Flor da Estrela — Restaurant in Lisbon

"Ooze" may not be the most inviting term to use in a review, but this place oozes charm. Better still, they back up their commensurate charm, with super eats, well prepared, and a meal check that actually makes you think they care what you think...I mean...where's the mind blown emoji on this phone! I really love it all here, and it's full of locals, most old enough to remember when they didn't have a TV on the wall..then again, it's always a hunger buster to see the Russian leader looking through the screen at my plate....sorry Vlad', those yummy curried big, sweet prawns and hand cut chips...

Accidental find, but have already booked a table and this time we're going back with friends. Great, simple, traditional Portuguese food at reasonable prices, super professional staff, and the number of items on the menu gave me the impression that the food was actually freshly made as opposed to microwaved. The place is clean and the toilets are sparkling. Their steaks are so gooood that you may never want/like another...

Ask for the daily specials (pratos do dia) and have lunch Portuguese style at a great value. I chose the Bacalhau à Lagareiro, hence (part of the recipe) it came with a good amount of olive oil. Also important to know, in Portugal thanks to a “reduce the salt” campaign, very little salt is used in restaurants. Better for your health but if you’re used to more salt, just ask...