O Barrigas — Restaurant in Lisbon

Where do I start.. The restaurant was empty, but we decided to try it as it was a Sunday evening and very quiet everywhere, reassured by the 4 on Google. Before we even ordered I spotted a small coackroach crawling down the wall...but we decided to.ignore it for politeness and embarrassment, and because we were starving. The Bead came with a platter of butter and a mini cheese, all wrapped in cling film...wich we kindly declined. Then We shared one main as starter (which was tasty and filling), and chosed the two cod based mains on the " food of the day" board. When they arrived My baked cod was sizzling on the outside and frozen inside! I told the waitress and she also could see.it. so she took it back and after a while she brought it back re-heated, but was still raw inside, salty and stiff! Floating in oil! My partner dish was supposed to be another Portuguese typical dish of cod with cream and potato, and it was a warm.mess of fish, stick chips and uncooked cream and loads of cinnamon, we finished it because it was just edible and we were starting, but it wasn't pleasant and for 13 euro was a joke. We paid and left, the waitresses apologised ...but apologies can't fix such bad experiences. Do...

I went there with 2 of my friends on Friday evening as soon as they opened. We were the only customer there at that time and it was very nice because we could start our meal in peace. We told the lady that she can bring us what ever portuguese people would eat and she can decide what we will have. It was definitely the right choise. We ate shrimps, swordfish, octopus and pork cheeks. Shrimps and octopus were absolutely delicious, the best I have ever tasted. You could taste the freshness and quality of the ingredients. The pork cheeks were also super tasty and were a perfect match with the seafood because it was on the other end of your taste pallette. Clearly very well thought from the lady. The wines were also chosen by the lady and they complemented the food perfectly. A pretty much perfect dinner with excellent customer service. The atmosphere was very cozy and peaceful. I highly recommend this place and would love to go...

amazing! absolutely amazing! portuguese food. started with prawns, bread, and olives. we got a bottle conde arrolios to enjoy. this restaurant is portuguese run with one server and one chef so come to relax and take your time. this food is cooked with love and technique only generations of traditions can provide. It's a family run business. The atmosphere is so homey and lovely. We had the pork cheek and chicken rice for entrees with the port poached apple for dessert with port wine to finish the meal.

What a lovely team here. The food really blew me away. The pork cheek dish and prawn dish were to die for but all the food was amazing i felt like my family cooked for me by the end of the meal. This is very special food you...