Must-see restaurants in Lisbon

  • Sala de Corte

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    From its latest and far more prominent location on pretty Praça Dom Luís, the not-to-be-missed 'cut room' dishes out succulent, perfectly seasoned…

  • Zé Varunca

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Fans of this small Alentejan icon were aghast when it disappeared from Lisbon's foodie map in 2015. Thankfully, Zé resurfaced a year later in improved…

  • Frankie

    Lisbon

    Follow the locals out of the tourist zone to Campo Grande and get in line (a very long line!) with the cool kids to devour Lisbon's favourite gourmet hot…

  • In Bocca al Lupo

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This excellent 'bio-trattoria', mostly hidden away from tourist view, does a long list of authentic, organic, and seasonal gourmet pizzas baked in a…

  • Pastelaria Restelo

    Belém

    Better known as Pastelaria O Careca ('The Bald Guy') among locals, this simple pastelaria flanking a small plaza has been dishing out Lisbon's sweetest…

  • Gelato Davvero

    Belém

    It's now worth tucking into Centro Cultural de Belém for something other than performances and contemporary art: 22 flavours of Lisbon's best Roman-style…

  • Petiscaria Ideal

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This small, buzzing spot serves delicious petiscos – fava, ham and Serra cheese toast, pork stew with pepper compote, alheira sausage-stuffed portobello…

  • Santa Clara dos Cogumelos

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Mushroom fans unite! This Italian-owned, Italian-executed restaurant in the old Campo de Santa Clara market hall is simply magic. The menu devotes proper…

  • Coyo Taco

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Straight outta Miami, where it is reportedly Barack Obama's favourite taqueria, Coyo brings fierce taco authenticity to one of Lisbon's most gourmand…

  • Enoteca de Belém

    Belém

    Tucked down a quiet lane just off Belém's main thoroughfare, this casual wine bar serves modernised Portuguese classics (fantastic octopus, Iberian pork),…

  • SUD Lisboa Terrazza

    Belém

    This hot riverside newcomer combines nicely with an afternoon visiting the MAAT next door. Upscale Italian is served with occasional Portuguese and Asian…

  • Os Gazeteiros

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    French chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then at his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem,…

  • Pharmacia

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    At this wonderfully quirky restaurant in Lisbon's apothecary museum, chef Susana Felicidade (Algarvian grandmother-trained!) dispenses tasting menus and…

  • Kasutera

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Charming Ingrid has resurrected the 16th-century Portuguese staple of castella – a beautiful sponge cake that Portuguese explorers brought to Japan, where…

  • 100 Maneiras

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    How do we love 100 Maneiras? Let us count the 100 ways… The 10-course tasting menu changes twice yearly and features imaginative, delicately prepared…

  • Tantura

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This Middle Eastern godsend started with a love story: Israeli couple Elad Bodenstein and Itamar Eliyahuo fell in love with Portugal on their honeymoon…

  • ZeroZero

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Just arriving at your table here is a memorable ride, sliding past an enormous illustration from Ana Gil, a beautiful prosecco bar and minimalist copper…

  • Manteigaria

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Baking pastéis de nata (custard tarts) really is like rocket science in Lisbon. This born-again butter factory gets it just right – crisp tarts that flake…

  • Tease

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    This rock ‘n’ roll bakery specialises in decadent cupcakes piled high with frosting (dive straight into the doce de leite if available!), as well as other…

  • Ao 26 – Vegan Food Project

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    So good it even lures in devout carnivores, this small, hip and bustling place offers two elaborate, daily-changing chalkboard specials (eg Manchurian…

  • Gelato Davvero

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Owner Filippo Licitra defected from Lisbon's Gelataria Nannarella and his rival gelataria, Davvero, boasts 35 or so changing flavours, so there's room for…

  • Flor da Laranja

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Casablanca native Rabea Esserghini runs a one-woman show at the wonderful Flor da Laranja. Service is slow, but the cosy North African ambience and…

  • Chapitô à Mesa

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    At this circus school's casual cafe, the decidedly creative menu of Chef Bertílio Gomes is served alongside views worth writing home about. His modern…

  • Cantinho Lusitano

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Sharing is what this unassuming little place is all about. Its appealing menu of petiscos, such as Azeitão cheese, chorizo, garlic shrimps, pica-pau beef…

  • Queijaria

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    What started as Lisbon's only dedicated cheese shop has evolved into a fantastic place to sample over 60 top homemade cheeses from small regional…

  • Sea Me

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This urban-cool space serves grilled fish by the kilo (market prices; check out the tempting fresh selection in the back), and Portuguese-leaning sushi …

  • 1300 Taberna

    Lisbon

    A hodgepodge mess of rustic-chic chandeliers and exposed air ducts hovers over large communal-table seating at this LX Factory favourite. It dishes out…

  • Landeau

    Lisbon

    Landeau is quite simply about having your cake and eating it. The industro-cool cafe at the LX Factory is famous for its dark, dense, deliciously moist…

  • As Velhas

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    No airs, no graces, just hearty helpings of Portuguese soul food served by delightfully old-school servers. The monkfish and clams in garlic and coriander…

  • A Portuguese cuisine restaurant in Lisbon where bacalhau is king

    Clube do Bacalhau

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Bacalhau (dried salt-cod) is the most popular dish of traditional Portuguese cuisine, and this vintage candlelit restaurant dedicates nearly a whole menu…

  • Mozambican traditional food at one of the most culturally diverse quarters of Lisbon, Mouraria

    Cantinho do Aziz

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Hidden away in a narrow alleyway in the culturally diverse quarter of Mouraria, festive Cantinho do Aziz gets top marks for excellent Mozambican cuisine…

  • Located inside the restored Art Nouveau hotel 1908, the menu translates the multicultural atmosphere of the neighbourhood with high-end fusion cuisine (Portuguese, Indian and Asian)

    Infame

    Lisbon

    Infame is located inside the restored art-nouveau Hotel 1908, and its menu translates the multicultural atmosphere of the neighbourhood with high-end…

  • The Portuguese cuisine dishes are served in generous portions and the location is ideal for dinner before an evening bar-hopping in nearby Bairro Alto, with fewer crowds.

    Kitchen Chiado

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Although located in the heart of one of the most touristy areas of Lisbon, this restaurant is frequented by both locals and visitors, who come for the…

  • Cafe with a casual environment serving breakfast all day long

    Dear Breakfast

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    If you believe breakfast is a meal you can have at any time of day, and you're craving some eggs Benedict, this French-run, all-breakfast, all-the-time…

  • Cais na Preguiça, Portuguese tapas in Alfama

    Cais na Preguiça

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Expect a cosy and welcoming reception at this Portuguese-cuisine restaurant on the border between Baixa and the heart of Alfama. Its trademark dish is the…

  • Garden-inspired food and decoration at one of the most affordable restaurants in the Santos quarter

    O Jardim

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Jardim is Portuguese for 'garden' and, keeping with that theme, this brightly coloured restaurant serves chips in a watering can and lime mousse with Oreo…

  • Portuguese food in snack-bite size on a rooftop bar with a view to Tejo

    Madame Petisca

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    This restaurant and rooftop bar is the perfect location to enjoy Portuguese petiscos (snacks) while looking over the river, bridge and harbour. The menu…

  • Detail of the Kiosk (Quiosque de Refresco), Chairs and Tables

    Quiosque de Refresco

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    The ideal place for a quick lunch or an afternoon break in idyllic, shadowy Praça das Flores. This remodelled 19th-century kiosk, painted in bright violet…

  • Cafe and old books under one roof in the heart of Lisbon

    Há Café no Alfarrabista

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Completely renovated and relaunched in 2018, this cute and quaint cafe deals in easygoing Portuguese mains and pancakes along with rare books – the walls…

  • No-frills Portuguese cuisine in an old bakery

    A Padaria do Povo

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    The only thing suggesting there's a restaurant inside this inconspicuous building is the menu hanging on the front door listing the daily specials. Inside…

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