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Reviews - Café de São Bento

Name: Café de São Bento
Address: Rua de São Bento 212, Lisbon, 1200-821, Portugal
Price range: €45 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.7

Reviews

9.7
of 10

Excellent

6515 reviews

Ambience

9.6

Food

9.6

Service

9.8

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cristina b. • 2 reviews
October 28, 2025
8.5/10
Excellent food and service.
Nuno L. • 9 reviews
October 28, 2025
10/10
I absolutely loved my experience at Café de São Bento! The place has such a charming vintage wooden décor that makes you feel instantly cozy and comfortable. The atmosphere is calm and warm, and the acoustic design is amazing! it blocks almost all the outside noise, which makes it the perfect spot to relax or have a nice conversation. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, always making sure everything was perfect. And the star of the show? The famous steak with the house sauce !!Absolutely delicious! Tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. If you’re looking for a place that combines great food, top-notch service, and a welcoming vibe, Café de São Bento is definitely worth a visit.
Robert D. • 1 review
October 26, 2025
10/10
As always, a fabulous menu with the most gracious staff. It’s a MUST VISIT for me whenever passing through Lisbon.
Jack Y. • 3 reviews
October 25, 2025
10/10
The atmosphere, the food, and the service were all outstanding. Everything was just flawless from start to finish.
Andrew H. • 2 reviews
October 21, 2025
10/10
Come for the steak, stay for the service.
Christopher H. • 1 review
October 19, 2025
10/10
Nice and quiet place with excellent service with a smile. The meat was delicious, and wine recommendation was top, too.
edoardo g. • 1 review
October 15, 2025
10/10
Food is simply amazing for meat lovers, atmosphere, old stile service....what else?
Terence C. • 4 reviews
September 29, 2025
10/10
A beautiful hidden restaurant where one has to be invited inside by a charming host. Once inside, the atmosphere of the cozy dining rooms exude warmth, charm, and class, while complementing the wonderful food and excellent service. An experience not to be missed.
Nataliya G. • 16 reviews
October 9, 2025
10/10
The food is outstanding. The service and ambience are great.
Richard W. • 3 reviews
October 7, 2025
9/10
Amazing place. Fantastic service. Steaks and fries were excellent. Only small downside is that the sides are a bit limited.
Larry R. • 44 reviews
October 6, 2025
10/10
If I could give ten stars, I would. Flawless, memorable, and delicious evening. I finally found my go to restaurant in Lisboa. Definitely end your evening with the chocolate cake.
Alexandros P. • 1 review
September 24, 2025
10/10
Great food and service
Hayden D. • 10 reviews
September 21, 2025
10/10
Quirky restaurant. Loved that you had to ring a bell to be let it…. Perfect service and fantastic food
Matilde S. • 14 reviews
August 15, 2025
5.5/10
A disappointment…
Jo T. • 1 review
September 18, 2025
10/10
Everything was so perfectly well executed. Steak tartare was so good. The steaks were done right, and don't skip the dessert.
Mille S. • 2 reviews
September 12, 2025
10/10
Amazing
Andreas M. • 14 reviews
September 15, 2025
10/10
The lunch menu is really a great deal. The tasty traditional São Bento Steak with fries together with steak tartar as a starter in this quality is worth every penny.
Manel G. • 19 reviews
September 4, 2025
10/10
GREAT AS ALWAYS. NEVER FAILS!
Gabriella H. • 2 reviews
September 4, 2025
9.5/10
Food and service were both fantastic. The restaurant's tables are a bit too close together but nothing that ruins the experience.
Andrew F. • 2 reviews
September 2, 2025
9/10
Very cool ambiance, speakeasy style bar and restaurant. Great service. Food was delicious. Focus is on the steak. Would love to see a more robust side dish list but overall great.
Ana Paula D. • 17 reviews
August 30, 2025
10/10
Last time that i was there was around 17 years ago and continues with an excelent bife do Café de Sao Bento. I am só happy going back. Unique service and ambience.
BingBing C. • 9 reviews
August 6, 2025
8.5/10
The restaurant has very good service, good ambiance. The steak are really good.
Bruna M. • 26 reviews
August 10, 2025
10/10
Amazing vibe and perfect service! The best place to go for a late night meal - stays open until 1am and kitchen closes late
Aditya P. • 2 reviews
August 5, 2025
9/10
High Quality. Luxurious experience late at night. I very much appreciated that.
Todd M. • 1 review
August 8, 2025
10/10
Service, food, all of it! Very cool restaurant!!
marina y. • 1 review
July 31, 2025
10/10
This is a wonderful restaurant that serves the absolute most delicious steaks in Lisbon! Among other items on the menu, the bacalhau, is divine! The waiter was kind enough to help me concoct a "Hot Toddy" for my husband who was under the weather, and in no time, was feeling no pain! We had such a lovely evening...thank you so much for your delicious food and hospitality!
Astrid O. • 1 review
July 23, 2025
10/10
Just an excellent dinner, service, steak, all of it. Cannot recommend more highly. I was told to come here by a local too!
Celia B. • 4 reviews
August 3, 2025
10/10
The staff was amazing, very kind, accommodating and attentive. They remembered our family from the prior year. Fantastic restaurant with a delicious meal, we look forward to it every visit to Lisboa.
Jen W. • 12 reviews
July 31, 2025
10/10
Incredible lunch experience—beautiful setting, warm, friendly and gracious service, and truly the best steak we’ve had in Lisbon. This is the kind of place you dream about returning to—classic, consistent, and absolutely unforgettable. A must-visit when in Lisbon.
Susan A. • 5 reviews
July 30, 2025
10/10
Excellent Service! Great cocktails, delicious steaks with a suggest by our waiter to have the steak grilled with sauce on the side. Wine suggestion was spot on and the chocolate dessert was an excellent end to a great dinner out.
Emilee G. • 3 reviews
July 30, 2025
10/10
Great staff. Best steak and sauce.
Gonçalo L. • 3 reviews
July 25, 2025
9/10
Service was on point, steak was good, could be a bit softer but good, pica pau was also nice. Leite Creme was amazing. But again, the service makes it worth it.
Estefanía B. • 3 reviews
July 27, 2025
10/10
Food is amazing and the atmosphere is very nice
Helen B. • 1 review
July 27, 2025
10/10
We enjoyed our dinner very much. The staff were excellent, atmosphere the best and food delicious! Highly recommended!
Monica L. • 16 reviews
July 18, 2025
10/10
The service and the flavors
Gary P. • 4 reviews
July 5, 2025
10/10
Just a really cool and classic steak house. I love this place.
Nádia V. • 3 reviews
June 26, 2025
10/10
Great
Andres M. • 1 review
July 5, 2025
10/10
The place and the service are outstanding. Food is good.
Joao M. • 8 reviews
June 21, 2025
9.5/10
Best steak in town
Mariana d. • 2 reviews
June 16, 2025
10/10
Great food great service great ambience
Café de São Bento • Owner
Thank you very much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and ambience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!