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4.7 ★ · 534 reviews · Family-run · since 1937 · Centre of Lisbon· 5 min walk Multilingual staff

"I would recommend this to anyone who wants real, authentic, and damn tasty food.

The best octopus I've ever had — compared to restaurants across southern Europe, Asia, and Indonesia."

— Google Review · Verified guest

Four things that are rare
in the heart of Lisbon

Most restaurants in the centre offer one or two.

We offer all four — and have, for over 87 years 👇

Authentic bacalhau

Traditional Portuguese family recipes. No shortcuts, no tourist versions.

Clean & fair prices

Everything is clear before you order. No surprises on the bill.

Generous portions

Traditional recipes served
the way they were meant to be —nothing held back.

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WHAT TO ORDER

Three dishes worth
coming back for

Start here if it's your first time

Return for the rest

BACALHAU GRELHADO

Grilled Cod

The pure version — grilled to order on a bed of spinach with golden potatoes and extra virgin olive oil. The dish that makes you understand why Portugal has 365 cod recipes.

 Chef's recommendation

POLVO A LAGAREIRO

Grilled Octopus

"The best octopus I've ever had — compared to restaurants across southern Europe, Asia, and Indonesia." Tender, never rubbery, finished with olive oil and roasted potatoes.

 Most reviewed dish

BACALHAU COM NATAS

Salt Cod Gratin

Creamy slow-baked cod beneath a golden browned crust. Rich, generous, deeply comforting. The dish that brings people back the very next evening.

 Guest favourite
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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY

Three strangers.
Three continents. One table.

4.7 ★ · 534 reviews · Google & TripAdvisor

★★★★★

By far the most exquisite seafood meal across all of Portugal. It was a random pick — we didn't expect much. They served us like we were customers of ten years.

Elena V.

Google · Lisbon, first visit

★★★★★

5 stars from top to bottom. All five of us were extremely satisfied. The staff paid close attention to allergies in our group. Incredible from start to finish.

Freddie C.

Google · Local Guide · 38 reviews

★★★★★

We came back three times during our stay. The food, the wine, the service — and Rafael, who made us feel completely at home every single time.

Adam W.

Google · Verified guest
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OUR STORY

A Portuguese family.
Four generations.
One obsession.

Mr. Cod wasn't built to impress tourists. It was built by a family that has been cooking real Portuguese food in Lisbon for generations — the kind of cooking that doesn't change because it doesn't need to.

Today, Sofia, Bruno, Rafael, Karina and the team carry that same tradition into every plate. Unpretentious. Generous. Honest. Right in the centre of the city you're already exploring.

When you sit down at Mr. Cod, you're not sitting in a restaurant designed for tourists. You're sitting at a table that Portuguese families have trusted since 1937.

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ADDRESS

Rua dos Correeiros 225
Baixa, Lisbon

HOURS

Monday – Saturday
12:00 – 22:00

PRICE RANGE

€15 – €35
per person