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Delfina-Cantina PortuguesaB+
Praça do Município n.º 23, 1100-365 Lisboa, Portugal
· Portuguese restaurant, Bistro, Cocktail bar
· Chiado
Polished Portuguese cooking in a central square with attentive service at its best, but variable wait times and occasional misses mean experiences can swing.
Our take
Delfina-Cantina Portuguesa delivers solid food quality anchored by standout duck rice and seafood dishes, paired with elegant square-side ambiance and knowledgeable wine guidance. However, quality fluctuates across visits and service pacing lags during peak times, preventing the reliability expected of higher-grade establishments. Worth a deliberate visit for refined Portuguese classics, but inconsistency tempers enthusiasm.
One caveat: Service pacing can lag 30-60 minutes between courses on some nights
Standout dishes
- Chef's Special Duck Rice
- Codfish À Brás
- Octopus (salad/roasted)
What people love
- Warm, attentive servers who offer smart recommendations
- Flavorful duck rice that feels richly homey
- Cod dishes that capture Portuguese tradition
Opening Hours
Monday07:30–10:30, 12:00–15:30, 07:00–22:30
Tuesday07:30–10:30, 12:00–15:30, 07:00–22:30
Wednesday07:30–10:30, 12:00–15:30, 07:00–22:30
Thursday07:30–10:30, 12:00–15:30, 07:00–22:30
Friday07:30–10:30, 12:00–15:30, 07:00–22:30
Saturday07:30–10:30, 12:00–15:30, 07:00–22:30
Sunday07:30–22:30
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