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Name: Gosta do Castelo
Address: Costa do Castelo, 138, Lisbon, 1100-129, Portugal
Price range: €15 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

Costa do Castelo, 138, 1100-129, Lisbon

EuropeanAverage price €15

9.1

(1,337 reviews)

Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

1337 reviews

Ambience

9.1

Food

9.0

Service

9.1

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Diana P. • 7 reviews
November 15, 2024
10/10
The best lamb I’ve ever tasted in my life. Great staff, beautiful space and tasty food. Absolutely amazing
Houda M. • 48 reviews
October 12, 2024
9.5/10
Very good restaurant
Ryan S. • 3 reviews
October 5, 2024
10/10
Very lovely bistro in Lisbon. Close to Sao Jorge Castle in the Alfama neighbourhoof. We had the braised Beef and Iberian Pork. Very yummy and would certainly come back. the ambience is romantic and upscale without being overly fancy.
Samantha A. • 1 review
October 10, 2024
10/10
The atmosphere was unique and comfortable, the staff was welcoming and kind, and the food was incredible!! Would recommend to anyone thinking of going.
Marie-Joe A. • 10 reviews
October 5, 2024
10/10
Highly recommended. Went there for dinner. Cosy vibes, delicious food, guaranteed you will have a good time. The wild mushroom risotto is out of this world !
Raquel P. • 13 reviews
September 28, 2024
7/10
Very cozy. Food is good. Service is nice but slow
Divya N. • 2 reviews
September 18, 2024
8/10
A cozy spot tucked away in a corner yet the restaurant was full. The Mushroom risotto was amazing, Fresh pasta was ok-ish.
Daniele D. • 16 reviews
September 7, 2024
10/10
amazing staff!! a great welcoming smile and professional working attitude! the pancakes 🥞 were amazing, melting in your mouth and the fact that you can see the chef making them, from your table, is always a warranty! looking forward to go back, possibly for happy hour as the place seems built for it 🍷!!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Hello, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the pancakes and appreciated the warm welcome from our staff. It’s great to know that the open kitchen added to your experience — we love offering that extra touch of transparency. We can’t wait to welcome you back for happy hour! It’s indeed a perfect setting to relax and enjoy a good drink. See you soon!
Tamara T. • 14 reviews
September 1, 2024
8/10
Charming place, great service. Food was t on par, pasta overcooked, my pork was tough and vegetables were lukewarm
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Hello, Thank you for your feedback and for the kind words about our service and ambiance. We apologize that the food didn’t meet your expectations, especially the pasta and pork. We’ll address these issues with our kitchen team to ensure a better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back and provide a meal that’s up to par.
Federico C. • 6 reviews
August 22, 2024
10/10
Food simply amazing, we had 2 starters and 2 main dishes that were delicious. Staff very good, quick, and nice. Definitely recommend
Nancy G. • 3 reviews
August 12, 2024
10/10
The food is very fresh, and you can see your order prepared for you.
Paul D. • 1 review
July 30, 2024
8.5/10
Attentive staff, good quality food. A lovely find in the back streets of Lisbon
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that you found us and enjoyed the attentive service and good quality food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Patrick K. • 12 reviews
July 29, 2024
10/10
Outstanding service and exciting food,
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our service and food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Yasemin K. • 1 review
July 21, 2024
10/10
The ambiance was very nice and the food was delicious.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and found the food delicious. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon.
Nataliia F. • 1 review
July 17, 2024
10/10
Very tasty food and relaxed atmosphere
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the atmosphere relaxing. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience.
Matthew B. • 2 reviews
July 15, 2024
9.5/10
Quality food
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your compliment! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the quality of our food. We look forward to serving you again soon.
Susan P. • 1 review
July 7, 2024
10/10
Loved it so much I went there twice while on vacation. The duck and the shrimp risotto were fabulous!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you loved your experience so much that you visited us twice during your vacation. It's great to know that you enjoyed the duck and the shrimp risotto. We look forward to serving you again on your next visit!
Guilherme O. • 12 reviews
July 8, 2024
10/10
Great food and great staff.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the food and our staff's service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Laurence A. • 1 review
June 28, 2024
10/10
It was an awesome experience with amazing food!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience and enjoyed the amazing food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Panagiota M. • 5 reviews
June 25, 2024
9/10
Very nice restaurant, excellent service. The shrimp pasta was tasteless and overcooked but the duck and the pork were delicious.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the duck and pork, as well as our excellent service. However, we’re sorry to learn that the shrimp pasta did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments and will address these issues with our kitchen team to ensure improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience on your next visit.
Vera F. • 1 review
June 16, 2024
10/10
We were able to get a last minute reservation on the day we arrived which was great. The food was delicious - we shared the tomato burrata appetizer, pork and shrimp risotto. Great attentive service and ambiance!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that we could accommodate your last-minute reservation and that you enjoyed the tomato burrata appetizer, pork, and shrimp risotto. It’s wonderful to hear that you appreciated our attentive service and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back!
hanspeter ackermann h. • 25 reviews
June 10, 2024
5.5/10
I wish I could write a more positive review, but from all TheFork restaurants this was probably the worst experience. The reception was good and friendly but they did not ask for my name until I told them once seated. The food was mixed: we ordered two risottos but both were under spiced, but with a little salt and pepper everything was fine. The meat dishes where both under-cooked and one was even cold in the middle despite asking for the meat being well done. They took one back and recooked the dish from scratch and offered a free dessert for the unexpected waiting time (20minutes). With dessert we wanted to order some coffee but could not as the coffee machine was not functional. Once we were ready to leave and pay we were told that they do not accept any cash. As non of us had any credit card with us we insisted on the cash payment. Unfortunately a long debate started until they finally got the manager. He too started arguing but after about 15 minutes we got the much awaited signed receipt. This made the dining experience very unpleasant. Their was no mention of this policy neither on the menu, the table, by the waiter or anywhere in the reservation process with TheFork. There was only a small sign at the entrance door which was open when we got in and out and therefore not really visible unless you are looking for it. I guess the owner arguing with us was unnecessary and just made things worse. Please add this cash feature in your reservation process so other guests do not run into the same issue. Thank you kindly.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience and appreciate your insights as they help us improve. We are glad that the reception was friendly and that we attempted to address the issues with your meal, including offering a free dessert. However, we deeply regret that the food was not up to standard and that the coffee machine was not functional. Your feedback regarding the undercooked meat and the delay is very concerning, and we will be addressing these issues with our kitchen team to prevent future occurrences. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our cash-only policy. We understand that this was not clearly communicated, and we are working on making this policy more visible in our reservation process and on our premises to avoid similar issues for other guests. We also regret the distress caused during the payment process. It was not our intention to make the situation more difficult, and we will review our procedu
Camila Valentina R. • 1 review
May 31, 2024
10/10
We celebrated a birthday at the restaurant and the staff was amazing! They helped us organizing it. The food was amazing, we enjoyed every single dish. The environment is so cozy, was really an enjoyable experience.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great time celebrating the birthday at our restaurant. It’s fantastic to know that our staff was able to assist with the organization and that you enjoyed every dish. We’re also delighted that you found the environment cozy and that the experience was enjoyable. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again in the future! Sincerely,
Jody G. • 44 reviews
May 30, 2024
8.5/10
Staff was lovely and the space was so chill
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you found our staff lovely and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of our space. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Bill B. • 3 reviews
May 8, 2024
10/10
Great food. Quite spot. Fast and attentive service. I’ll be back.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great food, the quiet atmosphere, and our fast, attentive service. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Stephane G. • 4 reviews
May 11, 2024
9.5/10
Amazing food. Service Friendly and Helpful
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amazing food and found our service both friendly and helpful. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Ferry W. • 14 reviews
May 5, 2024
10/10
Great little gem. Delicious food and amazing staff! Highly recommended
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our restaurant to be a great little gem with delicious food and amazing staff. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Andrew B. • 2 reviews
April 26, 2024
10/10
We had a leisurely 4 hour evening and loved every minute of it. The only complaint was another table had ordered ALL the tiramisu!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a leisurely 4-hour evening with us. We apologize for the tiramisu situation—it's always a favorite, and we understand how disappointing it can be when it's not available. We’ll make sure to keep a better stock to avoid such situations in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, hopefully with plenty of tiramisu
Judite C. • 13 reviews
April 20, 2024
8.5/10
This location by the castle was a good find!traditional Portuguese food well executed in a very relaxed environment.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering our location near the castle and appreciated the traditional Portuguese food and relaxed environment. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
David N. • 1 review
April 10, 2024
10/10
The food was awesome, the staff friendly & helpful and the chefs were a delight.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the awesome food, found our staff friendly and helpful, and appreciated the chefs. We look forward to having the pleasure of serving you again soon!
Erin H. • 1 review
April 2, 2024
10/10
Spent two nights in Lisbon and ate here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. We LOVE LOVE LOVED the food! Darling little spot out of the way of the hustle and bustle of Lisbon. Really delicious food--my husband's shrimp risotto was to die for. The foie gras was divine. Loved our toast and stroganoff at lunch too. Great staff. Don't miss out on this spot!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you loved our food so much that you dined with us twice during your stay in Lisbon. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the shrimp risotto, foie gras, and other dishes. We're also glad that our staff made your experience memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Lisbon!
Amanda R. • 1 review
April 4, 2024
10/10
Food was fantastic and the staff were excellent.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thanks a lot !!! We are so happy !!🙏🙏
Aleksandra B. • 17 reviews
March 31, 2024
8/10
We were there for breakfast- overall good experience, nice food, fast service.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you had a good experience during breakfast, enjoyed the food, and found the service fast. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Jeff G. • 1 review
March 28, 2024
10/10
Great group of people great food and location for us.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you had a good experience during your visit, enjoyed the food, and found the lovation good for you. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Leo G. • 3 reviews
March 31, 2024
8/10
Good food. Reasonably priced. Friendly service. Solid place, not out of this world. Would recommend for a simple meal
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, found the prices reasonable, and appreciated the friendly service. We aim to provide a solid and enjoyable dining experience, and we're glad you would recommend us for a simple meal. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon!
Helen M. • 3 reviews
March 31, 2024
10/10
Wonderful Easter dinner!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank You!!
Trevor T. • 1 review
March 29, 2024
9.5/10
The food and the service were wonderful.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you had a good experience, enjoyed the food. We look forward to serving you again soon!
Margaret K. • 1 review
March 14, 2024
8/10
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious. Well worth a visit.
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
We thank you for your feedback, and hope to see you back again!
Connor H. • 4 reviews
March 5, 2024
10/10
If it was acceptable to lick a plate clean in a restaurant, I would have. This place is unbelievable, a must visit. Veal was incredible!
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal so much and found our veal incredible. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're delighted that you consider our restaurant a must-visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for more delicious experiences!
Daniel Á. • 3 reviews
February 22, 2024
10/10
Went for dinner with my girl on our trip in Lisbon and got to enjoy a quiet restaurant with lovely food and amazing service in a beautiful quarter of the city, we recommend the duck and the truffled soup, great place
Gosta do Castelo • Owner
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your partner enjoyed a quiet dinner with lovely food and amazing service. We’re thrilled that the duck and truffled soup stood out to you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re pleased to have been a part of your Lisbon trip. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!