did order espresso for good digestion, and it was excellent. The place has an authentic atmosphere and is definitely worth visiting.

This place was recommended to me for traditional Portuguese food. The portions are absolutely GIGANTIC I ordered for 1 and it easily could have fed 2-3 people. I had the cod, as well as a side of the cilantro rice. The bread, butter and olives could have filled me up before the meal even came! The food was all very tasty. My server was outstanding. So kind to everyone and gave great recommendations.