ly takai
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i had an amazing experience at SKIZZO and felt it deserved a proper review.
the service was truly impeccable, every single member of the staff was kind and genuinely interested in making our experience special. they were always ready to offer suggestions and explain the concept behind the dishes.
we started with the shrimp starter, which was incredibly fresh, served with a delicious chilli and basil oil sauce. we ordered a warm focaccia to go with it, and it was the perfect match.
then came the scallops, easily a 10 out of 10. the scallops were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was simply out of this world. we even had to order more focaccia just to soak up every bit of it. for us, it was definitely one of the best dishes of the night.
we also tried the curry chicken, which was delicious. the curry had a slight kick to it, for someone not used to spice, it might feel a bit strong, but for us, it was just right.
another surprising hit was the kale with white garlic and pistachio sauce. absolutely balanced, flavorful, and something we would order again without hesitation.
for the main course, we ordered the squid with beans. honestly, it was the only dish we didn’t enjoy. the beans were very well seasoned and tasty, but the texture of the squid felt off. both elements ended up having a very similar texture, which made the dish a bit monotonous. we couldn’t finish it, and none of us really clicked with the combination.
on the side, we ordered the potatoes with cheese, another highlight. perfectly cooked and full of flavor, definitely worth ordering again.
for dessert, we had the brioche with dulce de leche, ice cream, and parmesan. it was a good dessert overall, but there was way too much parmesan on top. the large shavings overpowered the sweetness, making it a bit heavy. we ended up leaving most of the parmesan on the plate. if the balance between the dulce de leche and the parmesan was better, it would have been much more enjoyable.
despite the small misses, SKIZZO is truly outstanding and extremely promising. it’s easily one of the best restaurants we’ve visited in lisbon, and we can’t wait to go back and explore more of their menu.