Reviews - Maca Verde
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Last update : 03.10.2025
Great spot to try some delicious seafood! Just be aware that you can't pay with an international card. Local cards or cash only. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €30–35 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
A family-run neighborhood gem — a hidden treasure. The food was truly excellent, and the people were kind and welcoming. I was staying at a nearby hotel and ended up visiting twice. One time I had the cod dish, and the other time, grilled sardines — both were absolutely delicious. It genuinely felt like they used high-quality ingredients and cooked with care. Although the servers didn’t speak English, communication was smooth and the experience was enjoyable nonetheless. Price per person: €10–15 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Last update : 19.02.2024
Delicious seabass with fries, the liver steak also super good, the salad that comes on the side is amazing, and the waiter (part of the family who owns the place) very helpful and kind. Too bad we discovered it only 1 day before we left, but we’ll come back next time!
This hidden gem near Santa Apolonia station is definitely one of the best eatery we have tried in Lisbon. You could only find locals here as it’s a family-managed venture that offers authentic and traditional Portuguese cuisine. Never miss to get the choco assado, the house specialty. One would easily sense that the dishes they serve have been crafted from fresh and high-quality produce. And another huge bonus is that their prices are reasonable and fair.
Best sea bass I have tried in my life. It is not a fancy restaurant but a very local one. The waiter explained patiently all dishes and we had an amazing night with friends. The flan and the vinho verde also a highlight.
Such a great little family run restaurant. Very friendly service. If at first the menu seems limited , don’t worry all the dishes are delicious..the grilled and potato , juicy and full of great flavour, their homemade PeriPeri sauce made it even better. the steak was excellent , made to order …as rare and seasoned with just enough garlic and salt. Great price for an authentic Portuguese dinner
We ordered one Bream and one Mackerel fish. First one was tasty but second one was Not good at all. About the atmpsphere, it was toooooo noisy ! No music to a bit reduce the disturbing crowd's noise! Really i got headach i could not finish my food. No ventilation inside!
Last update : 09.02.2024
We were a huge group and they had a lot of patience. Great people, really nice service. Great food too!
Everything tasted good, polite staff and good prices not far fro the Baixa. The only criticism is that you can book a table only by calling them.
Last update : 27.10.2023
We went to this small cafe twice for dinner . The reason we returned was that we had a delicious meal the first time and after 2 very ordinary meals at other restaurants in the local area , we decided to stick with what we knew was good . We were not disappointed : the second meal was equally delicious . We had fish on both occasions and also their signature cuttlefish fish , which we can confirm was cooked to perfection , as was the sea bream . Not a very atmospheric place , but if you are looking for perfectly cooked seafood at a reasonable price , this is the place to go . Highly recommended . Delightful polite staff too from a single family .
Cozy and intimate family owned restaurant. Opened late. Fresh seafood and greens along with a small pitcher of sangria hit the spot for some weary travelers. We ordered the sardines, another traditional Portuguese fish dish and a salad. They do not accept credit card. Only cash. Would recommend this to anyone close to the Apollonia Station.
This is simple, excellent Portuguese food at its best. Finger-licking grilled sardines, Bacalhau mixed with potato, olive oil and loads of garlic, simple salads of lettuce and tomatoes. All washed down with a good Vinho Verde.
We stopped at this place our second night in Lisbon and then again for lunch when we returned nearly 2 weeks later. It is a family run, unassuming spot next to the train station with the freshest most delicious fish you’ll ever eat and very attentive staff. We had grilled dorado our first visit and tried both dorado and robalo our second . The fish sits in a gleaming ice bath at the entrance to the restaurant and couldn’t be fresher. It is mostly a local crowd, but the waiters speak English, Spanish and probably other languages. On our second visit we saw many people getting Plato do día which appeared to be great value, but we were wedded to their fish. Also, their wine was wonderful and so inexpensive. The first visit we had a bottle of vino branco from the Douro valley , and for lunch we had a carafe of their house vino verde for 4.50 Euros! Do not miss this place if you go to Lisbon!
We were lucky to get a table in a night with a full house. The server was running his feet off keeping all guests attended to. We tried two firsts, sardine pate and green wine. We had a simple tomato, lettuce and onion salad along with the lamb and Iberian ham. The food was excellent and we finished our meal off with an order of creamed rice. I’m not sure if this restaurant accepts reservations, if they do I would encourage you to make one. With an ideal location near the Santa Apolonia train and metro station, parking and good food executed well it’s easy to see why the dining room was full.
Last update : 09.04.2023
Best grilled fish I ever eat. Fresh and delicious. Good service. Genialna grillowana ryba! Polecam każdemu :
Great food at good prices. Get there early as it fills up quick. We arrived right at noon when it opened on a Thursday and the whole place was full within 30 minutes with some people waiting outside for a seat.
Very good food and not very expensive. for 2 people we paid 32€, main course and house wine
You need to visit this place if you like seafood and fish, they also have other types of meat. It 's a family business that you will be amazed from the food to the wine and porto wine. Do not get fooled by the old design, go ahead and try it. Every time is full of people and you are lucky to catch a spot. Every time I arrive in Lisabona this is the spot. Fish is fresh from that day, and the simple way of cooking with salt and little olive oil is perfect, you don 't need more. Just believe me and try it. You will never be disappointed. And the prices are very affordable.
