As Velhas
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Antonio C. • 7 reviews
December 20, 2024
9/10Good quality traditional Portuguese food served in a comfortable, cosy space, only a few steps away from the Avenida da Liberdade.
Cíntia K. • 17 reviews
November 15, 2024
10/10Great food. Reasonable prices and great service.
Fatima D. • 6 reviews
September 25, 2024
10/10An excellent, well established restaurant with good old fashion service in a lovely atmosphere. The food was of very good quality and for the overall experience it’s reasonably priced. This wasn’t my first time and it won’t be my last…
Teodoro M. • 2 reviews
July 19, 2024
10/10Food very very good, waiter funny, chill and knows his job. It's a must go if you wanna avoid tourist traps and eat traditional
Mary Pat K. • 1 review
May 29, 2024
10/10the staff and the food!
Philip H. • 1 review
October 4, 2023
10/10The best diner we had in Portugal! Everything about As Velhas was a 10. The food was exceptional and our waiter paired wines that complimented our meals. If you are in Lisbon, please go here. You won’t regret it.
Jon W. • 1 review
September 29, 2023
10/10Fantastic meal and service. We will go back again next time we visit Lisbon.
Jim N. • 4 reviews
September 26, 2023
10/10Quite traditional Portuguese food and atmosphere but not in the least 'stuffy'. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly. We were a party of 4 so sampled a wide selection of the menu - all excellent. This was very convenient for our AirBnB however its proximity to Avenida de Libertad would make it a great alternative for anyone seeking a change from the more touristy restaurants in downtown.
Robin H. • 10 reviews
September 20, 2023
7/10The meal was expensive and were all prepared with far too much salt content. We started with tempora prawns which was covered in thick batter and wás salty. I had the fish stew and my wife had the steak with mushroom sauce, both were very salty. A cheaper and better meal could be had at other local restaurants.
Gina T. • 5 reviews
September 14, 2023
8/10It seems that they need more staff. There were only two men to take care of the entire restaurant and they seemed overwhelmed. The food came out quickly ( maybe too quickly) and all of it was amazing but then we waited 30 minutes after asking for the check ( twice) before I finally had to get up and physically hand my card to the waiter telling him we had to go as our dog was waiting in the hotel. He seemed irritated that I couldn’t wait any longer. And then he asked me about s tip. I wanted to tell him that tips meant “ ToInsurePromptService” but not sure he would’ve understood the irony. I noticed most of the other diners were facing similar challenges getting their check. Sadly the end of the meal soured the whole experience. With one or two more staff(maybe just to clear tables etc) the place could be perfect.
Eric S. • 9 reviews
September 4, 2023
10/10A destination restaurant in Lisboa. Simply put, a great experience with excellent food.
Nicole S. • 2 reviews
July 29, 2023
10/10Wonderful food and exceptional service!
Bob M. • 1 review
July 25, 2023
8.5/10What a fantastic find. Highly recommend this restaurant - the service was fantastic. The food terrific. Reservations are a must !!
Pablo L. • 4 reviews
July 18, 2023
9.5/10Fantastic Portuguese food (we ordered polvo and bacalhau). The service was superb, the waiters even offered us a piece of a traditional dessert to try (and a couple of shots). Highly recommended!
Bronwyn S. • 1 review
June 23, 2023
10/10We can not recommend this restaurant enough. The food and the service was the best we had in our time in Italy and Portugal. It is a truly special place in the world.
Alan S. • 3 reviews
May 26, 2023
7/10Server Paulo was rude and refused to . apologize, even when confronted with a "reduced gratuity" alternative. Otherwise the food was very good as was the ambience.
Barbara P. • 2 reviews
April 19, 2023
10/10After reviewing scores of options and guest reviews, I reserved a table for 4 well in advance of our trip. When checking into our hotel, I solicited our concierge's opinion. He was very enthusiastic in his praise of As Velhas and, happily, we were all right, as Velhas lived up to the commentary. We ordered tapas to share, following recommendations of our server and each of us ordered a different entree. All four of us agree that this was our best meal while visiting Lisbon for 4 nights. But -- What changed a dinner reservation to a stellar evening was its owner, Guadalupe. She greeted, seated and spent time with each table throughout our nearly 4-hour visit. When she joined us, it was as though we had known each other for years. She is so authentic, warm and genuinely concerned about her guests' experiences. It is obvious that her restaurant and guests are her passion and that her adopted city of Lisbon (she hails from Madrid). As the dining room cleared, she lavished us with even more attention, pouring us the smoothest Port that we tasted during our visit (high praise from me as I'm not typically a Port fan). She made us all feel special and valued. She even gave me her cell phone number should we have any questions during our Lisbon visit. I did not avail myself of it, but I've kept it for future planning and to let her know when friends will be visiting as we've already told friends traveling to Lisbon in the fall that As Velhas is a must-go. When we return, As Velhas will be at the very top of our list!
Elise K. • 1 review
May 5, 2023
10/10Had a very enjoyable dinner here. We all ordered the grilled sea bass, so luckily we liked it! The green bean tempura, salad, and soup starters were also very good. Price seemed in line wth food quality/atmosphere. Waiters were dressed in uniforms and were friendly and attentive. Note, like in most restaurants in Portuga, you are charged for the bread, butter, olives, that are put on the table when you arrive so only keep them if you want them! We were surprised when we were asked if we wanted to top 5, 10 or 15% at the end of the meal as we hadn't experienced this elsewhere and hope it wasn't because we were tourists. If you visit in nice weather there are a couple of outdoor tables but it was too cold the night we were there.
Marty M. • 1 review
May 2, 2023
8/10This restaurant was highly recommended. In an odd location. Food was just above good. Not much variety for the non meat eater. Dessert was the highlight. Service had to be solicited. They must have been short handed when we were there
Deborah C. • 2 reviews
April 21, 2023
10/10We were made to feel very welcome by all the staff, especially Antonio who was particularly attentive. Starters of tempura prawns and mushrooms with ham were followed by grilled sea bass and monkfish with rice. Everything was beautifully cooked, presented and tasted delicious. We cannot recommend a visit to As Velhas highly enough. You will not be disappointed!
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