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Reviews - Cantina do Bairro Alto

Name: Cantina do Bairro Alto
Address: Rua do Norte - 17, Lisboa, 1200-283, Portugal
Price range: €19 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.6

Reviews

8.6
of 10

Fabulous

137 reviews

Ambience

8.4

Food

8.7

Service

8.8

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Ivan G. • 13 reviews
July 26, 2025
6/10
Very friendly staff, but unfortunately really disappointing food and small portions. Nice ambience but some of the worst Portuguese food in the area.
Sofia R. • 1 review
August 2, 2025
10/10
the food was great and the people working there were nice and friendly
Daniel N. • 12 reviews
July 30, 2025
10/10
Top Service!
Cantina do Bairro Alto • Owner
Thank you for your compliment
filipa f. • 6 reviews
July 28, 2025
8/10
The food was OK but one cannot consider this Portuguese food. Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato didn't taste like the original recipe at all. The Polvo grelhado tasted like Asian food. Both deserts chocolate mousse and Baba de Camelo were OK but why add gelatin?! We weren't expecting this taste at a traditional Portuguese restaurant. Tourist focus maybe? We are Portuguese and I must tell you that what we ate is not genuine. And we are talking about simple food, how wrong can one be by cooking it. Also we got only 30% instead of 50% off.
David B. • 2 reviews
July 24, 2025
10/10
the food was amazing and the cozy service makes an unforgettable experience!
DONGWON Y. • 7 reviews
July 16, 2025
10/10
The staff was very friendly, which made the food even more delicious.
Ben N. • 36 reviews
June 28, 2025
10/10
Always reliable and the service is impeccably attentive.
Caden H. • 1 review
July 9, 2025
8/10
Food was great, sangria was good, atmosphere was nice. Good playlist. The flickering lights were sometimes a bit much. Service was mostly very good but the one server seemed to be stretched thin at times and we waited a long time for our bill as a result. Overall would recommend and would revisit.
Steve S. • 17 reviews
June 29, 2025
9.5/10
Food was nicely cooked, good sized portions, and friendly staff.
Heidi S. • 2 reviews
June 28, 2025
2/10
Sad we made this choice. Service was awkward. Food tasted bland, dishes were basic and of mediocre quality. We shared a seafood rice dish and some small plates for 60€. Have had many other better meals in Lisbon for the same price.
Magdalena S. • 3 reviews
June 24, 2025
8/10
this was good for the first time visit in a portugesee restaurant, but we expected a bit More
Ben N. • 36 reviews
June 23, 2025
9/10
The food is still of great value although this time, the gravy on my steak was just a bit too sour and wasn’t complimenting the steak well.
Ben N. • 36 reviews
June 11, 2025
10/10
The place is quaint really has that Cantina vibe. The food and suggestions from the staff? Superb! I got the bang for my buck! Steak was tasty and appropriately paired with the right side dishes.
Jane O. • 99 reviews
June 10, 2025
9/10
Staff were very pleasant, food was nice but wouldn’t say it was amazing. Reasonably priced though so that’s good. House wine was nice.
Cantina do Bairro Alto • Owner
Thank you so much for the compliment