Traveling to Portugal: Highly Recommended Pasta in Lisbon

When traveling, I always search for restaurants in Chinese first, then check English websites to see if any locals recommend small eateries. After all, tastes can vary between East and West. I found 'Quermesse' through a foreign website. The moment I saw the photo of the gigantic lobster pasta, I immediately added it to my list. The restaurant is conveniently located near one of Lisbon's must-visit elevators, the Ascensor da Glória, making it easy to fit into your itinerary. Quermesse has two adjacent storefronts. One has a cozy, historic decor, while the other, where we were seated, has a brighter, more modern feel. That evening, it was just my sister and me, the only two Asians there (constantly being watched by the table next to us). When the lobster pasta was served, it was impressively large (the foreigners next to us glanced over again). Although it costs nearly 50 euros, I found it worth the price considering the portion size. The seafood was fresh, and the pasta tasted great. The mussels were also very appetizing, with a lemony broth that was deliciously tangy and salty. The fish soup, the yellow bowl, was surprisingly good—very thick but a bit salty, so we ordered an extra plate of bread. The bread here is sweeter and softer, not the typical dry European bread. If you prefer dry bread, you might want to skip it. Personally, I didn't find the combination too harmonious. Overall, this meal was relatively expensive by Portuguese standards, but if you're tired of Portuguese cuisine, I highly recommend coming here for a change of pace! 🔰 Handmade Bread: 1.75 euros 🔰 Mussels: 10.5 euros 🔰 Fish Soup: 6.95 euros 🔰 Lobster Pasta: 49.95 euros ———— Restaurant Information ———— Quermesse 📍 Address: Rua da Glória 85, 1250-115 Lisboa 🕰️ Hours: 12:00-15:00; 19:00-00:00