Tapabento S.Bento

Literally one of our favorite meals in Portugal! Was recommended this place by my friend back at home! What you find here is delicious asian fusion with a Portuguese flare and beautiful flavors! We approve (and we are from California with a lot of great Asian restaurants)! We wish we had this restaurant back at home! We were greeted by the sweetest owner who treated us like old friends! We loved the following: 1. Chicken noodles 2. Nasi goreng 3. The duck medium rare (beautifully cooked, with crispy skin) 4. Peanut dessert (just do it, so good!) We recommend making a reservation ahead of time! But if you have to wait, it’s still worth the wait! Obrigada, until next time!

We arrived right when the restaurant opened, and it was clear that this place is extremely popular—getting a table without a reservation seemed quite difficult. Luckily, thanks to the kind host, we were able to get a seat even without a booking. As the host was showing us to our table, he asked where we were from, and it turned out he wanted to give us a menu in our own language. I was pleasantly surprised by this thoughtful gesture—usually, even when visiting non-English-speaking countries, you have to ask for an English menu, but this place had menus available in so many different languages. That alone made me feel warmly welcomed. The napkins and tablecloths were beautiful, and the interior decor was unique and charming. Our server, Alberto, was incredibly friendly. We’re from Spain and Korea, and he even used a mix of Spanish and Korean while speaking with us, which made the whole experience feel even more special. His kind and attentive service truly elevated the meal. The wonderful lady owner, Isabel seemed to be walking around the restaurant making sure everyone was having a good time. She personally served the dishes we ordered onto our individual plates and explained how to enjoy them—it felt like being a guest at someone’s home, with a loving mother serving the food she made herself. She speaks Spanish, French, English, Italian, and German fluently! And of course, the food was absolutely delicious. We were so full we thought we might burst, but still didn’t leave a single bite behind. It was a truly perfect meal—from the delicious dishes to the positive energy of the staff. If any of my friends visit Porto, I will definitely recommend this restaurant to them.

Excellent food and lovely staff! We had a great experience all around at Tapabento. Everything was incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The place was busy — and for good reason! The atmosphere was lively, the service was warm and attentive, and the food was outstanding. Highly recommend Tapabento if you're looking for a memorable meal!

We went without a reservation, and the restaurant was really busy so we had to wait quite a bit. But the staff worked so hard to accommodate us, and it truly paid off. The food was absolutely delicious! There were so many different dishes to choose from, and everything we tried was full of flavor and clearly made with care. I had seen so many good reviews beforehand, and honestly, I was a bit nervous that the wait might lead to disappointment but they absolutely did not disappoint. The owner and staff felt like a close-knit family, and even in the middle of the chaos, they were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. They really created a warm and positive atmosphere and it felt good to be there. Highly recommend!

Came highly recommended online and by a friend and lived up to expectations! Hidden away in the train station, this restaurant's food and service deserve the price it commands. Food was stellar across the board, the duck main and the tuna tataki were the standouts in our opinion. Service was attentive, informative, friendly and extremely efficient. Worth a visit! Make a reservation, the place is heaving.