Ruvida - Lisboa

I accidentally took a trip to Italy last night by going to this hidden gem in the middle of Praça d’Armada. What a treat! In this restaurant you can find real I... read more I accidentally took a trip to Italy last night by going to this hidden gem in the middle of Praça d’Armada. What a treat! In this restaurant you can find real Italian food, tortellini in brodo, tagliatelle with duck ragu, Cacio e Pepe... <br/ <br/ My boyfriend and I were greeted by a sweet and very knowledgeable waitress who accompanied us to our reserved table. It was such a great spot! Valentina, who I suspect might be the owner, spent the two hours we were there crafting the most delicate pasta, tagliatelle, orecchiette, tortellini, it was incredible to see the dedication and passion put into this! I knew we were in for a treat, and I was not disappointed! <br/ <br/ We started off with a melanzane parmeggianna, which they had the nice courtesy of splitting in two two plates, beautifully presented. Flavorful and accompanied with a balsamic reduction and a raspberry vinaigrette, the dish was incredibly well balanced! This dish was a special of the day and I ate it so fast, I forgot to take a picture, oops! <br/ <br/ We decided to have both Cacio e Pepe, one of our favourite Italian dishes, and this was without a doubt, one of the best ones we have had! Exquisite creaminess... the quality of the ingredients was translated in each bite. Perfect size portions which means room for dessert.... <br/ <br/ Mascarpone Cream and PannaCotta... Creamy was the theme of last night and I am very okay with that! The mascarpone cream was a treat, I couldn’t stop myself from going back for more, delicate yet strong flavor, it was my favourite one! <br/ <br/ I can’t wait to go back and try different plates!! This kind of restaurant is a place where you won’t be scared to change your dish thinking it might not be as good as the one you loved the last time, they all are incredible! <br/ <br/ Pretty sure this is now one of my favorite Italian Restaurants ever, definitely my favorite one in Lisbon! Congrats!

Excellent pasta dishes! Finally a true Italian restaurant in Lisbon with homemade pasta al dente with finesse. Beautiful terrace, friendly and careful service.... read more Excellent pasta dishes! Finally a true Italian restaurant in Lisbon with homemade pasta al dente with finesse. Beautiful terrace, friendly and careful service. The Italian artisanal beer is fantastic. Recommend !

Exceptionnal! One of the best italian I had so far ! read more Exceptionnal! One of the best italian I had so far !

Amazing food quality and impeccable service. If you love pasta dishes, this will be your heaven. If you prefer fish or seafood, the options are limited, but bot... read more Amazing food quality and impeccable service. If you love pasta dishes, this will be your heaven. If you prefer fish or seafood, the options are limited, but both the fried sardines from the starters and the octopus from the mains were among the best I’ve had—not only in Portugal, but anywhere. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €40–45 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

BY FAR the best Italian restaurant in Lisbon. This is truly a hidden gem and should be on everyone’s list of places to try! Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5... read more BY FAR the best Italian restaurant in Lisbon. This is truly a hidden gem and should be on everyone’s list of places to try! Meal type: Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5