Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Doing trade in fresh fruit and veg, fish and flowers since 1892, this domed market hall has been the word on everyone's lips since Time Out transformed…
Must-see restaurants in Lisbon
Belém
Since 1837 this patisserie has been transporting locals to sugar-coated nirvana with heavenly pastéis de Belém. The crisp pastry nests are filled with…
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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…
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…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Don’t be fooled by the saloon-like doors, there’s a typical Portuguese tasca (tavern) inside: homey local cuisine, blue-and-white-tiled walls, chequered…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Step into the latest culinary dream by Portugal's most famous chef – Michelin-starred maestro José Avillez – who has set up his gastronomic dream…
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Lisbon
An absolute local's secret for a reason, this top seafooder takes an act of God to find. Hidden among the shipping-container cranes of the Port of Lisbon,…
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Alfama, Castelo & Graça
'Aunt' Natércia and her downright delicious Portuguese home cooking is a tough ticket: there are a mere six tables and they fill up fast. She'll talk your…
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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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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The Bosnian mastermind behind Bairro Alto's 100 Maneiras also oversees this creatively charged Chiado bistro. Start with the namesake 100 Maneiras Strong…
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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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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Two-Michelin–starred Henrique Sá Pessoa's flagship Alma is one of Portugal's destination restaurants and, in our humble opinion, Lisbon's best gourmet…
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Belém
A defining dining experience awaits at chef João Rodrigues' slick, contemporary, Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the riverfront. Rich textures and…
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Lisbon
Opened in 1956, Ramiro has legendary status among Lisbon's seafood lovers. Here you can feast on rich plates of giant tiger prawns, percebes (goose…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
José Avillez' two-Michelin–starred cathedral of cookery wows diners with painstaking creativity, polished service and a first-rate sommelier. Standouts…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This family-owned Mouraria tavern welcomes regulars and first-timers with the same undivided attention. Space is tight so sharing tables is the norm and…
Lisbon
The very best of Syrian food is served at this refugee success story in the heart of Lisbon's most culturally diverse neighbourhood – Mouraria. When in…
Lisbon
Bitoque – a steak with a fried egg on top and a side of fries – is a quintessential Portuguese dish. This small neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of…
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Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This all-organic small-plates newcomer comes courtesy of Chef António Galapito, after his stint at Taberna do Mercado (Michelin-star chef Nuno Mendes'…
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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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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The food at this trendy spot will transport you to Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Vietnam, but the ceramic swallows draped across the exposed brick archway …
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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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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Michelin-starred chef José Avillez' foray into gourmet cabaret is tucked clandestinely away inside a former chapel, where reservations are purposely…
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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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Lisbon
In the former break room on the top floor of LX Factory, Diogo Noronha's Portuguese-Brazilian small-plate party frames outstanding views of Cristo Rei,…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Trendy and fun, Mini Bar is the most approachable and hippest entry point into the innovative cuisine of Michelin-starred chef José Avillez, who has…
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Lisbon
Sitting inconspicuously along Alcântara's main drag, this tiny, cash- and counter-only small plates newcomer is an authentic journey through Mexico's…
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Lisbon
Haul yourself to this friendly neighbourhood taberna for one thing and one thing only: Lisbon's best Francesinha ('Little Frenchie'), a speciality of…
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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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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
You'll have to get past the owner's unfortunate 'My way or the highway' attitude, but if you do, this tiny throwback tavern does a daily-changing, locally…
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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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Belém
Flee the crowded sidewalks of Belém's epicentre for this modern and excellent seafooder a bit down the road, where stacks of top-notch fish and…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
A peaceful retreat from the nearby Rua Nova do Carvalho mayhem, Tosca is an enticing spot for Portuguese tapas and bold Douro reds (but don't be afraid to…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This lively hipster taqueria is a godsend of authentic Mexican street tacos (carnitas, cochinita pibil, carne asada, al pastor etc), served among tweaked…
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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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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…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This sexy restaurant dishes up succulent beef and pork dishes made with ultrapremium Carnalentejana DOP-certified meat from the Alentejo, along with wines…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Up the stairs behind a not-very-triumphant facade lies this surprising treasure trove of 19th-century Portuguese bric-a-brac (seashell nightlights,…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
You'll find some of Lisbon's best pizza – uncut, certified by Napoli's strict Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana – at this cosy Chiado hotspot whose…
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Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The Portuguese love to self-proclaim their product to be the best this or the best that in the world, but this don't-miss cafe puts its chocolate where…
