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The service at Orquidea is rated 9.5/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at Orquidea is rated 8.4/10 by TheFork users.

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Reviews - Orquidea

Name: Orquidea
Address: Rua da Madalena - 95/99, Lisboa, 1100-226, Portugal
Price range: €24 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.4

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9.4
of 10

Excellent

206 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.4

Service

9.5

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paul v. • 2 reviews
February 21, 2025
9.5/10
Lovely food and friendly service
Iñaki E. • 1 review
February 21, 2025
10/10
Really Special food, very good to share and try many specialities. And service very friendly and professional. A must in Lisbon.
Shukria H. • 18 reviews
February 4, 2025
5/10
I really appreciated the ambience, and the customer service was decent. However, the food was disappointing. Most dishes tasted stale and lacked freshness. Despite requesting no bread, it was brought to our table anyway, which was a bit odd—something to be mindful of. My friend had the pork belly, which was overwhelmingly salty. The octopus was passable, but the seasoning detracted from the dish, and the crumbs added didn’t complement the flavours, making it feel unbalanced. We finished with the beef tongue and chestnut purée, but the flavour profile was inconsistent. The beef was sliced too thinly, while the purée was overly heavy, resulting in a lack of harmony on the plate. Overall, a disappointing experience despite the lovely setting.
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Shukria, Unfortunately we can´t satisfy all customers. About your opinion I find it quite unpleasant! If you have not appreciated our flavours is one thing, to say bad of the quality of even is another! Here we do all more fresh than possible. About the couvert, apologize for not understanding your accent, but when I arriving with that to your table and explain every items, you can tell me again if you dont want, you could not eat it (and there I understand you dont want!) But......you eat all the couvert!!!!! The other plates, unfortunately were not to your liking. If you had told us that you did not like it when askeed, we coulkd have solved somehow. You ate everything and didnt say anything. Enjoyed Lisboa! HB
Stephen D. • 2 reviews
January 31, 2025
10/10
Incredibly warm service , excellent food, simple and delicious, and a cosy home like environment
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Stephen, Thanks for yuor words. Regards HB
Nelson P. • 3 reviews
February 1, 2025
10/10
Good food, nice staff and nice environment
Orquidea • Owner
Viva Nelson, Agradecemos desde ja a sua visita assim como dos seus convidados. Voltem sempre pois gostamos de gente com boas energias. Ate ja! HB
Heather K. • 1 review
January 30, 2025
9.5/10
Food was delicious
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Heather. Thank you. HB
Chris T. • 6 reviews
January 24, 2025
9.5/10
Loved everything about this restaurant in the heart of Lisbon
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Chris, Thanks HB
Xavier S. • 1 review
December 31, 2024
9/10
Excellent food, deliciously made it easy to share among guests
Kevin N. • 5 reviews
December 26, 2024
10/10
Dinner was cooked to perfection.
Karina K. • 30 reviews
December 26, 2024
10/10
Fantastic Food. The tuna Steak was outstanding. Service very friendly
Jacky C. • 3 reviews
December 19, 2024
6.5/10
Unfortunately the ambience is not nice. It was cold and they had white, very bright light. It’s such a beautiful location, but absolutely not cozy. Please take of the horrible light and place some little table lamps on each table. Service should have a nice smile, even if it’s December and the restaurant is empty. We did not feel welcomed in the beginning. Later the service became more friendly. The food was okay, but nothing special from our perspective.
Marion J. • 2 reviews
December 13, 2024
10/10
We warmly recommend this place to discover delicious Portuguese food.
Teodoro D. • 93 reviews
December 6, 2024
10/10
We completely enjoyed this restaurant for several reasons. First, the food, which served sharing style and allowed us to be adventurous. We tried things we would not normally try, for example the duck rice and the rabbit chamaça, which were both surprisingly excellent choices Second, our waiters, who were very friendly and really cared to make sure our dinner was pleasant. Third, inside the restaurant itself it is very beautiful. With a very high arched ceiling and a modern trendy feel. Definitely going back the next time we are in Lisbon, and bringing our friends too.
Clare E. • 1 review
November 26, 2024
10/10
Delicious, innovative food served in a charming setting. Service was great. Easily our best meal in Lisbon. We went twice in one week!
Steven P. • 1 review
November 23, 2024
10/10
Fantastic food, everything was beautifully cooked, we especially liked the tuna and pork loin. Excellent service, we were allowed to try a couple of wines, thank you
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Steven We appreciate your words, see you other time. Best regards HB
Cecille Z. • 4 reviews
November 22, 2024
9.5/10
Great choice for a birthday celebration with a family of 9 adults— food was consistently flavorful and elegantly presented— service was quick and the ambience was authentic Lisbon. Had a chance to meet the chef who was warmly welcoming.
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Cecille, Thanks for your words Regards HB
Lolian S. • 1 review
November 16, 2024
10/10
+1
Just good, go there, trust me. Veni, Vidi, Ate
Orquidea • Owner
Lolian..... We love your Veni, Vidi,Ate!!!!! Best regards HB
Mark S. • 1 review
November 7, 2024
10/10
Interesting menu and helpful staff
Orquidea • Owner
welcome! Best regards Mark HB
Dan W. • 1 review
November 2, 2024
10/10
The owner was very welcoming, explained the menu and gave recommendations, all the food was fantastic would recommend.
Orquidea • Owner
Thak you Dan for your words. We stay very happy with them! Regards HB
Dan R. • 1 review
November 6, 2024
10/10
Very good food
Orquidea • Owner
Top! Regards HB
Art O. • 5 reviews
November 2, 2024
9/10
Beautiful decor - what a ceiling!! Wonderful service by knowledgeable and professional staff
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Art, Thaks for your words, we work for that. Best regards HB
Sem K. • 1 review
October 16, 2024
10/10
The food was delicious and the host/waiter was very attentive which leaded to an even more delightful evening.
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Sem, Thank yoiu for visiting us. Our team does its best to satisfy all costumers. See you other time if thats the case! Regards HB
Graham C. • 2 reviews
October 11, 2024
9/10
Creative cuisine, spacious restaurant with high ceiling, attentive service
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Mr Clifton Thank you for your words. Best regards HB
Nancy C. • 3 reviews
October 16, 2024
10/10
We came in a party of 4 and are not huge eaters and were pleasantly surprised with the tapas-style menu. That allowed us to order a few dishes to share. Each dish was really well prepared and tasty. We particularly loved the sardinhas on bread (note this is seasonal so may not be available) as well as the batata doce dish. The boutique wines were also good. Service was excellent. We will be back !
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Nancy, Thank you for your words . They are the ones that keep us going. Regards HB
Benoit H. • 1 review
October 10, 2024
10/10
Excellent food.
Orquidea • Owner
Thanks Benoit. Regards HB
Martin B. • 1 review
October 16, 2024
10/10
Outstanding food, ambiance, and service
Orquidea • Owner
Thank you Martin. Regards HB
Dorothy T. • 7 reviews
October 12, 2024
5/10
When we arrived at the restaurant the waiter immediately told us the portions would be the size of the plate (which was already set on the table). When we ordered our food, the portions were even smaller and about the size of a small fruit bowl. They clearly reduced the sizes dramatically because we were eligible for the 30% from The Fork. And the food was not very good. I ordered the cod and it was very salty and in tiny pieces. My husband ordered the sausage and it was dry and it too was cut into tiny pieces. They have no salads or veggies other than potatoes. And they have no cocktail offerings other than their own wine or beer. Would NOT recommend this place at all. .
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Dorothy, Unfortunately we can not satisfy all costumers, not all flavours are appreciated by everyone. About the discount on The Fork, we serve all costumers equally. We only inform that the portions are reduced because this is our concept and we do not want to be told that we are deceiving you. As for accompaniments os dishes we only have what is on the menu of the day. We do not serve salads or vegetables if they are not part of any dish becauser our menu is the mosts daily possible. But we have vegetarian dishes! And yes, WE DONT HAVE COCKTAILS, we are a wine produtors and this is a wine bar., but we have a Portuguese gin, Portuguese licors, Portuguese brandys..... But .... you dont care about that! Thak you for your visit! HB
Kisoong J. • 4 reviews
October 5, 2024
10/10
+1
I visited twice while I was in Portugal, the food, wine and service were perfect. It was an unforgettable wine bar and I would go there again if I were to visit Lisbon.
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Mr Jang. I remember you and your wife. Thanks for your words and twice visite. See you again in your next trip? Best regards HB
Jeanette N. • 1 review
October 2, 2024
10/10
Great place. Lovely staff, very engaging all evening. We enjoyed the local wines, great they let us try before we decided which ones to have. Food fabulous. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Orquidea • Owner
Jeanette. Thanks for your positive opimion. Thats our focus to the costummers regards HB
Danika L. • 1 review
October 8, 2024
10/10
The food was delicious, it's a tapas kind of meal, they suggest 3 plates for 2 people. The waiter suggested us wines based on our tastes and his suggestions were spot on, very very good wine selection. We were planning on coming for a glass and we ended up eating and taking more than a glass each to taste more different wines.
Orquidea • Owner
Hello Danika, Appreciate your opinion and is that we want, the people in to drink and stay to eat. Best regards HB
Glenn T. • 3 reviews
September 28, 2024
10/10
Wonderful tapas-style menu with inventive dishes and great service!
David O. • 1 review
October 1, 2024
10/10
Excellent food both in taste and presentation! The portions weren’t large but it was tapas (shareable) style. We had 6 dishes for 5 of us which was perfect. The wine all came from their winery and was delicious too. Best meal yet in Portugal!
Orquidea • Owner
Hi David. Thanks for your review and i hoppe find you here again if you revisite Lisboa. Best regards HB
Federico d. • 1 review
September 28, 2024
9.5/10
Our host was fantastic!
Michael H. • 1 review
September 28, 2024
10/10
Had a wonderful dinner at Orquidea. The food and the service were both amazing. Highly recommended.
Ingrid T. • 1 review
September 28, 2024
10/10
Very good food and good service
Orquidea • Owner
Thank you Ingrid, we appreciate your words Best regards HB
Sebastien M. • 1 review
September 24, 2024
10/10
We weren’t sure if this restaurant really deserved the 4.8 rating shown on Google, but in this case, it absolutely does! Cleanliness, service, menu variety, and impeccable quality, not to mention the prices, which are very reasonable for this type of restaurant! I will definitely return during my next stay in Lisbon without hesitation!
Joy N. • 5 reviews
September 17, 2024
10/10
Service is top notch and food is delicious. Highly recommend this place.
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Joy, Tahnk you for your words Best regards HB
David G. • 1 review
September 19, 2024
10/10
Outstanding service and food - everything was beautifully presented - couldn’t ask for more.
Orquidea • Owner
Hi David. Thank you for your words. see you next time. Regards HB
PATRICIA J. • 6 reviews
September 17, 2024
10/10
I booked this restaurant for my management team, based in the good reviews, it was for a business meeting and they really enjoyed themselves. Thank you
Orquidea • Owner
Ola Patricia. Me alegra que su grupo lo haya disfrutado. Recuerde que nos visitara en otra visita a Lisboa. Saludos HB
Jack S. • 2 reviews
September 10, 2024
10/10
A perfect dinner experience— the chef (HD) approaches each table with his blackboard full of spectacular tapas choices. And then advises as to the perfect wine choice (their own vineyards) for your selections. Everything was delicious— we had four tapas and the best chocolate mousse in the world…. and gifted a special parting liqueur for my birthday. Overall one of the best meals we’ve ever had in our many European trips. We hope to return before we leave Lisbon in a few days….
Orquidea • Owner
Hi Mr Sherman Thank you fot comming and I appreciate your words. See you on the next tour of Lisbon. Best regards HB