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Reviews - Belém 2 a 8

8.8/10
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Rua de Belém - 2, 1300-085 Lisboa
Portuguese
Average price €20

Belém 2 a 8

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Good value for money
Short waiting time
Quiet
  • Niranjalie R.3 reviews

    May 10, 2024

    9.5/10

    Good service and great food

  • andy W.9 reviews

    April 30, 2024

    9.5/10

    Day 2 of our Lisbon adventure led us to Belém 2 a 8, a restaurant we had eagerly booked via Fork.com prior to our trip. Despite a slight delay in seating upon our arrival, our patience was soon rewarded with a culinary experience that surpassed our expectations. Opting for Dos Arroz de Peix and Dos Ameijoas Bulh, we savored each mouthful of these delectable dishes. The shrimp and fish rice, in particular, stood out as a highlight of our trip, boasting flavors that delighted our palates like none other. Equally impressive were the clams, which showcased the restaurant's commitment to quality and taste. While the wait may have tested our patience, the exquisite flavors and complexity of the dishes more than compensated for any inconvenience. Belém 2 a 8 proved to be a culinary gem in the Belém area, offering a dining experience that is not to be missed. In conclusion, despite a minor delay, our visit to Belém 2 a 8 left a lasting impression, solidifying its place as a must-visit restaurant for anyone exploring the Belém area of Lisbon.

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  • Patricia F.2 reviews

    April 30, 2024

    8.5/10

    This little restaurant is walking distance 12-15 min) from Jerónimos Monastery and has many good choices for lunch, at reasonable prices. My husband and I shared the mixed vegetable salad, the codfish cakes with tomato rice and the prawn and pineapple curry. All very tasty. We also had the white wine from Douro. All delicious and well presented. The only negative was that the service was very slow, both to get our meals and to pay the bill. As long as you’re not in a hurry I’d recommend this place.

  • Karen T.2 reviews

    December 14, 2023

    10/10

    A cosy little restaurant with good food at reasonable prices. A warm welcome from attentive staff and efficient service. Great location!

  • Ethel G.2 reviews

    December 2, 2023

    9/10

    Good choice of food and extensive choice in wine. Service was excellent. We really enjoyed the codfish and burger. The tomato salad starter we shared with the codfish starter and it enhanced both dishes.

  • Ted C.1 review

    September 13, 2023

    10/10

    Such a lovely restaurant with amazing food! A must when in Lisbon.

  • Diana S.31 reviews

    July 29, 2023

    10/10

    I loved the atmosphere and that it was not crowded although pasteis the belem is just beside this restaurant. The food was excellent and the rice with shrimp surprisingly good loved the coriander especially in this stew. We tried Alheira for the first time and it was great! Due to the server's recommendation 2 dishes were not enough for 4 people and we ordered spicy sausage sautéed with pineapple which were fresh! We loved it very much! Also the staff was very nice and friendly.

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  • Cheryl S.2 reviews

    July 9, 2023

    9/10

    This is a cute little restaurant. The service was excellent. It’s got a good range of local dishes, focussing on codfish. It’s definitely designed for tourists because of its location near the attractions of Belém, but it’s not a tourist trap. The food was well prepared and tasty.

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  • Eric E.2 reviews

    July 3, 2023

    8.5/10

    It’s is a nice place. Not the greatest but I have had a lot worse. We were in northern Spain previously and the prices are a bit higher in Portugal. We had the mushrooms, a veal pie, bread, the rice and prawns dish, port, and beer. All very good and the service was excellent. Sat outside but should have been inside. The street is busy and noisy.

    Belém 2 a 8Owner

    Thank you for the visit an review.

  • Noreen L.1 review

    June 24, 2023

    10/10

    We booked a table for 8 persons in advance of our trip to Belem. We were seated upstairs - a lovely dining space, which we had to ourselves. The food and wine were both of a very high standard. Our server, Aman, was exceptional. She looked after the party of 8 with courtesy, ease and efficiency. I would highly recommend a visit to this restaurant.

  • Salvador Xe1 review

    April 21, 2023

    9.5/10

    Really friendly and amazing staff. Food was really good and the service was so fast and consistent. Definitely recommend and the ambience of the restaurant was so calm.

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  • Gunnar H.1 review

    April 8, 2023

    6/10

    We made a reservation up front using the Fork app. When we arrived we explained this and the staff represented by a rude senior bossy guy told us to go next door to a burger joint (!). A younger guy that actually understood a few words of English let us have a table and then disappeared. A very inexperienced waiter showed up. We ordered food and I wanted a glass of port wine with the cheese starter. After a while the waiter came back with a half full bottle of port an said “port wine finish”. I said well ok, what you have there is a bottle of port, can I have a glass of that one? “No port wine finish” was the answer. I gave up and ordered a beer instead. After that I ordered a glass of red wine, which was served without a chance to taste it first. The food was good, my wife and I agreed. The service was on “Fawlty Towers” level, for people being old enough to understand that reference.

  • Artur L.11 reviews

    March 29, 2023

    6/10

    Massa tenra served as a brazilian pastel. Made for tourists who do not know what it is. Expensive for whats its offered.

  • Bridget E.5 reviews

    February 3, 2023

    7.5/10

    The food is delicious, but the service wasn't very good. One of the waiters was always yelling at the other waiters. The person waiting on us was sloppy.

    Belém 2 a 8Owner

    Thank you for the comment and we apologize for anything less than good. Compliments.

  • Susan S.3 reviews

    November 20, 2022

    10/10

    Food was excellent! I had the grilled fish. It was served with a side salad and the ever-present potatoes. Others in my party had the steak. It was served medium rare on the rare side, but they didn’t mind. I saw other dishes being served and everything looked great. Would recommend!

  • Brian K.20 reviews

    October 30, 2022

    8/10

    The service was slightly frantic, but the servers were generally pleasant. The food was very good.

  • Michael K.24 reviews

    October 26, 2022

    9.5/10

    Good Portuguese food in a small restaurant near Jerónimo monastery. Daily special and gazpacho were excellent

  • Cighetti R.22 reviews

    September 24, 2022

    9.5/10

    Always a pleasure to eat here, the food quality is superb and the prices are adequate. The mixed salad with chicken is so tasty and abundant, and the fresh cheese and pumpking jam is the perfect appetizer. Also, the position is excellent: easy to get there by tram and bus, and very close to the Geronimo's monastry and Tower of Belen. Strongly recommended!

  • Oriol L.42 reviews

    September 25, 2022

    6/10

    Good food, specially Cod, but the service wasn't good. Only 2 waiters for a restaurant with terrace and 2 floors. We had to wait more than 30min just waiting to know which could we order...

  • Nick W.2 reviews

    September 13, 2022

    8.5/10

    Smallfriendly restaurant- great staff Food was good with a nice ambience The place was decorated pleasantly The staff were not pushy at all and went the extra mile to make us feel welcome We would return

  • Heidi W.2 reviews

    September 7, 2022

    10/10

    Fantastic food, wine and service. And what a perfect location as well. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Lionel d.13 reviews

    September 2, 2022

    7.5/10

    Correct

  • Tony M.4 reviews

    August 17, 2022

    9.5/10

    We had a really tasty meal here and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had read some mixed reviews for the restaurant but we had no complaints. It was one of our favourite meals of our whole holiday.

  • Andrea P.50 reviews

    June 3, 2022

    10/10

    Delicious codfish in all the different versions in a quiet environment and not expensive at all. It deserves to be tried!

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    Arnold A.13 reviews

    May 31, 2022

    9.5/10

    Food is really good. Service was quick and friendly.

  • Luigi g.2 reviews

    March 26, 2022

    9.5/10

    Fantastic experience, just avoid the waitress outside restaurant catching clients. You do not need it and lower the tone of the restaurant

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    Marco T.37 reviews

    March 8, 2022

    7.5/10

    Efficient and welcoming employees. Restaurant was full with less than expected employees. The service couldn’t catch up with a full restaurant. To upgrade to acceptable service more employees where needed. Good food but overwhelmed employees. It’s a shame… :(

  • Carsten N.2 reviews

    March 8, 2022

    3/10

    Food leaves a bad taste in your mouth

  • Selma H7 reviews

    March 6, 2022

    3/10

    We had a reservation for 3, when we arrived the welcoming was very cold. Maybe we weren’t as dressed up as some other costumers so the first thing the waiter asks at the door is « what do you want?? » and when we told him that we had a reservation he responded « are you sure??! ». It was very rude and we felt very uncomfortable, shame on you. They realized it i think and tried to make it up by making some jokes. We sat anyways and we ordered. We took some colas to drink and the waiter would come at the table and lift them up to see if they were empty like two minutes after he gave them to us. The starters were nice but the main course was “linguine with squid ink and shrimp” the pasta was dry (too cocked) and the taste very bland, it was literally only pasta and some shrimps put on top + a leaf of basil. I actually told the waiter but the only solution he proposed was some mayonnaise… i wouldn’t recommande this restaurant to anybody.

  • Carlos C.13 reviews

    November 30, 2021

    10/10

    Great meal, great food, great atmosphere and a superb service. From the appetizers (cascas de batata frita, peixinhos da horta,linguiça com ananás) to great deserts.

    Belém 2 a 8Owner

    We will continue to work to provide good experiences for our customers. Compliments.

  • Manyi k.

    Manyi k.10 reviews

    October 17, 2021

    9.5/10

    Great food at the heart of Belem. We ate here for lunch and ordered codfish pie, salad, and the chef’s special, which was seafood rice. All three dishes were hearty and delicious. Highly recommend to come here if you are in the area, as they offer a true Portuguese meal at an affordable price.

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    Belém 2 a 8Owner

    Manyi, it is with great enthusiasm that we read your comment and know that you enjoyed your visit to Belém 2 to 8. For us it was also a pleasure to receive you. Thank you and see you next time!

  • Ana R.

    Ana R.65 reviews

    October 12, 2021

    8/10

    One waiter, for the the whole restaurant inside and out, makes for very slow service! Peixinhos da Horta are nothing like the original recipe, they were too doughy and salty. Pastéis de Massa Tenra were tasty and the arroz de tomate was delicious.

  • Patrick W.102 reviews

    August 22, 2021

    8/10

    Quiet envionment, in full compliance (and control) of covid rules. Good and attentive service. Excellent starter (pasteis, hot) and traditional portuguese cuisine.

    Belém 2 a 8Owner

    Patrick W, Thank you for your visit and for your comment. See you next time!

  • Marco T.

    Marco T.37 reviews

    November 6, 2019

    9/10

    Fantastic service and unforgettable food. The atmosphere is simply amazing. I truly recommend the 1st floor room! Average 25€/person its a fair price for the quality

  • Diogo P.

    Diogo P.52 reviews

    January 17, 2019

    10/10

    Very nice waiters, perfect dinner!

    Belém 2 a 8Owner

    Thank You for Your comment and evaluation. We feel very pleasant for the opportunity to give you a nice experience in our restaurant.

  • Filipa M.20 reviews

    October 19, 2018

    10/10

    Totally recommend this restaurant which I consider the best one in Belém!

  • Christine P.45 reviews

    October 20, 2018

    9.5/10

    Very nice food we had the fried cod fish for starter, grilled fish (fresh fish!) and bacalau with potatoes and cabbages Prices were ok I recommend this place!

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  • Tom M.96 reviews

    October 18, 2018

    8.5/10

    Nicely decorated place, great service by our waitress, who spoke fluently English. We took all their recommendations and enjoyed it very much.

  • TeVi I.8 reviews

    July 11, 2018

    10/10

    The meals were so tasty and good quality, the service excellent. The only negative point was the fact that I found quite expensive the complements (cheese, bread, water, etc)

  • Guri B.7 reviews

    July 8, 2018

    7/10

    Stylish interior, Owner that works the floor and attentive staff. Food rather in line with the area's offerings, nothing special. As with a lot of the restaurants we've visited, beware of accepting offers of water, melon appetizers passes around, seemingly "on the house", unless you're ready to be paying for such...

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