Reviews - FOGO by Alexandre Silva
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9.1/10
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10
A friend recommended it so I went with a few people and the whole experience was outstanding!
10
tasting menu was amazing, thoroughly enjoyed everything.
6.5
The food was okay overall. The starters were good, but we ordered the beef chop and, while the meat itself wasn’t bad, it definitely wasn’t worth the price. It’s perfectly normal — and even desirable — for this kind of cut to have fat, and most of it was good, flavorful fat. However, there was a thin layer of rubbery, tough fat that really shouldn’t have been there. I also didn’t find the meat particularly flavorful overall. The service was okay, though I expected more given the type of restaurant. I also didn’t like the fact that they were constantly refilling our wine glasses. The way it was done felt excessive and, in my opinion, not a good sign.
7.5
Me and my girlfriend went on a date for Valentine’s Day. It was clear that they added many extra tables for the occasion, but we understand the circumstances, the fact is that there was clearly a pressure to speed up the service in order to sit more people. We felt a little bit rushed. But the real issue is that we couldn’t order one of the finer cuts, considering that we arrived at 9 which was pretty average fort the night, that was pretty disappointing, especially on such an occasion, and considering the price. Despite that the food was very good and we had a great time.
8.0
The food was great and the staff was very nice! However the music was not good and too loud, that part was not pleasant at all… And this was not our first time in the restaurant, we felt that too the first time we went to this restaurant. We couldn’t even hear each other speaking, not great. Perhaps you need to change the playlist.
2.5
We had the duck rice, croquettes (lamb) and oysters. Everything was super average. The Croquettes are better than your average croquettes. But overall it’s definitely not worth the price and overrated. Wouldn’t return for anything but the croquettes for a delicious afternoon snack with a beer.
10
Great experience, with superb food, and a super efficient service.
3.0
Incredible how this restaurant gets a Michelin recommendation. The food was poorly made, two portions of steak tartare, one creamy and delicious the other dry and untaste. The fire oven made rices were so dry and glued to the pan that more than half was impossible to eat, the char boiled vegetables were carbonized. The service was slow, actually very slow, only 20 min after being seated at the table they brought the covert and even so because we reinforce the demand. No one care or asked if the service or the food were fine. This is not food or service for a restaurant that pretends to be on the top scene of fine dining in Lisbon.
10
After trying several places in Lisbon, I appreciated the right salinity in every plate I had.
10
Being in Lisbon for Business, we discovered this gem of a restaurant. From the moment you enter, a cozy atmosphere and unique scent from the wood-fired ovens caress you. Service is attentive but decent, and everything you get served is home made, delicious and special. The degustation menu offers great value for a moderate price - it was just a bit too much for us to finish everything. Will return to explore the rest of the menu on the next occasion!
10
Second time here, same impeccable service and very interesting menu. every dish was a delight.
5.0
Food was fine, service could have been more friendly and provide better info about good and wine
5.0
We were served bread and wine and then waited for 1 hour and 15 minutes for our food. There was no explanation until we complained. We were told by the wait staff there was trouble with the oven. The chief came after the meal and explained that due to many rice orders the ovens didn’t have the capacity to handle it.. They should have told us that so we could have the option to change our order not just left there unattended and waiting. As well the duck rice was very salty. I do not recommend this place.
10
The food was the best I had in Lisbon!
10
We loved everything about this meal- from the bread service (the house made butter and corn bread were standouts), the fish tartare to the T-bone (with sides of potato salad and kimchi) it was all sublime. One of our servers recommended the baked rice and we were glad for the add-on as it was delicious. We didn’t think we had space for dessert, but the Pao de Lo Humido was suggested and it too was phenomenal. Service was that perfect blend of efficiency, attentiveness and Portuguese warmth. Highly recommend!
6.0
I'd categorise the experience at FOGO as ok. We went early (18:30) before a concert, and were the only ones in the restaurant so that probably made a difference with the ambience, which isn't the restaurant's fault. The staff were welcoming, professional and friendly, but quite brief considering we were the only people there. The restaurant itself felt large and quite cold, which was ironic given the "FIRE" name. The dishes we chose (beef tartare, oyster, bread and butter, duck croquette for starter, chicken with blood rice and daily fish for main) were all good but not really memorable. They would have benefited from more narrative (for instance why the cooked tuna skin was crispy and the flesh was chilled). There was nothing wrong with the experience, but for the premium price there was nothing really exceptional. It was competent and fine, but not something I would recommend a friend should choose over about Lisbon restaurant.
10
Nice place with amazing food and great atmosphere
8.5
Excellent appetisers and mains. The desert was a bit uninspired and coffee (expresso) was dreadful (dark water without foam), very unusual in Portugal particularly in a restaurant of this standing. Service is perfect, friendly, attentive, professional and relaxed. The music can be a bit too loud and intrusive.
10
Everything was exceptional. Delicious and very good attention. We really enjoyed it
10
Staff were extremely attentive, dedicated and helpful. They made our visit very special. The food was delicious and flavours were very different.
10
The best food we had in Lisbon! The oysters with baked lemon sorbet were genius, and the sponge cake with olive oil and fleur de sel, served with homemade ice cream, was extraordinary.
10
+2My partner and I tried the Tasting Menu. It was truly an amazing experience. The food was excellent and the staff was even better. Thanks for making it a truly memorable night
10
Food was just incredible
4.0
All the food was pretty tasteless and the bloody marys were terrible. Service was good and the chef took it upon himself to ask what went wrong very respectfully.
5.0
Much worse than expected. The waiter was too busy for us and kept forgetting about our orders. Food isn’t high quality as suppose to be. I don’t recommend.
9.5
Ok
10
The food here is always amazing and absolutely delicious. Every dish is full of flavor and prepared with great care, making it a joy to come back again and again. Consistently excellent quality and a place I always look forward to visiting.
7.5
The clams were delicious; beef tartar rather plain
9.5
The food was absolutely delicious.
10
Amazing food, delicious sangria
10
Good atmosphere, good service and excellent food
10
All the food that we ordered was very good. Starting with the oysters, the shells and as a main dish we had rice with duck. The meat was soft and flavoured. The stuff was very friendly . Will definitely come back.
10
Very good quality food and service too.
8.5
Really good Food!
10
+4Always an excellent choice for a cosy dinner. Thank you team FOGO!
9.5
nice experience.
9.0
Second time at Fogo and it did not disappoint. The food was good and the service impeccable.
10
Very attentive staff. Delicious meal.
9.0
Exceptional starters, very good main. The desserts were fine, but I expected a bit more. Our waiter forgot one of our orders and also seemed like he poured wine for the first time. Overall it was a very good experience.
10
One of the best restaurants i have visited in a long time. Best food, very tentful with fresh ingredients, you can fill the chef touch in every dish. Very good selection of wines. Very good and fast service with a lot of Patience. We will surely come back again.
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