Restaurant - Dervixe

This is the first time I went to a turkish restaurant, and I must say I liked it, the food, the decoration and the service. The closest thing I tried was the famous middle eastern Joshuas Shoarma fast food franchise, obviously limited in variety and quality.

The first thing I thought when looking at the menu was "I must try everything!", and you almost can because they serve tasting dishes, with different types of food. I can't really remember the names but I liked everything, except the french fries, but then again they are not a traditional turkish food...

As you may know, in the turkish culture they smoke the famous Nargile, which you can try(for 10 Euros), and are not really fond of alcoholic beverage, so you can't order wine or beer, the good news is that they allow you to bring your own.

The owner/waiter was very nice and attentive, but that day were few customers, I don't know how it is on a busy day. The decoration is very pleasing and on the 1st floor you have some nice sofas where you can have a nice relaxed meal and socialize with your friends.

I must definitely go there again!

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Average price: ~12 Euros
Multibanco/Visa: Yes
Smokers: Outside
Closes at: Monday

Pros:
- Nice price/quality ratio
- Good for groups and couples
- Lots of variety

Cons:
- No near subway
- No alcoholic drinks, but you can bring your own

- Location is not very interesting

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Restaurant - Mestiço

The Kretcheu association has tried to establish itself in Lisbon several times, from what I know. They want to give this city a place that promotes the culture of Cape Verde, their music, dance, art and food.

The latest attempt is a restaurant, that may also serve for music concerts, workshops and art exhibits. I have been there 2 times and I liked it, the food, ambience and service was good, and it is cheap!

The manager(I think) is Aires Silva, a friendly guy that is also an African dances teacher, if you are interested give him a call.

Its a good place to make group dinners, and it is also very cosy, nice place to take your date. On weekends night sometimes they have live African music.

I have tried the Cachupa, Moamba and the Caldo de Peixe, all good, normal doses around 6 Euros. At the end ask for the Grog(strong sugar cane firewater) or the Ponche(less strong but sweet), traditional drinks from Cape Verde.

Its near the Terreiro do Paço subway station, and parking should not be difficult, afterwards you can go to Bacalhoeiro for a drink with your friends.



Misc:
Average price: ~9 Euros
Multibanco/Visa: No
Smokers: No
Closes at: Open every day

Pros:
- Good ambience and service
- Good for groups and dates
- Live African music
- Very good quality/price ratio

Cons:
- Nothing to point out



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Restaurant - Cantina Baldracca

If you like Italian pastas, then you should try Cantina Baldracca, very good price/quality ratio, good ambience and well served. They also serve steaks with special sauces but you have better places for that.

The pastas... nham! Farfalle, Spaghetti , Penne amongst others and lots of sauces and ingredients, you can make your own or just pick one off the menu, and what better to go with that than a nice Sangria :)

Good for groups, and also for a date, but gets a bit noisy when full. In the summer is too hot, they should get an air conditioner... The service is good and you can have a nice dinner with drinks for under 10 Euros, probably one of the cheapest restaurants with Italian pastas in Lisbon.

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Average price: ~9 Euros
Multibanco/Visa: No
Smokers: No
Closes at: Sunday

Pros:
- Good ambience and service

- Good for groups and dates
- Lots of pastas, sauces and ingredients
- Very good quality/price ratio

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Cons:
- Difficult parking
- No near places for a drink afterwards
- In the summer is too hot inside

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Espiral

Espiral is a place about nature, ecology and spirituality. There you can find a bookshop, a bioshop, a gym for therapy and martial arts, and a vegetarian restaurant(also serving fish).

I have only tried the restaurant, so this post is about that. Being a meat lover I don't know many vegetarian restaurants, but so far this is my favourite. It is cheap and well served, calm and cosy and some nights you get live music. There is free tea with your meal, and you have a variety of dishes to choose from(check the website), the ones I tried were good.

It is a good place to take your date, specially is she/he is eco/bio/vegan nature lover, the decoration is good and they have candles ;)

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Average price: ~8 Euros

Multibanco/Visa: Yes

Smokers: No

Closes at: Does not close

Pros:

- Excellent quality/price ratio

- Cosy and calm

- Live music

- Great food variety and large doses

Cons:

- Not good for large groups

- No near places for a drink afterwards

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