Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Seatless Nannarella is squeezed into little more than a doorway and serves up Lisbon's best gelato. Roman transplant Constanza Ventura churns out 34…
Must-see restaurants in Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Michelin-starred Lisbon chef Henrique Sá Pessoa's venture into Príncipe Real may seem obvious (trans-Iberian tapas) but in reality Spain and Portugal don…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Few chocolates command such undying devotion, but this family-run transplant from São Tomé and Príncipe elicits freakish enthusiasm for its thin artisan…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This tiny, mostly takeaway-only grill (the new location now spares space for two tables) does splendid chicken, ribs, crioula sausage and turkey kebabs…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
In the shadow of the Basílica da Estrela, Lisbon's latest hot table comes courtesy of chef Alexandre Silva, whose bold and modern take on Portuguese…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
A transplant from Berlin's hip Prenzlauer Berg district, this artsy and modern Indian place strikes the perfect balance between real-deal South Indian…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Fancy a chef's table experience masquerading as a gourmet picnic with strangers? Local's tiny, minimalist 18-sq-metre space harbours just 20 seats per…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
In a cosy, atmospheric dining room, Taberna da Esperança wows diners with flavourful dishes that blend Alentejan recipes with a modern edge. The inventive…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
On closer inspection, this seemingly undistinguished tasca near Santos train station reveals some very serious carnivorous happenings. There are other…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Headed by celebrated chef Vitor Sobral, the 'tavern on the corner' serves rich and inventive dishes featuring classic Portuguese ingredients. It's a small…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Diogo Noronha's top-end, sustainable seafooder takes a much-needed creative approach, bucking tradition in favour of challenging and surprising – if…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Chef Kiko Martins taps into Lisbon's growing Asian-fusion frenzy with this casual but pricey Príncipe Real newcomer. Beyond a dark and sexy entrance hall,…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
A massive sponge octopus hangs over the marble balcony at this hip cevicheria, a perfect spot for solo travellers to take in some extremely fresh, mostly…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Taking full advantage of the bounty of fresh and fabulous fish from the Azores (much of which is often exported to Japan), local sushi-man João Soeiro…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This smart, contemporary bistro keeps the mood relaxed with soft lighting and unobtrusive yet on-point service. The consistently great menu is mostly…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Austrian sausage slinger Maria Fuchs honours her homeland at this tiny temple of pork and beef inside the foodie-centric Mercado de São Bento. She sources…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This smart cafe, a welcome 2016 Madrogoa newcomer, attracts a well-heeled crowd for brunch all day. On offer is excellent avocado toast (with wild sautéed…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
A carnivore's delight, this trendy steakhouse is hidden away in the bottom of Embaixada shopping centre (easy to find by car, hard to find on foot). It…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Locals do their best to keep this quaint corner petiscaria (small-plates restaurant), a former grocery store from 1870, all to themselves – no such luck…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Lisbon's first paleo-focused cafe is tucked away on the grounds of Polo Cultural Gaivotas Boavista, as elementary school turned cultural hub, under a…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Anthropologist and Portuguese-cookbook writer Fernanda runs this sweet little deli and grocery store with love and an eye for careful sourcing. Daily…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This indoor-outdoor cafe is ideal for a coffee or cocktail break among the massive rubber tree palms and twittering birds in the Jardim do Príncipe Real…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Vegetarian-minded diners flock to this attractive restaurant and wellness centre with a back garden/spa, an extensive lunch buffet and à la carte dinners…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This 17th-century convent cranks up the romance with its serene cloisters and brick vaulting. Chef Nuno Coelho whets appetites with fresh wood-fired bread…
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O Cocho – Mercearia Alentejana
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This sweet deli and grocery store plays up top-quality, sustainably sourced produce from the Alentejo. Wholesome soups, toasties, tapas and some of Lisbon…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This warm, convivial brasserie prides itself on just one dish: Lisbon's most famous steak, cooked to perfection, served swimming in cream sauce, skinny…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Lisbon's oldest herbivore temple is part of a Tibetan Buddhism school. Its mantra is fresh vegetarian food, with daily specials such as quiche and curry…
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Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Vegetarians sing the praises of Terra for its superb buffet (including vegan options) of salads, kebabs and curries, plus organic wines and juices. A…
