Café de São Bento, Refined restaurant in Estrela, Lisbon, Portugal
The interior presents dark wood panels, white tablecloths, and brass fixtures that create traditional dining spaces across multiple connected rooms.
Since its establishment in 1982, Café de São Bento maintains its original recipes and cooking methods, particularly for their signature steak preparations.
The restaurant exemplifies Portuguese dining traditions through its dedication to perfect steaks prepared with garlic, bay leaves, and local seasonings.
Located on Rua de São Bento, the restaurant accepts reservations for lunch and dinner service, with a second location at Time Out Market.
The kitchen maintains a continuous service throughout the day, preparing steaks on an open grill visible to diners at precise temperature specifications.
Location: Estrela
Address: R. de São Bento 212, 1200-821 Lisboa 1200-821 1200-821
Phone: +351913658343
Website: https://cafesaobento.com
GPS coordinates: 38.71323,-9.15308
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:48
The restaurants serving Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon are housed in historic buildings. The menus feature local specialties like cod prepared in multiple ways, grilled octopus, and meats. Several establishments have Michelin stars and offer a contemporary take on traditional recipes. Family-run restaurants continue ancestral cooking methods, particularly for seafood and fresh fish from the coast. The dining rooms are decorated with typical azulejo tiles and carved woodwork.
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