The story
At a typical Portuguese tavern in Lisbon’s quiet Boa Hora street, sharing is the whole point. “The philosophy is sharing plates,” says Luigi Gramma, who visited the venue for his popular review series. He started with duck croquettes (Croquetes de Pato) and cod salad (Bacalhau com Salada Fresca), both earning a thumbs-up. The real standout, he notes, was the “incredibly tender” veal cheek—Guancia di Vitello—also praised.
For just €40 total, the trio offers an accessible taste of traditional Portuguese cooking in a cozy, group-friendly setting. It’s the kind of spot where you linger over small plates and leave already planning your next visit.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Crisp, golden croquetes de pato steal the show, praised as a perfect bite of rich duck and creamy bechamel. The overall vibe is a warm, unpretentious celebration of honest Portuguese flavors.
“The duck croquettes were very very good.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Taverna Tipica Portuguesa. Most active: Luigi Gramma
A typical Portuguese tavern where sharing plates is the philosophy — we had duck croquettes, cod salad and incredibly tender veal cheek for €40 total.
Dishes mentioned
Croquetes de Pato
The duck croquettes were very very good.
Bacalhau com Salada Fresca
We had cod with a fresh salad — it was good.
Guancia di Vitello
The veal cheek was super tender, it shredded by itself — excellent.
