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 place in cool and contained Campo de Ourique, with a sizzling grill in front and a cheery sunroom where well-dressed diners fill the tables most days.
Petiscos (tapas) and multicourse tasting menus are good ways to sample a variety of dishes. Sundays pack 'em in for Sobral's take on cozida à portuguesa (meat stew; 12.30pm to 6pm).
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian – Coleção do Fundador
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6. Casa Museu de Amália Rodrigues
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7. Palácio da Assembleia da República
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