Run by celebrity chef Vítor Sobral, Tasca da Esquina dedicates itself to exploring the repertoire of traditional Portuguese recipes and elevating local ingredients and techniques. This translates into dishes like tuna with razor clams vinaigrette and roasted tomatoes; scallops with passion fruit emulsion; sauteed squid with mushrooms and parsley; and octopus filets with mango, asparagus and cashews. If you don’t know what to order, ask for the “fique nas mãos do chef” menu, which is a tasting menu full of mouthwatering surprises crafted by the chef and which you will not regret!

At Tasca da Esquina, experience a contemporary take on Portuguese cuisine under the guidance of renowned chef Vítor Sobral. Their harmonious blend of seasonal ingredients and creative presentations beautifully showcases Portugal’s culinary heritage. Taberna Portuguesa is a traditional Portuguese tavern in the heart of Lisbon’s historic center and indulge in a variety of authentic tapas dishes.

Tucked away in Lisbon, Tasca da Esquina is where Portuguese tradition meets creative flair. Chef Vítor Sobral brings Portugal’s rich culinary heritage to life with dishes like tender octopus and crispy salted cod fritters, each bite bursting with locally sourced flavours. The ambience is elegant yet unpretentious, offering a genuine taste of Lisbon’s charm.

Chef Vítor Sobral’s Tasca da Esquina is the perfect blend of old and new. While firmly rooted in traditional Portuguese flavors, Sobral reimagines them with a touch of contemporary flair. Small plates (petiscos) are at the heart of the experience here, allowing diners to sample a variety of flavors — from octopus with coriander to roasted pork cheeks.

Tasca da Esquina, Rua Domingos Sequeira 41X, Campo de Ourique: On my last night in Lisbon, I had a great meal at Tasca da Esquina. The restaurant was opened by the well-known Portuguese chef, Victor Sobral in 2009. I opted not to do the tasting menus where the chef makes the choices as I wanted the tomato salad and the tuna steak with sweet potatoes.

Rua Domingos Sequeira, 41C (Campo de Ourique) 210 993 939 Closes on Sundays Price per person: €25. It’s a restaurant of authentic Portuguese cuisine, interpreted by the experienced chef Vítor Sobral. It’s known for the quality of the ingredients used, but it’s not a luxury restaurant, it’s a rather informal and relaxed place.

There was the baker’s bread and there were sweets made at the bakery,” said Mário Rolando, head baker at Da Esquina. “Many old-school bakeries have closed and we wanted to recreate some of their recipes.” Every day, Da Esquina bakes hundreds of bolos de arroz. The baker is using a recipe from the 50s he found at his mom’s house.

Tasca da Esquina Nestled in Lisbon’s hip, high-end shopping area, this restaurant is well-placed for passing trade. The team behind the place are culinary heroes in Lisbon, with books and TV appearances aplenty. Eat the bacalhau à bras (salt cod, scrambled eggs, fried potato and marinated olives) – it won’t disappoint.

I also like Tasca da Esquina, a small plates and tapas place by the very famous and old school chef Victor Sobral. It’s a mature restaurant where you can have the Portuguese classics done in a modern way, like perfectly cooked pork livers. It’s a great introduction to Portuguese cooking with a more sophisticated tone.

Portugal is also famous for tapas which are available in most Portuguese restaurants. However, places such as Tasca da Esquina are just excellent for having petiscos (Portuguese tapas). The local celebrity chef here, Vitor Sobral, is simply amazing and is also known as the father of contemporary Portuguese cuisine.

One you’re not likely to find on many other blogs or in guidebooks, Da Esquina came as a personal recommendation from a friend who has a flat in Campo de Ourique. The name of this charming neighbourhood bakery literally means ‘corner’ and that’s exactly where you will find it.

Tasca da Esquina, Rua Domingos Sequeira 41C (tel. 210 993 939). The Tram #28 (make sure you’re on one that says Prazeres) stops right outside. Recently opened by the chef of the (now closed) Terreiro do Paco, this has become extremely popular within a month of opening.

Tasca da Esquina 'The menu changes all the time but just order whatever's on it - their Azeitão sheep's milk cheese, made in the south-west of Portugal, is amazing and they have great egg dishes too.

This café-style restaurant offers contemporary, creative and refined Portuguese cuisine, featuring local seasonal produce. Dishes are carefully prepared and artistically presented.

My favorite place for Arroz Doce is Tasca da Esquina in Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique neighborhood. It’s a contemporary Portuguese restaurant, run by the famous chef Vítor Sobral.

While it’s normally near-impossible to get into chef André Magalhães’s upscale tasca, now the typical Portuguese petiscos and tachos are available via Uber Eats.