Léon — Restaurant in Lisbon

This was by far the best meal I had in Lisbon.

Traditional French food cooked to perfection.

The prawns came alive with the house made mayonnaise.

The asparagus was lovingly complimented by the dill walnuts and sauce.

The steak and fries were the standout dish for me and the pepper sauce included caramalised onion that took the sauce to the next level and made the steak sensational.

For desert I had the cheese plate which was as expected and the chocolate mousse was fluffy and rich with some lovely texture from the crushed nuts.

The hostess was pleasant and accommodating of our requests.

This French was better than any I had in Paris a few years back.

The wine was lovely and so was the organic drink.

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Probably one of the best, if not best, steak frites I’ve had (ever or) in a while🙈 The quality, the flavour, the simpleness of it all: 5 star. The seasoning on the fries was an unexpected salt & pepper flavour - delicious; the fries crisp, crunchy and thin; and you could tell the peppercorn sauce was homemade - flavour not too overpowering either. 👌🏾We both got the smaller steak portion, which was the perfect amount.

Casual dining, great spot for late night people watching too. Staff are really friendly and accommodating - they preemptively gave us blankets as it got quite chilly.

Would 100% recommend putting this onto your “must go” restaurant list when...

Amid the flood of restaurants with 'Instagrammable' food and decor, Léon is a genuine standout in Lisbon. These folks are true professionals who have mastered their craft. By sticking to the classics and executing them superbly, they offer a refreshing dining experience. As a vegetarian, I can confidently say their Mushroom Croque is the finest veggie sandwich I've ever had in Lisbon—perfectly toasted, impeccably seasoned, and utterly delicious. My friends were equally impressed with their Bavette and fries. I can't...