We know how it is: taking a plan from WhatsApp and bringing it to a restaurant table can be a real mission impossible. To avoid indecision and the eternal “you choose,” you almost always end up in the same place. But if you need some ideas, we took a look at the list of the 50 most booked restaurants in Portugal on The Fork in 2025. And Lisbon stands out.
Of the 50 most coveted venues on the platform, most are located in the Portuguese capital, but if we extend the geographical coverage to Greater Lisbon , the ‘dominance’ becomes even more evident, with 42 venues in this area. The remaining choices are distributed across Greater Porto, Aveiro, and Coimbra.
The three ‘champions’ of reservations
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Overall, the list of the 50 most booked restaurants in Portugal on The Fork shows a growing appreciation for authenticity and gastronomic identity, covering ‘classics’ of Portuguese cuisine, as well as places that reinterpret tradition with a contemporary touch.
But who are the three ‘champions’ of reservations? In first place is Lisbon’s Cervejaria Ramiro. Founded in the 1950s, this seafood restaurant is a classic in the capital, with long queues often forming on Avenida Almirante dos Reis.
In second place is Garden Balthazar Café in Porto, a relaxed venue that stands out for its brunch offerings , followed by Contrabando Mexican Food in Almada.
The Fork’s top 50
In addition to the three ‘big names’ in reservations, there are other places to consider. So, here is the complete list:
Cervejaria Ramiro – Lisbon
Garden Balthazar Caffe – Porto
Contrabando Mexican Food – Almada
NoTalho – Lisbon
Contrabando Restaurant and Bar – Saldanha
Garden Balthazar Caffe – Picoas
Sauvage – Lisbon
Subenshi – Porto
Yakuza by Olivier – Lisbon
Sauvage CCB – Lisbon
ÀCosta by Olivier – Lisbon
Baía do Peixe – Cascais
Madrasta -Paço de Arcos
XXL By Olivier- Lisbon
Frade dos Mares – Lisbon
Subenshi -Aveiro
Contrabando Restaurant and Bar – 24 de Julho – Lisbon
ORDO BH Concept – Leça do Balio
Garden Balthazar Caffe – Qt. Lambert – Lisbon
Nómada Avenidas Novas – Lisbon
Margarita- Alvalade
Canalha – Lisbon
Café de São Bento – Lisbon
Taberna Londrina Bairro Alto – Lisbon
Sea Me – Modern Fish Market – Lisbon
Cervejaria Trindade – Lisbon
The Club Steakhouse & Rooftop Bar – Lisbon
Province – Lisbon
Subenshi – Lisbon
Kamikaze – Almada
The Old House – Lisbon
Atalho do Cais – Lisbon
Casa da Música Restaurant – Porto
Sexy Fish – Carnaxide
Luca’s Rooftop Restaurant – Lisbon
Guilty Parque das Nações – Lisbon
JNcQUOI ASIA -Lisbon
Han Table Barbecue – Saldanha
BuonaPizza – Lisbon
Han Table Barbecue – Expo Store
Jamie’s Italian Lisbon – Lisbon
Memoria – Lisbon
Oficina da Carne – Cacilhas
Maat Café & Kitchen – Lisbon
Taqueria das Avenidas – Lisbon
Bresca Coimbra – Coimbra
Pasta Non Basta – Alvalade
Glow – Porto
Izakaya Cascais – Cascais
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