Tasquinha do Lagarto
Campolide, Lisbon
Restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Tasquinha do Lagarto works as an easy Lisbon dinner option when timing and convenience matter more than a chef-led format or published awards. It suits return visitors looking beyond the central dining circuit, but for a special occasion or a clearer creative brief, Eleven is the stronger comparison.
About Tasquinha do Lagarto
For Tasquinha do Lagarto in Lisbon, the essentials are straightforward: it has a casual dress code and operates on a split schedule from Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch and dinner hours. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. Plan around those hours and a casual meal.
Lisbon works when the plan needs clear opening hours
The main reason to keep this on a shortlist is timing. Tasquinha do Lagarto is open Tuesday to Saturday from 12–3:30 PM and again from 7:30–10:30 PM, which gives diners both a midday and evening window on operating days. Treat it as a practical Lisbon option rather than a destination defined by a specific culinary hook.
Keep the decision simple: consider it when the schedule and casual dress code fit your plans. Look elsewhere if the meal needs a clearly defined occasion signal, a known tasting format, or detailed menu information in advance. For another option to compare while planning, Eleven may be worth reviewing separately.
Who should consider it, who may need more detail
Consider Tasquinha do Lagarto for a casual Lisbon meal when the opening hours line up with your itinerary. It may be less useful for diners who need to compare cuisine, wine depth, service style, allergy details, prices, or a specific menu before choosing.
If you are comparing dining options, you can also look at Olivae Restaurant & Terrace, Soul Garden Restaurant & Bar, Erva Restaurant & Bar, Il Gattopardo, or Eleven. Tasquinha do Lagarto is best assessed on the basics: Lisbon, casual dress, Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, closures on Monday and Sunday. For broader planning, use the Lisbon restaurants guide before locking the meal into the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- R. de Campolide 258, Lisboa, Portugal
- Website
- facebook.com/tasquinhadolagarto
- Phone
- +351 21 388 3202
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Tasquinha do Lagarto reads as a modest, enduring neighbourhood tavern. The piece frames it as a small 'tasquinha'—literally a diminutive tasca—so the room favors familiarity over flourish: a kitchen without architectural pretension, a short menu and a local clientele who arrive knowing what they want. Set on Rua de Campolide amid working-use buildings and everyday commerce, the place feels intimate and unassuming rather than theatrical. Its stamina amid Lisbon’s more conspicuous openings gives it a classic, quietly charming presence for those seeking an authentic neighbourhood experience.
Best For
This is a place for low-key, local-oriented meals rather than destination dining. The neighbourhood orientation and compact tasca format make it excellent for after-work plates with colleagues, casual hangouts with friends and small group dinners where the point is straightforward, well-made food. Because Campolide moves at a different tempo—quieter on weekday afternoons—the restaurant particularly suits visitors who want an authentic Lisbon tavern experience rather than a formal or tourist-focused night out.
Ordering Tips
The menu at Tasquinha do Lagarto is short and often fixed or semi-fixed, so approach ordering with intent: the kitchen turns out classic Portuguese tavern dishes and the clientele tends to order decisively. Lean on the house signatures—Bitoque do Lombo, Bacalhau à Brás, Polvo à Lagareiro, Mussels à Bulhão Pato, Roasted Pork Cheeks and Grouper Rice—when deciding. Expect straightforward preparations rather than culinary theatrics; ask the staff what’s being served that day and choose a couple of the staple plates to share, which aligns with the tasca’s communal, neighbourhood style.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual and lively with paper tablecloths, a TV on the wall, and walls decorated with football jerseys and random sports memorabilia, creating an authentic local tavern atmosphere.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Bitoque do Lombo
- Bacalhau à Brás
- Polvo à Lagareiro
- Mussels à Bulhão Pato
- Roasted Pork Cheeks
- Grouper Rice
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Book Eleven instead if the meal is a special occasion or the group wants a clearer creative Portuguese format. Choose Erva Restaurant & Bar if ambience and a more planned evening are higher priorities than a simple Campolide dinner.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Tasquinha do Lagarto is the practical, lower-ceremony choice in this Lisbon set. Choose it when ease matters and the night is not built around a formal dining brief. Eleven is the clear trade-up for a more planned meal: its Portuguese, creative positioning and €€€€ tier make it better for diners who want a splurge-style experience with a clearer sense of ambition.
Olivae Restaurant & Terrace, Soul Garden Restaurant & Bar, Erva Restaurant & Bar are stronger cross-shops when ambience is part of the decision. They read more like evening destinations, while Tasquinha do Lagarto is better treated as an easy neighborhood booking, especially if the plan runs later than expected.
Il Gattopardo belongs on the shortlist if the group wants a more polished alternative and does not need the Campolide location. For value-minded diners, Tasquinha do Lagarto is the safer first click; for occasion dining, Eleven is the more useful benchmark.
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Compare Tasquinha do Lagarto
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasquinha do Lagarto | Lisbon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Olivae Restaurant & Terrace | Lisbon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Soul Garden Restaurant & Bar | Lisbon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Erva Restaurant & Bar | Lisbon | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Eleven | Lisbon | Portugese, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Portugal 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1572025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #952024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #98 |
| Il Gattopardo | Lisbon | ; | ; | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Tasquinha do Lagarto?
Tasquinha do Lagarto has lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday to Saturday: 12–3:30 PM and 7:30–10:30 PM. Choose the window that best fits your Lisbon plans, note that it is closed on Monday and Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about Tasquinha do Lagarto?
Start with the basics: Tasquinha do Lagarto is in Lisbon, has a casual dress code, is closed Monday and Sunday, opens Tuesday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner. For specific menu, price, cuisine, service-format details, check directly before committing.
What are alternatives to Tasquinha do Lagarto?
Other options to compare include Eleven, Erva Restaurant & Bar, Soul Garden Restaurant & Bar, Olivae Restaurant & Terrace, Il Gattopardo. Use the basics for Tasquinha do Lagarto, hours, Lisbon location, casual dress code, when deciding whether it fits your plans.
Is Tasquinha do Lagarto good for solo dining?
Solo diners should plan from the basics: it is a casual Lisbon venue with Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours.
Is Tasquinha do Lagarto good for a special occasion?
With its casual dress code, Tasquinha do Lagarto reads as a more relaxed choice. If you need a more defined celebration setting, compare it with another option such as Eleven.
