Santelmo

Restaurant · Bairro Alto

Santelmo

Restaurant · Bairro Alto

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R. do Poço dos Negros 188, 1200-425 Lisboa, Portugal

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Traditional & creative Portuguese food, fresh products, family kitchen  

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R. do Poço dos Negros 188, 1200-425 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

letsumai.com
@santelmolisboa

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R. do Poço dos Negros 188, 1200-425 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

+351 21 396 1071
letsumai.com
@santelmolisboa

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"A new local restaurant has recently opened in an old grocery shop. In Santelmo, one will find traditional but creative Portuguese food, inspired in the old family recipes, always with fresh products and quality. In fact, this charming restaurant aims to continue the family kitchen atmosphere, offering the best of Portuguese homemade food. The space occupies an old house constructed under the famous Aguas Livres Aqueduct." - Rés-do-Chão

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"Santelmo, Poço Dos Negros. A new local restaurant has recently opened in an old grocery shop.In Santelmo, one will find traditional but creative Portuguese food, inspired in the old family recipes, always with fresh products and quality. In fact, this charming restaurant aims to continue the family kitchen atmosphere, offering the best of Portuguese homemade food.The space occupies an old house constructed under the famous Aguas Livres Aqueduct."

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Really good octopus, bras style bacalhao. Beef cheeks were good, not the most tender I’ve had in Lisbon. 4 stars because the highly recommended to us prawn starters arrived together with the main courses not together with the bread which was recommended to us to order extra that go well with the prawns. That meant we had to hurry and eat the prawns with the bread while the main dishes got cold. That was still fine, that happens sometimes. But additionally the prawns itself were sadly not the freshest, tasted a bit like flour texture. I’m used to better in Lisbon also in simpler establishments.

jen parker

Google
We had a marvelous night here. Staff was so welcoming and helped us order a perfect menu with tastes of everything to round out a beautiful meal to share with friends. Food was sophisticated and fresh. Cocktails were refreshing on a hot day. We enjoyed a spectacular evening that was a lovely step into Lisbon without feeling like a tourist. We will be back!!! And we got travel tips from the staff!

Joel Worthington

Google
Very good restaurant serving modern versions of Portuguese classics. Of the food we ate, the prawns in a delicate wine sauce were delicious and the pork cheeks in a rich jus were unforgettable. Portion sizes were large and we got a bottle of wine, therefore the price was reasonable for what we got. Service was prompt and helpful including recommending that we got bread to go with the prawns because of the lovely sauce.

Patrick Menacher

Google
BEST OCTOPUS I EVER HAD (and I had many!) Vladimir & Rajani were awesome waiters. They were perfectly serving our needs also taking into consideration our allergies (milk & spice - they were consulting us perfectly and adapting the dishes). Quick service, nice restaurant, awesome food & wine and nice people. Can‘t get better. Will come back 100% when I am back in Lisboa!

Paul Gunkel

Google
This place is outstanding. We had been in Lisbon for almost ten days and this restaurant was by far the best place we have been to. Vladimir did a fantastic job recommending wine, dessert and liquor. Everything we ordered was very well prepared and extremely delicious. We will definitely come back soon. 🤞🏼

Marco

Google
This restaurant is really nice and the service is very friendly. We went without a reservation and we were lucky enough to get a seat at the bar, so we could exchange a few words with the staff. It is a young and joyful team, you can immediately perceive they enjoy what they do. And that spirit reflects into the dishes, super tasty and full of flavor. I highly recommend it!

Rusnė Kaminskaitė

Google
I had the octopus, sardines starter, and a fizzy Vinho Verde — everything was perfect. Vladimir was super friendly and made the experience really lively, recommended the cocktail accurately.

Владимир Перминов

Google
Nice place with beautiful atmosphere and kind crew, especially Vladimir, he is very charming! Good choice of seafood and cocktails. Absolutely recommend
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Yoland E.

Yelp
Came here for our first dinner on a trip to Lisbon, and was quite underwhelmed with my experience here. The service was ok, though it took some time for our server to take our order and bring our food. Of the food we tried, the seafood (octopus and prawns) were just okay, but the beef was very good.
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Nikki J.

Yelp
This place is delicious!! I sat at the bar and service was pretty quick. I preserved the pastel old fashioned while I decided what to eat. The drink was so good!!! They give complimentary bread service and the butter was yummy. For dinner I ordered the prawns and side of French fries. The prawns were super flavorful and thankful I had some bread leftover to soak up the juices. Definitely check it out!
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Prisilia P.

Yelp
This is the first meal in Portugal where I had something different that I really like! The codfish with string fries and egg yolk is definitely a must order! The octopus dish is also delish! The tuna is a bit overcooked and dry, I would've skipped that. The chocolate tart is the perfect ending to the meal. It's not too chocolatey, perfect sweetness with a bit of saltiness. Reservation is pretty easy, just email them, I was even able to move my reservation a couple of times. The place is tiny! We made a reservation for 7 people including a toddler and a baby and they gave us a very tiny table that somewhat fits 6. Luckily one person in our party canceled so it worked out, but we were literally shoulder to shoulder with the table next to us and behind us. Definitely better for a smaller group.
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Stuart M.

Yelp
It pays to get off the beaten path. We got great service. Pricing was inexpensive for the quality level. A nice setting. We started with salads that had a variety of components and the right amount of dressing. We shared the octopus which must be eaten with potatoes and garlic- the Portuguese way. It was a generous portion size. It was tender which is not always a given. Our second entree was cod Portuguese style. Catching our theme. Eat what the locals do best. It had a fish sauce with green olives, sauteed onions, and some kind of vegetable chip. Desert was lemon pie, a nice sour finish to a sweet meal.
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Kara A.

Yelp
I have to say Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities I've ever been and this restaurant had the best seafood there is. Worth the try when in Portugal

Alba R.

Yelp
One of my favorite restaurants in Lisbon. It is the perfect spot, the food is fresh and delicious the service is even better. The ambiance is fun and welcoming and everyone always seems to be having a good time.
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Millie A.

Yelp
We loved the food, it was well seasoned and the portions were generous. We also loved the wine! The service was great and so was the ambiance!
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Allison G.

Yelp
4.5* One of the best meals we have had in Lisbon. Everything was perfect except for the service. We had ordered the chorizo appetizer and the waitress was helping us cut into pieces. However a few pieces fell. She said she was going to give us a brand new order but then retracted on her words. She offered another free plate of cheese and bread instead. That was the only hiccup. Besides that everything was outstanding. I love the wine-we chose the fruity house red from duoro valley. Such great buttery taste. Still thinking about it now and regret we didn't take a picture of it! I ordered the codfish Portuguesas and my husband got the lamb chop. My codfish was the best ever tasted period. I never knew codfish can be delicious!! A must have! The lamb chop was good too. We were too full to have dessert but would want to go back!
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Victoria S.

Yelp
This was one of the best meals we enjoyed over a one month vacation in Europe. I hands down recommend Santelmo to anyone looking for a flavorful and unique meal. Everything was cooked perfectly and I'm still dreaming of the roasted octopus!!! COME HERE!!
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Mike B.

Yelp
Une si merveilleuse expérience! Nous avons apprécié l'excellent poisson de bar, les joues de porc et le saumon grillé. Le personnel était super adorable ! Pas très cher du tout 20€ par personne pour couvert, entrée, vin, dessert et café TTC. Mike BENZ Minneapolis, USA
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Vitaly T.

Yelp
Delicious food - every dish is prepared with quality ingredients and proper technique. Our octopus was tender and nicely charred, cod with eggs and potatoes was very tasty, garlic shrimp was excellent. Appetizers on the house was a welcome start. The restaurant serves mostly fish. There are a couple of vegetarian dishes and a few meat selections. They also accommodate special requests - my side potatoes were replaced with mixed vegetables. Service is Portuguese style - slow but warm and friendly. Come early or make a reservation - the restaurant was full by 7.
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W. W. H.

Yelp
Insane. The octopus is just perfect, trust the recommendations of the host. I can also recommend the green wine

Roberto E.

Yelp
2nd time eating here.. traditional Portuguese food w a added flavor & excellent service. A small place (reservations are essential). Tonite I had a whole grilled sea base which was as close to perfection as one could wish. The wine choices while limited are excellent and the tiny staff is very attentive. Love this place!

P S.

Yelp
Not bad! Our nearby hotel concierge recommended this place since it offers authentic Portuguese food. The restaurant is very packed, they really try to serve as many customers as possible. I enjoyed the Portuguese style of service which included a very large welcome appetizer. It was a huge plate of tasty cheeses, steamed vegetables, and other finger foods! The meat was very well cooked and tasty. Service was amazing as well. The price was reasonable. To give you an idea of the pricing, we had a party of 7 and each of us got a drink and full entree. The total ended up being €87. All in all, if your accommodations for a night in Lisbon are near this restaurant it's not a bad option. Enjoy Portuguese service and authentic food in a relaxed and intimate setting all for a reasonable price!

Ian A.

Yelp
This my second time here. Yes the food is so great. The grilled octopus is out of this world. The staff are so wonderful. They have English meaning, large local wine list

David E.

Yelp
Excellent, reasonably priced restaurant in Santa Catarina. It seems to be a favorite for hotel/B&B staff to recommend for their guests, most people we talked to were there on staff recommendation. I had lamb chops, very good, wife had grilled salmon, excellent. The meal came with free appetizer/tapas selection (and that made up for the somewhat overpriced bottle of sparkling water.) All-in-all, a very good meal.

F B.

Yelp
This place is wonderful. One of the best meals in Lisbon. Staff so nice and they have a wonderful free coevers plate. The salmon was the best ever!

Sandor G.

Yelp
What a great place. Good food with a smile. A small but cosy place. As a starter free tapas.