Bona Ventura

Príncipe Real · Lisbon

Pica-Pau

Local cuisine

Chef Luís Gaspar treats Lisbon as a culinary region of its own, and this Príncipe Real dining room is built around the city's petiscos, starting with its namesake: cubes of beef loin in a garlicky sauce with pickles. Culinary Backstreets calls it a go-to introduction to the flavours of Lisbon.

Address
Rua da Escola Politécnica 27, 1200-244 Lisboa, Portugal
Hours
Mon-Thu 12:00-16:00, 19:00-23:30; Fri-Sat 12:00-16:00, 19:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-16:00, 19:00-23:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • Order the pica-pau and the peixinhos da horta (battered green beans, the ancestor of tempura).
  • The bread is Mafra-style, served warm with Azorean butter and a bowl of pica-pau sauce for dipping.
  • Open every day for lunch and dinner, a rare traditional option on Sunday.

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