Best Croquettes in Lisbon
3 restaurants compared
Price range: €9.50 – €16.00
Avg recommendation: 87%
Top 3 Croquettes in Lisbon (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Optimista — score 94/100, €9.50 (Cais do Sodré)
- Cavalariça — score 88/100, €16.00 (Baixa)
- O Velho Eurico — score 80/100, €14.00 (Alfama)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 94/100
Optimista
Cais do Sodré·$$
Oxtail Croquettes with Kimchi Cabbage Mayo
€9.50
Crispy croquettes filled with tender shredded oxtail, served with spicy kimchi-mayo.
Tip: Order these first—they arrive hot and crispy, and the kimchi mayo is addictive. Come hungry; you'll want seconds.
#2Score 88/100
Cavalariça
Baixa·$$$
Cured Meat Croquettes with Clam Mayonnaise
€16.00
Crispy croquettes filled with cured pork and topped with clam-infused aioli.
Tip: Order the croquettes—they're a signature dish and show Contreras' philosophy of combining Portuguese tradition with modern technique.
#3Score 80/100
O Velho Eurico
Alfama·$$
Lamb Croquettes
€14.00
Breaded lamb and potato croquettes, fried crispy and served with aioli.
Tip: Order these as a starter if sharing — they come 3-4 per order and disappear fast. The aioli is house-made and worth asking about.