What are the best cod dishes in Lisbon?

Based on diner recommendations, the best cod dish in Lisbon is at Optimista. We compared 9 restaurants serving cod dishes.

How much do cod dishes cost in Lisbon?

Cod dish prices in Lisbon range from €11.00 to €18.00 across 9 restaurants.

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Best Cod Dishes in Lisbon

9 restaurants compared

Price range: €11.00 – €18.00

Avg recommendation: 91%

Top 5 Cod Dishes in Lisbon (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 9 restaurants:

Bacalao Tartare with Avocado Mousse at Optimista, €13.50 (Cais do Sodré)
Bacalhau com Natas at A Casa do Bacalhau, €13.00 (Marvila)
Bacalhau à Brás at Taberna Sal Grosso, €13.50 (Alfama)
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá at A Casa do Bacalhau, €14.00 (Marvila)
Bacalhau à Brás (Taberna) at Bairro do Avillez, €18.00 (Chiado)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 9 Cod Dishes

Bacalao Tartare with Avocado Mousse

Optimista

Cais do Sodré·$$

€13.50

Raw salt cod cured and diced, served with silky avocado mousse and crispy wonton chips.

Tip: If you're open to adventurous cuisine, this is the dish that shows Optimista's creativity. Order it alongside the oxtail croquettes.

Bacalhau com Natas

A Casa do Bacalhau

Marvila·$$

€13.00

Salt cod in a creamy béchamel sauce with onions, bay leaves, and potatoes.

Tip: This is warm and satisfying without being heavy—pair it with a light Vinho Verde for a perfect Portuguese meal.

Bacalhau à Brás

Taberna Sal Grosso

Alfama·$$

€13.50

Shredded salt cod fried with thin-cut potatoes and topped with black olives and fried onion strings.

Tip: If the pork cheeks aren't available, order this. It's the most reliable dish across menu rotations.

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

A Casa do Bacalhau

Marvila·$$

€14.00

Salt cod layered with potato, onion, and black olives, baked and topped with a hard-boiled egg.

Tip: Order this if you want something hearty and filling—this is a main course that doesn't need sides.

Bacalhau à Brás (Taberna)

Bairro do Avillez

Chiado·$$$

€18.00

Shredded salt cod fried with thin-cut potatoes and black olives, served from the Taberna kitchen.

Tip: Order this at Taberna if you want authentic Portuguese comfort food. It's lighter than other cod dishes but still very satisfying.

#695% recommend

Pataniscas de Bacalhau

A Casa do Bacalhau

Marvila·$$

€11.00

Crispy salt cod fritters with a light batter, served with tomato sauce.

Tip: Start with pataniscas. They're iconic in Lisbon, and Casa do Bacalhau's version is award-winning. Order two servings for a table of three.

#792% recommend

Bacalhau à Brás

A Casa do Bacalhau

Marvila·$$

€14.50

Shredded salt cod fried with thin-cut potatoes and topped with black olives and fried onion strings.

Tip: This is the fastest dish to arrive. Order it if you're in a hurry for lunch—5-7 minutes from order to plate.

#889% recommend

Bacalhau à Tomato

Solar dos Presuntos

Rossio·$$

€16.50

Salt cod in a bright tomato sauce with onions, finished with olive oil.

Tip: This is the benchmark bacalhau dish in Lisbon. If you only order one, order this. Bright, balanced, and authentic.

#986% recommend

Bacalhau à Lagareiro

A Casa do Bacalhau

Marvila·$$

€15.50

Salt cod roasted with olive oil, potatoes, and roasted peppers.

Tip: This is the dish to order if you want to taste the technique rather than the sauce. Ask the server which bacalhau she'd order if she were dining alone.