O Trevo

Fun place for fast, very affordable food! My husband and I split a Bifana, a Prego, and an order of fries. It's not gourmet, but we enjoyed every bite. And we had just enough room after for dessert! The place itself is tiny and there are a few tables packed inside, community style, and two outside. You can also eat standing at the counter. The woman who helps us was really nice and welcoming. Cash only.

Note: Cash only. Bifana (pork sandwich) was absolutely delicious - the pork was tender, meaty and juicy. There were some condiments on the table such as the chili oil and mustard - I enjoyed adding a bit to sprucing it up. Beer was nice and cold, paired well with the sandwich. Atmosphere was slightly intimidating (coming from a tourist, so take that with a grain of salt) but the staff was straightforward. Make your order and you’ll get what you get very quickly!

Authentic Portuguese food establishment. Also opens early for early birds. Bifana - must try! Cod fritter was one of the best we had this trip! Batter was nicely flavoured and had a great texture. One can taste the cod in the filling. Filling was also moist. The shrimp croquette was also very good! Must visit!

Only tried the famous bifana and it missed the mark by a mile. The bun is ok but the pork is bland and slightly tough. The late Mr. Bourdain will he disappointed if he comes back. I saw lots of review complain about service, lack of English skill, cash only and etc. I guess they expect too much for this type of local old shops. These tend to be the hallmark is authenticity usually and food usually makes up for all the shortcomings. Not this one, unfortunately. Maybe the overenthusiasm of tourists have made it worse?

Bustling place. Loved by both locals and tourists. Dont wait and form a queue, shift in and find a spot by the bar or allow someone to sit you. One pork 'sandwich' and 3 croquette at 7.50€. Staff was not rude, she was prompt and attended to me - good service in my opinion considering how busy it was.

The bifana was tasty and cheap (€3). It’s an authentic bifana in a local spot (mix of locals and tourist), so don’t expect overly friendly staff since things need to move quickly. You can choose to add cheese to the Bifana. If you want to try this local snack than I highly recommend this place.

It's something like a local Portuguese sandwich. They make it right there in front of you, with cheese and chicken. It costs €3.50. Just come and enjoy. There's little guarantee you'll get a seat, but you can also get takeout.

The short-haired, short-statured lady at the service counter is incredibly rude and disrespectful to customers. Don't order from her ! The young gentleman with colored eyes who speaks English is very polite and friendly. I had a real, good bifana in Porto. Here, the cheese is optional. However, the cheese they serve is simply toasted (cheap) one. In Porto, they make it with excellent goat cheese. Don't be fooled by the high rating and 3.5K reviews.

If Anthony suggested, I had to try it! In the big bustle and hustle we were lucky to grab a seat and we're served pretty quickly. It's known to be the best sandwich and all of Portugal and I would say it was pretty good but not out of the world incredible like I was assuming it would be lol Joaquin was the nicest man and he seated us quickly. The vibe was authentic and incredibly busy spot in a beautiful area.

Had Bifana here just like Anthony Bourdain did! Excellent dish, photos enclosed. The we here this time of year is nice too! Lots of food to explore.

I love those local spot for bifana. It's no frills, simple and delicious. Make sure you're ready to order when you are seated, they are hustling and bustling no time to dilly dally. I loved it so much that I came back several times during my visit to Lisboa.

Great food, fast service. Staff are friendly, casual atmosphere, indoor & outdoor seating available. Restrooms available too. Beer & soda available too. Sandwich also delicious served hot.

My wife and I were in Lisbon for a week and this place was just on the corner from our hotel. We were headed back to the room after a full day of wandering and I saw the word bifrata. I had heard about these pork sandwiches on all the travel videos I watched before we left. I ordered one and a beer and it was under ten bucks. Not bad. It came out quickly and the meat was nice and juicy and then add some mustard and hot oil to the sandwich. Very nice. The service was just fine and the place is pretty small, so you will be sitting next to someone probably. Good place for a good, cheap snack.

Bifana and a beer Cheap and so satisfying! Juicy pork on a crusty roll - mustard and chili a great 3 bite wonder

The BEST Bifana in Lisbon! I did a little Bifana tour for my Fiance and I... O Trevo was our FAVORITE! The staff was also amazing! Super friendly, welcoming and even gave us a seat! Came here everyday we were in Lisbon! You truly can't go wrong! I also had the chicken noodle soup and it was so flavorful! One of the best chicken soups I've had! Can't wait to come back here!! And if you don't know, Anthony Bourdain also loved this spot!!

Stopped here for a quick lunch. Did not wait very long for a seat. If you want faster service just walk in and order at counter. S eat there or take away. Agree the Bifana is not very flavorful-I see why you'd want to add mustard. The bread roll was very fresh and soft! Service was quick. We also had chicken soup which was perfect for a cold and rainy day.

This is a bustling little cafe located right in a busy city square you must visit! We stopped in for a quick bifana and beer. I love the fast-casual environment of the cafes in Portugal. You walk up to the counter to order and you can stand there to eat your snack or grab a seat. We just stood at the counter to eat. The beer is cheap and the bifanas are tasty but not the best bifanas we tasted in Portugal. The meat was chewy and the bread wasn't as dense as others we tried. Anthony Bourdain stopped in many years ago.

This is likely the best sandwich shop in all of Lisbon. A great place to grab breakfast and coffee before starting the day. I went multiple times and would go back again.

I had low expectation coming here as I've read many mixed reviews and yes, this place seems touristy because of the Anthony Bourdain's effect! Such a tiny place, lots of folks eat standing up on the counter! Ut was pouring when we came it was still busy! Service was lackluster but certainwas expected because of the crowds and small place! But the server was very nice. You do need to remind him if he forgets your order and chase him down to pay though but it's a small place so it wasn't hard to do so. We ordered regular bifana (no cheese) and bifana with cheese, the veggie soup (please get this, this is soooo delicious! My picky child ate almost the entire bowl! Happily!), the sausage plate thst came with a sunny side up egg, fries and salad (we opted out for the rice), a beer, vinho verde, chocolate milk, 1 bacalao fritter (not fishy, the best western had so far) and a coconut lemon pastry (this was soooo good!). The only thing we disliked was the sausage. The bifana was delicious, I'm usually not a big fan of mustard but I got why it enhanced the eating experience here for the bifana..and that chilly oil too! (Though I wish it was spicier bc i had the spicier oil elsewhere). Despite the hypes..it is truly a delicious yummy sandwich for cheap!!!! Less than 3 euros!!! Omg! The bread was warm and soft too! (I thought it would be stale and dry, in was wrong). Our tab came out to around 22 euros..omg!!! So affordable. We also met a local walking tour personnel who dined next to us and she told us even locals do come there to dine, not only tourists..so it is a real deal! So yes, this is certainly not a tourist trap! Great palce for cheap meals here!

Absolute perfection of a bifana , make sure to add chili oil and mustard. The pork is not very flavorful by itself but this is the second best bifana I have had. The price is very reasonable and the service is quick. The place doesn't look very hygienic since it's a small shop , the cook should use gloves or something. Workers were friendly and I got my sandwich quick and ate it while standing up. This place is cash only and has very reasonable prices and it's close to the main square.

This place gets pretty crowded. We were lucky enough to have seating when we came here on our food tour. We ordered the green wine, which was delicious. We also had the cod, cake, which was very tasty, but would have been more enjoyable if warm. Lastly, we enjoyed the bifana, which Anthony Bourdain highly recommended with a sign of him visible upon entering. The service was great, and everyone was super friendly here.

Great local vibes, and famous with locals and tourists. We waited quite a bit to grab a table inside, but the food was quite lackluster and just okay. Not sure what the worth is all about.

Loved the authentic deli-feel of this small bar/restaurant! Definitely for the locals but good amount of tourists know about it as well! The Bifana (Portuguese Pork Chop Sandwich) was DELICIOUS! Obsessed with the thinly sliced pork - it had a ton of flavor with the white wine marinade. Additionally, I was a fan of the cheese it was served with and the fresh bread. The chicken samosa had great flavor as well but would've liked this hot. Finally, the Sagres beer was crisp and light - a local beer I would have again! Wish there was more outdoor seating, but overall enjoyed this place a lot

Super cute casual spot for a quick/cheap bite! The bifana sandwiches (with cheese) were really good! I loved the texture of the bread (fluffy but dense!) and the pork was sliced thinly and full of flavor. (I also added some mustard!) The chicken samosa was also good but would've been better if it was warmed up! Small outdoor patio for seating but since you're on a corner that's more room than you think! The Sagres beer on draft was served cold so no complaints there! Nice spot when you want to get something quick

Look no further for bifanas - this is the place. Casual walk-in counter to order at, and seating possible to find. Guys behind the counter were helpful. I could not stop eating bifanas they were so good. My only regret about visiting Lisbon is that I didn't have more of these!

No frills place to try bifanas in Lisbon that was mentioned by Anthony Bourdain. It was super yummy and cheap. The meat was juicy and tender. A great fast spot to grab a quick bite. Only take cash. Plenty of seating and it seems like a lot of locals come around. Clean tables and chairs, nothing to complain about.

I stopped by O Trevor in Lisbon to try their Bifana after reading that Anthony Bourdain mentioned it. However, the Bifana was just decent, especially when compared to ones I had in Porto. For example, the bun was really dry/hard, the meat wasn't as juicy/tender/flavourful. Anyway, I'd still give it 7.5/10

BOURDAIN'S BELOVED BIFANA simple pork sandwich, literally just a slab of simple marinated pork in plain soft bread. O Trevo is local favorite but has been pretty popular internationally since it was featured on a segment of No Reservations. I forgot how it came up in conversation but our waiter at a fine dining restaurant said he used to work around here when he was up and coming and this was his favorite snack spot. Ask any local and they are passionate about their Bifana and proud of it as a national sandwich. This isn't going to be some insane packed sandwich with lots of flavors and complexity but taking into account the environment you are eating it in and how classic it is, its a must try over any franchise food. The bread is soft and not too dense and the pork is seasoned so gently it tastes like soft pork with a touch of salt and garlic. I would view this as a snack and quick bite or something to soak the alcohol at the end of a night and not a full meal.

An awesome spot to get bifana and a beer in the evening! Came here almost at closing and got a bifana sandwich and beer and my god was it amazing. The workers there are extremely engaging and was definitely welcome to my friend and I, especially with the language barrier! Worker recommended to also get their ginja drink, which is a famous cherry liquor--definitely tastes like cough syrup to an American palette but is all the rage in Europe! Knowing some Portuguese can get you a long way but they know decent amount of English. If I'm back in Lisboa, I'll definitely have to make time to come by here again!

I can see why this is a local favorite. The bifano sandwiches were delicious. I came in the morning and a split a sandwich with a friend. I love cheese so I added Queijo with it and dressed it with the peri peri hot sauce. These bifanos are heaven. It was so good that we came by later I. The afternoon to have our own sandwich with coffee. This is a small place, so you will make friends with lots of people if you choose to dine inside. They only accept euros - no bank cards.

A lot of people come here because the late and great Anthony Bourdain stopped by here during a No Reservations episode in 2012 where he raved about the bifana. The place is in a pretty busy area in Lisbon and usually gets pretty crowded especially around meal times. Thankfully, the line generally moves fast since most people who do stop by grab the bifana which is pretty quick prep time since the meat is basically stewing. While I agree the bifana is definitely worth grabbing as a quick snack in your adventures through Lisbon, especially when you apply mustard and the chili oil type sauce on it, I actually think some of the other dishes on the menu are both super cheap (only a few euros) and better! In particular, my fiancée and I also ordered the bacalao which was a fried fish dish served with rice and a salad plus the bitoque which is basically a skirt steak with a fried egg that they also throw a ton of fries over. Everything was fresh and well seasoned and super delicious. We had it as our final meal in Portugal and felt like we ended on a pretty high note. Pro tip: There's a bakery right next door (A Padaria Portuguesa) that's okay if you're looking for dessert, but honestly going up the street to Manteigaria for pastel de natas is definitely the move.

It's a simple sandwich but it is so delicious. No wonder Anthony Bourdain enjoyed it in this locals joint on his only trip to Lisbon. I indicated "1" to the waiter and he pointed me to a seat. I managed to order a bifana and a cerveja pequena (small beer). When I did so, he brought the usual mustard and peri peri chili oil bottles. When the sandwich arrived, a serious pour of chili oil and I was in heaven. This is so delicious! Sure, they have loads of other stuff on the menu. Bifana is the thing to have. [Review 19029 overall - 225 in Portugal - 2553 of 2022.]

Wanted to try the bifana. So we waited a bit during lunch. Got some beers. One bifana plain and one with cheese. Both delicious. The staff was awesome. The place is a vibe. I wish I could have gone here a few more times. .

This place is a great little local spot. The bifana sandwich is phenomenal. If you get the bifana you have to eat it like the locals and put the mustard on it. This place is smal but the service is great.

So simple, yet so delicious! Most people know this place because Anthony Bourdain visited. However, this has been a neighborhood staple for years. They have a few items on their menu, but you need to come here for their bifanas. It's slow cooked pork loin served on a fresh Portugese roll. It really doesn't look or sound exciting but once you take a bite you'll know why it's the best. For 2€, you can't get a more filling meal for that price. Plus a beer is only 1€! It's the perfect combo. If you want to add more flavor, sprinkle the bifana with some piri piri and mustard.

I absolutely loved this place for the ambiance. A ton of tourists and locals. Stopped by around 9pm on a Monday and it was packed! No tables available so we stood while eating. Very fast service and cheap. I did not think it was the best bifana and wish they put some of the juice on the sandwich, but still tasty. Ordered the bifana, soup of the day which was beans and cabbage, and ham and cheese sandwich. Skip the ham and cheese sandwich but get the soup!

Located in one of the busiest squares in Lisboa, Praca Luis de Camoes, this is where locals and tourists seem to gather for a no frills snack/meal. Bifana is the thing to order here, it's a simple sandwich consisting of marinated pork served on a soft bun, enjoyed topped with generous amounts of Peri peri chili sauce or mustard. Got a table outside, a beer to wash down the sandwich as recommended and watched the world walk by. Service is friendly and appreciate that prices are reasonable even after all the attention this place has been getting after Anthony Bourdain's visit. Under 5 euros for the sandwich + beer. Cash only.

Anthony Bourdain. Bifana (pork) sandwich. Corner restaurant. Cheap eats. Great times. Yes, you must check this place out for all the reason above. You don't have an excuse to not. Get a sandwich with cheese and 1 without cheese. I also recommend a nice Superbock to go with it. Afterwards, get some egg tarts at the nearby Manteigaria location. Lisbon is a great city!

I came here by myself in December and only waited around 15 minutes. It is very busy / crowded and not a lot of seats, so I would recommend getting your food to-go and eating it at the square right across the street. A lot of people would stand and eat at the countertop too. I got the bifana and chicken soup. The bifana was fun to try once, but I wouldn't get it again (it was a little salty for me too and I eat pretty salty). The chicken soup was great for the winter, but nothing special.

It's been about 2 weeks since my Lisbon vacation and I'm still dreaming about the bifana from O Trevo. The pork is wonderfully juicy and seasoned sandwiched between fresh Portuguese bread (I added cheese because well, I love cheese) such a simple, delicious and affordable (€3-4) meal/snack snack! The servers are quick and friendly. The line can get quite long but it is definitely worth a visit!

Best place in Lisbon to try bifanas (pork sandwich)! The location is very easy to find - just around the corner of Praca Luis de Camoes - one of the busiest areas in Lisbon. And this place seems very popular among the locals which is also a good sign! I ordered for takeout and ate at the sitting areas at the Praca so I didn't need to wait for a table. The pork was being braised all the time and they made my sandwich right away. It's a big portion and costs only 2.5 euros. I really loved the Portuguese mustard they used for the sandwich. Too bad when I passed by this place it was an afternoon snack time, not for dinner. I wish I could come back one day for their formal dishes.

Best sandwich place in all of Lisbon. The bifana is seemingly unassuming but in reality, the meat is incredibly tender. This place is packed at all times of day however and you definitely need to be assertive to get the servers attention. Not likely to get a table or seat at the bar either.

Best bifano in Lisbon, we went there everyday after our exploration of the surrounding areas. Can't be shy, you see an open spot at the counter, Jump in there and be ready to tell them what you want. Don't dilly dally as this is a serious locals place and you are interfering by not being aware of your surroundings. Just get a spot and ask for bifanos and beer. Oh yeah, it's cash only

Heading over to O Trevo, I was expecting a tourist trap. Many of the restaurants featured on travel shows have become inundated with tourists and have had a decline in quality. Thankfully, O Trevo was a quick stop and we'll worth the detour. It is busy, but service is super fast. There are tables, but people are also eating right on the service counter in front of the cashiers and cooks. Just grab a spot and enjoy. My meal, a sandwich with an large beer, was about €7 and it was one of the most delicious things I had in Portugal. We had phenomenal food on that trip, including eating at a couple of Michelin star restaurants, but somehow this no frills sandwich was my favorite. And, it's specifically the Bifana at O Trevo, we had a couple of others elsewhere and they did not compare. This sandwich was full of tender, juicy, flavorful pork stuffed into a lightly crispy, soft roll. I had cheese added, which was great, but totally not necessary. One quick thing to note, BRING CASH, this was one of the only places I visited in Portugal that was cash only. There is an ATM outside, though it was broken while I was there. There's also a bank not far away in the same square. O Trevo is worth your time, there's a reason locals continue to go there despite all of the tourists. It may be full of tourists, but it's definitely not a trap.

Provender: this is a Lisbon institution for good, inexpensive eats. I ordered (and highly recommend) the bifana and prego. The bifana is a marinated pork sandwich. The prego is the beef counterpart. These sandwiches can serve as a meal or appetizer if you're really hungry. Prices: inexpensive, you can get a bifana or prego and a beer for under 5 Euros. You can't beat that deal. Parking: N/A, it's best to walk or take a taxi/Uber here. People: fun for all, but leave the kiddos at home. Perks: O Trevo is located at a major intersection, across from Praca Luis de Camões. It's hard to miss. Although they serve beer here, you can also order the freshly squeezed orange juice. They also serve other goodies, just look at the menu posted above the entrance. Pro tip: add a little mustard and hot sauce.

some of these Elite reviewers are questionable. I understand the concept of being nice but how you can you rate a place with 5 stars with a less than par experience in the description? The Beefana was extremely salty. American palette or not too salty is too salty which means it's not good. Coffee was ok but they did not have milk (it's milk powder only) and on the menu there's a variety of coffee options however in reality they only serve one type.

You MUST try to the bifana sandwich (with a side of beer!) A great lunch, or if you have a larger appetite, this could be a prequel to dinner. Anthony Bourdain visited and it's known to be one of his favorite Lisbon spots, and for very good reason. Use mustard and peri-peri sauce to taste. An amazing, good value (aka super cheap), local favorite! Can eat indoors at one of the tables or standing at the counter!

I came into this corner shop for the famous Portuguese sandwiches: bifana. To start off, the language barrier was a bit tricky to order, but I found my way pointing around and repeating myself. I ordered the bifana and a pastel de nata for a total of only €3! Seriously, talk about a cheap meal. I sat down to enjoy my meal since I was too hungry to wait. The bifana is quite simple with just bread and slices of pork. By itself, the sandwich was a bit dry and flavorless, but the added mustard made all the difference. I am not much of a mustard type of gal, but definitely add this to your bifana for some good flavor. Maybe this is best enjoyed after a few drinks, but the sandwich and tart was just a-okay. The best part has to be the price here though --super affordable for a fulfilling meal.

one of the cooks kept on pretending to steal our sandwiches at the bar, c'était drôle

Super cheap prices and good. Bifana (roasted pork sandwich) and vinho Verde on draft.

Fantastic lunch! The one and only server was super busy but nice and efficient. The bifanas was so good. We ordered the day's special grilled fish, so very good.

OMG! Bifana will now be my 1st born's name!! So simple but so good pork sandwich, tender meat and awesome bread! Then you add the mustard and chili oil and poof, you're off to the moon in flavor town. Stand at the bar or sit at a table, it's busy and crowded. But that bifana will just quiet everything round you.

This place was a crazy windmill of pay attention, and it was so much fun! We got there mid afternoon and joined the line. Here's how to make this work for you: don't expect to sit down and be waited on. Get in the line, decide what you want (bifana) and then wait for a spot to open up at the counter. They will wipe it clean and address you when it is your turn. People that were sitting at tables were there when we got there, and they were still foodless when we left with our bounty. We made a plan to get a bifana and some water and then go across the street to the park. The bifana which was DELICIOUS, was about 4 euros. We split one and it was just enough to ward off the hangries. We put spicy mustard and spicy oil on it and enjoyed it immensely. The proprietors speak enough english that they will understand what you want if you know what you want. Highly recommend but make sure you know what you want when you get there as everything moves really fast and they will skip you if you're trying to ask questions.

Great experience. We had wanted to get another bifana at BDO down the street (but they were closed! On a Saturday!) so we dejectedly continued the trek up the street toward our apartment... then I saw this place out of the corner of my eye, and it looked like a cool little casual cafe that might have sandwiches (and they might even be reasonably priced)... and I was right! We ordered a bifana and a prego -- both were good (the bread is amazing) and super reasonably priced... but the prego is a little salty, whereas the bifana was PERFECT, so we we then ordered ANOTHER bifana and a couple glasses of very affordable vinho verde. 2 bifanas plus 1 prego plus 2 glasses of vinho verde came to a grand total of less than 8 euro! (Oh yeah, and the whole vibe was pretty laid-back and friendly... the servers seemed to be happy and approachable.) No wonder the locals love this place! I'm pretty certain we will be back...

Lovely local spot for a bifana sandwich and a beer. The sandwich is simple, tender, and delicious. I wish I had two Definitely off the radar of most tourists so you will also get to spend time with the many locals who love these delightful sandwiches.

Love this place, very local ambience.. you must experience it...must go for ambience. Bifana and piri piri sauce .. no words to describe, so simple yet so satisfying .. you will find it very hard to disagree and bang for the buck 2.5 euro.... Really!!!!.... I had two bifinas, couldn't resist with just ONE

I mean... How can you go wrong? Two bifanas for 2€ a piece? Amazing. These pork sandwiches are too die for. They're prepared super quick. The staff was nice, and we gobbled them down so quickly we went back for two more. Three bread is so soft and delicious, as well as their take mustard and spicy sauce. Also, their beer was ice cold, making it a perfect accompaniment. I mean, Bourdain wasn't wrong about this place. For a quick lunch, this is the spot.