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Both Miradouro das Portas do Sol and Casa da Tia Helena are recommended for visiting. Among other Portuguese and Spanish cuisune places to eat at, this bar can be one of the greatest. It's a pleasant experience to eat perfectly cooked grilled sardine, grilled octopus and grilled cod. The chef at Casa da Tia Helena cooks tasty parfait, beignets and che. Take your chance to taste delicious house wine, Sangria or beer. Drink the great coffee or good juice served here.

The cosy atmosphere of this place makes guests feel relaxed and have a nice time. The competent staff meets you at this spot all year round. Nice service is something visitors like here. This bar offers you a great choice of dishes for adequate prices. Many clients describe the decor as cute. Google users awarded Casa da Tia Helena 4.6.

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Definitely recommended, atypical little restaurant and excellent meal!!! Heartwarming welcome! A very nice surprise for our last evening in Lisbon!!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Superb restaurant, very welcoming Thanks to Marisa and her colleagues I recommend ++++ Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €10–15 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Beignet, Poulpe Grillé
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After spending the good part of an afternoon in the Castelo de São Jorge, I walked down to the Alfama, the oldest district of Lisbon, hoping to come across a small restaurant tucked away somewhere in the narrow alleys and apart from the crowds.  Walking after sundown through the cobblestone streets of the Alfama, the nocturnal sounds of residents in their houses wafting in the summer air, I stumbled upon Casa da Tia Helena, a restaurant serving Portuguese food.  I was seated on a bistro-style table outside on the cobblestone street and right away felt that I was in the right place at the right time. My vinho verde came in a dull silver tin cup, an indication that this place was real and down-to-earth.  The dishes were served in earthenware, in keeping with the restaurant's rustic Iberian air.  Being in Portugal, I could not get enough of sardines, and Tia Helena's grilled sardines were delectable.  What stole my heart, however, was the Bacalhau à Brás which is made from shreds of salted cod (bacalhau), onions and thinly chopped (matchstick sized) fried potatoes in a bound of scrambled eggs.  I had known how important bacalhau is to Portuguese cuisine, but this particular dish to me was, to be a bit dramatic, a revelation.  The size of the chopped potatoes certainly matters; a couple of nights beforehand, I had eaten Bacalhau à Brás in the Bairro Alto quarter of Lisbon where it is said to have originated, but Tia Helena's was of surpassing excellence.  The shredded cod was soft and salted perfectly, almost indistinguishable from the matchstick-sized potatoes and the scrambled eggs held the two together just enough while at the same time made the dish fluffy and light. Towards my meal's end, a kindly lady came to refill my tin cup with more vinho verde and I remarked in broken Portuguese how delicious my dinner was; I imagined her to be Tia Helena herself.  And right away, I wanted to tell the world about this hidden gem in the heart of the Alfama in what is now one of my favorite cities on earth.
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Spanish, Vegetarian, European
ClosedOpens at 12PM
€€€ Price range per person €5 - €15
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Santa Apolónia
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R. do Castelo Picão 55 e 57
Lisbon, Portugal
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Santa Apolónia
R. do Castelo Picão 55 e 57, Lisbon, Portugal
Features
Outdoor seating Takeaway Сredit cards accepted TV No delivery Booking Not wheelchair accessible Wi-Fi
Opening hours
SundaySun 12PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
MondayMon 12PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
TuesdayTue Closed
WednesdayWed 12PM-3PM
6PM-9PM
ThursdayThu 12PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
FridayFri 12PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
SaturdaySat 12PM-3PM
6:30PM-10PM
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