Only the locals know where to eat a good roast chicken in Lisbon, tender, with a lightly toasted skin and the usual question: house sauce or spicy?
There are plenty of places in the city that specialize in barbecue chicken, but we took on the (difficult) challenge of choosing five. Take a look at our chosen ones. These grills are always fired up.
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River of Honey
If you are from Alvalade, i’m sure you already know this roast chicken place in Lisbon.
If you’re not, you really must try the most famous roast chicken in the neighborhood, served every day (except Mondays) at 25D Avenidas da Igreja.
Rio de Mel also has other dishes, but the roast chicken is by far the main attraction of the grill, which only serves outside .
For those who like strong flavors, we recommend the hot sauce.
Address: Avenida da Igreja 25D (Alvalade)
Valencia
We don’t want to be biased, but we’ve been going to this place in Campolide for years and years and the chicken is always five stars.
And judging by the queues at the door, we’re probably not the only ones who like that tender meat with the lightly toasted skin and an incredible (house) sauce.
As well as several rooms, the restaurant also has a pleasant terrace in Praça de Campolide (next to the vertical garden) and a very popular take-away service. The price isn’t the cheapest, but quality comes at a price, doesn’t it?
Address: Rua Marquês de Fronteira 157 (Campolide)
Chickinho
Curiously, it’s on the same street as A Valenciana (at 117F) and, although it’s much newer than its “neighbor”, it also serves first-rate chicken.
The classic sauce is our favorite and, in addition to the traditional roast chicken, there are also other options, especially the chicken wingswith barbecue sauce.
You can eat in the store (there are a few benches) or order takeaway, but most orders are for the home delivery service, whose slogan is “When the best chicken comes to the door”.
Address: Rua Marquês de Fronteira 117F (Campolide) | Also has stores in Telheiras, Amadora and Linda a Velha
National Chicken Farm
Since 2013, Travessa do Monte, which runs parallel to Rua Escola Politécnica, has been hiding a poorly kept secret in the heart of the city Príncipe Real, especially for those who like roast chicken. Connoisseurs already know that this house offers good value for money.
The space is not large and the queues are sometimes enormous, not least because tourists have already discovered it.
If you want to try other specialties, the mixed grill is always a good option.
Address: Travessa Monte do Carmo 19 (Príncipe Real)
Egg of Columbus
Located in the Telheiras area, this family-run barbecue restaurant serves Lisbon’s best roast chicken and other delicacies, grilled over charcoal.
The meat “on point” and the lemon sauce are the strong points of the house specialty. You can eat on the spot or take it home.
Address: Rua Professor Francisco Gentil 24C (Telheiras)
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