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Malmequer Bemmequer
Cuisine: European, Portuguese
Price Range: $
10Best Says
Hidden away in the heart of Alfama, this pleasant restaurant prides itself on its charcoal-grilled specialities, where salmon, shrimp, selections of sausage and meats and other traditional dishes are... Read More
Hidden away in the heart of Alfama, this pleasant restaurant prides itself on its charcoal-grilled specialities, where salmon, shrimp, selections of sausage and meats and other traditional dishes are prepared and served up on terracotta bowls and plates. The proprietor, Sr Vitor, recommends the monkfish fillets with octopus rice. The wine list, written by hand to resemble a ledger, includes wonderfully refreshing vinho verde from Portugal's Minho region. The friendly vibe reflects the cheery interior, with tables laid with navy tablecloths and walls trimmed with polished azulejos (tiles). Together with the honest regional fare, the occasion is heightened by the sound of softly piped Portuguese folk music drifting through the room.
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Address:
Rua São Miguel 23-25
Lisbon,
+351 21 887 6535
Hours:
- Tue: 7:30pm-10:30pm
- Wed-Sun: 12:30pm-3:30pm,; 7:30pm-10:30pm
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Alfama/Graça's Best Restaurants: "Sometimes the door is locked, but that doesn't mean the restaurant is closed. Knock and wait."
- Best for Alfama/Graça's Best Restaurants Because: Moderately priced Malmequer Bemmequer enjoys patronage by locals and visitors, such is the broad appeal of this delightful little eatery.