Balcão Henrique Sá Pessoa in Lisbon: photos, reviews

About

Perched among the vibrant streets of Lisbon, Balcão Henrique Sá Pessoa offers a blend of Portuguese traditional cuisine with modern twists. Known for its quick service and cozy atmosphere, this spot is perfect for anything from a solo dining experience to a family dinner. The rooftop seating provides a stunning backdrop for enjoying creative dishes like mushroom escabeche and confit suckling pig, paired with a selection from their impressive list of wines or cocktails.

With options accommodating vegetarians and the inclusivity of welcoming the LGBTQ community, the restaurant caters to a diverse array of guests. Free Wi-Fi and well-planned service ensure a pleasant visit, whether you're indulging in late-night food or savoring small plates while gazing over city views.

Although popular among tourists and appreciated for its good service, the staff training is an area earmarked for improvement to enhance your visit further. Whether drawn in by the promise of a fish sandwich or the casual, cozy ambiance, Balcão offers a memorable dining escape in the heart of Lisbon.

Price

13 - 22 EUR

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Portuguese

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations required

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

S. Sebastião

Bus stop 224 m walk

Av. Marquês Tomar

Bus stop 384 m walk

B. Azul

Bus station 133 m walk

Palace of justice

Bus station 315 m walk

3.8

based on 401 review

Google

3.8/5 375 reviews

Facebook

3.1/5 26 reviews

Patrícia Conceição

Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

A feijoada de choco e camarão estava super saborosa, mas claramente o chef esqueceu-se de acrescentar o feijão. Trazia 1 (um) feijão, e talvez por isso a dose não era minimamente generosa.

Swee Kee Chew

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Good service and good food. Nice rooftop setting.

Alex Heinrich

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

5 Stars – A Culinary Plot Twist at Balcão! We wandered into Balcão at El Corte Inglés expecting a good meal… and left spiritually changed by mushrooms and a pig. Yes, really. First came the mushroom escabeche — a dish we expected to enjoy politely, but it launched a full-blown flavor symphony in our mouths. Who knew mushrooms could throw such a party? Then came the star: the confit suckling pig. Oh. My. Pork. Decadent, soft, rich — it practically wrote poetry as we ate it. The crispy top crackled like a tiny applause for itself (and we joined in). The turnip greens purée? Delicate, velvety, and elegant — like the pig brought its own sidekick in a velvet cape. Fine dining Marvel Universe, basically. Oh, and the fish sandwich? Delicious too — but after the pig, we were emotionally unavailable. We came for lunch. We left in love. Balcão, thank you for the edible plot twist of our Lisbon trip.