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Claras em Castelo

Rua Bartolomeu De Gusmao, 31, Lisbon 1100-078, Portugal
218853071
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Ranked #15 of 1,442 restaurants in Lisbon
Price range: $16 - $45
Cuisines: Portuguese
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Description: The restaurant is open all the week After 9.15 p.m. we do not accept more customers for diner.
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Reigate
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I thought this restaurant was utterly charming. The place is very small and gives you very personal attention. It is very much a family concern. We were served by both of the teams (the mother and her daughter do the cooking on different nights) and they each, in different ways, were very good. The menu is short and is made... More

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Lisbon, Portugal
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75 reviews 75 reviews
70 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This place is running by a couple, thr food is ok, maybe justifies an average, but the service was below what we expect, maybe because we aren't tourists, In the end was expensive for what we get

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See 70 more reviews by fmssl for Lisbon
austria
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We were lucky to get a reservation, because there are just a few tables. walking up the hill to get should be part of the experience, "reaching" Claras em Castelo near the top. a very personal friendly welcome, a small and fitting selection of food and drinks - questions about recipies were answered by the "chef" - she running the... More

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See 4 more reviews by wwolo for Lisbon
London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

The restaurant has a limited number of tables and so is quite intimate. However, the maitre d' (a French rugby fan) kept up a running commentary and performance informing us of the food and drink as well as just about anything else. Being such a small place it was like a one-man theatre performance. Welcoming, humorous and good natured. Clara... More

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See 2 more reviews by bruce_davidson for Lisbon
London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We were attracted by the appearance of this tiny and cozy restaurant in this touristy area of the city Food was good, considering was reheated, but i truly do no understand how this place can be in the top 10 of Lisbon restaurants. Food prices are probably aligned to the average of the area, while the wine was surely overpriced.... More

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Western Ireland, Ireland
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Do not come here without a reservation as it only seats maybe 16 people max. Its literally up right beside the castle. The food here is out of this world. I have not tasted food like it in a very long time. The food is mainly local cuisine varying from seafood to your meat dishes. All prepared by the owner... More

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See 4 more reviews by reddaithi for Lisbon
Bristol, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This restaurant is fantastic. They can only seat about 12-15 people and seemingly only do one cover per night. There is quite simply no rush, no bother. You need to book. If you don't you will not get a table but the waiter will [very politely] offer to book you in for the next day or later in the week.... More

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See 10 more reviews by agoentis for Lisbon
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36 reviews 36 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Small restaurant in the area of the Castle. If you find any free table seat there. If there isn't dont wait there. As for the plates there are choices for meat and fish. All of them are good.

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See 7 more reviews by SpyrosA_Greece for Lisbon
Paris, France
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30 reviews 30 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Only around 12 seats in this restaurant and though the menu is limited, all the dishes are beautifully prepared and very tasty. Do reserve or you may not get a seat. The proprietor is very helpful and his Portugese wife is charming. If you are in the area of the Castle San Jorge, this is the best bet.

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Lisbon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We went with an open mind and found an enthusiastic entertaining host. The food was home cooking of a high standard. A small menu showed it changes regularly. As it is such a small space all the diners were very friendly. Canadian, French & British. Entertainment was live singing and lively conversation.

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