A long-running Portuguese restaurant near Restauradores built around Minho-region game and cured meats rather than Lisbon's coastal seafood staples. The room is old-school — white tablecloths, dark wood, decades of framed photos of past diners on the walls.
Solar dos Presuntos has served northern Portuguese cooking on Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, near Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, since 1974. The kitchen specializes in Minho- and Trás-os-Montes-style dishes: bacalhau com broa, alheira sausage, and arroz de pato are the standing favourites, alongside a hanging display of cured hams that lends the restaurant its name. The dining room spans two floors of white tablecloths and wood panelling, with a slightly formal, old-school Lisbon feel popular with local politicians and business diners; smart-casual dress is typical. The wine list runs deep on Douro reds and vinho verde to match the richer meat and salt-cod dishes. Reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner and weekends; booking a few days ahead is prudent given the restaurant's long-standing local following.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday–Saturday 12:00–15:30 and 19:00–23:00 |
| Reservations | Recommended — book via +351 213 424 253 or solarDospresuntos.com |
| Address | R. das Portas de Santo Antão 150, 1150-269 Lisboa |
Signature dishes
- Bacalhau com broa (salt cod with cornbread)
- Alheira sausage
- Arroz de pato (duck rice)
Good to know
- Known for
- Beloved Lisbon institution for northern Portuguese classics since 1975
Location
R. das Portas de Santo Antão 150, 1150-269 Lisboa
38.7163, -9.1401 View on map
Highlights
- Bacalhau com broa, a house specialty since 1975
- Arroz de pato and alheira sausage from northern Portugal
- Cured hams displayed throughout the dining room
- Deep Douro red wine list
- Long-standing favourite of Lisbon's political and business crowd
Tips for visiting
- Book several days ahead for weekend dinner seatings
- Lunch service is generally easier to walk into than dinner
- Portions are large — dishes are often shared between two
- Ask for a table on the ground floor for a livelier atmosphere
Accessibility
The restaurant has a ground floor dining area accessible without stairs; the upper floor may require assistance for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Solar dos Presuntos require a reservation?
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekends, since it is a long-established local favourite.
What is the restaurant known for?
It is known for northern Portuguese classics such as bacalhau com broa and arroz de pato, served since 1974.
Is the restaurant formal?
The dining room has a traditional, slightly formal feel with white tablecloths; smart-casual dress is appropriate.