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Photo by Fabrice Demoulin, courtesy 100 ManeirasRead More100 Maneiras
Bosnian chef Ljubomir Stanisic tells his own story in his Michelin-starred restaurant 100 Maneiras, which made the World’s 50 Best List within nine months of opening. Diners should be aware, the tasting menu is designed as a journey and some...
Read MoreA Cevicheria
A trendy spot serving seafood specialties like the namesake ceviche, A Cevicheria imaginatively plays with flavors and unusual combinations, especially in the six-course tasting menu. Interiors are sea-inspired and airy with a white marble bar that faces onto an ice...
Read MoreÀ Margem
This sleek riverfront café is a great spot for a coffee, glass of wine or quick bite while touring the Belem district, located on Lisbon’s western edge and home to sites such as the Torre de Belem, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreAlma
Once a warehouse for the Bertrand bookshop, this 18th century building was transformed into a sleek contemporary space of polished wood, brown leather benches and ovular mirrors to accommodate the two-Michelin-starred Alma. With sea-inspired dishes, diners have the option of...
Aprazível courtyard, photo by Abby Sandman, courtesy IndagareRead MoreAprazível
Tucked in a quiet courtyard just off Chiado’s main shopping street, this Mediterranean favorite draws families for long weekend meals on the alfresco terrace and inside the modern dining room. The Italian salads and pastas are highlights, but save room...
Read MoreArola
Like the rest of his restaurants all over the world, there’s a see-and-be-seen ambiance in Spanish Chef Sergi Arola’s outpost in the Penha Longa Resort. The fashionable kitchen is a great place for a meal after a round of golf...
Read MoreBairro do Avillez
Lisbon’s most beloved chef José Avillez has an empire of restaurants in the city, including its most famous, Belcanto. This venue is the humblest in the collection and pays homage to Portugal’s simplest tavernas. The atmosphere is casual, with a central...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreBelcanto
Stomping grounds of Lisbon’s 1950s buzzy intellectual circle, Belcanto, located on Chiado’s Sao Carlos square, was totally transformed in 2011. With beloved Portuguese chef José Avillez taking over in the kitchen, it wasn’t long before it became the Michelin-starred hotspot...
Read MoreBy the Wine
Savor a glass of wine from the bar’s fantastic selection and then dig into delicious oysters, Portuguese cheeses and small plates of charcuterie. This sleek tunnel-vaulted space lined with emerald-hued wine bottles draws a buzzy following.
Read MoreCafé Martinho Da Arcada
Set in Praça do Comercio is the delicious and legendary Café Martinho Da Arcada, which opened in 1782 and is the city's oldest café serving Portuguese cuisine.
Read MoreCantinho do Avillez
A labor of love from executive chef Jose Avillez, this trendy, casual restaurant is located in the buzzy Chiado neighborhood. Traditional yet modern, Cantino do Avillez is bedecked in reclaimed Portuguese ceramics and modern, fresh balsa wood reminiscent of Scandinavian...
Read MoreCasa Piriquita
Don’t be surprised to find a line snaking out of this fuss-free bakery in the center of Sintra. It’s recognized as one of—if not the—best bakeries around. Most come for the local pastry called Queijada de Sintra, which features a...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCervejaria Ramiro
This historic Lisbon institution has been around since 1956 and is insanely popular with locals and visitors alike (at peak dinner time, the queue can last an hour for those without a reservation, so have your concierge book ahead). It...
Read MoreChapito a Mesa
Chapito is renowned for its magnificent views over Lisbon, but the authentic Portuguese cuisine is what wins over return guests. Enjoy excellent tapas and wine on the romantic terrace and then stay for a hearty meal of generous portions (the...
Read MoreCINCO Lounge
This classy cocktail lounge in Bairro Alto serves unique and expertly crafted cocktails in an elegant setting. The entrance is unassuming as befits a speakeasy style establishment, but once inside enjoy your drinks and small bites amidst the soft glow...
Read MoreClube de Jornalistas
This unassuming 17th-century building in the neighborhood of Lapa was indeed a journalists’ club in the 1980s. Today, however, it’s one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city, with a charming and shady outdoor garden where you can while...
Courtesy Sublime LisboaRead MoreDavvero at Sublime Lisboa
One of the true highlights of a stay at the Sublime Lisboa, is the easy access to its restaurant Davvero. The cuisine is Italian with a Portuguese twist, with dishes prepared behind a shimmering tile half-wall. A gold and glass...
Read MoreEleven
Perched on a hill inside Eduardo VII Park, the mostly glass-walled dining room at Eleven offers panoramic views of Lisbon’s downtown all the way down to the Tagus River. Chef Joachim Koerper’s kitchen just recently reclaimed its Michelin star, which...
Read MoreFeitoria
Executive Chef João Rodrigues’s Michelin-starred restaurant tucked inside Altis Belem has been a local favorite since it opened in 2009. The restaurant’s streamlined interiors, centered around a bold mural of the Portuguese arriving in Japan during the Age of Discovery,...
Read MoreFiori Gelateria
Next door to Ibo Café, Fiori Gelateria scoops up an extensive range of ice cream flavors, such as lemon basil, papaya and cashew. The charming exterior evokes a Victorian gingerbread cottage, while the interiors are airy and decorated with pink...
Fumeiro de Santa Catarina in Lisbon, photo by Abby Sandman, courtesy IndagareRead MoreFumeiro de Santa Catarina
This charming hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Bairro Alto has tradition written on the walls—literally, the wall décor consists of a smattering of old household and kitchen tools. This is a small space where close friends, family or couples can engage in...
Read MoreGelato Davvero
This artisanal gelateria located on the historic Praça São Paulo has 35 ever-changing flavors on the board, from classic (fragola, fior di latte, tiramisu) to wacky (avocado, sweet rice). Top off your scoop with the divine whipped-cream made in house!...
Read MoreGinjinha Sem Rival
A local spot that dates back to 1890, this is the place to try ginjinha, a sour cherry liquor served here the traditional way, with no chocolate. Ginjinha at Sem Rival made an appearance on season one of the TV...
Read MoreHamburgueria do Barrio
The first location of the local chain Hamburgueria do Barrio opened in 2012. So taken are the residents of Lisbon that there are now multiple outposts all over the city. The menu in all of them has the same 15...
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Ibo Café
Named for Ibo, an island off the coast of Mozambique once ruled by the Portuguese, this breezy spot on the wide River Tagus serves delectable snacks for a light lunch or mid-afternoon break. The café, which has alfresco seating with...
Read MoreJamie Oliver’s Pizzeria
England’s celebrity chef Jamie Oliver opened an Italian restaurant on Principe Real, followed by this pizzeria in Bairro Alto. The wood-fired pizzas are made at the front of the restaurant and can be ordered with a thin or thick crust....
Courtesy JNcQUOIRead MoreJNcQUOI
One of the trendiest restaurants in Lisbon, JNC is an uber-chic restaurant (with an attached bar, clothing store and Assouline and Ladurée boutiques) that serves incredible tapas-style Portuguese cuisine (but has a bit of a haughty vibe).
Read MoreLandeau
The decadent chocolate mousse cake at chocolate café Landeau is a legendary dessert in Lisbon. There is also a second outpost at creative arts’ space, LX Factory (Rua Rodrigues Faria, 103).
Read MoreLost In
True to its name, Lost In has a transportive feel, allowing travelers to step into India for a couple hours. There is a cute cobblestone-paved garden area with colorful tables and chairs that has views over Lisbon, making for a...
Read MoreManteigaria
The specialty of the house, and in fact the only item on the menu at narrow Bairro Alto counter-service spot, is the pastel de nata. This iconic egg tart pastry has been a cornerstone of Portuguese cuisine since Catholic monks...
Read MoreMarisco na Praça, Cascais
For super fresh seafood, step into this buzzy fish market for abundant heapings of locally caught clams, oysters, prawns, langoustines and fish neatly presented on beds of ice. After you pick out a specific seafood item, it is prepared and...
Time Out Market, photo by Abby Sandman, courtesy IndagareRead MoreMercado da Ribeira/ Time Out Market
Lisbon's largest food market, housed in a 19th-century building, was partially converted to a food court in 2014 by Time Out magazine. It now hosts over 40 curated kiosks hawking local specialities from around the country. Visitors can sample freshly...
Read MorePalacio Chiado
Palacio Chiado is a grand, 18th-century palace in Lisbon’s Chiado neighborhood that reopened in 2016 as a chic and hip food court. Patrons get cards upon entrance and as they move through rooms—that feature sushi bars, small plates stands and...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MorePark Bar
This chic garden terrace bar takes you on a bit of an adventure to find it—but it’s well worth it. Don’t expect to find any signs as you enter a nondescript parking garage at this address; simply find the elevator...
Photo by Antiga Confeitaria de Belem, LDARead MorePasteis De Belem
Portugal’s iconic egg tart pastry, pastel de nata, was first created by the monks of Jerónimos Monastery—and in 1837, Pastéis de Belem opened only a short walk away. Today, amidst classic blue and white Portuguese tiles and stucco ceilings, the...
Photo by Arlindo Camacho, courtesy Pensão AmorRead MorePensão Amor
The decor at Pensão Amor, which translates to “pension of love,” does nothing to hide the fact that this cocktail bar occupies a former red light district brothel: nude frescoes on the ceiling, seductive photos on the red walls, an...
Courtesy Rodrigo CardosoRead MorePrado
Housed in a beautiful, greenhouse-inspired space, Prado serves seasonal, farm-to-table fare, such as Iberico pork tenderloin, black scabbard fish and Barrosã beef tartar with grilled cabbage, using ingredients from Portugal.
Read MoreRed Frog Speakeasy
This classy and cozy speakeasy-style bar, with a touch of 1920s glamour, serves some of the most inventive craft cocktails in the city.
Read MoreSantini
If all the sightseeing has you famished, stop by the charming Santini to recharge your batteries with a healthy dose of sugar. Some consider this red-and-white-striped ice cream parlor's gelato to be the best in the world. The cute parlor,...
Read MoreSea Me Peixaria Moderna
This seafood restaurant has become a Lisbon favorite for its fresh fish and inventive sushi. Most diners sit at the long communal tables, and come night, a DJ spins tracks to add to the buzzy atmosphere.
Courtesy Verride Palácio Santa CatarinaRead MoreSUBA at Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
For a special occasion in Lisbon, SUBA is the place to be. This fine dining restaurant atop the Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina hotel is dressed in elegant white and has beautiful views, especially at sunset. Portion sizes are small...
Read MoreTaberna da Rua das Flores
Extremely intimate with no-frills decor, Taberna da Rua das Flores has a timeless feel to it, which pairs well with the dishes crafted from historic tapas recipes. The restaurant does not take reservations and is usually full by 6 p.m.,...
Read MoreTaberna Moderna
Stylish and eclectic, Taberna Moderna serves innovative tapas on decorative plates that blend a myriad of influences from seared tuna prepared Asian-style to tender slices of Portuguese meats and delectable black rice with squid. Juxtapose the bold flavors by sipping...
Courtesy Verride Palácio Santa CaterinaRead MoreThe Rooftop at Verride Palácio Santa Caterina
A hot spot for drinks in central Lisbon, Verride Palácio Santa Caterina’s sleek rooftop overlooks the river. For 360-degree city views, travelers can climb an additional outdoor spiral staircase to a lookout platform.
Read MoreVaranda
The elegant, Old-World charm of the primary dining room in the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon has made Varanda a popular business and special occasion destination for locals and travelers alike. White linens, sleek, grown-up furniture and 1950s Portuguese artwork...
