Harden's says
Partnering with MJMK Restaurants, ex-Maos chef-patron Nuno Mendes returned to the London restaurant scene in Spring 2022. Set over three floors, the restaurant aims to embody "the very spirit of Lisbon, in an informal yet informative dining space".
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Summary
“On the money in almost every sense”: innovative chef Nuno Medes opened this three-storey Fitzrovia haunt (in partnership with MJMK Restaurants) in 2022 and it continues to inspire fans with its “fabulous and interesting Portuguese cooking” – “a bit hit ’n’ miss, with some odd combinations, but the quality is undeniably good”. Ratings have slipped a bit, though, from its heady debut: service is not always super-organised and “the music needs to be a bit less loud!” (although apparently Nuno likes it that way). Top Menu Tip – “scallops with black pudding is especially good”.
Summary
“Portuguese cooking at its addictive best” has delivered “yet another hit for Nuno Mendes” (in partnership with MJMK Restaurants) at this “really enjoyable” three-floor yearling in Fitzrovia, where “distinctive”, “top-quality” dishes are “made from the best produce”; (“it already feels like a fixture on the dining scene – the sort of place you want to go to again and again, and to tell people about”). Fans also celebrate the “cool vibes” of its “buzzy (if slightly boomy)” café-style setting, although the interior can also seem “cramped” and not everyone’s wild about the music (“I complained to Nuno, but he likes it loud!”). Success has also brought concern about “hype”, or that “some prices risk becoming a joke” – “it tasted good, but the price stuck in the throat”. Top Menu Tip – “love the pork fat dessert”.
Summary
“Nuno Mendes, London’s most creative and friendly chef is back!” – partnering with MJMK Restaurants (who run Casa do Frango and Kol) – at this three-floor Fitzrovian in the thick of Charlotte Street, which “is set up for quick counter dining on the ground floor or longer meals upstairs”. As usual, “his take on Portuguese food is outstanding”, delivering “distinctive and gutsy flavours” with “flair”. “The bill soon adds up”, though, to the extent that one or two reporters find it “expensive and hyped”. But the main complaint? – “the upstairs room can be painfully noisy”. Top Menu Tip – ‘abade de priscos’ – the ’signature’ custard pie pudding incorporating bacon.
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30 Charlotte Street, London, WC1B 4AF
Lisboeta Restaurant Diner Reviews
"It’s good but it never quite blows you away. Lovely rice dishes, great seafood, but something missing - not quite the soul of Lisbon that it wants to be. "
"Very good but not cheap!!"
"Lovely setting with an open kitchen you pass to go upstairs where the dining area is. Classic Portuguese flavours, expertly cooked and very comforting food. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The ambience is lively and the space a little noisy at times. A great place to eat with family and friends "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Service | 13.50% |
30 Charlotte Street, London, WC1B 4AF
Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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