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Colina

Restaurant Portuguese restaurant

Stylish polished wood setting with large windows for a Portuguese menu, with plenty of grilled fish. People often mention good, restaurant, service, Portuguese, staff, hotel, grilled, soup, server,


Address

R. Filipe Folque 46 A A, 1050-114 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

www.restaurante-colina.com

Contact

+351 21 356 0209

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) restaurant (14) service (10) Portuguese (9) staff (8) hotel (7) grilled (7) soup (6) server (6)
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  • 2/5 Bernd B. 2 years ago on Google
    The menue given to tourist is way different than on the website. Almost no local people at 20:00 o' clock and later. Touristtrap, which is okay, but..that is to much. Beef was very good.... But that is not enought,... I asked the waiter for the difference between their official Website and the tourist Menue. He answered, that the one on the website is "old" ( 3 month was the picture old) and the raised the prices. " 30 % and more 😅😅😅) .
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 enc t. 1 year ago on Google • 440 reviews
    Recommended by my hotel, and it was a god choice. Had Bacalhao and grilled Grouper. Both were very good but Bacalhao was fried- supposed to be grilled. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Christina made sure we had the table even though we had no reservation and it was late.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kentaro W. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, nice local (Portuguese) food! The food that I ordered was a bit salty in general (this might be the standard in Portugal) and the cheese and bread in the table was charged - which is understandable - but more expensive than I expected (€3 per person)… This is why I rated 4 out of 5. But I would recommend this place, especially vegetable soup and Arroz de Piexe were very very good!!😊 Soup of the day (vegetables soup) €2.50 Prawn Soup €5.00 Bacalhau €16.50 Arroz de piexe €14.85 Queijo saloio €3.50 Pao bola €0.60 x 2 Pao Tortado €0.70 Pasta Atum €1.00 Queijo Crème €1.00
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger V. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    We had dinner here last night, November 23, 2022. Our hotel recommended this place and we were not disappointed. The white wine we ordered was very good as well as the grilled grouper and prawn soup. Although we ordered one main course, it was good enough to share for two people. The only complaint I have is that the restaurant’s entrance doesn’t look so appealing. Very good service though 🙂.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Julito R. 6 months ago on Google • 241 reviews
    The server took a long time to take our order, but the food came out quick and hot. I had bacalhau a braz and a bife do lombo grelhado. At the time of the bill they overcharged us. They has to fix the bill two times. The food was good.

  • 2/5 Brittany H. 2 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Sea bass was amazing, really a shame that they brought out of a bunch of food we didn’t order and then charged us for it. We also asked before ordering if separate checks were okay and they said yes, then later would not. Seated us at 6pm, but didn’t even start going back to the kitchen until almost 7. We would have just eaten elsewhere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahsan A. 8 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Great dinning experience. Recommended by hotel staff member for authentic Portuguese cuisine. It was not a disappointment at all. The owner is really caring and overall staff showed great hospitality. Portions are really huge. Value for money definitely.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 João Jesus (. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good restaurant with top service. I visit this area of Lisbon once a year or so and this is my choice for dinner. Very good food overall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kenny P O. 8 months ago on Google
    Colina is excellent! Fantastic ambiance and location. Reasonably priced. Dinner for 4 plus drinks was less than $180
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Meggi C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing at this restaurant so its a shame I can't give 5 stars. The service is a reason for less than 5 stars. When I first arrived a female server made it clear she doesn't speak English. I apologized for not speaking Portuguese but her attitude was disappointing. I've worked in the restaurant industry and regardless of the language of your patron, you serve them with a smile on your face. You make it work. If she is that insecure about not speaking English then she should learn. Otherwise, do your job. She was very slow. I would have had one more glass of wine, but she was so slow I just decided to order dinner. I guess the restaurant isn't focused on making money. If they don't want money from English-speakers, they should post a sign: "ENGLISH SPEAKERS NOT WELCOME" Half-way through service, an English-speaking server took over. Such a breath of fresh air. Not because of the English but because of the attitude. But guess what! The moment I dropped my cash for the bill and left a generous tip (meant for the servers who did a great job) she came running to grab it. Never saw her move so quickly. She should be moving with that enthusiasm when clearing tables, resetting tables, refilling wine, etc. Unfortunately, all the other servers are compensating for her laziness. Will not return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bret S. 4 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Traditional food, place has been going for 50 years. Good outdoor dining with cover from wind and rain. Food was very good, prices are very reasonable. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We had the Portuguese style beef and the grilled grouper, with garlic prawn starter, was all very good.

  • 5/5 vasantos2171 5 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Good Lord. This is a terrific place. Food prices are fair too. Portion sizes are great for the money. Would eat here in the future.

  • 5/5 Nico F. 1 month ago on Google • 89 reviews New
    Wer auf der Suche nach einem traditionellen portugiesischem Restaurant ist, kommt am Colina nicht vorbei. Toller Service, nette Leute und super Essen. Die Preise sind moderat, jedoch die angebotene Qualität super. Es ist nicht so groß und bei unserem Besuch war es 100% voll. Man ist auf jeden Fall mittendrin, statt nur dabei. Wir versuchen während unseres Aufenthalts noch einmal hier her zu kommen. Wirklich sehr gut, weiter so

  • 5/5 Wa T. 4 months ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Ordered the Shrimp Soup, Cod & Shrimp Rice, and local Portugal Beer (only one on Tap). The rice dish is good for two people. Eating all of it (yes, i did!) sent me on a food coma... but I couldn't stop myself. [The group from France next to me was surprised I was able to eat all of it. LoL] The Shrimp soup was delicious, but the three Shrimp pieces hit that "overcooked" point. No stars deducted, I still enjoyed it. Just a warning that it could happen.

  • 5/5 Rafał S. 3 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    Very nice Sea bass (grilled). One of the fiew restaurant open on Christmas Eve.

  • 5/5 Alexa W. 3 weeks ago on Google • 31 reviews New
    Had a fantastic dining experience at Colina! From the moment we walked in, the waiter provided exceptional service, suggesting we share dishes to enjoy a variety of flavors. We started with the Cataplana, a delectable fish stew bursting with seafood goodness. Next, we savored the Portuguese-style sirloin steak, cooked to perfection and packed with garlic flavor – a garlic lover’s dream! The pepper steak was also a hit, bursting with rich, savory goodness. Save room for dessert because they are divine and generously portioned. The service was top-notch, with friendly staff ensuring our glasses were never empty and expertly pairing our wine with each course. Despite the quality, the prices were reasonable, making us feel like royalty without breaking the bank. Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

  • 3/5 Chi N. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Ordered bbq cod and it was too salted to eat. I could try only a little bit of cod with veggies and gave up the rest. The guy from the restaurant said it was curing cod and that was the reason it was salty. My wife had prawn curry and she really tried hard to finish her dish but couldn't. A lot of shrimps with curry sauce and rice and that was it! Don't they know how to cook it or just simply the more the better? Having had dinner at Colina on the suggestion from the guy at the hotel reception. Wish I could've read the reviews before going, maybe I would've changed my mind.

  • 5/5 Eve K. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a lovely meal at Colina and have been looked after by the staff. The owner was kind enough to greet everyone too. I particularly enjoyed the steak in Portuguese style. It was melt in the mouth! Thank you for making my birthday a happy one!

  • 5/5 Raphael R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food and localization. Needs reservation.

  • 5/5 Bronkston P. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Excellent food. Tasty, we ordered the veal and grilled goat, we think they mixed up our order but the food was so delicious that it didn’t matter. The serving is a hearty portion. We will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Orosz E. 2 years ago on Google
    Marvellous 10⭐😊

  • 3/5 Daysi R. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing… customer service other wise was really bad… we arrive at 6:30 pm on a Sunday… they told us closing time was at 7:00 pm we wait until 7;40 pm… no bread on the table and a very poor actitud from server… they still sitting other people at the table, even though they said they were closing soon … we still have no menus ... I have to stand up 2 times for menu and bread… they never came back to check on my friend and I… I’m almost sure the server didn’t like the fact that we speak Spanish and English… server was rude and really kill the vibe.. cuz place is small and cute… but i wouldn’t recommend this for a Portugal experience… they are much better places with excellent customer service…

  • 5/5 Matthew K. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was unreal! Got the grilled seafood platter for two, could easily feed 3 or 4! Service was tardy, try and reserve for outside if you can!

  • 3/5 Arch A. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was a touch disappointing, had the prawn risotto, stewed squid and Cod. The seafood is essentially overcooked. Service did not have the sincerity and panache of those offered at great places and the bill is filled with other stuff not ordered. Maybe honest mistakes.

  • 2/5 Steeve S. 1 year ago on Google
    The service is far from good (probably not their fault to be honest, just too many tables to manage). About the food... I took the sardines as a starter, it was just out of a can with the oil of it. Then I had the fish "speciality", basically taste if chicken flooded in oil as well. Far from fine dining. We would have expected more from a typical Portuguese restaurant.

  • 5/5 Andrei G. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff are very friendly and helpful, food is excellent quality and the portions ar huge, try the sea food platter for 2 ( its actually enough for 4) Thanks we will come back. Highly recommended.

  • 2/5 Barbara P. 4 years ago on Google
    Recommended by our hotel. Must be a relative. We were hungry from all day travel and got there about 4:30. It was open but still in the process of prepping for evening customers. I think the staff was having a competition as to who could be louder - both by yelling at each other and by throwing the cutlery into the storage bins. Other staff were rolling large garbage bins and shopping carts in and out of the restaurant through the front door and luckily for us, beside our table. For traditional Portuguese food, it was lacking in both flavour and lustre. I had the vegetable soup which was rice in a broth with a few green things floating in it. My partner had the cordon blue smothered in fries. Very little flavour except for the overpowering blue cheese in about one or two bites of the total meal. Overall, this was a disappointment and for €43 for soup, croquettes, one meal and two small bottles of wine I don’t feel it is worth the the effort and cost especially after listening to the banter (arguments?).

  • 3/5 Edward Da C. 2 years ago on Google
    Was recommended by the hotel I was booked in. This restaurant serves Portuguese food... Food is okay.

  • 5/5 Miki M. 1 year ago on Google
    The best restaurant in Lisbon and the best food in Portugal. Thank you very much my old friend and good to see you again Miro Serbia

  • 2/5 Marion F. 1 year ago on Google
    Really basic. Partner's fish had garlic on it, and was adequately cooked. My pork was salted only...no other flavour. Both with chips. Food plonked down with rude gesture between wait staff when we questioned which was the fish. Staff seemed to care only about moneys from clients...no other interaction

  • 5/5 Marco H. 1 year ago on Google
    My new favorite restaurant in town!Incredible roasted cod fish (bacalhau grelhado). Dried cod is a long standing Portuguese seaman tradition. You have to try it

  • 3/5 carol a. 1 year ago on Google
    For our last night in Lisbon, I was looking for something special. Great atmosphere and great food. We were dressed for a fun evening out and this place was recommended by our hotel. We ate outside the restaurant surrounded by store fronts and distance sirens. The grouper was tough and salty and the bream could have been more tender. The service was slow. Wearing jeans and a sweatshirt would have been fine. Can’t believe this was one of Lisbon’s best.

  • 4/5 R J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food. Portions are large - one entree can easily satisfy two adults especially if you have a drink to start with. We thought the prices were on the high side for the entree- even when you consider the portions. Recommend you sit outside as the indoor ambiance leaves much to be desired.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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