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 and fava-bean salad, pairs nicely with Portuguese wines, and husband-and-wife team Silvia and João are consummate hosts. Reservations are a good idea at all times.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela attractions

1. Praça das Flores

0.07 MILES

One of Lisbon's loveliest squares, Praça das Flores is a leafy gem surrounded by some of Príncipe Real's trendiest hot spots.

2. Casa Museu de Amália Rodrigues

0.1 MILES

A pilgrimage site for fado fans, this is where the Rainha do Fado (Queen of Fado) Amália Rodrigues (1920-99) lived; note the calçada portuguesa …

3. Palácio da Assembleia da República

0.19 MILES

The columned, temple-like Palácio da Assembleia da República (Palácio de São Bento) is where Portugal’s parliament, the Assembleia da República, makes its…

4. Jardim do Príncipe Real

0.24 MILES

Shaded by a giant cedar tree, this is a relaxing shady plaza with an al fresco cafe for watching the world go slowly by. The surrounding district is…

5. Jardim Botânico

0.26 MILES

Nurtured by green-fingered students, the Jardim Botânico is a quiet, 1500-species pocket of lushness fresh off a €500,000 renovation that mostly improved…

6. Convento dos Cardaes

0.3 MILES

The inconspicuous, graffitied white facade of this 17th-century fort-like convent contrasts with the rich blue-and-white tiles and gilded carvings of the…

7. Atelier-Museu Júlio Pomar

0.31 MILES

Set in the same street where Júlio Pomar lives and works, this museum, with two spaces housing temporary exhibitions, feels like an art gallery showcasing…

8. Jardim da Estrela

0.35 MILES

Seeking green respite? Opposite the Basílica da Estrela, this 1852 green space is perfect for a stroll, with paths weaving past pine, monkey-puzzle and…