Comptoir Parisien — Restaurant in Lisbon

Stumbled upon Comptoir Parisian (French/Portuguese fusion cuisine) when we were visiting the area and was pleasantly surprised by their food and service. We came around 1:30pm, as hot as it can get in the middle of the summer so we decided to wait for a table to be seated inside. We waited about 5-10mins and were often updated with the wait time.

We ordered 2 kids meal, chicken strips and fries in which my kids devoured them in no time, and also 2 fish soups, 1 salad and 2 entrees for 4 adults to share (as it was too hot and we weren’t very hungry). The fish soup was delectable. It was rich in flavor but not overly creamy or heavy. Bouillabaisse is indeed one of my favorite and a must get while I’m in France. For their nicoise salad, the veggies were fresh and crisp, with just the right amount of olive oil and balsamic glaze on top.

For entrees, we ordered the sea bass with ratatouille and rice. I was expecting nicely lined vegetables which don’t happen but the sea bass was perfectly cooked with crispy skin, moist and tender meat that just flakes apart easily. My kids ended up stealing most of our fish. The ratatouille was very flavorful, perfect to be eaten with rice. The cod was one of their specials for the day and it was also perfectly cooked: moist and tender.

Their service was very quick and attentive. Some people may not like it being too quick and specially in Europe but we like it especially when we didn’t want to spend too much time eating and more time for sightseeing. The only complaint is the AC is a little weak but this is common in most of the places in Europe.

Overall, food is excellent with superb service. Price was a little higher than other restaurants in Lisbon but it is expected given its location. We enjoyed our lunch and would recommend it to anyone to enjoyed...

If visiting Belém for the 'original' pastel de nata at the historic Pastéis de Belém, a visit to the beautiful Jerónimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerónimos), the nearby Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument, or the famous Belém Tower (Torre de Belém), both a national monument and World Heritage (UNESCO) site, the nearby Comptoir Parisien will make a great spot for lunch or dinner.

PROS

Seated and fed us at 15:30, having closed at 15:00, on Christmas Eve ... HOOAH! Plenty of outdoor seating, which came in handy considering that Portugal implemented a requirement, just days before, for a negative COVID test result to eat inside restaurants over the Christmas and New Year holidays The French Onion Soup (€6) was the best I have ever had My Sausage and Lentils (€15) was excellent and TOO BIGGA EAT ... MAMA MIA! The sauces on the steaks au poivre and roquefort (€16 each) were both very tasty The service was friendly, with one exception (below), and professional ... MERCI BEAUCOUP! The prices were very fair for the portions and quality of the food.

CONS

We were greeted, and I use that term very loosely, by a nasty little man at the entrance to the restaurant whom was trying to get rid of us so he could go home. Fortunately, the owner came along before we could leave and told him to serve us The medium-well steaks we ordered arrived medium-rare despite my wife and son indicating 'no blood please'

CombatCritic Gives Restaurante Comptoir Parisien 8 BOMBS OUT OF 10 ... I Will Be Back The Next Time In Lisbon ... More...

Amidst a sea of tourist trap restaurants, this spot stands out as a true hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the French owners, whose hospitality was both genuine and effortless—making us feel like old friends rather than just another table. Their welcoming nature set the perfect tone for the meal to come.

We started with the fish soup and onion soup, both of which were deeply flavorful and transported us straight to Paris with their authenticity. For our mains, we ordered the sardine plate, duck confit, and octopus risotto. The sardines were fresh, perfectly grilled, and served with just the right accompaniments to enhance their natural flavor. The duck confit was outstanding—tender, rich, and without a hint of gaminess. The octopus risotto was equally impressive, featuring perfectly cooked seafood and a creamy, well-balanced risotto that was bursting with flavor.

Every dish reflected a true dedication to quality and tradition, making this one of the most memorable meals we’ve had. In a neighborhood filled with uninspired, tourist-driven dining options, this restaurant is a rare find—offering exceptional food, warm service, and a true...