The 38 Best Restaurants in Lisbon, Portugal, According to a Local Expert
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Source: Eater
Category: Food
Originally Published: 2017-06-28
Curated: 2025-11-02 10:14
Jorge D’Amália Link
Open for: Weekday lunch
Price range: $
The walls of this tiny tasca in Ajuda are covered in vintage memorabilia from a Belém-based football club, and it’s also the place to go for one of Lisbon’s most underrated classic dishes: the bitoque. While the city is often defined by cod, seafood, and pastéis de nata, this humble dish — a lean fried steak with fries and a crispy fried egg — has always been a locals’ favorite. At Jorge D’Amália, it comes exactly as it should: cooked with care but no frills, served on a stainless-steel tray with a garlicky, fatty pan sauce. Beyond the bitoque, the short menu leans into tavern staples like pica-pau, alheira sausage, and braised chicken gizzards. In the kitchen, Dona Maria José handles the cooking while her husband — the restaurant’s namesake — serves the 18 tightly packed seats.
Vibe check: The crowd ranges from construction workers to politicians, all squeezed in for a steak that feels like a portal to a Lisbon that’s slowly fading away.
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