Restaurante Pica-Pau

Went to Pica-Pau for a solo lunch prior to my flight out of Lisbon. The food was absolutely delicious and the service provided was a true testament to the generous hospitality of the Portugese. I requested if my meal could be staggered in its service as I didnt want to rush through and they very kindly accommodated the request and so I managed to spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours enjoying my meal and my own company. The ambience was cozy and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed myself and recommended Pica-Pau to friends and family who went to Lisbon after my return.

Nice energy and vibe at dinner. There was bit of a lineup when we finished. Decided to order 3 small plates - roasted chorizo salt cod cakes and suckling pig filled pastry. Main was grouper and shrimp rice. Dessert was sponge cake with custard. Service was helpful and friendly. Food was excellent except for the chorizo which was too salty for my taste and may have been over cooked as it was dry and chewy - not what I was expecting. The rest were excellent. Would come back for sure.

Everything I tried was absolutely delicious, also service and wine options were top notch. Even if it's a portuguese restaurant with traditional dishes, the experience is well elevated, so you can get to enjoy some typical recipes at their very best! Recommended to book in advance.

Awesome stuff! Try pica pau for sure, one of the best meat dishes I've eaten. Especially the sauce is great. Tuna escabeche was cooked very good. Nisa cheese is also a very light cheese that went great with the salad. The service people are very helpful and nice.

We had an excellent dining experience on a Wednesday night at Pica-Pau. We were seated in the back patio room which was light and airy. The wait staff worked together to pair the perfect wine (Pegos Claros Claro from Setubal region) for our dishes which were very tasty. We started with the bread and clams. Then enjoyed the Grouper and Prawn Rice and the Alentejo Pork cheeks perfectly cooked. We were too full for dessert. Recommend and will return in the future.

Lovely, cosy contemporary take on a classic Portuguese restaurant. Staff are all very friendly, attentive and speak perfect English for anyone who’s worried about a language barrier. Food came out swiftly with very little waiting. Maybe not so great for vegetarians or vegans but still plenty of choice for carnivores and pescatarians. Highly recommended!

Came for lunch without a reservation and was able to get a table. It's a nicer restaurant but not super fancy. I goT the duck rice for a lighter lunch. It was simply prepared and yummy to eat. The smoked chorizo added another dimension to the meal. The lemonade 🍋 was also a good choice for the heat today. Lots to see and check out in the restaurant as people watching is a must.

We arrived at the restaurant half an hour earlier than our reservation, but the staff was super friendly and seated us after only about a ten-minute wait. Unfortunately, a few dishes were sold out that day, so we ordered cod and pork. Since my friend and I wanted to share two drinks, the server kindly gave us four straws. The cod was absolutely delicious! I especially loved the pickled vegetables and breadcrumbs that came with it. (I hardly ever eat fish, but I ended up eating a lot because it was that good.) The pork, however, was a bit dry, and the buttery mashed potatoes felt too greasy for my taste, so I only had a couple of bites. Overall, it’s a place I’d definitely visit again. The atmosphere was cozy, and I liked that you could see the kitchen in action. Everything made me feel really comfortable.