La Parisienne

A killer foie gras with a winelist to match

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Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 18
Chiado
964 203 947, website
Mon – Fri, 12h – 15h, 19h – 22h30; Sat, 12h – 22h30; Sun – 12h – 15h30

We went looking for escargot, but we turned up empty yet again. Luckily, this French bistrot took care of us with some melt-in-your-mouth foie gras and fresh-as-a-daisy gaspacho soup. Try the octopus salad and see how the French attempt to rival Portuguese polvo (not bad!) and for the pièce de résistance, go for the caesar salad. This is the only place in town that knows how to make one right: crisp romaine lettuce, anchovies, and an egg with homemade croutons. If you think you’ve had a caesar salad before and these ingredients sound strange to you, you’re mistaken. Now’s your opportunity to experience one done right on  l’argent.