O Velho Eurico

Had an amazing dining experience at O Velho Eurico tonight. We didn’t have a table booked and had waited for quite some time, but it was well worth the wait. The food at the atmosphere were incredible! The service was fantastic, despite the restaurant being full. Special thanks to the staff for being so kind and helpful! A top notch experience and a must if you want to taste authentic Portuguese cuisine!

We booked in advance (HIGHLY recommended) for the first lunch sitting at 12.30pm - we enjoyed almost all of the dishes on their menu for the day. We had incredible service, fantastic food (will continue to rave about it) and there is so much character and charm to the venue, we didn't want to get up and leave! We had four dishes (shared between two of us) plus an empanada each, and a dessert each - a little more than recommended to us, but we were hungry after a big morning of walking around Lisbon. Having read some of the negative reviews, we knew we were going to the right place - cool plates, delicious food that comes out at the perfect time, and such friendly service from the guys front of house.

I went here November last year and I still think about this restaurant everyday. Everything I ordered was amazing. I think it should have a Bib Gourmand recognition. I ordered these and I think you should too: - Pastel de leitão - Bolo levedo chambão - Pão de lo I also got aguardente. The guy who works there literally said: “You can drink this whole bottle for free.” 😂😆 I‘m coming back here again for sure.

I love everything about this place. We finally got to try it out for ourselves (booked in advance) and it was everything and more. The staff was incredibly nice and welcoming from the moment we stepped inside, we got free shots and good recommendations; the strawberry pisco sour was incredible, as was the house white; as for the food, it definitely lives up to the hype - all of the dishes we tried were goated. The neggy reviews probably don’t get the vibe and atmosphere of this place, but if you do, you will have the best meal / time here. Already planning to come back

We were very lucky to get in without a reservation, all we needed is a bit of patience and a bit of queueing but it was all worth it. Very good vibes, good music, cool staff and the food…FANTASTIC!!!!! I read some of the one star reviews and I think they were all very hANGRY people. -Yes the food will come out whenever it’s ready(like tapas) and you’ll have to wait for it. -Yes some of the plates are chipped..so -what?! The food still tastes amazing. -“The restaurant is ugly” the walls and ceilings are covered in writing and memories I think this just adds to it’s authenticity. -You might drink wine from a small bowl instead of a wine glass.. why not?! -Do not believe the other reviews where they say that the staff is racist and rude… it’s the opposite. I’m saying this to all the tourists from all over the world, if you go to Portugal you need to sit back relax and have patience. These guys are chilled, don’t try to rush things.. go with the flow. We had the: Piglet Empanada, Pork Secrets, Piri Piri Shrimps, Butter beans rice And my favorite was the “Beef shank Sando” I could’ve had 3 of these, but everything was delicious!! It’s worth the hype, maybe book a table if you want to make sure that you’ll get in and enjoy. We’ll definitely be back!! Thanks for the good experience 😁

Had a great experience here! Had to wait quite some time to get in but totally worth it! Food was excellent, especially the octopus in ink. Service was great and location felt fun and authentic.

Incredible lunch. Delicious food, great service, cool music, exceptional atmosphere. One of my favourite ever meals. Go

We had one of the most fun times ever at this place. We left our hearts here. Besides the divine food, the atmosphere is joyful and wonderful. I asked a girl from the staff if I could buy the wall print (which was the last one), and they sold it to us, leaving themselves with a hole in the wall! A wonderful memory we will never forget. Thank you!

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.