Reviews - Clube de Jornalistas
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Ann M. • 2 reviews
January 16, 2025
10/10Fabulous meal. Server was spot on with recommendations. Love coming here every time we visit Lisbon.
Gina M. • 4 reviews
January 11, 2025
9/10Everything was great except it was a bit loud .
Dr. Sari R. • 1 review
December 24, 2024
10/10+1Amazing! Spectacular meal from start to finish. Tonight was the Natal special menu. We started with the delicately cured fish on an airy, crispy perfectly flavored rice cracker, moved onto the Christmas suckling pig on book choy and sweet potatos, and finished with the French toast with parsnip crema and pistachios. All of it was out of this world. This was accompanied by a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon and Sousão blend called Inferno that was also wonderful. We could not have had a nicer Christmas Eve. The friendliness and warmth of the staff was the cherry on top. We will be back!
Philip W. • 1 review
December 9, 2024
10/10Wow, what a dining experience! It was not only our best meal on our trip to Portugal and Spain, but one of our favorite meals ever. The restaurant provided a quiet, welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Staff were professional and courteous. We enjoyed delicious local wine with our meal. We started out with really nice bread and then we had the eggplant appetizer. All we can say is wow, wow, wow. Eggplant with caramel and miso and pistachios. Seemingly an odd combination, but it worked to perfection. Our main dishes were prawns with risotto, ginger and mango and the othe dish was gnocchi with shitake mushrooms Both dishes were fantastic. For dessert we had the chocolate soup which was a perfect way to finish our meal. We were fortunate to have a lengthy discussion with the owner who was really nice and who had obvious pride in her establishment. We highly encourage you to try this wonderful restaurant!
Stefano N. • 1 review
November 3, 2024
10/10I was craving to go to this restaurant for the last five years. Finally, I made it, and it definitely met and exceeded my expectations! I like fine food & wine, history, good stories attached to places, and I value kindness. The Clube de Jornalista and its staff meet them all. I was at the door a bit before the opening hour, welcomed inside and invited to take a seat on the sofa, while the waiter offered a glass of sparkling wine. Once at the table, I enjoyed the classic furniture, while savouring my meal and listening to the waiter telling the story of the club to the guests. I had pumpkin soup, eggplant with miso caramel and pistacho, and my favorite one of them all: black rice with duck. That is a dish that I will remember!
Megan I. • 3 reviews
November 17, 2024
10/10Hands down my favorite restaurant in Lisbon- I've been more than a dozen times over a period of six years. The food is unfailingly delicious- do not miss the miso eggplant starter, the ceviche, the lamb kefta burger, the octopus, the salmon, or the iberian pork. And for dessert the chocolate soup and poejo ice cream can't be beat.
Bradley F. • 1 review
November 17, 2024
10/10The food was fantastic and the service friendly and helpful. One of the best dining experiences we have ever enjoyed.
Joanna K. • 1 review
November 16, 2024
5/10Food is overrated, very bland and plain - pictures look nice but not much flavouring. Overpriced for what it is. Good service.
Jean-Baptiste S. • 135 reviews
November 10, 2024
10/10Everything was great. Food and drinks. Try it.
Giuditta A. • 2 reviews
November 9, 2024
10/10Loved the understated, relaxed feel. Loved the fantastic food, original yet unpretentious . Loved the excellent choice of wine !
Isar R. • 12 reviews
October 29, 2024
8.5/10Very pleasant interior decor and excellent service
Lenja B. • 1 review
November 2, 2024
4.5/10The room we were seated in lacked atmosphere. It had poor lighting. We felt like we were in a cafeteria. The food was just mediocre, nothing special given the price. On the plus side, we didn’t like the first bottle of wine we tried so the waitress gave us another. As a whole we were disappointed though.
Kelly M. • 1 review
October 31, 2024
10/10Louisa made us feel so welcome! And every dish was a delight. My friends and I came away so grateful for finding this place and having an unforgettable experience. Thank you!
Christine w. • 1 review
October 15, 2024
10/10Menu features dishes which are Portuguese in origin but with unusual twists. Good selection of wine available and advice on which regional varieties to choose
Jesse F. • 4 reviews
October 17, 2024
10/10Fantastic service to go along with an absolutely delicious meal. I recommend the octopus.
Phil P. • 2 reviews
October 12, 2024
10/10The entrance is understated - leading you into a complex of different rooms, a little like someone’s house! Decorated tastefully in a Portuguese style, the rooms are well laid out & lit for a fantastic evening ambiance. The food was again Portuguese/Spanish and all courses were delicious. The beef carpaccio was a particular favourite for our party. For mains, 2 of us had the pork, 1 the salmon teriyaki & I had the risotto . All were delicious! In truth, I can’t recall the desserts - except that we had 6 between the 4 of us because we couldn’t choose! Service was excellent throughout the night! A little off the main drag but definitely worth making time for!
Oliver W. • 1 review
October 11, 2024
10/10Very friendly staff, super helpful for our group dinner!
Pamela B. • 1 review
September 19, 2024
9/10Delightful setting in courtyard. Food was disappointing compared to what we expected. Access to courtyard requires walking down stairs with no hand rail which we never saw noted. Service and ambience was excellent.
Inna N. • 2 reviews
September 16, 2024
8/10The location and the ambience were great. We were excited about the menu. But while every dish sounded interesting on the menu, the taste wasn’t quite there, everything tasted a bit bland…:(
Sylvia S. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
10/10Loved the garden setting and the thoroughly enjoyed the food selection. Staff helped with both food and drink choices.
Suzana P. • 30 reviews
September 22, 2024
8.5/10Good food nice gaden and kind service although a bit slow
Darrick I. • 1 review
September 15, 2024
10/10We came here on our last night in Lisbon and it was by far the best meal we had on our 2 week trip. The service, atmosphere, and food were top notch. I would gladly return.
Penelope T. • 1 review
September 17, 2024
10/10Everything
Lin L. • 2 reviews
September 15, 2024
10/10Everything is perfect!
Cody P. • 1 review
September 9, 2024
10/10Food was amazing and the service was excellent.
ANNE G. • 1 review
September 12, 2024
10/10Had a delightful “contemporary” Portuguese lunch on the terrace. Weather was beautiful and the food was delicious. We had two appetizers to start : the eggplant and white fish ceviche and split the shrimp risotto as our main. Beautiful presentation and wonderful flavors. Definitely an out of the way location- but worth the trip!
Dean T. • 2 reviews
August 25, 2024
10/10Great setting and great knowledgeable service
Luana M. • 1 review
August 6, 2024
10/10I had an amazing dinner there! Everything was perfect!
Keelan N. • 2 reviews
August 3, 2024
10/10Great food. and fantastic service. Awesome outdoor area
Alexandra B. • 1 review
July 30, 2024
10/10The service, food and ambience were all amazing. We visited many years ago and were keen to revisit. We were NOT disappointed. A very lovely experience. As I’m gluten free I was so well looked after and this made it all so very special. Thank you to our amazing server.
Thomas K. • 2 reviews
July 29, 2024
10/10The food was exceptional. The service was amazing. The setting was gorgeous overall 100 of 100.
Luca M. • 2 reviews
July 23, 2024
10/10Clube de Journalistas in Lisbon offers an extraordinary dining experience, blending historical charm with modern elegance. The ambiance is warm and inviting, perfectly setting the stage for the culinary masterpieces to come. Each dish reflects meticulous research and creative innovation. My starter, a roasted eggplant with miso caramel and pistachio, was a delightful blend of textures and flavors, showcasing the chef's skill and attention to detail. The main dish, black pork neck with shrimp, white beans, and coconut milk, was exquisitely tender and flavorful, creating a harmonious balance that was both comforting and exhilarating. The sweet finale, a banana and foie gras cannoli paired with Moscatel, was a unique and refreshing combination that left a lasting impression. Service at Clube de Journalistas is impeccable, with knowledgeable and passionate staff enhancing the experience. This restaurant is a must-visit, and one of the finest dining experiences I've ever had.
Matthew F. • 1 review
July 28, 2024
9/10Firstly, the service and setting for a meal is perfect! Few words are needed to describe a place that you can easily have a memorable moment in based on service and setting alone. For starters I had the veal carpaccio, almond "forofa" and truffled vinagrette; this was very tasty, but essentially just a well put together assortment of (very) good produce. For the main I had black pork neck, shrimp, white beans and coconut milk. The dish feels somewhat portugese with the fatty pork neck and white beans, but everything else tastes Asian, which is a delight. My only issue with the dish was I felt the pork wasn't well enough seasoned and so the pork only danced when it could have sung as well. For dessert: banana and foie gras connoli with moscatel in a side glass...a crowd splitting show stopper that blew me away! My only regret is of the possibility I will never have a dessert like it again! Truly delicious!
Silvia S. • 1 review
July 24, 2024
10/10+3Very nice restaurant with pleasant and helpful staff. The food is excellent and looks beautiful, I definitely recommend this restaurant 10/10. ❤️❤️
Anish A. • 1 review
July 14, 2024
10/10I really love the ambience. Great place to go to at sunset or the blue hour. The food was really well balanced. Recommend the burger with beans!
Eleanor D. • 2 reviews
July 4, 2024
10/10Lovely restaurant in beautiful setting & great staff.
Andrea R. • 1 review
June 19, 2024
10/10The food was ABSOLUTELY exqusite! And the garden was so beautiful-- just a wonderful atmosphere-- Im so glad we were able to visit this place!
Gareth D. • 1 review
June 20, 2024
10/10Such great food, in a romantic setting (unlike other garden restaurants) and such lovely and attentive staff. We were so well looked after, and had 4 delicious courses (and a menu with some twists). Would thoroughly recommend this beautiful restaurant.
LAWRENCE A. • 2 reviews
June 16, 2024
9.5/10Had black pig neck amazing and tender did not need a knife Great waiter very nice and helpful
Lomme v. • 1 review
June 13, 2024
10/10Great place, nice hidden patio outside. Very good food and kind service!
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