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Reviews - INTENSO Bar e Restaurante

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8.8/10

Fabulous
653 reviews
Ambience
8.8
Food
8.9
Service
8.9
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  • Daniela S.
    Daniela S.5 days ago

    6.0

    Really lovely space and nice staff. We were really excited for the meal as we've enjoyed food by the chef at other locations but this was one of the worst meals of recent memory. All dishes unbalanced, lacking spices and flavours. The escabeche was literally just vinegar. Unfortunately very disappointed. The Tigelada may have been the best thing, or the pica pau.

  • Raquel L.28 days ago

    10

    good food with amazing service

  • Susana M.3 months ago

    7.5

    Although the food was good and the service pleasant, the ambiance music was a bit loud, making it difficult for people at the table to chat.

  • Pascal S.4 months ago

    9.5

    Excellent

  • Janisse D.6 months ago

    6.0

    The staff were kind, but the duck croquettes had a slightly dry crust, which made them seem like they weren’t freshly made. The food and drinks also took quite a while to arrive, even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy. I had ordered prawns as a starter but never got them. Overall, it could have been a better experience.

  • Tom D.7 months ago

    10

    From the moment our reservation was confirmed our service and treatment was fantastic. Food was superb and service warm, friendly and kind Our whole group had a wonderful meal

  • Amy D.7 months ago

    6.0

    Unfortunately, dinner at Intenso was a middling experience at best. The food was fine but fell short compared to similar places with lower prices and food that seems more freshly and carefully prepared. Service was friendly enough yet inattentive to such things as clearing plates. Overall, a disappointment from a chef/owner whose cooking we have enjoyed elsewhere in Lisbon in the past.

  • Paulo R.7 months ago

    10

    All good from top to bottom.

  • Paulina P.1 year ago

    5.0

    Food was not great, limited quantity wirh more bones than meat. The discount did not apply to the weekly menu...

  • Allison H.1 year ago

    9.5

    Food is excellent - creative and delicious. And the service and experience was perfect. Highly recommend.

  • Victoria A.
    Victoria A.1 year ago

    8.5

    The staff was very kind 😄 - the food was also good. I recommended asking for suggestions and sharing. The prawns were our favourite 🦐

  • Nadia A.
    Nadia A.1 year ago

    10

    Supeeeeer food

  • Marin U.1 year ago

    7.5

    Good food but very small portions

  • James M.1 year ago

    10

    Great experience

  • Hal H.1 year ago

    10

    The ambiance was good, the service great, and the food selections original and tasty. Our only reservation is the wine selection, which is very pricy without any modest alternatives. It's understandable as a way to compensate for the large discounts offered through The Fork. We took this into consideration and had a very nice experience. Just be aware that wine selections are costly by Lisbon standards. We may well return but will make a single glass of wine each last the entire meal in lieu of ordering an entire bottle.

  • Álvaro P.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing!

  • Helen G.1 year ago

    10

    amazing food. lovely host. good value for money.

  • Soledad M.1 year ago

    10

    The food was amazing and the staff was very attentive and friendly. Can’t wait to go back!

  • Susanne W.
    Susanne W.1 year ago

    9.5

    Very tasty Modern Portuguese food.

  • Marcela M.
    Marcela M.1 year ago

    7.5

    The restaurant was nice and the service good but the food wasn't as good as expected

  • Lærke B.1 year ago

    10

    Such a wonderful restaurant - every dish we had was tasty and beautifully presented. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and made sure we had a nice time. Will definitely be back next time we’re in Lisbon

  • Grace D.1 year ago

    10

    Nonu was our waiter, and he went above and beyond to make our night extra special! The food was delicious (especially our cod cakes), and we also both enjoyed a glass of red wine. Thank you!! ☺️

  • Andrew M.1 year ago

    10

    Delicious food, friendly service, our best meal in Lisbon!

  • Maria Luisa M.1 year ago

    10

    Food delicious! Service hyper cool and friendly without being overbearing. It’s not a cheap eat, but not expensive either. If you are looking for basic food (as a tourist) this is not the place for you, but if u actually want to try the local flavors at an elevated level, you must go here. Loved it and would totally recommend and go back!

  • Max D.1 year ago

    10

    Very nice experience.

  • Lisa r.1 year ago

    10

    Very good Portuguese food!

  • Melissa C.1 year ago

    8.0

    Good service and nice food

  • Ellen E.
    Ellen E.1 year ago

    10

    The servers recommendation were delicious! Very attentive and helpful!

  • Paul I.1 year ago

    10

    Staff is extremely friendly and gives great advice, very knowledgeable!

  • Antony R.1 year ago

    10

    Friendly staff who were very helpful. Food was prepared well and with traditional items on the menu.

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