O Velho Eurico

Wow, what an experience! This place offered the best food we had in Portugal. Highly recommended by a friend, it lived up to expectations. Despite not having reservations, we arrived 15 minutes before opening and found a queue already formed. It took us 2 hours from arrival to finally get a table. Every dish was delicious, and the service was exceptional.

The food was excellent!!! So tasty, so delicious. Everything was so yummy. The tomato salad was so well prepared. BACALHAU must be tried. So yummy! Unfortunately, the restaurant was so busy and the waiting time was so long. It's worth waiting, but if you don't want to wait, this is not the one for you. The service was ok, the staff are friendly. I recommend that you make a reservation. People with a reservation will be prioritized here. Without reservation, you'll wait 60〜90 minutes.

We visited for lunch and were so impressed that we returned for dinner before leaving. Every dish we tried — from the octopus, duck rice, bacalhau, and squid to the lamb belly — was exceptional. The desserts were equally delightful. What truly stood out, beyond the outstanding food, was the passion and warmth of the staff. They created an atmosphere that felt effortless and welcoming, where guests are encouraged to simply enjoy the moment rather than feel rushed. Despite the long queue, they never overbook or pressure guests — there’s no long waiting list just to turn over tables quickly. This respect for the dining experience is rare and deeply appreciated. Moreover, the pricing is remarkably fair, especially considering the quality of both the food and service. This is a place where hospitality is practiced with heart, not just with business in mind — a refreshing and memorable experience.

Was glad to get here. The food was very tasty. We ordered squid with orange sauce, duck rice and sardines toasts. Everything was super good. I would recommend to order the table befor or u can wait a lot to get the table.

This was our favorite dinner in Lisbon by far. We arrived at 7:15pm and were 2nd in line for non-reservations. Upon their opening we were given two seats at the bar which was a great view into the work that goes into making each dish. We ordered: -Steak sandwich (awesome flavor w: mustard) -Codfish -Duck rice -two glasses of red to pair with our order, chosen by our waiter Only wish we had room in our stomachs to eat more because each dish we saw being made looked fantastic. Not only that but the whole vibe of the restaurant was buzzing.

Came for a meal very late. The restaurant was small but has particularly good atmosphere, and the staff was friendly. My friend and I tried the local dish featuring cod and another with duck, we found both to be delicious. The natural flavors of the ingredients weren’t too raw but were still distinct and noticeable. The seasoning complemented the ingredients well without overpowering their original taste. Love these two food so much!

We didn't have a reservation, we wanted to try our luck. We sat down after waiting exactly 1 hour, I never wait 1 hour anywhere🫣 Good thing we waited! We ate incredibly delicious and original things. The staff is attentive. They served my daughter meat between breads while we were waiting, it was wonderful. It will be the first place I will go without hesitation on my next trip to Lisbon. The prices are reasonable, everything we ate is worth it.

A must stop in Lisbon if possible. Reservations can be quite impossible and probably you should book it months in advanced but totally worth it. They just renovated the restaurant and what an improvement! Amazing food and great staff. Most restaurants should aspire to have this kind of staff working with them. Couldn’t recommend it enough!

My Favorite Restaurant in All of Lisbon! This place is truly exceptional--the staff, food, and wine are all incredible. I highly recommend making a reservation as soon as you know your dates because it's extremely popular. By the time they open, there's usually a line of about 50 people waiting outside. Keep in mind, the restaurant is very small, which adds to its charm. We recently hosted our informal rehearsal dinner in their private dining room during our wedding weekend, and it was perfect. The space comfortably fit our group of 24, and everything, from the service to the food, was impeccable. Absolutely one of Lisbon's best!

O Velho Eurico was all over social media of the best place to dine at in #lisbonportugal We made reservation a month out before we arrive in #lisbon . The place is small, but service moved smoothly. There was a wait-list for people that didn't make a reservation. Here is what we got: 1Lamb with Chestnut 2Beef Shank Sando 3Codfish without Cream 4Squid with Orange 5 Cuttlefish Inked Stew 6Fries, "Francesina Sauce" The presentation on everything was nice. You can notice the attention to detail. The Lamb with Chestnut tasted Braised to the point where the meat was tender & juice. Beef Shank Sando was a hot mess of goodness. The beef was soaked in its own juices making every bite a flavorful bomb Codfish without Cream had a flaky Cod in a nice seasoned sauce. Squid with Orange was a nice surprise. The Squid was perfectly cooked with a smokey taste with a chewy texture. The Orange gave it a citrus taste that just complimented the squid Cuttlefish Inked Stew was decent it just had too many beans in it. Cuttlefish was fresh & tasty The Fries were crispy & yummy Overall, pretty reasonable price for the quality of food

Oh my gosh, I'm still dreaming about the chicken we had from this restaurant. I am Not exaggerating when I say the BEST chicken I've tasted in a LONG time. It was so juicy and flavorful and the sauce they add on the side had the perfect amount of spice. We also ordered the shrimps and that dish did not disappoint. The sauce and seasoning were so delicious we ended up ordering bread so we could eat the sauce. The ambiance of this place reminds me of a NY dive bar. It's super edgy and I love all the writings on the wall from the guests. All of the staff was super friendly and answered all of our questions. They didn't rush us but allowed us to really enjoy our meal. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a place to eat in Lisboa.

Fun little restaurant with awesome food. Make sure you come before the restaurant opens and stand in line so you can be the first to get seated. The service is slow and the food takes a long time to be served, so if you're not immediately seated, be prepared for a long wait. And by long, I mean 1-2 hours since that's how long it took for our "quick lunch" to end even though we only ordered a few dishes. The empanadas and the cod with potatoes were my two favorite dishes. Super tasty and different from everything else I've had. Server is very friendly. Their beer tap wasn't working initially, so they just offered us a shot on the house instead. Lol. Great vibe, and even better food :)

Visited Lisbon from NYC and this was my favorite traditional meal I had. Make a reservation if you want to go because there will be a wait and they stop taking names if it's too busy. The restaurant is a small hole in a wall spot with amazing flavorful dishes. The menu items change often, but my must tries were the piglet empanada and beef shank sandwich. Get extra bread to soak up all the yummy sauces!!

This place was highly recommended to me and my friends and I as a "must go" restaurant in Lisbon by our Airbnb host, so we opted to hang around this area and head over before opening time to snag a table. WAIT As soon as doors open, they allow all the parties with reservations to enter first. They have a list that they check and cross out as you get seated. Next, they open the rest of the tables for walk-ins. You place your names down on a first come/first serve basis. The whole restaurant is small & cozy, so there is a wait, but definitely the earlier you come to opening, the less you wait. Since we were there before opening, we snagged a spot on the list early and was seated within 15-30mins. Since we were a party of 3, we sat at what seems like a communal table. FOOD There is a chalkboard menu listed outside the door and inside the store. But if you have any inquiries, each of the servers are well knowledgeable in their menu options and can answer questions or describe any dish to you. My friends and I decided to share a few dishes. AIPO E GRELOS (CABBAGE SPROUTS & CELERY BULBS) This dish doesn't sound appetizing, but it is! It's made with turnip greens, celery sprouts, red onions mixed with some kind of mayo & balsamic sauce. It's really light, delicious and the sauce they use makes you scrape off the whole dish clean. It's truly delicious for a vegetable plate. CAMARAO PIRI-PIRI (PiRI PIRI SHIMRPS) It's 3 pieces of prawn cooked in their piri piri sauce. Since it's prawn, the shrimp meat is only in the middle - the ends are all shell. So, it's not a filling dish, but I can note that the sauce is good and it's flavored really well, so it can be good to give it a try. FRANGO DA GUIA (GUIDED CHICKEN) This is also a sort of Piri Piri Chicken. It's fried chicken with a side of red/orange sauce to dip in. They gave several pieces of chicken, but it's kind of small. Personally, it's not my least favorite just because the chicken itself is very bone-y and overall not much meat to eat. It's not very filling. LULA & LARANJA (SQUID AND ORANGE) This is literally what it called. It's squid on a base of some orange juice sauce. The squid is nicely cooked and chewy. It's also cut into small slices, so it's easy to pull off and eat. I've personally never had squid with orange juice, but it's an interesting combo and it doesn't taste bad at all. DESSERT Our server offered us dessert options and we were open to ending the meal on a sweet note. So, we asked his recommendations. He listed a few options, but mentioned that he personally loved the caramel mousse. We quickly decided to go with this recommendation. BABA DE CAMELO (CARAMEL MOUSSE) Let me tell you... this is delicious!! If you love caramel, you will love everything about it. The caramel is super rich. The mousse is thick and creamy. There are cracker and small bread piece inside. It's sweet, but mixed with everything, it's not overpoweringly sweet. They give a good amount too. It's shareable. I've personally never tried caramel mousse before, but this set my standards high. Overall, the foods were very unique. These are all dishes that I've never tried and Probably something that I wouldn't find in any other restaurant, so I'm glad that I got to try this place. Some dishes weren't too filling, but with the combination of all the dishes, we left satisfied. Not to mention that the prices are super fair, so you aren't leaving spending too much despite ordering several plates. I would recommend this place.

Lisbon is going thru some gentrification with some new chefs who are expressing themselves with small little eateries called Tescas. They are small unpretentious taverns with a small menu. O Eurico is among a few that are very popular among local as well as visitors. The cast there is very friendly (despite the restaurant being extremely busy). A fun fact is the staff rotates and they are all chefs. One day they cook, one day they serve. Never seen this before. And man these boys can cook. The small shoestring French fries were some of the best I have had. You can tell they are not frozen fries and so much care went into such a simple dish. The pate was extremely smooth and was cooked with Port (French technique). The braised beef cheek had a wonderful beef reduction sauce you could tell it has been simmering and reducing for hours. The shrimp sauce is made out of small little shrimps and finished with shrimp butter. I can go on and on. Bravo to the whole staff. A reputation and success well deserved

Lively restaurant with cool vibes serving up Portuguese dishes. Service was friendly and fun. I'm not very familiar with Portuguese food so everything was pretty unique and different for me. We did enjoy every dish. We tried the cabbage sprouts & celery bulb, diced tuna, guided chicken, codfish bras, piri-piri shrimps. The cabbage sprouts & celery bulbs were topped with this creamy sauce which made for an interested taste and texture, not that it was bad though as I did like it. The codfish was topped with what reminded me of chips (think hickory sticks) which was kinda cool, although made it hard to find the fish under it. The diced tuna was recommended by the waiter which I did like, it was lemony and buttery. The piri-piri shrimps were a bit hard to peel as it stuck to the shell but it was delicious, really liked the sauce. The grilled chicken was the standout dish! Really liked how juicy it was, very well grilled, and the spicy sauce is delicious as well. Definitely would order this dish again. We didn't have a reservation so we arrived around 30 minutes before opening to line up. We were the 3rd table in line (after a group of 1 and a group of 2) and we waited 2 hours to be seated. They seat all reservations first for that time period (lunch or dinner) before seating any waitlist. Basically you wait for a reservation table to be done eating before you are seated. Would I recommend waiting in line for 2 hours? Probably not, do it if you have time to spare and don't mind the long wait. If you are waiting, do go early to be one of the first few in line or you probably won't get a seat. Would I go again if I had reservations? Yeah why not. Edited to add - if you drink beer, definitely order a beer! It was refreshing, crisp, and made the wait much better.

Did I hear the chefs here are young and talented? Can you believe 25 year olds are running the show? The food is amazing and the long line of people prove this spot is hot. We unfortunately did not make a reservation and waited an hour and half for lunch. Though we were getting hangry, we were able to order right away and when the food came out, rest assured it was all worth it! We got the chicken hearts and grapes, cod with potato strings, and grilled octopus tentacle with fried garlic. The prices here are low and the portions are great. Make that reservation so you're not waiting like us dummies ;) Quality: 5/5 stars Service: 5/5 star Value: 5/5 stars

A must try in Lisbon and one of the best meals I've ever had. Very cool ambiance and kind staff and knew enough English we could get by. The menu is always changing and is only written on 1 or 2 chalkboards around the restaurant. We could only get a reservation for lunch. Would highly recommend a reservation, this plate was packed. Started with bread and olives. The bread was so fresh and the olives were incredible. We had a dish that was cubed tuna (delicious, great sauce), a chicken dish (perfectly cooked, also had a yummy sauce), sausage with cornbread/beans/cabbage (sausage was impeccable, mixture beneath was yummy and creative), pirri pirri shrimp (cooked well but the sauce was the showstopper, we dipped our bread in this sauce for the rest of the meal), and a beef shank sandwich (great, with another fantastic sauce). Although the 4 of us were pretty full with that 5 dishes and bread, we wanted to try dessert and had the crème brûlée and bread pudding. Crème brûlée was out of this world, best I've ever had, slight lemon flavor. Bread pudding was a little disappointing, sauce was good but bread part was pretty dense/ dry and not my favorite. Could be the intended style of the bread pudding and I'm sure another person could like it as much as I didn't. I didn't write down exactly how much everything cost, but prices were extremely reasonable (especially for the quality and creativity).

Tried multiple times, always to busy stuff doesn't have time to seat you or put you on a list. Unclear online when they are actually open, some days seemingly random only open by reservation. Its too chaotic so don't bother. Not very professional and the only place I encountered in Lisbon that way.

TLDR: Delicious take on traditional Portuguese food. Very popular with limited seating so reservations are a must. Vibe: 5/5. O Velho Eurico is a charming 5-6 table restaurant tucked away in the corner of a small side street in Alfama. The restaurant is all in one room, with the kitchen in the back and the dining room consisting of a handful of 2 top tables (can be pushed together for larger groups). This place just oozes hipster dive restaurant. The walls are playfully covered with signatures and compliments from past diners as well as funny poster art. The menu changes daily which is written on a large chalkboard located near the kitchen. The bathroom is a tiny closet shared stall which when you enter, are greeted by a multi colored spinning disco light bulb illuminating the entire bathroom. And the piece de resistance to the divey vibe, Biggie Smalls was playing on repeat the entire time. Service: 5/5. Amazing staff! O Velho was extremely accommodating from start to finish. I emailed the restaurant several weeks in advance for my lunch reservation and were very responsive in getting us squared away. On the day of our reservation, we arrived late as we were coming directly from the Lisbon airport. A large crowd of walk up diners had already started to congregate outside the just opened restaurant but fortunately once in provided my name, we were immediately escorted inside and seated. Our waiter was extremely helpful in explaining the menu and walking us through our first meal in Portugal. Food came out reasonably quickly but one must note that the kitchen does their cooking in batches, so food timing is mostly based on what the rest of the restaurant is currently ordering. Since the restaurant was at full capacity during our lunch service and they only have a handful of menu items, we never experienced a lag in plates hitting the table. Food: 5/5. An amazing meal to begin our Portugal foodie vacation. We ordered several of the staples, including the baccalau a bras (codfish) , crispy duck rice, octopus and tuna with a couple glasses of house red wine. Every dish was delicious and fresh from the kitchen. Portuguese food is simple by nature, allowing the ingredients to do most of the talking. This allowed us to taste the remarkable freshness of the meats and produce that O Velho uses in their cooking. If I had to choose the must get items, I would absolutely suggest the tuna and octopus. Both were rich with flavor and seasoned remarkably. The dark horse of the meal was the quaint off menu cookie cake dessert. Fresh creme on top of a soft fresh made cookie cake wafer made for the perfect end to an amazing meal.

Had the most delicious meal in Portugal here. We were recommended this place and emailed to make a reservation. So glad we did as they only were able to fit in for lunch. Started with the cheese, bread and olives. The cheese was so good and came out hot. Then we got the pear cider which was good and big. To eat we shared the melon salad, tuna and beef shank sandwhich. I wish we saved room for dessert. Would recommend to any visitors!!

What a bunch of snobs who don't care about their customers at all. The restaurant looked like a college dive and the menu was crap. "Handjob salad" and gizzards and rabbit- and it was so gross and they make you wait in a huge line even if you have a reservation . I made a reservation a month ago and they said I had to wait an hour and half ! They have become too big for their britches considering what a dive this truly is . Americans - you can do better than this . I'd give it zero stars if I could .

Great place for legit, fresh, well prepared Portuguese food! Very small. Reservations are definitely recommended. If not you'll wait in line, but it would be worth the wait. Food was inventive. And the venue was really fun. I felt like a local. I think half the people there were locals and half the people there were tourists, like me. A nice mix. It wasn't a total tourist trap, and it wasn't exclusive. It can be described as very authentic, not fancy and done up. I loved it. I'd go back if I return to Lisbon.

They create specific hours of operations to bring up the hype through their social platform. If you don't have reservations you will stand in line for hours to get seated. Food was mediocre at best and there are more options to choose from in the city of Lisboa. Don't expect to get the same treatment as the locals if you are a foreigner. No bueno!

Really cool place that felt like a hole in the wall. Definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. They do take walk ins but there are typically pretty long wait times. We made a reservation a few weeks out and were seated as soon as we got there. We ordered the lamb, the piglet pastry and the Peri Peri Shrimp. All plates were delicious but the lamb was the stand out and is a must when ordering. The shrimp was delicious, but we did expect it to be a bit spicier. This was definitely a restaurant that lived up to the hype!

What a great find! Just landed at Lisbon this morning. My daughter wanted to try this place out. What a pleasant surprise for a hole in the wall. The food is delicious! It's a solid 4.5 but I rounded it up to balance out the other American low ratings. Had I been a local I would be here at least once a week.

Cozy restaurant bar with unique small plates - got the lamb croquettes, duck rice, and codfish. Intimate atmosphere, decent food and service.

A place where anyone will leave with their stomachs full, their wallets not empty, and their moods boosted. We were warmly greeted upon entering and served by the owner himself. The staff seems truly happy to be working, and the consumers are clearly the priority. Virtually as soon as we sat down, we were served bread, olives, and a delicious cheese melted straight out of the oven. We tried six different shareable plates, and we agreed that paying triple what we did for each one would've still been acceptable. Our favorites were the Migas & Ovo, the Octopus, Codfish, and Tuna. Everything was truly delicious, and the owner was extremely kind and made us feel at home. Highly recommend.

Beware. We waited 2 hours with a few tourists. The owners friends were ushered in while we waited. The waiter pretty much told me 'we are from Lisbon so F u'. I can't speak for the food because I didn't get to have any. Again, be warned. This is for the local friends and family.

Great food, great value. Small local place, plenty of regulars. Delicious traditional food. Learn basic Portuguese and you'll be alright, as most of the staff does not speak English. Be ok with tight quarters and sharing tables. Here, meals are a social event, after all.

FYI The sign now says "O Velho Eurico" I was so glad our local friend took us here, we would have never known otherwise. Monday night, there was some wait, but the young lady (server) handled pretty well with jokes and very upbeat attitude. Food was awesome as expected, simple but with enough flavors, wine was good (and cheap, I believe it says 3 euro for a bottle), gizzard of my friend recommendation was very tasty, we didn't get to have dessert, but we enjoyed this simple, friendly, casual dinner place thoroughly, wish we had known this place earlier, it was our last night in Lisbon. Packed with locals (and maybe some tourists since we heard other languages) Oh and the final bill (salmon, gizzard, a bottle of good wine) was 19 euro only 6 thumbs up (3 of us..lol)

Cod house specialty was fantastic! I would have given five stars except for long wait for table due to popularity of thus trendy spot. House wines fantastic. It was a great choice & recommended by our walking tour guide. Authentic Portuguese food including g seafood & meat -something for everyone. Price incredible $20 € lunch for two includes wine!!

Totally authentic and local spot. I didn't see one tourist on a Monday night. From wine through dessert it's ridiculous.

I almost don't want to post this review because I want this place to remain a hidden gem. The food is off the hook, particularly for the price. Super fresh, super good. Very attentive service on top of it all. Amazing cod fish "bra" dish - I could eat that everyday, all day. All so good.

The place is simple and small, it could be the kitchen of any humble Portuguese house. At the restaurant everything is basic: tables, chairs, menu... You can see it on the pictures. But once you see the menu and the prices and food is handed over you will forget about any drawback. Only 2 out of 30 plates are above 10€ but the quality is superb and food portions generous. Most dishes are basic combinations of one piece of meet, fish or seafood plus hand-cut chips. But they are lovely cooked. Cans of beverages are 1€. Also, wine is cheap. I am not sure about the exact price for a glass however. Even when we asked for two single glasses of white wine we were brought a bottle of that famous Casal Garcia green wine. The bootle was not opened in front of us and the label looked a bit aged and wrinkled... But the wine tasted good and we were charged 3€ for the whole bottle. Given the place is small and has a big amount of demand during peak times you will probably have to wait 10-20 minutes to be seated, to be served or to be brought the bill. And finally, sales tactics of waiters/waitresses like either generic conversation or jokes will not make my opinion better of a place. But when we were there at dinning time that old lady who was assisting us (perhaps the owner) was veery kind with us. Impossible to surrender to the enchants of that woman. In places like this you do not mind to leave generous tips.

Our favourite restaurant in Lisbon! We went 3 times in 5 days. Its delicious, convivial and cheap, a true portuguese escape where you eat local food with locals!

Magic place, honest, cheap, lovely. You wanna come again. We've got dorade and bacalhau both served with chips. Amazing dishes and the house vine was great too. We came again next day. Both times we met foreigners and chatted with the whole table. This place is so overcrowded so be prepared to wait but it's worth it.

If any of your friends recommend you to go eat at this place you'd better put him on the enemies list. This place is for people that just don't know any better. Price and food are cheap. If you want to eat well do not go there.

What a wonderful locally owned and family run restaurant. It was recommended to us by a friendly woman at Chapito. We are glad we went. We were personally served by who we think is the owner's wife. A lovely grandmother who kept checking on us. The chargrilled salmon was perfect with boiled vegetables. The shrimp were huge and I almost couldn't finish them. We will be back to try the desserts.