Ibo Lisboa

Me and my family had our evening dinner here. Our Trip to Lissabon should habe been something really special, it was the Last journey of Our dying grandmother. Bit the Staffe was really rude.the fish was already 2 weeks old and a bit rotten. I think even gollum wouldnt have eaten that. I swear it,please never visit this restaurant, or you will join a hospital on the next day. Not funny

Very expensive. Burger of pork only salad and chips, some bread with poor bacon. The service takes a lot of time. Very bad experience

4.5€ for wine in takeaway cup, such a shame P.s. no problem with the price, the problem in service

Terrible experience I have had today, I never had this kind of disgusting food in my life. We ordered mango and carrots smoothie And octopus. Honestly speaking this kind of food human can not eat. I don’t know probably they make food for aliens or something. Waiters are very nonprofessional they even don’t know the menu. I strongly recommend people not to even walk in front of this restaurant.

Quite expensive compared to other restaurants. Octopus was deep fried which shocked us and desserts were terrible. On the other hand butter steak and cod gratine was good. Very slow service. Waiter forces you to order more food and they asked how much tip I will give in front of everyone, what a shame that this kind of service still gains some customers. I will never come again.

We were recommended Ibo by the concierge at our hotel, who suggested this since my wife is vegetarian. It also was close by, and the concierge also must have mentioned to them that it was our anniversary. We were warmly received and got a choice of tables. We sat outdoors to enjoy the lovely river view. They brought out two glasses of champagne for us for starters. There wasn't much on the menu for vegetarians, and we thought we would have to settle for something that would be very basic. They whipped up a fantastic stuffed mushroom appetizer,, followed by mixed vegetable curry that had a coconut base and was divine. I got a shrimp appetizer followed by a crab curry.. simply magnificent! The service was impeccable throughout. A truly excellent experience.

The view was awesome! The prawn appetizer is exquisite! However, the crab and chicken curry was just okay.

Ibo- a recommended local restaurant close to my hotel with a juxtaposition right on the water. The staff greet me in the most pleasant, upper class manner, and seat me next to the floor-to-ceiling windows. I have a view of the river and the Christ statue in the far distance, a pleasant show of light shimmering over the water as the wind blows in. Smooth jazz plays as I review the menu. I try an alvarinho, “too much like Chardonnay,” I think. So I ask for a Vinoh Verde which comes and is just the right amount of acid and bubbles for a seafood-based meal. As I sip, I peruse the menu, impressed by the culinary prowess and incorporation of Portuguese and Mozambique flavors. Bread service is brought forward- a perfectly crumbed, chewy white bread and a multigrain. The tomato purée is standard, as is the olive oil and balsamic, although it has a thick, sweet consistency unlike American vinegars. The real winner is the coriander-flavored hummus topped with a sprinkling of sesame seeds. Consistency of butter but with a flavorful punch to the mouth. My palate is quite pleased already and I’m anticipating the real culinary art in the next round. I order the fried Camarones in phyllo pastry with lemon aioli and parsley gremolata. The presentation is immaculate, like little birds’ nests peacefully settled on top of flavorful sauces. One bite in and I’m smitten. Crunchy, juicy, and fresh all in one. I savor each bite, ensuring the perfect ratio of shrimp to sauce as to not overwhelm the pristine protein. The Goa somosas arrive next and are simple in presentation, superbly browned and crunchy with two sauces accompanying: a banana chutney and a puréed fresh green chili. I bite in. A flavor explosion occurs and I’m knocked back. The server said “spice” but it indeed was the perfect mixture. Spice as in flavor but also spice as in heat. My palate is pleased, but I want to try the flavor combinations of the chutney and chili. The chutney adds a sweetness to the samosa, giving it a calming effect with the slightest essence of cinnamon. I contradict the flavor with a bite covered in the green chili- crisp, fresh, and a whole different experience, yet the same base. Mind blowingly good. “Would eat every time I came here” good. “Want to recreate at home so it’s accessible” kind of taste. A Goan phyllo is the wrapper with carrot, chicken and spices in the center. I ask the server the spices, but he isn’t exactly sure. There’s a slight hint of schezuan, the mouthwatering peppery feel making me salivate, anticipating the next bite. Alas, I’ll never truly know, but hats off to the chef. I’ve indulged to a point where I can’t fit an entree, so I opt for dessert. A praline chocolate layered mousse with a thin sponge on the bottom complimented with orange ice cream and caramel drizzle. A minty malted milk ball is crushed atop the presentation, then it’s dusted in powered sugar with two single mint leaves. Each bite is customizable. Just the cake- has a subtle nuttiness and smooth texture with a moist crumb at the bottom. Then adding in the orange ice cream is a whole other game. It’s like frozen orange juice and vanilla bean, a sorbet texture really, with a slight floral essence to it. It’s Orange Julius’s regal cousin. The mint leaf is the final layer of flavor. Chocolate, orange, and mint for a freshness that seems complicated but is so simple. The textures and flavors are manipulated expertly by the chef. Each bite thoughtfully curated for in the preparation. I end with a tinto vinoh, based in the touriga national varietal. Don’t ask me which one, my server was well versed and recommended it so I suggest you do the same. Hands down, Ibo presented one of the best meals I’ve experienced: world-class service enveloped in waves of flavorful delights each step of the way.