Lonely Planet

"Sample some of Portugal's finest at Wine Bar do Castelo before trolling the picturesque lanes of Alfama and stopping for sizzling grilled sardines at open-air Páteo 13 for a late lunch."

Boa Cama Boa Mesa

"At Pateo 13, in the heart of Alfama, the ember is dominated with mastery, and in this longest Lisbon night, one of the best sardines of the city are served."

Jill Dupleix

"A summer holiday in Europe’s westernmost city means scorchy sardinhas grelhadas (grilled sardines) at a trestle table outdoors at Pateo 13 in Alfama."

Lisboa ConVida

"Smells of grilled sardines and its very lively. The price is always good and the portions are generous, so share the food."

Mary Scherpe

"Barbecuing is basically all they do, and that’s probably why they are seriously good at it – especially with sardines, which is why you should get those."

Time Out Lisbon

"The big seller is sardines, traditionally served with boiled potatoes, salad and grilled peppers, all washed down with sangria."

Carol Alves

"The fish was delicious (it was the best sardine I've ever had!)."

Portuguese Living

"In the summer, enjoy various terraces, such as 'Páteo 13' for some great sardines."

Tiago Pais

"This Alfama place is, in fact, one of the Lisbon cathedrals of sardinhas assadas."

Catherine Monteiro de Barros

"My family prefers the restaurants and street vendors in the Alfama neighorhood, especially Pateo 13. They are traditionally eaten with grilled potatoes, a green bell pepper salad, and a glass of crisp white wine."