With so many lovers of this fish in Portugal, it’s no wonder there are so many restaurants dedicated to the faithful friend cod in Lisbon .
The Portuguese have a very special relationship with cod, a fish that is widely consumed and appreciated in the national gastronomy.
Cod is a very versatile fish, used in 1001 traditional recipes, such as Bacalhau com Todos, Bacalhau à Brás, Bacalhau à Lagareiro, Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, among others.
It’s no wonder that the Portuguese consume around 70,000 tons of cod every year. It’s because this fish, which originates from the icy waters of the North Seas, is a central element in many typical Lisbon dishes and Porto, being found in a variety of delicious preparations in the restaurants of these cities.
So here’s our top list of the best cod restaurants in Lisbon.
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O Beco – The codfish tradition
Like all the cod restaurants in Lisbon on this list, this one is also the star of the house.
And it’s not just us saying it! On TripAdvisor, for example, it has over 700 reviews and a score of 4.5.
Small and cozy, those who have been there say it’s worth trying all the cod dishes, but the “com broa” or “à lagareiro” are divine.
Address: Beco do Espírito Santo 9 (Alfama)
Laurentina – The King of Cod
Cod has been king and master at this restaurant on Avenida Conde Valbom in Avenidas Novas since 1976.
Served in the most diverse ways – chipped, with cream and spinach, in pataniscas, à Brás or in couvada – the faithful friend lives up to the name and fame of this cod house in Lisbon, which has been passed down through two generations of the same family.
Address: Avenida Conde Valbom 71 A (Avenidas Novas)
The Cod House
Some people go to Beato just to eat (and enjoy) at this famous restaurant specializing in cod.
The hard part is choosing, as the menu offers more than 25 dishes based on the faithful friend. This in a charming space that once housed the stables of the Duke of Lafões’ Palace.
Address: Rua do Grilo 54 (Beato)
D’ Bacalhau
Pataniscas de Bacalhau, Sopa de Bacalhau com Ovo Escalfado, Bacalhau à Minhota, Risoto de Bacalhau, Açorda de Bacalhau and so on. There’s even a Cod Mix, with four different recipes, for you to try in pairs.
There’s no point in telling you what’s good to eat around here, is there? At this house in Parque das Nações, cod is served in more than 15 different ways. Which will be your favorite?
Address: Rua da Pimenta 45 (Parque das Nações)
Solar do Bacalhau
Yes, we know we’re getting a bit repetitive, but there’s no turning back. In this house in the Rossio area, cod is also the star of the company.
But in this case, there are many other options, such as grilled fish, seafood cataplanas, steaks, kebabs and salads.
Address: Rua do Jardim do Regedor 30 (Rossio)