Solar do Bacalhau em Lisboa

11/10/2024: As Velhas had 2 very friendly waiters but they couldn't cope with all the customers. One of our party was served a drink and the rest of us waited at least another 10mins without any thing. The food was well cooked but a little brief...2 potatoes and no other vegetable. One of the meals was very over salted but neither of the waiters came back to check if the food was alright. I saw othe customers trying to attract their attention but they were too rushed to look after any customer properly .

09/10/2024: Went to As Velhas for dinner last night. In late September the concierge at our hotel told us he had made a reservation for us for 6 people at 8 pm. We arrived and were told that they had no record of the reservation. After some resistance they figured out a way to accommodate us. Once seated it took a bit for them to get to us to take our order for food and wine but once they did things flowed very smoothly. The food came out piping hot and was delicious! The restaurant was run by two men who seemed to be doing everything except the cooking. They were literally running through the restaurant serving people, clearing tables…Yet they somehow seemed to be giving everyone personal service, were very warm and friendly and apologetic for any confusion about the reservation. We would definitely go back!