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$ | Chiado |
Dating from 1905, Lisbon’s most famous café maintains its dazzling art deco interior, though you'll probably prefer to take a quick peek and then settle in at one of the handful of tables outside to watch the lively street scenes unfold. The coffee no longer comes exclusively from the former colony that gave the place its name, but it still serves some of the best in town, alongside tasty cakes, pastries, and artfully-presented fish and seafood dishes.
Rua Garrett 120--122, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-445, Portugal
Known For
- Prime location for people-watching
- Long history of serving excellent coffee and snacks
- Tasty sharing plates
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$$$ | Belém |
When you eat at this restaurant—situated in the luxurious Palácio do Governador and named for the Roman amphorae uncovered beneath the site—you'll feel as if you're dining in the vaulted halls of a castle. There's nothing old-fashioned about the food though: Chef Vera Silva has created a spectacular menu of dishes that combine traditional ingredients with modern techniques.
R. Bartolomeu Dias 117, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Known For
- Beautifully presented dishes
- Good advice on wine pairings
- Incredible desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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$$$ | Chiado |
José Avillez, one of the city's most distinguished chefs, has created his own foodie "neighborhood" incorporating a range of dining styles. For formal meals, there's the spectacular Páteo (a wrought-iron balcony encircles the room, which is illuminated by an enormous skylight) and a more casual tavern called Taberna (the kind of place where haunches of ham hang over the bar). Then there's Pizzaria Lisboa, where the thin-crust pies are prepared with great care; and Mini Bar, a secluded and dimly-lit spot for intimate drinks and small plates for sharing.
Rua Nova da Trindade 18, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-303, Portugal
Known For
- Showcase for Lisbon's most renowned chef
- Great attention to detail
- Tasting menus
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations recommended
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$$$$ | Chiado |
With two Michelin stars, Belcanto is another jewel in the crown of celebrity chef José Avillez and is one of Lisbon's most celebrated restaurants. Widely credited with putting Avillez (and Portuguese cuisine) on the culinary world stage, the restaurant uses the latest gastronomic techniques to update traditional dishes. The dining room is just as refined, with every course placed before you with a flourish by an expert staff.
Rua Serpa Pinto 10A, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-445, Portugal
Known For
- Tasting menus and chef's table experience
- Huge list of the finest regional wines
- Witty presentations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$ | Avenida da Liberdade |
Originally a social club for the people hailing from the region of Alentejo, this hidden restaurant is found on the upper floor of a Moorish-style building from the 1800s. There's a formal dining room serving classic northern Portuguese dishes like carne de porco à alentejana (pork with clams), and a relaxed terrace specializing in petiscos and very affordable jugs of house wine.
Rua Portas de Santo Antão 58, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1150-268, Portugal
Known For
- Local favorite
- Beautiful tiled interior courtyard
- Pleasant outdoor area for relaxed drinking and dining
Restaurant Details
Reservations recommended for formal dining room
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$$$$ | Marquês de Pombal |
The name for the upscale restaurant at Lisbon’s Four Seasons Hotel Ritz comes from the Portuguese word curadoria (curatorship), and head chef Pedro Pena Bastos does indeed apply a curator's attention to detail in choosing the ingredients for his three tasting menus. Whether you pick the Meia Cura (eight courses), Origins (12 courses) or the vegetarian Raízes menu (eight courses), expect beautifully presented small dishes that turn super-fresh seasonal ingredients into edible works of art. There are a-la-carte options Tuesday through Thursday, but the tasting menus are where the magic really lies. The restaurant has earned a Michelin star, as well as glowing reviews in Portuguese press.
R. Rodrigo da Fonseca 88, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1070-051, Portugal
Known For
- Open kitchen
- Fresh flavors and locally sourced ingredients
- In-house pastry chef
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
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$$ | Baixa |
Occupying a corner of one of downtown’s grandest squares, Delfina Cantina Portuguesa bills itself as an upscale Portuguese deli. It's the house restaurant at the chic AlmaLusa boutique hotel, but all are welcome to enjoy the tapas-style small plates throughout the day and night, as well as more substantial meals like bacalhau à brás (rich shredded cod).
Praça do Município 21, Lisbon, Lisbon, Praça do Município 21, Portugal
Known For
- Great location overlooking a monumental square
- Traditional vegetarian sharing plates like green beans in tempura batter
- Deliciously rich flour-free chocolate cake
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations accepted
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$$$ | Amoreiras |
A long-time foodie favorite with a cool, contemporary design, this restaurant has undergone many changes over the decades but continues to impress with its food, drink, and attentive service. Alongside the fish and meat dishes that dominate the menu, there are sophisticated petiscos (appetizers) available from 3 pm. Diners can choose to eat in the handsome dining room or outside on the pretty, tiled terrace.
Travessa das Amoreiras 1, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1250-231, Portugal
Known For
- Romantic tiled terrace
- Contemporary Portuguese cuisine
- Servers that know the wine list inside and out
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$$ | Estrela |
This slick, Michelin-starred restaurant offers tantalizing tasting menus by chef Alexandre Silva, who changes them frequently so he can take advantage of the freshest seasonal ingredients. Occasionally, he invites other top chefs from Lisbon and beyond to create special one-night-only menus in the dramatic open kitchen.
Rua dos Navegantes 53B, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-730, Portugal
Known For
- Tasting menus only
- High-quality yet little-known Portuguese wines
- Gorgeous interior design
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Essential
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$$ | Alfama |
The terrace at the chic Memmo Alfama Hotel has some of the neighborhood's best views, with tables and chairs arranged around a small infinity pool overlooking the city and the river. The menu centers around tapas-style small plates—the selection of Portuguese cheeses and meats, served with a basket of fresh-baked bread, is a good place to start.
Travessa das Merceeiras 27, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-348, Portugal
Known For
- Popular weekend brunch
- Fantastic sunset views
- Creative house cocktails
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$$$ | Cais do Sodré |
Bringing along the famously glitzy chandelier from its much-missed location in Bairro Alto, this cutting-edge restaurant is now located within the cool confines of the Time Out Market in Cais do Sodré. The menu still lists cutting-edge versions of Portuguese classics—tuna with allspice, and a famous açorda, that bread-based stew rich in seafood (the luxury version contains lobster) and flavored with garlic and cilantro.
Av. 24 de Julho 49, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-479, Portugal
Known For
- A good bet for late-night dining on weekends
- Legendary chocolate mousse for dessert
- Dedicated wine cellar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
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$$$ | Avenida da Liberdade |
Although it’s quite spacious and comfortable inside, most people choose to sit at one of the many tables outside facing Restauradores Square. Waiters rush from table to table, mostly serving super fresh seafood and grilled fish and meats.
Praça dos Restauradores 79-80, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1250-188, Portugal
Known For
- Friendly and professional staff
- Rich fish and seafood stews
- Outdoor seating overlooking Restauradores
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations recommended
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$$ | Avenida da Liberdade |
This restaurant facing the courtyard of the Hotel Valverde focuses on contemporary Portuguese cuisine reinterpreted by the chef. Its brunch and afternoon tea is popular among locals who work nearby and those looking for a more intimate spot.
Av. da Liberdade 164, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1250–146, Portugal
Known For
- Different menus for different times of the day
- Sophisticated vintage decor
- Signature cocktails
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$$$ | Avenida da Liberdade |
Framed photographs of celebrities who’ve visited (from singer Adele to soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo) cover every inch of the walls of this bustling eatery. In business since 1947, it's known for the dry-cured ham that gave the place its name, but there are also many meat and seafood dishes on the menu.
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 150, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1150-269, Portugal
Known For
- Authentic dishes from the Minho region of Portugal
- Lobster rice and other seafood standouts
- Terrace for petiscos and drinks
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Recommended well in advance
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$ | Campo de Ourique |
In business for nearly a century, "The House of the Little Birds" is a lunchtime favorite for workers in the nearby office complex, and at night it draws mainly locals from the neighborhood in search of a home-cooked meal. Come for the house specialties, which include the famous naco na pedra (steak cooked on a hot stone), vitela barrosã (tender veal from the north), and açorda de gambas (shrimp and bread stew).
Rua Silva Carvalho 195, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1250-250, Portugal
Known For
- A pair of charming dining rooms decorated in a rustic style
- Many dishes are served in the pots they were cooked in
- Affordable set lunches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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$ | Baixa |
A tourist attraction in its own right, this tiny bar facing beautiful Rossio is the best place in the Baixa to sample Lisbon's famous ginja (cherry liqueur). Open since 1840, when the Galician Francisco Espinheira became the first purveyor of the spirit in Lisbon, the bar serves the sweet drink with or without cherries (opt for the version with fruit if you want to convince yourself you're getting some vitamins).
Largo de São Domingos 8, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1100-201, Portugal
Known For
- Historic spot
- Bottles of the liqueur stacked up to the ceiling
- Standing room only
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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$$ | Bairro Alto |
In this traditional restaurant, one of the oldest in Lisbon, the courteous staff serve up Portuguese classics and pair them with one of the 600 choices on the wine list. In the charmingly old-fashioned dining room, bottles are on display like works of art.
Travessa da Queimada 22, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-143, Portugal
Known For
- Late-night spot (open until 2 am)
- Excellent wine pairing advice
- Expertly grilled fish
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$$$$ | Chiado |
Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s fine-dining restaurant moved from its original location in Santos to Chiado in 2015, but the name was the only thing that was inherited from the previous space. The decor became darker and minimalist, and the entire menu was changed, adding a slight Asian touch to the contemporary Portuguese cuisine. His hard work paid off—the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in just a few months, and by 2022 had gained a second of the coveted stars.
Rua Anchieta 15, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-023, Portugal
Known For
- Strong on fish and seafood
- Some dishes finished by the chef at the table
- Tasting menus and à la carte options
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential
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$$ | Bairro Alto |
The intimate, dimly lit space and musical backdrop of tinkling jazz make a memorable setting for sampling delicious versions of traditional Portuguese food and drink. Standouts on the menu include possibly the creamiest bacalhau à brás (codfish mixed with egg and matchstick potatoes) in Lisbon, and a photo-worthy flaming choriço. The wine list is good, with a crowd-pleasing vinho verde and notable whites from the Alentejo. Bring cash, as international cards are not accepted.
Rua do Diário de Notícias 95, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1200-334, Portugal
Known For
- Good sharing plates and cocktails
- Memorabilia on the walls
- Jazz theme
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch., Reservations recommended
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$ | Baixa |
In an alley between Praça dos Restauradores and Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, this eatery known locally as Rei dos Frangos (King of Chickens) specializes in spit-roasted chicken served with a home-made peri-peri sauce that locals swear is the best in the city. One chicken easily serves two hungry diners, but leave room for the famously crispy fries.
Travessa de Santo Antão 11--12, Lisbon, Lisbon, 1150-312, Portugal
Known For
- Good value for money
- Extremely popular with locals
- Takeaway and dine-in