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Claras em Castelo

Rua Bartolomeu De Gusmao, 31, Lisbon 1100-078, Portugal
218853071
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Ranked #12 of 1,408 restaurants in Lisbon
Price range: RM45 - RM130
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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London, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

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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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
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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Bristol, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
32 helpful votes 32 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
13 helpful votes 13 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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Paris, France
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 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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Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

Great food, service couldn't be better! We went there with two young kids and they loved the food as well. They treated us and the children really well. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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London
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

We visited this little restaurant beside the castle not by reading the reviews but on seeing it nearly empty and wanting some quiet time. We should have realised that it was quiet for a reason when the other cafes nearby was bustling with action. 1. The owner is extremely rude and we were treated horribly. We were initially approached with... More

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31 March 2013

you do not understand that the other customers were waiting for their cheese plate and we had to prepare the hot meal when you ask for coffee, it was 4:00 p.m. and they was the last customers for lunch. after 4:00 p.m. we do not serve lunch because we need to prepare dinners. We never make sandwich and we told... More

Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP
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16 reviews 16 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

People gives to much importance to attention. This place has 12 chairs, the proprietary is a friendly French man. He welcome all the few guests with joy. In the same way, refuse a lot of other people because there is no place. People inside few themselves special and the restaurant is classified here like one of the top ten in... More

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Erding, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Food was simple but very good, staff/owner very friendly and multi-lingual. Only - why did the serve Nespresso and deep-frozen vegetables as the side? Meat and fish very very good, and the desert is a must.

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