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What diners said about this restaurant:
Ana B. • 35 reviews
September 7, 2024
10/10Great food
Joana L. • 20 reviews
August 6, 2024
10/10very nice
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Raymond L. • 122 reviews
June 4, 2024
9.5/10excellent restaurant
Robert Z. • 63 reviews
May 21, 2024
7/10The food was as good as always, but the service was a little off. But the worst part of the experience was how they have changed the set up of the restaurant. The former main dining which was of a beautiful design esthetic is now only functional for private events. Diners eat upstairs in a less than appealing space that seems like a high class cafeteria. The restaurant has definitely lost part of what made it special, its beautiful decor and ambience. Also, they have taken the whole fresh fish off the menu. Ironic for a place that used to be a fish market back in the day.
Grace C. • 3 reviews
April 25, 2024
10/10Outstanding food. Seafood rice was exquisite! Cocktail menu was tailored to something more to my taste and thoroughly enjoyed. Best restaurant we found in Cascais by far. Such wonderful people there too. Location. Views. Decor. Wonderful.
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Raymond L. • 122 reviews
April 14, 2024
10/10Excellent restaurant
Rita T. • 37 reviews
April 3, 2024
10/10Great place! Marvelous food, impecable service, friendly staff. Feels like home ❤️
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Rita, good afternoon, Thank you in advance for your kind comment. We hope to see and surprise you more often. Thank you very much. Lota da Esquina Team
Mark O. • 108 reviews
March 29, 2024
9.5/10We really enjoyed the new layout with lunch on the first floor with the big windows and lots of light on this sunny day. The covert plus presunto and pate are great. But with large portions on the mains there’s no way we could manage entradas too!
Rui V. • 53 reviews
January 30, 2024
8/10The restaurant is nice. Staff friendly as supposed. I was expecting more, food wise. But it’s ok. Pricey but average.
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Filipa C. • 38 reviews
December 22, 2023
9.5/10Beautiful, modern space, efficient service. The seafood was very fresh. Fair price considering the general quality of the ingredients.
Nuno S. • 3 reviews
November 16, 2023
7/10Good service, average food, high prices
Ski lady A. • 1 review
November 5, 2023
10/10This restaurant is wonderful! The staff are very nice and attentive and the food is superb. We have been here 3 times and it’s been great every visit. I highly recommend this restaurant and bar. I hope that they remain exactly as they are and do not change a thing.
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Sarah D. • 6 reviews
September 19, 2023
10/10Lovely ambience and delicious food. Great wine selection and knowledge.
José d. • 9 reviews
August 13, 2023
4.5/10Expecting to receive the apperitif before the food was my request, surprised i got all at same time. Send the food back and 15 minutes later got the same re-heated on my table. The food was average, but extremely disapointed with ceviche. I`m available to directely discussed with some one from the restaurant that may be interested in listen or talk to a disapointed client.
Rita G. • 5 reviews
July 2, 2023
10/10Great restaurant, food, experience
Francesca U. • 7 reviews
May 25, 2023
5/10The food was not tasty! The meet was without taste. The place is really nice.
Paulo C. • 51 reviews
April 15, 2023
10/10I visit the first floor ( meat ) with my wife and the service was really nice. Well presented by the waitress, supported by a good knowledge of the menu. The food was really good and some of the options was aligned with the restaurant concept.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Paulo, we appreciate your great feedback. On your next visit try our Water Floor, dedicated to fish and seafood, you’ll not regret it! See you soon. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Rita T. • 37 reviews
April 11, 2023
10/10Great place, great food, greater team ????
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Estimada Rita, agradecemos o seu feedback. Cá a esperamos novamente, com a mesma simpatia e boa disposição de sempre. Até breve. Atenciosamente, a equipa Lota da Esquina.
James G. • 3 reviews
March 31, 2023
10/10Great cuisine and atmosphere. Highly recommend whether the downstairs relaxed restaurant or upstairs steak carnivore experience. Looking forward to visiting again ????
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear James, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re looking forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Anna W. • 13 reviews
March 31, 2023
8/10I did not appreciate that a tip of 8% was included on the bill. Albeit voluntary, this is not custom for Portugal in general and the service staff told me it was a “new rule” which I very much doubt. It will for sure trick foreign visitors to tip whether they want to or not. This was by far one of the most expensive restaurants I’ve been to lately and I was truly upset of this cheeky way of requesting tip. Therefore I did not tip at all despite always tipping elsewhere depending on my experience. Don’t act pretentious and entitled, is doesn’t become anyone and it certainly is not representative of the Portuguese lifestyle and outlook at all. I also believe it is disloyal to other restaurants to do this.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Anna, as you mentioned, our tip is totally voluntary, our clients can always choose whether to tip or not. Nowadays, more and more establishments are adopting this “tip suggestion”, as it is not a part of the Portuguese culture. We appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Rivkah L. • 15 reviews
March 24, 2023
7/10Beautifully decorated but overpriced food and wine slow service. A nice place for a drink.....
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Rivkah, we appreciate your feedback. Our team and service is always improving as time goes by. We invite you to visit our terrace, the perfect place for a drink on these sunny days!. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Robert Z. • 3 reviews
March 24, 2023
9/10I have been to Lots da Esquina four times and each time it seems to get better. The food was delicious and the service was the best I have received. Also, perhaps people have complained because the music was not so loud as before. You could actually carry on a conversation. I did, however, feel that the portions seemed a little smaller than in the past.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Robert, we appreciate your feedback. It was a pleasure welcoming you for the fourth time and we’ll be more than happy to welcome you for the fifth. Please let our team know if the portions are not what you were expecting so we can make sure you get what you came for! See you soon. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Nico C. • 47 reviews
March 4, 2023
10/10One of excellent restaurants in Cascais. A must experience for good food, attention and ambience. Thumbs up!
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Nico, thank you for your feedback! We work daily to provide our customers with the best experience ever. See you soon. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Adriano W. • 53 reviews
February 14, 2023
10/10Beautiful Restaurant, I love it! Wonderful food and service. Soon I will visit again with my family and friends. It’s not only restaurant, in first floor nice bar, live music, excellent decoration, the cocktails are amazing. I recommend this lovely place. Best, Adriano Weng
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Adriano, we appreciate your wonderful feedback. We’ll be here waiting for you. See you soon. Best regards, Lota da Esquina Team.
Joao A. • 48 reviews
February 5, 2023
10/10Excellent fish and seafood served by attentive and professional front house team. The tiger prawns were among the best I’ve had in a long time, and the grilled sole was fresh and moist with a lovely grilled flavour. The ambience is classy but relaxed - just a pity that being so close to the beach it doesn’t have a sea view. Will definitely be back.
Pedro S. • 24 reviews
February 4, 2023
8/10Good quality and excellent service. Quality / price relation is only average.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Pedro, thank you for your feedback! We hope to meet you again soon. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
marino t. • 1 review
January 26, 2023
10/10I enjoyed the evening , great appetizers and mains
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Marino, thank you so much for your marvellous feedback. Those are the type of experiences we work daily to be remembered for. See you soon! Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Jeffrey Leal S. • 64 reviews
January 24, 2023
10/10Lota da Esquina located ground central in Cascais Village across from the Hotel Baia is a new dining establishment that only opened about 6 months. The multi-level establishment has a very upscale, cozy, eclectic vibe. The property was originally used as the Cascais seafood auction house for many years and has now been totally renovated to the highest modern standard. The staff is attentive and gracious. Of course, most of us go to restaurants for the quality of the food and I assure you that the meal we had was outstanding. The wine list is extensive but also lists many decently priced offerings. Lota da Esquina has an extensive list of fabulous cocktails made by a very knowledgeable bar staff. Lota da Esquina has gotten over its opening infancy foibles and has settled down as a great choice for a wonderful Cascais dining experience. Highly Recommended.
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Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Jeffrey we’re overjoyed to hear your wonderful feedback! Those are the types of experiences we work daily to provide. You’ll be more than welcome to visit our newest venue in the near future – the terrace. See you soon! Lota da Esquina team.
Duncan B. • 25 reviews
January 19, 2023
8.5/10Great service, open ambience, and good food.. Good new spot in Cascais scene..
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Duncan, we appreciate your great feedback and hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Lota da Esquina team.
Duncan B. • 25 reviews
January 4, 2023
9/10Fresh and open environment, good service, and interesting menu choices.. A good addition for Cascais foodies… To be repeated.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Duncan, we appreciate your wonderful feedback. You’ll be more than welcome to visit our terrace, which will open soon, and experience the biggest addition to our project yet. See you soon! Best reagards, Lota da Esquina team.
Paulo C. • 51 reviews
December 4, 2022
10/10A very nice place with a well done Portuguese cuisine. Good food. Fresh fish.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Paulo, see you on Sunday for a Portuguese cozido? Kind regards, Lota da Esquina's Team!
Claire D. • 4 reviews
November 26, 2022
8/10Great new restaurant in Cascais, trendy and nice atmosphere, very good cooking. The only bemol for us was that it was very cold inside with fresh air entering every time people were getting in.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Claire, How delightful to read your review. Regarding the bemol, please know that we are aware of the "cold situation" and working on it. We hope to see you soon in our Piso Fogo, to taste our offer of Portuguese comfort food. Lota da Esquina Team wishes you Happy Holidays.
Mohammed A. • 75 reviews
November 23, 2022
9.5/10Nice venue, good food and wine but the music can be a bit lower
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Mohammed, We appreciate your visit and preference. Our space has a fun side that invites you to the dance floor after meals. Our standard is to increase the volume gradually from 23h, which only happens on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We hope this information is helpful on your next visit :). Lota da Esquina Team wishes you happy holidays.
Robert Z. • 63 reviews
November 11, 2022
9/10This was the second visit to Lota da Esquina and I must say I enjoyed it more than the first visit. The food is really quite good, I had the shrimp curry and it was delicious. They still need to work on their service. It's good but not to the level you'd expect from a restaurant like that. When we asked about some of the daily dishes, the waitress had to go back to the kitchen to check. There are things that should be reviewed with the waitstaff at the start of the evening, and written down if one has a bad memory. As for the ambiance, it is like eating in a club. The music can be quite loud. Yes it creates a hip vibe, but I suspect for older diners who can afford their prices, it might be a bit much.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Robert We appreciate your visit and preference. Our space has a fun side that invites you to the dance floor after meals. Our standard is to increase the volume gradually from 23h, which only happens on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We hope this information is helpful on your next visit :). Lota da Esquina Team wishes you happy holidays.
Ana R. • 25 reviews
November 9, 2022
8/10Loved the ambiance. Really nice food. Very fresh fish. We had the rice fish and shrimps.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Ana, Thank you so much for your amiable comment. We hope to see you again soon. Lota da Esquina's team wishes you Happy Holidays.
Mark A. • 17 reviews
October 29, 2022
10/10We were very impressed with the staff, the food and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. We ordered a starter that we didn't like and they changed it right away, no fuss. When the new extension of the restaurant opens in December, we are looking forward to eating there too. This restaurant is top notch and I am sure they will do well in Cascais
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Mark, how appreciative we are to know your thoughts. We are working continuously to improve our client's experience. To have made with you is very important to us. Thank you for sharing. Lota da Esquina's Team.
Susan K. • 83 reviews
October 26, 2022
7/10Extremely high music levels and the echo of other conversations made it impossible to chat in comfort. Menu or server needs to be more detailed...how large are the starters? What is the couvert pate? The flatware and glassware are beautiful and the space is intriguing.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Susan, we hear you and will ensure that your next visit is up to your expectations. Thank you for your feedback. Sincerely, Lota da Esquina's Team.
Martin S. • 22 reviews
October 23, 2022
8/10Newly opened in Cascais old town, Lota E is spacious and offers a high end interior, beautiful inside. Service is quick and attentive but we found the food pretty average and not worth the relatively high prices. Our white wine Quinta do Paral was very good value.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Martin, Thank you for your visit to our restaurant. We appreciate your sincere feedback, which contributes to the continuous growth of our business. We hope to see you again soon. Lota da Esquina's Team.
Judite P. • 27 reviews
October 21, 2022
8.5/10There was a party coing on on the first floor with very lourd music. Impossible TO havé à normal conversation du ring the meal
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Judite, We appreciate your review and feedback, it helps us to be aware of sound regulation for future occasions. We hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Lota da Esquina's Team.
Robert Z. • 63 reviews
October 6, 2022
8.5/10The restaurant is beautiful, in a wonderful location of Cascais. The food was very good, and the portions were quite sizeable, all be they quite pricy. The service is where I was disappointed. It wasn't bad per se, it just seemed a little disorganised for a restaurant of that caliber. One would have expected a more seamless experience.
Lota da Esquina • Owner
Dear Robert, Thank you for coming in this early stage since our opening. Your feedback helps us to understand where we need to work the most and we will, without a doubt, deliver a better experience on your next visit. See you soon. Kind regards, Lota da Esquina Team.
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