Serving Lisbon for ten years, and consistently full despite a no reservations policy, A Taberna da Rua das Flores takes Portuguese Ingredients seriously. So seriously, in fact, that Chef and owner André Magalhães sources much from his own gardens, makes his own Olive Oil and only sells Wines from local vineyards including those of his wife. What all this means for those lucky enough to get a seat is wonderful food with context but no pretense, and a global perspective derived from Andre's travels atop an encyclopedic knowledge of the country he calls home.

Not far from Largo do Chiado, a cash-only policy and long lines justified by prices far outpaced by Products, décor is reminiscent of old Taverns while the chalkboard menu changes daily such that there are virtually no “signature” dishes.

A self-taught Chef, though various stages in Michelin-starred Kitchens have given Magalhães an uncanny knack for showcasing Portugal’s bounty, dinner begins with Bread and Olives followed by whatever is freshest at the market that morning.

Difficult to highlight just one dish, this day’s menu unlikely to ever be replicated again, early highlights included an elderly Oyster served alongside Seaweed foraged with it followed by a lightly poached Scallop and raw Marlin nearly orange in color thanks to its diet of Langoustines.

Pouring Wine at fair prices, a crisp White holing its own against Grilled Lettuce topped in Sardines plus intense Garam, whole Conch proved a very special treat before moving on to crunchy Frog's Legs in Sweet Potato Starch and an African Satay atop the Greens.

Serving 2018 Espera Castelão prior to a fried Cube of Cheese, the smoke exaggerating spicy Tomato Jam, Cherry became more prominent with Eggplant sticks followed by Beef Tartare and a decadent Pork Rib.

Not forgetting Taberna da Rua das Flores’ Mackerel Tartare, a “signature” that André admits changes regularly, one might be surprises how well powdered Sea Lettuce pairs with roast Pig, and to finish do be sure to ask for Goat Cheese Brulee with Figs if it is available.

10/10!!!!

Incredible food (vieiras, lechuga con sardinas, kimchi salad,…) & the chocolate cake dessert was out of this world.

The place itself is super cozy and has a really lovely atmosphere to it.

Also our waitress was super nice and passionate. She made us feel like home.

Really really recommend!!!

Arrived at 17:45 so we could get a table (they don’t take reservations, open at 6PM, and operate a waiting list). Food was absolutely fantastic, and different to anything we’d had in Portugal thus far. Service excellent and prices very reasonable. Highly recommend!

We were here two years ago and loved it... flavours popped and the ingredients were obviously fresh and carefully sourced. This time however we were underwhelmed. Some dihes tasted as if they had been prepared in advance, and the quality of things like the tuna, mussels, and scallops were supermarket grade. I know this sort of decay happens to many (most?) restaurants, but it's still a disappointment.

This small restaurant certainly packs a punch with its menu offerings. Tapas style fusions which are exciting and flavourful. We happened to stroll past around 6pm and luckily got a table fairly quickly. Yes it is a bit pricey for Portugal but it's one of the best dinners we had in a while. Menu tip - go for the scallop and marlin.