O Sossego - Lisboa

We know this neighbourhood well but for some reason we never had lunch here. It’s your typical Portuguese lunch restaurant. It’s close to Belém but still far en... read more We know this neighbourhood well but for some reason we never had lunch here. It’s your typical Portuguese lunch restaurant. It’s close to Belém but still far enough away so you’re not surrounded by hordes of noisy tourists. Many guests are obviously regulars. They’ve got a nice terrace and the service was very friendly. The prices are inexpensive e.g. sardines € 6,50 which I an excellent deal.

We found this gem walking up the hill in Belem. Clearly lots of regulars but we were able to get a table on the shaded veranda. I think we were the only non-loc... read more We found this gem walking up the hill in Belem. Clearly lots of regulars but we were able to get a table on the shaded veranda. I think we were the only non-locals in the place. Wonderful service, great food and reasonable. Host was lovely and tolerated by terrible Portuguese. What's not to like?

After a lot of walking in hot weather we had a wonderful late lunch at the family restaurant Sissego with great banter from the head of the family. Sardines, sa... read more After a lot of walking in hot weather we had a wonderful late lunch at the family restaurant Sissego with great banter from the head of the family. Sardines, salad, potatoes, bread and olives with chilled beer was the best meal we had on our 10 day holiday costing less than €20, a delight.

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Excellent outdoor lunch opposite restaurant, good lunch portions and prices meaning not too much that you won’t want and can’t afford dinner, and excellent food... read more Excellent outdoor lunch opposite restaurant, good lunch portions and prices meaning not too much that you won’t want and can’t afford dinner, and excellent food. Full of locals so a good sign, but enough English spoken if you’re not a local. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: €15–20