Decadente

Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré


This beautifully designed restaurant inside a boutique hostel overlooks the stunning Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara and has touches of industrial chic, geometric artwork and an enticing back patio. It serves inventive dishes showcasing high-end Portuguese ingredients at excellent prices. The changing three-course lunch menu (€13) is first-rate. Start with creative cocktails in the front bar.

The kitchen closes at 11.30pm nightly, but the bar rages on.


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