FornoMar | Restaurante Baixa
R. da Assunção 82, 1100-044 Lisboa, Portugal · Portugal
★ 4.8 on Google · 929 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Oct 24, 2026 · 259 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
929 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.8★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.7★
- Flagged
- 28%
- Coverage
- 100%
All reviews shown by Google
670 examined reviews
259 of 929
929 of 929 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Oct 24, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this Lisbon restaurant offers a broad mix of Portuguese and Italian dishes, including fresh seafood, paella, and pizzas. While many praise the friendly service, lively atmosphere, and value, some caution against unexpected charges for unrequested starters and inconsistent food quality.
+ Repeated strengths
Seafood and traditional dishes
Reviewers frequently highlight fresh seafood items such as octopus, grilled fish, and seafood rice.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-08-06
Best sea food restaurant
5★ · 2026-08-08
The seafood rice was delicious and the portion was very generous. We also ordered octopus, which was also very tasty. The beer was very cold. Highly recommended.
5★ · 2026-08-17
Everything was excellent! Service, food, and atmosphere!
Pizza and Italian fare
Multiple reviewers note that the pizzas and pasta dishes are delicious and well-prepared.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-05-13
this is definitely wonderful, best pizzas of the area no doubt
5★ · 2026-06-13
Very good pizza, thin and light crust, highly recommend. Top-notch staff.
5★ · 2026-07-23
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Italian food and excellent service! We had both pizza and pasta, and everything was delicious. The pizza had a perfectly thin, crispy crust with fresh, flavorful toppings, while the pasta was cooked perfectly and tasted...
Attentive service and hospitality
Reviewers often commend the welcoming staff, noting pleasant interactions and complimentary digestifs.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-07-02
Paolo looked after us incredibly well! He was super attentive and even kindly treated us to some Ginjinha shots at the end. Great service, will definitely be back.
5★ · 2026-09-06
Very good! And a nice selection on the menu. There's a Portuguese menu and an Italian one, both quite appealing! The gentleman at the entrance, Gui, was super friendly and helpful with a great vibe. The servers were excellent, plus they off...
5★ · 2026-09-08
Amazing service and food, our waiter Pujah was great!
− Repeated complaints
Unrequested starter charges
Several reviewers complain about bread, olives, butter, or cheese being placed on the table without asking and generating unexpected fees.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-08-01
A perfect mix of Portuguese and Italian cuisine—two worlds colliding, yet they complement each other so well. Whether you’re craving piri piri chicken or a creamy risotto, there’s something for everyone. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars. The foo...
3★ · 2026-08-06
The food was generally okay, but there are a few things that could be improved. The bread rolls weren't served fresh; they were packaged in a plastic bag. This didn't give a particularly high-quality or fresh impression. Furthermore, you'...
Inconsistent food quality
Some reviewers report bland, reheated, or overpriced dishes that did not meet expectations.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2026-06-22
I came here due to the good ratings. We were sitting outside and the waiter was all the time trying to convince people to go inside with was pretty disturbing and not helping the atmosphere… we felt like eating on a bazar. Also the food was...
1★ · 2026-07-03
The food was terrible; the chicken was reheated, and the potatoes were so hard they were inedible. As for the service, I should point out that you don't touch someone else's cutlery—you simply ask to remove it himself.
Billing and payment disputes
A few reviewers mention unexpected service charges, disputed happy-hour pricing, or sudden demands for cash.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2026-05-29
I chose this restaurant because it has a 4.9-star rating on Google, but my experience was completely different. We ordered a seafood platter and an octopus dish. They brought out a cheese garlic bread we never ordered and it was left it on...
1★ · 2026-09-19
A very disappointing experience — please be careful. We were told that a drink was part of the restaurant's *happy hour* offer, but when the bill arrived, they charged us €6 extra for it. When we questioned the owner about this, instead of...
3★ · 2026-09-21
We were offered limoncello, and it inflated the bill... the waiter knowingly ripped off tourists... he presented it as "on the house"... but it wasn't.
Good for
- Trying a mix of Portuguese and Italian cuisine
- Enjoying casual outdoor street-side dining
- Sharing wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to unexpected extra charges for table snacks
- You prefer strict fine dining over a tourist-hub atmosphere
- You want guaranteed consistency across all seafood and pasta items
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Aug ’25 | 7 | 2 |
| Sep ’25 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct ’25 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov ’25 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan ’26 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr ’26 | 0 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 28 | 15 |
| Jun ’26 | 127 | 43 |
| Jul ’26 | 120 | 37 |
| Aug ’26 | 178 | 44 |
| Sep ’26 | 265 | 64 |
| Oct ’26 | 200 | 53 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 6 five-star reviews on 2026-05-29 vs avg 0.4/day; 9 five-star reviews on 2026-06-06 vs avg 1.2/day weight 1
- low activity account 250 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 259 flagged reviews.
joao pedro
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-29
The food was very good.
vibrant glowlda
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-06-06
Nice foods and very friendly staff
Chengshun Fang
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-06-06
Great seafood paella.
Laura Wellman
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-06-06
The pizza was delicious and well worth the price. Serve was great
Elias Anderson
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-06-06
The pizza was fabulous, we had 4. Strana, Funghi, Bacon and Onion, Barros. We ordered 3 and 1 was free. The best pizza crust we have had. Service was fabulous by the owner/manager - not sure. There was a parade outside and we were going to leave and he brought us inside - very accommodating! Gr...
Addie Mirtchev
1 review
★★★★★
2026-06-06
Great atmosphere and delicious cocktails. Also had live music nearby
Kazi Chhetry
activity unknown
★★★★★
2026-05-29
Rajin Suruj
7 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-29
Excellent service! Excellent food! Employees were beyond friendly and offered incredible service! Thank you!
K S
9 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-29
It was delicious, and the service was very friendly! We highly recommend it!!
Roberta Johansson
6 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-29
Report generated Oct 24, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.