Best Chicken Dishes in Lisbon
3 restaurants compared
Price range: €5.00 – €28.00
Avg recommendation: 91%
Top 3 Chicken Dishes in Lisbon (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 3 restaurants:
- Half Piri-Piri Chicken at Bonjardim — score 95/100, €5.00 (Baixa)
- Whole Piri-Piri Chicken at Bonjardim — score 90/100, €5.50 (Baixa)
- Chicken Tortellini with Wild Mushrooms at Cavalariça — score 87/100, €28.00 (Baixa)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Chicken Dishes
#1Score 95/100
Half Piri-Piri Chicken
BonjardimBaixa·$
€5.00
Grilled half chicken served mild with a brush and pot of piri-piri sauce on the side.
Tip: The piri-piri sauce comes separate with a brush — start conservative and build heat. Most visitors end up using more than they expected once they taste how good it is.
#2Score 90/100
Whole Piri-Piri Chicken
BonjardimBaixa·$
€5.50
Entire grilled chicken with crispy skin, served with sauce and sides.
Tip: Order one whole bird to split three ways plus a side of rice and salad. Shareable, affordable, and genuinely good.
#3Score 87/100
Chicken Tortellini with Wild Mushrooms
CavalariçaBaixa·$$$
€28.00
Homemade tortellini filled with chicken, served in Iberian ham broth with seasonal wild mushrooms.
Tip: This dish appears frequently on the menu and represents Contreras' commitment to seasonal dining. Lunch portions are generous—plan for sharing.