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O Cartaxeiro

Restaurant

👍👍 Amazing foods, amazing hospitality and services. I was here two times , price is affordable. I liked how they treat customers. If I come back to Lisbon again, I will come to eat in here again. I recommend Salmon, Sea bass and Ofcourse sardines. Bread and olive is extra. People often mention fish, good, service, price, restaurant, super, fresh, Portuguese, Alfama, grilled,


Address

Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 23, 1100-139 Lisboa, Portugal

Contact

+351 21 888 1215

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (283 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fish (24) good (20) service (18) price (15) restaurant (13) super (13) fresh (12) Portuguese (12) Alfama (10) grilled (9)
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  • 5/5 ahmetcem 1 year ago on Google • 205 reviews
    Amazing foods, amazing hospitality and services. I was here two times , price is affordable. I liked how they treat customers. If I come back to Lisbon again, I will come to eat in here again. I recommend Salmon, Sea bass and Ofcourse sardines. Bread and olive is extra.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K. P. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a fantastic restaurant ( not very big, with about 8 tables on the terrace) where you can eat either meat or fish. The staff dont speak English but they found a super way to explain to the tourists what fish they can cook (see the photo). We ate sardins, squids and other fish. It is served with fried potato and you can also order salad (small & big portion). It is very delicious and we kept going there to have lunch!. I will definitely go there when I am back to Lisbon again! The price is very reasonable. A lot of locals also visit this restaurant. Thank you for tasty fish! 100% you should go there (Alfama area).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yessenia A. 1 year ago on Google • 38 reviews
    This restaurant was the highlight of our trip. The food was fresh, perfectly seasoned and a lot of it. We also ordered the squid but I forgot to photograph it. The menu is only in Portuguese, we ordered off the pictures and we got the sea bass recommendation from the waiter. For your reference the restaurant is in the main square of Alfama district. In front of the fado museum. All of these food plus soft Drinks was about €36 and so worth it. You won’t find a meal like this in the main tourist areas on this price range.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soumya 1 year ago on Google • 130 reviews
    Located at old alfama center, this place lured us because of its high ratings and amazing reviews and all of that was True. We had the best lunch with nice view of the center. Service was very fast and food was perfect. Highly recommended. Points to note: - they only take cash (at the time we went atleast) - you might have to wait in line. But worth it.

  • 5/5 Matteo F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pro; when you sit when you get up from the table it is surrounded by an air warm, cordial and friendly. The place is rather touristy but it does not lose the outright dominant Portuguese. They eat mostly dishes of grilled fish, chosen from the catch of the day. This is something that is not done anymore, showing the food you will cook and eat and is a courteous gesture of confidence that immediately establishes a relaxed atmosphere even if you risk a slight wait. The contours are simple but matching, include baked potatoes, fried, boiled and mixed salads along with olives, capers and onions. The simplicity of the dishes is as disarming as the goodness. A real taste that leaves a smile after every bite (needed some cleaning pesciaria skill as they arrive whole and well odorous of embers). The desserts are the icing on the cake, homemade by the owner; Typical, fresh and generous. Finally, the prices are extremely fair, which is to be commended given the central location in Alfama. Cons: untranslated menu, minimal offer. In the end you will want to bring everyone home to have a big dinner together because they are too cute. We will definitely be back! (Original) Pro; da quando ci si siede a quando ci si alza da tavola si viene circondati da un'aria calorosa, cordiale e amichevole. Il luogo è piuttosto turistico ma non perde assolutamente la schietta dominante portoghese. Si mangiano per lo più piatti a base di pesce grigliato, scelto a vista dal pescato del giorno. Questa è una cosa che non si fa più, mostrare il cibo che si andrà a cucinare e mangiare ed è un gesto di cortese fiducia che instaura subito un clima rilassato anche se si rischia una lieve attesa. I contorni sono semplici ma intonati, comprendono patate al forno, fritte, bollite e insalate miste insieme ad olive, capperi e cipolle. La semplicità dei piatti è disarmante tanto quanto la bontà. Un gusto reale che lascia il sorriso dopo ogni boccone (necessarie alcune skill di pulizia pesciaria in quanto essi arrivano interi e ben odorosi di brace). I dolci sono la ciliegina sulla torta, fatti in casa dalla proprietaria; tipici, freschi e generosi. Infine, i prezzi sono estremamente onesti, il che è da lodare vista la posizione centrale nell'Alfama. Contro: menù non tradotto, offerta minimale. Alla fine vorrete portarvi tutti a casa a fare una mega cena insieme perché sono troppo carini. Ci torneremo assolutamente!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Burak I. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy place, delicious and fresh fishes with fair price. Also we really like deserts.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mischa K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing spot for lunch with tables on the square in the sun. The fish is super fresh and tasty, portions are pretty large, especially considering the price, and the service is friendly. They bring the different fish and meat options to your table so that you can pick what you want, super convenient ! Highly recommend eating here, especially considering that all the other places in the area are super touristy !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drew B. 6 years ago on Google
    I'm hesitant to write this review because I don't want the damn tourists to ruin this spot. But this where the locals eat. An authentic Portuguese spot with fantastic food and great service. INCREDIBLE food. Don't come here. Don't ruin it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YM De L. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent homemade food, good value for money. The meat was delicious and they also show you the product so you can choose what you prefer. (Original) Excelente comida casera, buena relación calidad - precio. La carne estaba deliciosa y además te enseñan el producto para que escojas lo que prefieres.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Juan Manuel N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food at a good price. The rich cod. And very good desserts. The staff very friendly. To come back. Only one fault ... Do not accept card payment. Cash only (Original) Comida buena a buen precio. El bacalao rico. Y los postres muy buenos. El personal muy amable. Para volver. Sólo una pega... No admiten pago con tarjeta. Sólo efectivo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mai N. 3 months ago on Google • 70 reviews New
    The best meal in Lisboa! I was so happy when I left, everything tasted so good. The staffs are very nice and helpful, nothing to complain about. The price is very cheap too compared to what you get.

  • 5/5 Johannes K. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    Unbelievable place. Local food. Very good quality. Staff is friendly. Seafood is amazing. Deserts are homemade and super tasty. Coffee is great too. Prices are very low. Literally nothing to „complain“ about. I would definitely come back.

  • 5/5 Maria E. 3 months ago on Google • 36 reviews New
    Super authentisches portugiesisches Restaurant. Wir fanden das Essen super. Zugegeben, die Speisekarte ist eine kleine Herausforderung, aber der Kellner war super nett und wir haben uns mit Bildern vom Google Profil beholfen. Wir hatten einen ausgezeichneten, super gut gewürzten Schwertfisch mit Reis und den typischen Milch-Kuchen. Die Oliven, der Wein und das Brot waren ebenfalls ausgezeichnet. Die Preise günstig. Dann kam am Platz auch noch die Sonne raus im Januar! Was will man mehr? Echte Empfehlung!

  • 5/5 Prachaphum A. 3 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Ribs is super delicious. Amazing local food with really good price. This place is the highlight of my trip in Lisbon.

  • 5/5 Helena 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Very nice place to get fish and traditional dessert, with a great terrace on a beautiful square. They even made me a vegetarian dish when it wasn’t on the menu :)

  • 5/5 Larissa Del p. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Everything was WOW! The food is simple and super tasty, affordable prices, and the service was really nice, despite it being very busy. I will definitely come back!

  • 5/5 Madeline S. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Stopped in for a bite during a giant rain storm and was pleasantly surprised. This meal turned out to be one of our favourite meals in Lisbon. Authentic cooking with excellent hospitality. The ribs and tarte nata were a highlight.

  • 5/5 Ilaria G. 2 years ago on Google
    Simple menu, but very tasty food and absolutely cheap. They show you the fish so that you can choose. Very kind owner, and even if they don't speak English they find the way to communicate and be nice! Recommend if you want something not fancy and authentic.

  • 5/5 Molina A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I just want to go back. Hearty dishes but well dosed because not the impression of having eaten too much at the end and the proof that we were served fresh products because we were not ballooned after the meal as it often happens in France. Go there with your eyes closed. (Original) J'ai qu'une envie c'est d'y retourner. Plats copieux mais bien dosés car pas l'impression d'avoir trop mangé à la fin et la preuve qu'on nous a servi des produits frais car nous n'avons pas été ballonnés après le repas comme ça arrive souvent en France. Allez y les yeux fermés.

  • 5/5 Nancy Yinan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Not the best service you can get (they look a bit grumpy and don’t speak much English) but the food is super super good! The fish is super fresh with a Smokey flavor , salade sauce is amazing too! If you want local simple grilled fish, this is the place. I recommend!

  • 5/5 Saskia 2 years ago on Google
    Cheap meal (had salad and two mains for 20 euros altogether) and food was excellent. Sardinha was crispy and salted well. The beef fillet was seasoned well and topped with soft yolk egg. Salad was so simple but so lovely. Worth stopping by whilst walking around alfama. Just a note, they don’t speak English.

  • 5/5 Gabor B. 1 year ago on Google
    A small restaurant with a simple menu but executed very well. We ate the sea bass and sardines from the charcoal grill. The fish was cooked perfectly and accompanied with simple potatoes, making this restaurant a perfect place for a quick lunch.

  • 5/5 E. S. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You have to walk around the Alfama neighborhood and eat in O Cartacheiro. Good and cheap Very friendly and close staff. (Original) Hay q dar una vuelta por el barrio de Alfama y comer en O Cartacheiro. Bueno y barato. El personal muy amable y cercano.

  • 5/5 Lucia R. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is truly a gem in the tourist trap paradise of Alfama. We had good wine, a tasty salad and amazing fish with potatoes. If that was not enough, it was really cheap. The only drawback is that they don’t accept card, but there are plenty of ATMs around.

  • 4/5 Dominika K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is really good, but the downside is the staff who can't say a word of English, which is strange in such a touristy place. The whole place a little untidy.

  • 5/5 Maria T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fresh fish, traditional food and reasonable prices. Three in one and all you need when you are on vacation!

  • 5/5 M 1 year ago on Google
    yummy food at a very affordable price; excellent service. the restaurant is located in a quaint corner and looks like is frequented by a lot of locals.

  • 5/5 R F. 1 year ago on Google
    Typical Portuguese food. All we were looking for ! Grilled fish, fries and typical rice oil cooked with it's little pieces of carrot. Warming little place, tables outside to take a sun bath... In December ! I love Lisbon. Home made products, the staff is really friendly, we had a nice moment and really cheap.

  • 5/5 Bernat Rotger T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to eat in Alfama, cheap prices. Dorada with potatoes with very good flavor for less than € 10 drink included. Nice treatment, to eat on the terrace. (Original) Buen lugar para comer en Alfama, precios económicos. Dorada con patatas con muy buen sabor por menos de 10€ bebida incluida. Trato agradable, para comer en la terraza.

  • 4/5 Inacio G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mystical place, cozy, good service. Ideal to be at peace and enjoy the meal. It has background music without disturbing the dialogue. Usually has live music, also fados in the last Fridays of each month. It is recommended. (Original) Um lugar místico, acolhedor, bom atendimento. Ideal para se estar em paz e disfrutar da refeição. Tem música ambiente de fundo, sem incomudar o diálogo. Costuma ter música ao vivo, também fados nas últimas sextas de cada mês. Recomenda-se.

  • 2/5 Marines 6 months ago on Google
    Very good quality food, adequate serving size and quickly dispatched. However, we were very disappointed by the service. The only occasion on our 2 week trip to Portugal that we were mistreated.

  • 5/5 Paul 7 months ago on Google
    Wonderful grilled fish and squid. Exceptional service. All the tourists from the cruise ships walk past, but don’t know what they are missing. Very small place. Family owned and operated. Don’t miss this gem. Great prices, too.

  • 4/5 Marcos S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mostly grilled food made with quality versus price. Friendliness and fast service. (Original) Maioritariamente grelhados, comida confeccionada com qualidade versus o preço. Simpatia e rapidez no atendimento.

  • 2/5 Marco V. 8 months ago on Google
    Good food, but the service and the POS that doesn't work ruin everything. Not the best.

  • 5/5 adeline w. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fresh and perfectly cooked products. Super value for money and friendliness of staff. Perfect !! (Original) Produits frais et parfaitement cuisinés. Super rapport qualité prix et gentillesse du personnel. Parfait !!

  • 5/5 gamanospoulos 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendliness and exceptional service, adequate price, homemade food (Original) Simpatia e atendimento excepcional, preço adequado,comida caseira

  • 5/5 Maria A. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing grilled sword fish and cheesecake with no cheese! Great service. One of the highlites of the trip.

  • 5/5 Mónica C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of the few places where there are still Portuguese and not only tourists Quality top (Original) Dos poucos locais onde ainda vão portugueses e não só turistas Qualidade top

  • 5/5 viva t. 4 years ago on Google
    Tired of fancy places? Try this one. Eating good should be that simple. Great quality/price value. Sparkling white whine jar is a must.

  • 5/5 Alfred F. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place for a stopover and enjoy good food at a great price. Good service.

  • 3/5 Ночная �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In a word, it's expensive (Original) Одним словом - дорого

  • 5/5 Ramos J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great! (Original) Toll!

  • 5/5 Sara Q. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) excellent hospitality, impeccable service, simple dishes like home, delicious desserts and homemade, frequented by the people of the neighborhood. And the prices are incredibly low We only want to go back (Original) accueil excellent, service irréprochable, plats simples comme à la maison , desserts délicieux et faits maison , fréquenté par les gens du quartier. Et les prix sont incroyablement bas Nous n’avons qu’une envie c’est d’y retourner

  • 5/5 Philippe L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great typical Portuguese restaurant Nickel service Fresh and quality products Price more than correct I highly recommend this restaurant (Original) Super restaurant typique portugais Service nickel Produits frais et de qualité Prix plus que correct Je recommande vivement ce restaurant

  • 5/5 Manuel R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's always good (Original) É sempre bom

  • 4/5 Andrea N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good typical restaurant (Original) Buon locale tipico

  • 5/5 Maria do Carmo Figueredo S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious Sardines ... (Original) Sardinhas deliciosas...

  • 5/5 Breno S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent prices by locality. Great service and food even better! The salad and the grilled salmon were great. One of the highlights of the trip, with total certainty! Highly recommended !! (Original) Preços excelentes pela localidade. Atendimento ótimo e comida melhor ainda! A salada e o salmão grelhado estavam estupendos. Um dos pontos altos da viagem, com total certeza! Recomendadíssimo!!

  • 1/5 Sean M. 3 years ago on Google
    I was served raw meat. When I showed the waiter, he laughed and said it’s the Portuguese way. Absolutely disgusting!!

  • 5/5 Rokas P. 4 years ago on Google
    The best salmon I ever had

  • 2/5 Jaime R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They treat tourists very well but the Portuguese are always dispatching. We arrived two people and we were waiting for two more and they were constantly pushing us to see if other people were late because they wanted to seat tourists. Poor behavior. There are ... Portuguese merchants facing Tourism. Nothing is ours anymore. (Original) Tratam muito bem os turistas mas os Portugueses é sempre a despachar. Chegámos 2as pessoas sendo que estávamos á espera de mais duas e estiveram constantemente a pressionar-nos para saber se as outras pessoas demoravam porque queriam sentar turistas. Péssimo comportamento. Lá está... Os comerciantes portugueses virados para o Turismo. Já nada é nosso.

  • 5/5 James F. 6 years ago on Google
    Fresh fill and meat made on the grill. Great service and affordable price for its location.

  • 5/5 Baptiste F. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good cooking, the salmon was ... amazing. Even the dull potatoes were amazing... and that's something to me. Doesn't look that much but it's way better than some "good restaurants". If you want to grab something near the museum of fado ... it's HERE!!!

  • 5/5 Paula de A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sublime. (Original) Sublime.

  • 5/5 Javier Fresnillo N. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simple food, family treatment. Grilled fresh fish. Cozy atmosphere. Good fish made like years ago, without haste. A pleasant discovery, within walking distance of tourist sites. (Original) Comida sencilla, trato familiar. Pescado fresco hecho a la brasa. Ambiente acogedor. Buen pescado hecho como hace años, sin prisas. Un grato descubrimiento, a poca distancia de los sitios turísticos.

  • 5/5 cesar g. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food at a more than reasonable price. (Original) Comida riquísima y a un precio más que razonable.

  • 5/5 S B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Value for money very difficult to beat. Restaurant frequented by a lot of Portuguese which is a good sign. Very friendly welcome even if the servers only speak Portuguese. The dishes are very good, plentiful. The fish is fresh. (Original) Rapport qualité prix très difficile à battre. Restaurant fréquenté par beaucoup de portugais ce qui est bon signe. Accueil très sympa même si les serveurs ne parlent que portugais. Les plats sont très bons, copieux. Le poisson est frais.

  • 5/5 Keiko A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pescado fresco, comida sencilla y deliciosa a la brasa, atención muy amable y muy buen precio. Había mucha gente local comiendo. The fresh fish and traditional Portuguese dishes were very good and reasonably priced. The people in the shop couldn't speak much English but were very nice. (Original) Pescado fresco, comida sencilla y deliciosa a la brasa, atención muy amable y muy buen precio. Había mucha gente local comiendo. 新鮮な魚とポルトガルの伝統料理は大変美味し、値段もお手頃でした。店の人は英語あんまり話せないが、とても優しかった。

  • 5/5 Chemi 1. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great, homemade food. They are erasing from the menu the dishes that are finished in the kitchen, so do not go late because it is also always full. The delicious, fresh salad. I loved the sardines. If I return to Lisbon, I will repeat the place. (Original) Buenísimo, casera la comida. Van borrando de la carta los platos que se les terminan en cocina, así que no vayas tarde porque además siempre está lleno. La ensalada riquisima, fresca. Las sardinas que me pedí me encantaron. Si vuelvo a Lisboa, repetiré el lugar.

  • 5/5 Jochen F. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) While strolling through Alfama discovered by chance and made lunch break. Very friendly staff and excellent kitchen! Fresh fish, green wine and delicious desserts - all in all, highly recommended for a Lisbon trip !! (Original) Beim Bummeln durch Alfama durch Zufall entdeckt und Mittagspause gemacht. Sehr freundliches Personal und hervoragende Küche! Frischer Fisch, grüner Wein und leckere Nachspeisen - alles in allem sehr empfehlenswert für einen Lissabon-Trip!!

  • 5/5 Sokol L. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We went by chance the first time walking down from the castle. It was a fantastic experience. Very fresh food all freshly prepared. Let's start with order. The very fresh fish, large portions, a sea bass or grilled 300 grams, plus the side dish that was the boiled potatoes, was € 6 the cooked cod € 7 the grilled sausages accompanied with fry chips € 5 grilled pork ribs and made very well with 5 € chips. A bowl of potato and carrot soup and € 1.20 € ...... Obviously not covered etc. In 5 we spent the first day € 39 the second 40 and the last day € 42. A must try ..... (Original) Siamo andati per caso la prima volta scendendo a piedi dal castello. È stata un esperienza fantastica. Cibo molto fresco tutto preparato al momento. Partiamo con ordine. Il pesce molto fresco porzioni abbondanti un branzino oppure orata di 300 grammi fatto alla griglia più il contorno che erano le patate lesse veniva 6 € il baccalà cucinato 7 € le salsicce ai ferri accompagnate con delle patatine frite 5 € le costine di maiale sempre ai ferri e fatte benissimo con patatine 5€. Una scodella di passato di patate e carote eragazzi 1,20€...... Ovviamente niente coperto ecc. In 5 noi abbiamo speso il primo giorno 39€ il secondo 40 e l'ultimo giorno 42€. Assolutamente da provare.....

  • 5/5 Alette G. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    We came here by accident and we simply loved it. Authentic Portuegese food, we had fish and meat and wine, and dessert and espresso - just DELICIOUS!


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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