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9.2/10

Excellent
717 reviews
Ambience
9.2
Food
9.3
Service
9.0
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  • Toma B.
    Toma B.21 days ago

    3.0

    Very disappointing. All the food was too salty. The octopus looked like it had been frozen, and there was very little of it in the grilled octopus dish. The Portuguese starters were bland.

  • Nelia C.
    Nelia C.15 days ago

    10

    Very nice place and super tasty food. We enjoyed everything.

  • Freda H.15 days ago

    10

    high quality food.

  • Hugh K.15 days ago

    10

    great food and service.

  • Michel H.25 days ago

    9.0

    a smaller restaurant with a more inventive menu than the typical Portuguese fare. Food was very well prepared and delicious.

  • Jukka O.1 month ago

    7.5

    Ok food, service ok, atmosphere nothing special. It was cold inside.

  • Andrii S.
    Andrii S.2 months ago

    9.0

    Great place and amazing waiters

  • Marie W.2 months ago

    10

    Delicious food and engaging servers.

  • Leandro C.3 months ago

    10

    The food was very good and the waitress, Natalie, was very attentive and nice.

  • Thiago L.
    Thiago L.4 months ago

    9.5

    Taste food and great service. What an amzing suprise and flavour combination. Thank you for the experience - a must come back ❣️

  • Dumebi M.4 months ago

    10

    Really lovely spot. Went for dinner on Christmas Day and the food and drinks were amazing! Will definitely be returning

  • joao c.4 months ago

    8.0

    Overall good food and atmosphere. The service was very good. Good wine list too Very good location in Lisbon old town

  • Natasha G.
    Natasha G.4 months ago

    10

    It's a cute space and the portions are on the small side, but everything was delicious.

  • Dian S.4 months ago

    10

    Great

  • Teresa H.4 months ago

    10

    We really enjoyed this restaurant! The staff were all very nice, the drinks good, the atmosphere very enjoyable and the food was really delicious! We would definitely like to return in the future!

  • joanna C.5 months ago

    9.5

    The food was really amazing, i had the cod which was delicious and my huband had the beef which was so tasty. the vibe was really lovely too.

  • Tatiana Z.5 months ago

    9.0

    nice atmosphere and welcoming service. very good food. we had the cod fish as starter, seafood pasta and beef all well presented and tasteful.

  • Jamie A.
    Jamie A.6 months ago

    9.5

    Lovely restaurant. nice atmosphere. service and food very good

  • Chris P.6 months ago

    9.5

    Excellent local option if staying in the area. Great flavours

  • Endre M.6 months ago

    10

    Very good food. We liked the starter, maindish and dessert. Our best rec.

  • Ruth G.6 months ago

    10

    Great experience at Santa; food and service were great!!

  • Jack D.
    Jack D.6 months ago

    9.5

    Great food & even better service

  • Sarah L.6 months ago

    10

    Good

  • FREDERICO C.7 months ago

    10

    Five starts like always Thanks to all the staff

  • Michael B.7 months ago

    10

    one of the best restaurants in Alfama. Very recommended!!

  • Nicolas G.7 months ago

    10

    great food, great service

  • Gessica C.
    Gessica C.7 months ago

    10

    Just amazing!

  • Alexandra S.7 months ago

    10

    Amazing food and a great service

  • José G.
    José G.8 months ago

    5.0

    While the food was ok, the service was one of the worst services I got in the last years. We booked a table vía The Fork for 22:00 but the kitchen was closing at 23:00 and the restaurant was closing doors at 00:00. This meant having to rush with the orders, not being able to order any starters nor deserts, and we struggled to get anything more than the first order (eg no bread, no second beer). Moreover, we were kicked out of the place as the employees “had to leave at 00:00 and no more”. My birthday happened to be at 00:00, what a memorable experience, han?

  • Josef B.8 months ago

    10

    A lovely, lively restaurant! The menu lists a terrific sampling of Portuguese and Brazilian dishes, from an excellent moqueca to an expertly prepared cod. The service was first-rate: attentive, amiable, but never intrusive. Our party of six had a memorable dinner.

  • Roseanne K.8 months ago

    10

    All the food was great, and the service and location excellent.

  • Jane O.8 months ago

    10

    Had a really lovely meal at this pretty restaurant. The staff were all super friendly, loved the decor and food was all very good.

  • Irina L.9 months ago

    10

    The food was great especially the pork neck, the ambience is wonderful, highly recommend!

  • Predrag r.10 months ago

    10

    Dining at Santa in Lisbon was a truly delightful experience. The standout dish was the octopus – perfectly tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The bacalhau (salt cod), another Portuguese classic, was also excellent, rich in taste and beautifully prepared. Complementing the meal was a fine selection of wine that paired wonderfully with the food. The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and inviting, with friendly staff and a cozy setting that made us feel right at home. What truly elevated the evening was the sound of fado music drifting over from a nearby restaurant – an authentic touch that added to the charm and deepened the sense of being immersed in Portuguese culture. Overall, Santa offers not just a great meal but a memorable experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy traditional Portuguese cuisine in a lovely and relaxed environment.

  • Eryk M.
    Eryk M.10 months ago

    10

    Great food and service

  • Julia U.10 months ago

    10

    Lovely to sit outside by the cathedral wall. Everything we ordered was tasty and well presented. Great white sangria.

  • Chris G.10 months ago

    7.5

    Appetizers were great. Steak entree was great. Cod was not good - no flavor. Pasta was just ok. Enjoyed the service and experience overall.

  • Stelian M.11 months ago

    10

    The food was great, the location amazing, and Junior topped it all with his smile and good jokes!

  • Assem Z.1 year ago

    9.5

    Delicious food and great atmosphere.

  • brittany l.1 year ago

    6.5

    The food was phenomenal and I would go back purely for the food. The service, on the other hand, was a big let down. We had to ask for some drinks various times and service in general was incredibly slow.

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