Reviews - Floresta das Escadinhas
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Amanda S. • 1 review
March 27, 2025
9.5/10From start to finish, everything was very positive & accommodating. A month prior to our trip to Lisbon, I had read on TA what a terrific restaurant this was & my personal experience turned out to be no different. Initially, it didn't appear there was availability for the day we needed (March 27). Upon emailing "Floresta Das Escadinhas" everything changed. By the next day, I received their prompt response encouraging me to pursue "The Fork" reservation site again. Upon so doing, I was able to book desired day & time without any problem. On the day of our arrival at the restaurant, we had the further pleasure of having Augusto as our waiter. Such a wonderful lunch - and Augusto's care & attentiveness to every detail & every one of our needs has so much to do with this! The food was absolutely delicious - mixed grilled fish, octopus, Vingo Verdi, & pastel de nata cheesecake. Thank you to everyone, especially Augusto, for making this our favorite meal while in Lisbon!
Chad T. • 2 reviews
April 22, 2025
9/10Delicious food!
PETRA H. • 2 reviews
April 15, 2025
2/10Overrated place, with a big hype on social media. The food is average, the service inexistent, is crowded and you eat one next to each other. The owners of this kind of places “tourist trap” should invest in all the aspects of a restaurant that is full house every day, starting with kitchen equipment, renovation of all the place, qualified chefs and trainings for service staff. And at the end of the meal, maybe a smile and a thank you for the guests, because without them, your business equal zero. Very disappointed, we book some weeks in advance :(
John S. • 1 review
April 2, 2025
10/103rd visit in 2 years. Service and food excellent 👌
Maria P. • 1 review
March 6, 2025
8.5/10I enjoyed the food. It was simple and flavorful. The bean soup was made with a potato base. The octopus risotto was good, but a bit salty for my taste. The sardines, though not in season, were my favorite. It is a small restaurant, so I was able to get friendly with table next to me.
Steve E. • 4 reviews
March 4, 2025
8/10board chacturie was very good. a better explanation of what meat and fish were on the mixed plates would have been helpful. waitress spoke very softly
paul t. • 2 reviews
February 24, 2025
10/10Food and service exceptional
JEEYONG L. • 2 reviews
February 17, 2025
10/10
all crews were kind and friendly~ Food is also good!
Apopei M. • 2 reviews
February 11, 2025
10/10Everything was perfect!
Karen M. • 1 review
January 21, 2025
5/10Greeted by the waitress with rudeness. Threatening to cancel our reservation because my husband was 3min late even though we arrived early. No customer service skills, these restaurants being hyped up by reviews and they think they can operate with bad attitude. Food was ok nothing special, inside restaurant was rustic and compact, basically have your food & go. Didn’t bother with desserts nor more drinks. Will not recommend nor come back in the future.
Ivan A. • 11 reviews
December 3, 2024
10/10Excellent food and service
Kitami I. • 1 review
November 7, 2024
10/10The staff was very kind and showed some recommendations for us. Sardins and octopus were really delicious.
Catherine W. • 2 reviews
October 21, 2024
9.5/10Superb food, lovely service in an informal neighborhood restaurant. So fortunate to have been able to enjoy such a legendary experience!
Noa S. • 2 reviews
October 4, 2024
10/10Great
Jane C. • 7 reviews
September 26, 2024
10/10Amazing seafood and grilled sardines dish was the show stealer. Friendly servers and lovely staff. Definite must-go in Lisbon!!
Aurore B. • 5 reviews
September 26, 2024
7.5/10I ordered the grilled squids. Squid were good but floating in oil (not olive oil) which was disappointing. The crème caramel for desert was too heavy
Jeanne N. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
9/10Enjoyed the 5 fish plate when I usually don’t like to contend with bones but it was easy to eat and delicious, especially the dorado fish. Did not enjoy the octopus rice as much as I expected but had always wanted to try octopus. Only complaint is the uncomfortable backless stools.
Katia M. • 2 reviews
September 19, 2024
10/10
Wonderful tiny restaurant. Great concept - all grilled food. Delicious and reasonably priced. Staff was terrific. Book a lunch at Noon or prepare to wait.
Kai T. • 3 reviews
July 8, 2024
9/10Staff are helpful and the fish are very fresh. Our family enjoyed the food and had a good time.
Harry G. • 5 reviews
June 17, 2024
10/10My wife, daughter and I shared both the mixed fish and mixed meat plates, which were more than ample size wise, and were absolutely delicious. Our waitress (Loice) was sweet and delightful which made the experience that much more special. The small side salad (among all things) was fabulous. We shared a cheese-cake like dessert which was like a mountain of cream, with a light, sweet, caramel taste, that cannot be missed (it see that each waiter has his or her own favorite dessert and there are quite a few to choose from). This place was filled within 10 minutes of opening, so I'm glad we made reservations (long ago). Definitely fit for foodies, but also for anyone interested in exploring Portuguese food culture. This is a delightful spot.
Qadirah C. • 2 reviews
June 4, 2024
10/10Really friendly staff and food arrive fairly quickly. Seafood was fresh too
Stephen E. • 1 review
May 22, 2024
9/10
We were cruise ship passengers who booked a lunchtime table weeks in advance through TheFork. Food was excellent - we had the mixed fish. The restaurant was small and popular with a rather cramped feeling as the tables for two are close together with stools to sit on rather than chairs. Fortunately the Bulgarian couple next to us were very nice. They asked to be moved next to us, as the table they were given first had everybody passing by on their way in and out of the restaurant.
yuko y. • 1 review
May 21, 2024
6.5/10Very small restaurant. Waitress was very nice but the value of the meal was just ok. We ordered a fish sampler plate which was 15-17euro. There were a tiny sardine, a piece of salmon, a piece of golden fish, and two other pieces that were not filling although tasting good
Vira K. • 1 review
May 24, 2024
9.5/10Food and service are excellent. Place is a bit crowded
Rebecca Z. • 4 reviews
May 23, 2024
6/10
the mixed grill fish plate do not taste good. Fish was over cooked and really dry
Mark S. • 43 reviews
May 16, 2024
8/10Choose the meat or fish plate. Nice sampler.
Shirien N. • 1 review
May 15, 2024
10/10Great restaurant. We had the polvo (octopus) and sardines. Best we ate in Portugal. Really friendly owner!
Byron S. • 12 reviews
May 10, 2024
10/10
Great food. Good, friendly service by Augusto.
mark g. • 1 review
May 4, 2024
9.5/10Excellent food and service, very local food. Would advise to book for busy times.
Federico Q. • 10 reviews
May 2, 2024
9.5/10Very nice place with great food. Menu has a satisfying dish selection, it's not huge but whatever you'll choose, you'll choose right
Hubert P. • 1 review
April 12, 2024
8/10Nice restaurant, out of the flood, in a special and unexpected place.
Yeonju L. • 1 review
April 3, 2024
10/10
Very good food, service.. Everything was perfect!
marianne m. • 1 review
April 2, 2024
9.5/10Simple menu but wonderful food…tasted sardines for the first time and I wasn’t disappointed !
Anca T. • 47 reviews
January 20, 2024
7.5/10Go there for sardines when they are in season! The service was great, can’t say the same thing about the hostess who was not very hospitable. The chairs are uncomfortable and we are packed inside like sardines, ok if it’s for a quick lunch.
Duncan S. • 1 review
March 21, 2024
9/10Fresh fish, nice service and delicious desserts. We’ll be back!
Lea M. • 2 reviews
March 18, 2024
10/10
Delicious and fresh food, waiter and service are excellent. Would definitely come back. Prices were affordable for the amount of food you get.
Mirela G. • 1 review
March 11, 2024
10/10
Excellent squid and fish platter.Lives up to the reviews.
Barry S. • 3 reviews
March 6, 2024
7.5/10Wife had octopus which was surprisingly bland I had fish platter of 5 different fish. The salmon was very tasty The Sardine was huge but more fishy than others I have tasted. The other 3 fish were good. Coffee mouse for dessert was excellent. Overall somewhat of a disappointment
Inston N. • 2 reviews
February 29, 2024
9.5/10Tight space with quick turnaround but great grilled food, Simple and great value
Joy L. • 2 reviews
February 23, 2024
9.5/10Had the pulpit and the mix seafood platter and both were really great! Tulio was attentive and provided wonderful service. Hope to be back again!
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