Zapata - Lisboa

If you want to go to dpace with taste of local cuisine, come to Zapata! Beware that place isnt opened in noon hours and sometimes there is a queue outside. But dont be afraid, just come! What you should be afraid is a portions size! But tasty food is never too much ; Also, wino verde de casa is amaaaazing here!

Local and family run restaurant. Everything was pretty simple and basic but tasty. It's very popular among locals, and had a very vibrant atmosphere. Felt like a big family gathering! Also Tried a couple of local specialties barnacles and snails.

Local and family run Portuguese restaurant. A vibrant atmosphere filled with customers enjoying food and drink like a large family gathering! We had grilled sea bas and a mainated pork and clam dish. The fish was perfect with traditional boiled potatoes

I really enjoyed Zapata. It was super close to my Airbnb, which made it convenient, and had I stayed in the neighborhood longer, I likely would have returned for dinner. I arrived at opening time, without a reservation, on a Wednesday evening. As a solo diner, I was able to be seated immediately. Staff were friendly and efficient and the prices here are reasonable.<br/ <br/ It had a been a long day of travel and I was starving, so I ordered the bread, garlic shrimp, grouper, and of course, wine. My white wine was light and paired well with my seafood-based meal. The bread was delicious with a nice crust. Shrimp was perfectly cooked and super garlicky, which I loved. The simply grilled grouper was fresh and good, though I found the vegetables underseasoned (I was able to rectify that).<br/ <br/ Zapata is not huge, but it is a pretty restaurant in my favorite Lisbon neighborhood, and I'd gladly returned for a delicious, hearty meal.

A true local family run restaurant. Cash only, do not speak English, counter service only (and take out). Got the Carne de Porco Frita À Casa with Gambas (fried pork shrimp in a garlic sauce) with a glass of house red wine. It was heavenly and my best meal in Lisbon