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The quality of the food at Carnal is rated 8.8/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at Carnal is rated 8.5/10 by TheFork users.

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The noise level at Carnal is rated 6.1/10 by TheFork users.

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The service at Carnal is rated 8.9/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - Carnal

Name: Carnal
Address: R. da Misericórdia 78, Lisboa, 1200-273, Portugal
Price range: €30 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 8.8

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1539 reviews

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8.8

Food

8.8

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8.9

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LARRY R K. • 3 reviews
March 21, 2025
7/10
The food was not as great as in the past, it was just acceptable. Service was slow and lacking anything special.
Séverine P. • 4 reviews
March 15, 2025
10/10
Incredible!
Michael R. • 2 reviews
March 8, 2025
9.5/10
Great Food, super Service
Jared C. • 1 review
February 21, 2025
10/10
Excellent Mexican inspired cuisine and ambiance! I highly recommend.
changsu h. • 1 review
January 25, 2025
2/10
We said we can't eat raw because we have pregnant women. We said there was no raw food, but we had tacos with raw shrimp on them. The hospitality was really bad, and we gave them our change in a lot of coins.
Kevin O. • 2 reviews
January 18, 2025
9.5/10
Food was great
Hans L. • 1 review
January 11, 2025
10/10
I have been told that the Mexican quinine belongs to the best in the world, however that it requires a real Mexican to cook the food. For the first time. I had the opportunity to experience this at Carnal, and I fully concur with the statement. The food truly is delicious, and on top of that a very friendly and efficient service,
Ricardo D. • 7 reviews
January 10, 2025
10/10
Great food
KATE L. • 1 review
January 3, 2025
10/10
The food was really great. I’ll remember the cauliflower tacos. Really helpful service.
Maria K. • 3 reviews
December 27, 2024
9.5/10
Excellent experience
Maya S. • 4 reviews
December 14, 2024
10/10
Amazing food, friendly staff, delicious cocktails!!!
Andrea D. • 2 reviews
December 16, 2024
5.5/10
Indifferent wine, no concept of pacing the food, uneven service
Carnal • Owner
Dear Andrea, we are very disappointed to read that your experience at our restaurant couldn’t entirely meet your expectations. Since day one, our main objective has always been to provide our customers with an outstanding experience, made of good food, good wines and cocktails, a good atmosphere and a great service. We apologize for what didn't go so well this time and we will share you feedback internally to check what went wrong and continue to improve our work. We sincerely hope we can welcome you back soon. Kind regards.
Nariman M. • 13 reviews
December 15, 2024
9.5/10
Delicious food & excellent service. Wish they had more tequilas offered!
Emil K. • 4 reviews
December 7, 2024
9.5/10
nice restaurant
Kristina L. • 20 reviews
December 2, 2024
8.5/10
The cocktails are great! Also, the guacamole with insects is so so good! The food itself was flavorful but they spice it too mild for my taste ( but they give an extra spicy sauce). Overall, I can totally recommend going here!
Brian C. • 1 review
November 24, 2024
9.5/10
Went here on a recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Fantastic food and the staff were incredible. we had a great night
Tim E. • 17 reviews
November 24, 2024
10/10
Excellent food and cocktails
LARRY R K. • 3 reviews
October 26, 2024
9.5/10
The food was amazing, especially the Tacos
Silke P. • 2 reviews
October 24, 2024
10/10
We had a wonderful evening and the recommendations of the restaurant manager were amazing. We truly enjoyed the food.
Sandrine R. • 1 review
October 29, 2024
10/10
Very creative cuisine. Our waiter- brazilian who spoke French - recommended some exceptional dishes : tuma on avocado tacos, shrimps tacos. Full of flavours, we loved the cooking
Martin K. • 1 review
October 25, 2024
3.5/10
Bad service, food not worthy a Michelin recommendation for sure!
Carnal • Owner
Dear Martin, we are sorry to read that your experience at Carnal wasn’t able to fully meet your expectations. On Carnal’s menu, our head chef, Luis Ortiz, born in Mexico, combines some of Mexico’s most authentic recipes with his own personal approach and a touch of Portugal, to provide a relaxed, fun, interesting experience and, above all, to give a taste of the gastronomic and general culture of Mexico. We're sorry if this didn't work for you. We appreciate your feedback which we will share internally in order to continue to improve our work. And we sincerely hope we can welcome you back in our restaurant and have a chance to change your mind. Kind regards.
EFI L. • 3 reviews
October 15, 2024
8/10
Very small portion..
Carnal • Owner
Dear EFI, we are sorry to read that your experience at Carnal couldn’t meet your expectations. The idea of our menu is to gather friends and family around the table and share different starters, tacos, quesadillas and other proposals from our menu, taking a little trip through "our Mexico" :) However, for those who prefer to concentrate on a single dish, we suggest one of our main courses, with portions that may be more adjusted to what you were expecting. We appreciate your feedback which we will share internally in order to continue to improve our work. And we sincerely hope we can welcome you back in our restaurant and have a chance to change your mind. Kind regards.
Hannes G. • 3 reviews
October 14, 2024
10/10
Carnal delivers an unforgettable dining experience with its bold, Mexican-inspired cuisine. What truly sets Carnal apart is the exceptional service. Gustavo, the manager, personally engages with guests, sharing insights about the dishes and the restaurant’s culinary philosophy. His genuine passion and knowledge create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making the dining experience not only delicious but also enriching. For those seeking a unique culinary adventure in Lisbon, Carnal offers a perfect blend of bold flavors, top-notch service, and a nice atmosphere.
Gabie C. • 3 reviews
October 13, 2024
10/10
Nothing to fault. The food was simply amazing. Flavour combinations were out of this world
Shahab A. • 5 reviews
October 12, 2024
10/10
This spot was a great find for an impromptu overnight layover in Lison. The food was delicious, the atmosphere and music were great, and it was reasonably priced. You should definitely try their Tommy Margarita, and their tuna tartare tacos are a must-try. Just a heads up, ordering a bunch of starters will be enough unless you're really hungry. The portions were generous and filling.
Stephanie L. • 2 reviews
October 6, 2024
9/10
Great food. The tuna tartare is amazing. Be aware that every dish is spicy and so we had to order special non-spicy food for our toddler which the restaurant accommodated (but we always prefer to share which wasn't possible).
Eva-Maria S. • 1 review
October 2, 2024
10/10
Food was authentic mexican with a refreshing twist! Very, Vers delicous! The stuff was very friendly and polite! We absolutely recommend the restaurant.
Richard E. • 2 reviews
October 4, 2024
10/10
Next level. Everything we had was fantastic and the service was top notch.
Christian L. • 2 reviews
October 4, 2024
10/10
Best Mexican food, a must try when in Lisbon. Would strongly recommend listening to the waiters recommendations in terms of menu choices. And if you are a mezcal lover try their great cocktails.
candace D. • 1 review
September 28, 2024
10/10
Wonderful dinner! Great wine , great food, outstanding service !
Michael C. • 1 review
September 21, 2024
10/10
Waiter and us spoke in Spanish to better communicate. We had 3 apps and 1 main for 2 people and everything was delicious and of substantial quantity for a price that was better than we expected. We were only non-locals and would certainly recommend and return.
Matthew R. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
9.5/10
incredible cocktails and food. everything was wonderful and the staff were super helpful on recommendations and very attentive.
Connie P. • 3 reviews
September 22, 2024
10/10
Very good food and service. A fun experience.
Shawn O. • 2 reviews
September 15, 2024
10/10
While the food was terrific it was very positive to see the folks working there provide a unique experience. It was clear they enjoyed their role, this adds so much to the evening.
Carnal • Owner
Dear Shawn, we appreciate the kind comments about the team and service. However, we were disappointed to read that the experience with the food was not the same. On Carnal’s menu, our head chef, Luis Ortiz, born in Mexico, combines some of Mexico’s most authentic recipes with his own personal approach and a touch of Portugal, to provide a relaxed, fun, interesting experience and, above all, to give a taste of the gastronomic and general culture of Mexico. We're sorry if this didn't work for you and we sincerely hope we can welcome you back to our restaurant and have a chance to change your mind. Kind regards.
Elizabeth T. • 3 reviews
September 19, 2024
10/10
We really enjoyed the Mexican food here. The flavours were superb. Our favourite was the shrimp and te pork tacos. The service was attentive. There was a great atmosphere. Definitely recommended.
Milene M. • 9 reviews
September 13, 2024
8.5/10
service and food
Paul V. • 22 reviews
September 15, 2024
9.5/10
The staff is quite helpful and friendly. A real napkin made of cotton, clear menu choices, balanced portions that allow sharing.
Charlotte G. • 8 reviews
September 14, 2024
9.5/10
The Shrimps Tacos!
Carolline P. • 11 reviews
September 12, 2024
9/10
Really nice space, amazing service and food. I did a special request on my reservation notes that wasn’t fulfilled tho and it would be nice to have more tortillas on the guacamole dishes, only two was too little.
Carole F. • 1 review
September 4, 2024
9.5/10
Excellent food, friendly service, unpretentious setting.