Tapisco Lisboa

We stopped by last minute and were lucky to get a table. First, the staff were fantastic! You can tell the passion they put into providing a great experience. T... read more We stopped by last minute and were lucky to get a table. First, the staff were fantastic! You can tell the passion they put into providing a great experience. The Iberico croquettes and tomato bread for our starters were tasty and a great way to start our meal. The huevos rotos could have used a little hot peppers to elevate the taste, but the yolk of the eggs provided a creaminess to the dish. The star of the dinner was the duck rice! My wife and I could not stop talking about how pan-licking good this dish was for us. This was the best meal of our entire trip to Portugal and Spain. I want the recipe! For dessert, the flan was a nice way to end the meal and the sweet rice pudding was also delicious (though was uniquely plated). Next time we visit Portugal we're definitely stopping here again.

Had dinner reservations here one night and enjoyed our food. The croquettes were delicious and maybe my favorite part. Both the octopus salad and the seafood pa... read more Had dinner reservations here one night and enjoyed our food. The croquettes were delicious and maybe my favorite part. Both the octopus salad and the seafood paella were good. The caramel port flan was the best dessert we ordered (though a bit small). I recommend the crema catalana as well, especially if you’re a fan of that dish. The space is very pretty and I think the designers did a great job with the space—lots of warm copper and red tones throughout in a way I haven’t seen before. The service was generally good, but something about it came across just a tad stuffy, cold, or just a little wooden. I can’t put my finger on it exactly.

We had an excellent dinner at Tapisco after making a reservation about a month in advance of our trip. We had the Paella Negra, La Bomba De Lisboa (my favorite)... read more We had an excellent dinner at Tapisco after making a reservation about a month in advance of our trip. We had the Paella Negra, La Bomba De Lisboa (my favorite), Fried Choco, Croquetas de Jamon, Pan with tomato, plus wine, sparkling water and other drinks. The atmosphere and the service were outstanding, the restaurant was full the entire time we were there with more people waiting outside for a table. Our bill came to 141 Euros for the 4 of us, which is reasonable for the quality of food and service. Tapisco is a popular restaurant in Lisbon for good reason!

We couldn't get a reservation so took a chance on a walk-in around 7.00pm. Luckily we were offered the option of a table or seats at the counter. We took the op... read more We couldn't get a reservation so took a chance on a walk-in around 7.00pm. Luckily we were offered the option of a table or seats at the counter. We took the option of the counter seats (2 furthest from the door is a recommendation) where we were able to watch the chefs at work. All of the staff were friendly and efficient and they were very accommodating with my intolerance to coriander. Wines were reasonably priced and the food was excellent, particularly the Pan con Tomate, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota and the Duck rice. Despite previous reviews, we thought the cost was reasonable in view of the quality and service.

One of my most anticipated spots in Lisbon — and a big disappointment. We stopped by for a walk-in lunch and tried the bacalhau à Brás and a few other dishes. E... read more One of my most anticipated spots in Lisbon — and a big disappointment. We stopped by for a walk-in lunch and tried the bacalhau à Brás and a few other dishes. Everything was just average — nothing stood out. The service was slow and inattentive, even though there weren’t many tables to serve. The food leaned more Spanish than Portuguese, and the fusion concept didn’t impress. Honestly, it felt overhyped and not worth the visit. Really regretted choosing this place. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 4