Solar de Alfama — Restaurant in Lisbon

This place was INCREDIBLE. All around 5 stars, from the super attentive waitstaff who let us try wine before purchasing, asked many questions to get a feel for our taste in wine and then port for dessert. Choosing what to get was hard; the whole menu sounded tasty and everything we got was. It truly was one of my most memorable dining experiences and I eat A LOT of good food. The razor clams were cooked to perfection in a well-balanced wine and garlic sauce, the mussels were as well but in a thinner marinara sauce that was very simple but deep in flavor. The 4 types of bread soaked up the sauces incredibly and I think it cost 2 or 3 euro for bread. The eggs with farinheira sausage were one of THE MOST DELICIOUS things I’ve ever eaten. Perfectly cooked scrambled eggs with that tasty melty sausage—just truly an experience. The main course of fresh cooked fish (sea bass) was cooked to perfection and flaky and flavorful but the Octopus was soooo tender and potatoes were crispy and had such a nice olive oil, it coated the palate well with a really complementary flavor. Dessert we got a tawny port wine and one from the Alentejo region and both were so smooth and as our waiter told us, complemented the chocolate mousse dessert so well. I wish I could experience this meal over and over again! Also wish I knew the wait staffs’ names so I could do a shout out but it Thursday Dec. 16th and all 3 were awesome, as was my brief interaction with the kitchen staff who obviously know what they’re doing! Thanks for a wonderful meal...

Solar de Alfama is a charming restaurant tucked away in Lisbon’s historic Alfama district, celebrated for its authentic Portuguese seafood dishes. With a cozy, intimate ambiance and warm, attentive service, it offers guests both comfort and quality. The menu is small but carefully curated, ensuring fresh, well-prepared meals. Highlights include tender octopus, flavorful seafood rice, mackerel, shrimp, and other fresh fish, all praised for their taste and authenticity. The wine list features excellent Portuguese options that pair beautifully with the food, and there are also quality local craft beers. Service is frequently described as exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience. Both indoor seating and a few outdoor tables offer a pleasant setting for casual meals or special occasions. While the majority of reviews are very positive, a few diners feel the prices are slightly high for the portion or quality, though most agree it’s worth it for the freshness, flavor, and experience. Overall, Solar de Alfama stands out as one of Lisbon’s top seafood restaurants, combining delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service—making it a must-visit spot for anyone...

Food was really just ok would give 65/100. Most expensive lunch I v had (almost 150 euro…) but low quality food. Out of five seafood dishes we ordered the most tasty element is the potato in the octopus dish … the razor clam is really chewy and to some degree smells bad… I v had many fresh razor clams and this one definitely is the opposite to fresh, quite disappointing. The octopus tastes like rubber - even a random restaurant in London can cook better than this… the shrimp also tastes bitter really strange…the seafood rice was ok think the chef wants to try some innovative taste by adding carrot and lots of pepper cubes but the mix didn’t really impress… at the end I got a bit depressed with “is this really what Lisbon can offer?” I did a lot of research on Lisbon food and this restaurant it seems they changed cook recently and the quality is not so consistent anymore, hence why the two schools of extreme reviews, if you want traditional homemade Portuguese seafood, go...