Reviews - Orquidea
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9.4/10
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10
This restaurant is always fantastic! The chef prepares a different menu every time and each small plate is delicious. The restaurant setting under big high arches is very cool. We always take our friends from out of town there and it never disappoints.
10
A great restaurant in a slightly tucked away location. Go for interesting and good food and very friendly service.
10
High-end, innovative and delicious food. Plates to share around the table and plenty to choose. The owners own wineries. Fine selection of their different sites.
10
Each of the small plates had its own interesting mix of flavours that had everyone around the table trying to dissect the ingredients and process--the sign of a great meal.
5.0
Expensive for price charged, even with 30% discount on food. Small portions, limited flavours and the worst octopus we had on our entire trip. Had to send octopus back as it was lukewarm and tough. Expected dish to be replaced at this price level but it was just reheated. Manager also seemed to have an attitude regarding our complaint. Wine by the glass very expensive compared to other restaurants of similar or better quality we ate at during our trip. Would not return.
OrquideaHi Stuart, I apologise for what happened, but I felt it was just a little lukewarm, so, I asked for it to be cooked a little longer in the frying pan. Once the octopus was returned, it was eaten in its entirety. I offered a complimentary glass of dessert wine because that. You didn’t give your opinion on the other dishes... the moqueca and the tuna! About the wine... The Price is In the menu, we Have some not so expensive wines... Was Your choice!!!
10
The food was spectacular, and the atmosphere was elegantly sophisticated. The staff are wonderful, so friendly and warm.
3.5
We were unfortunately very disappointed with our experience. We specifically asked for gluten-free options, but the food that was served to us clearly contained gluten. For anyone with dietary restrictions, this is not a small oversight but a serious issue. The menu presents Portuguese traditional dishes with a modern twist. Unfortunately, the reinterpretation does not improve the originals, quite the opposite. The bacalhau was particularly poor: dry, unbalanced in flavor, and far from the quality one would expect in Portugal. Service was also extremely slow, which made the overall experience even more frustrating. Sadly, we cannot recommend this restaurant.
OrquideaWe are grateful for your visit. We find your review very unfair and very much at odds with what other visitors have said. After being told that one of the guests was coeliac, I gave you the necessary warnings about what her could not eat from our menu. I provided gluten-free bread (korn and carob bread) as part of the couvert. Goat's cheese with toast served separately from the cheese - Gluten-free bread was already provided so that you could eat the cheese Cod confit (slow-cooked in olive oil) oven-roasted potatoes, broccoli and cheese sauce - how can something that is cooked slowly submerged in olive oil be dry? In addition, you ate all the cod, broccoli and sauce, leaving only the roasted potatoes (all mashed by you) Pork neck with potato gratin, fried egg and francesinha sauce (a typical sauce from northern Portugal) - The whole dish was eaten by the gluten-free person Please do not question my/our word when you apparently cannot distinguish what does and does not contain wheat flour HB (chef)
7.0
The food was esquisite. But I wanted more.
10
We really enjoyed our dinner here. The food was excellent, the restaurant itself was beautiful and the hosts were very generous with their time explaining the dishes.
10
Best food of our trip to Lisbon. Thank you for a great evening
10
Visited Lisbon for the first time so booked online as reviews looked excellent and close to our apartment. Lovely stylish restaurant, warm welcome, great service . Menu explained to us ( as we don’t speak Portuguese) with great recommendations. Food was absolutely lovely and the best chocolate mousse ever did live up to its name. Would definitely recommend and visit again
8.0
We were late due to traffic problems, but we were made welcome and no problem at all. Lovely food and good service.
7.5
Close and well located - nice ambience - good variety of Portuguese inspired menu options - staff could be a little more attentive (but a minor thing only)
10
+2Great friendly service, menu explained superbly Excellent portion size and quality of ingredients used. Nice bottle of their own white too
10
Friendly, efficient service, great presentation. Proprietor is excellent and attentive. Every dish was nicely cooked and great quality.
9.5
The owner was a great host with close interest and kind jestures. He guided us through the menu and helped us to make the right choices. The food is designed to share so a great concept well executed
9.5
Nice selection of dishes to share. Menu presented on the blackboard. Focus on local cuisine.
7.5
Arrival was not great. Shown to table and the. 2 other tables seated after us got served before us. Had to ask another waiter for drinks. Food very good.
10
Everything was delicious! Loved the pears with blue cheese, the duck, portobello mushroom. And, of course, the desserts!
9.5
The food was excellent. Small plates plenty of flavour, well presented. Bit of confusion over the bill tho...always a bit embarrassing, do check it if you have booked on The Fork...
10
Great choice for our first night in Lisbon. Excellent bacalhau, pork chuck in France Sing’s sauce and rabbit Samoosas.
6.5
Beautiful ambiance, good service, underwhelming food. Shrimp and sardines were just okay.
OrquideaHi Jan, thank you for your review. unfortu atly we are not in your paramters, but, in a Ok food you gives us 4/10 i think is not an OK evaluation. regards HB chef
10
Exceptional food made with love. Excellent service with a personal touch. Superb flavours. Highly recommended .
10
All meals are delicious, nice atmosphere, good wines… and affordable! Need to try absolutely if you’re in the corner !
10
Great food, wine, service and atmosphere. Excellent price/quality.
10
lovely meal taste food!
9.0
Great food
10
just go, you will not be let down.
9.5
Once more a great taste experience!
10
We really enjoyed our dinner at Orquidea, the food was excellent, especially the Lisbon style cod. The menu consists of a number of share dishes and as a pescatarian there were plenty of options. The service was also great and the venue itself is beautiful.
10
This was our best food in Lisbon. The restaurant has great ambiance, the food was delicious and very beautiful presented. The service excellent!!
10
We have gad many wonderful meals during our visit to Portugal. Our experience at Orquídea was our favorite. The building is a beautiful setting for the delicious food. We appreciated the suggestions for plates and wine. Do not pass up dessert + espresso + port. Obrigado!
10
Spectacular tastes, nice atmosphere! Very recommended place
10
Mario was a wonderful host! Food and service were excellent- would definitely recommend!!!
10
Fabulous food, relaxing atmosphere, delightful service. Would highly recommend and would love to return.
9.5
Tapas style food. Lots of choice. Three dishes (and a dessert) was enough for two.
10
Great FOOD and great attention
8.0
Very nice decor and ambiance. The food was good, but not great in my opinion. Tried 5 different plates, two out of 5 were great. Service was ordinary.
10
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Orchidea. Arriving relatively early, the restaurant was quiet when we arrived, but the owner immediately welcomed and seated us comfortably. He brought over the chalk board menu and patiently explained the many offerings. We decided upon the covert (delicious bread and sausage instilled (!) butter), the shrimp sauteed in garlic and chili oil, and the pulled pork. We asked for recommendations for wine by the glass. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. Wine choices were great. This might have been our best meal in Lisbon. So good!
9.5
Medium-sized restaurant with flavourful Portuguese dishes and nice wine selection.
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