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Lacinho Azul

Name: Lacinho Azul
Address: Rua da Batalha do Viso 222, Setubal 2900-267 Portugal, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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seafood

portuguese

Lacinho Azul is a $$ seafood & portuguese local restaurant in Lisbon rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Lacinho Azul is a small restaurant in Setúbal, the port city south of Lisbon known for grilled fish and working waterfront cafés. One review with perfect fives across food, value, service, and atmosphere doesn't build a track record, but it does suggest someone had a very good meal and didn't feel gouged for it. Setúbal isn't on most tourist loops, which works in its favor—restaurants here tend to price for locals, and the fish comes straight from the docks. If you're driving between Lisbon and the Alentejo coast or visiting the Arrábida peninsula, it's a logical lunch stop. Whether Lacinho Azul becomes a regular recommendation depends on more meals and more feedback, but the bones are right: a neighborhood spot in a serious seafood town with early signs of doing things well.

At a glance

Area: Lisbon
Vibe: local
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: seafood
portuguese
Dietary options: —

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