Indagare is always scouting for the newest best restaurants, classic spots and neighborhood gems that feel like a special find. Though the restaurant scene changes often, here is our current list of top tables in Lisbon, for any occasion.
Editors’ Picks: Lunch
À Margem
A sleek riverfront café with Tagus River views and a minimalist aesthetic, this spot is great for a quick bite while touring the Belem District. Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belem
A Cevicheria
This trendy, no-reservations restaurant serves seafood specialties with Peruvian influence, like the namesake ceviche. A Cevicheria is also good for dinner. Rue Dom Pedro V 129, Bairro Alto
Cantinho Do Avillez
The more casual option from José Avillez is located in the buzzy Chiado neighborhood and has a menu that is both appealing and accessible. Rua Duques de Bragança 7, Chiado
Clube de Journalistas
One of the most beautiful restaurants in the city in a 17th century building, the historic Clube de Journalistas has a charming indoor and outdoor dining space and serves Portuguese cuisine. Rua das Trinas 129, Lapa
JNcQUOI
JNcQUOI is an uber-chic restaurant (with an attached bar, boutique and Assouline and Ladurée outposts) that serves tapas-style cuisine, but has a bit of a see-and-be-seen vibe. JNcQUOI is also a great spot for dinner. Avenida da Liberdade 182-184, Pena
Chapito a Mesa
With views of Lisbon’s Alfama neighborhood, Chapito serves authentic Portuguese cuisine that keeps guests coming back. Costa do Castelo 1, Alfama
Time Out Market
This food hall at the Mercado da Ribeira has a number of stalls where you can sample Portuguese foods. Avenida 24 de Julho 49, Chiado
Editors’ Picks: Snacks
Gelato Davvero
This artisanal gelateria has 35 ever-changing flavors, which are best when topped with Davvero’s homemade whipped cream. Praça São Paulo 1, Bairro Alto
Manteigaria
Manteigaria serves only one item, the iconic egg tart pastry pastel de nata, and theirs are the best in Lisbon proper. Multiple Locations
Pasteis De Belem
Steps away from Jeronimos Monastery where the pastel de nata was created, Pasteis de Belem is said to serve the best of this signature Portuguese pastry. Rua de Belém 84 92, Belem
Editors’ Picks: Dinner
100 Maneiras
Adventurous eaters should try Bosnian chef Ljubomir Stanisic storytelling tasting menu at his Michelin-starred restaurant 100 Manieras. Rua do Teixeira 39, Chiado
Alma
Housed in what was once the warehouse for the Bertrand bookshop, Alma serves two sea-inspired tasting menus and an á la carte menu. Rua Anchieta 15, Chiado
Belcanto
José Avillez’s flagship Michelin-starred restaurant, Belcanto is a hot spot for serious foodies. Rua Serpa Pinto 10A, Chiado
Cervejaria Ramiro
This historic Lisbon institution has been around since 1956 and its simply prepared, ultra-fresh seafood is insanely popular with locals and visitors alike. Alvenida Almirante Reis 1, Pena
Davvero
This classy seaside-inspired restaurant in the Sublime Lisboa is helmed by a Venetian chef who effortlessly incorporates Portuguese ingredients into Italian dishes. Rue Marquês Subserra 10, Amoreiras
Feitoria
This Michelin-starred restaurant is a local favorite for its streamlined interiors and some of the most inventive dishes in Lisbon. Altis Belem Hotel & Spa, Doca do Bom Sucesso, Belem
Prado
Prado is housed in a greenhouse-inspired space and serves seasonal, farm-to-table fare, like Iberico pork tenderloin or Barrosã beef tartar. Travessa das Pedras Negras 2, Baixa
Editors’ Picks: Drinks
Park Bar
The trendy bar was once a rooftop parking lot in Bairro Alto; but in 2013, some wood furniture, a collection of potted plants, stunning city vistas and stiff cocktails turned it into a see-and-be-seen hotspot. Calçada do Combro, 58, Bairro Alto
Red Frog
This classy and cozy speakeasy, with a touch of 20s glamour, serves some of the most inventive craft cocktails in the city—so inventive, in fact, that bartenders of other establishments may insist you go. Praça da Alegria 66b, Principe Real
Editors’ Picks: Day Trips
Restaurant Piscina Azenhas do Mar
This homey restaurant on a cliffside combines friendly service with simple seafood, like lobster risotto and grilled octopus. Azenhas do Mar 2705-104, Sintra
Fortaleza do Guincho
This Michelin-starred restaurant is the spot to eat during a day trip to Cascais. It has excellent food and sweeping views over the sea and sand dunes. Rua Figueira do Guincho, Cascais
Mar D’Arrozal
Located at stylish new wellness resort, Quinta da Comporta, this restaurant serves seasonal, local cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the on-property bio garden. Rua Alto de Pina, 2, Carvalhal, Comporta
