Parque das Nações
This hot newcomer is named for the time it takes the lift to whisk foodies up the long-unused, 120m-high Vasco de Gama Tower at the Myriad by Sana Hotel…
Must-see restaurants in Lisbon
Lisbon
Haul yourself to this friendly neighbourhood taberna for one thing and one thing only: Lisbon's best Francesinha ('Little Frenchie'), a speciality of…
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…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Chef Pedro Filipe's somewhat unknown and unassuming gourmet tasca, a favourite among moving and shaking politicians and in-the-know gastronauts, does some…
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…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
On closer inspection, this seemingly undistinguished tasca near Santos train station reveals some very serious carnivorous happenings. There are other…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Baixa & Rossio
This refreshing Praça da Figueira newcomer is fiercely devoted to both plant-based sustenance and immaculate design. Clean-lined craft woodwork juxtaposed…
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…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
From its latest and far more prominent location on pretty Praça Dom Luís, the not-to-be-missed 'cut room' dishes out succulent, perfectly seasoned…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Fans of this small Alentejan icon were aghast when it disappeared from Lisbon's foodie map in 2015. Thankfully, Zé resurfaced a year later in improved…
Lisbon
Follow the locals out of the tourist zone to Campo Grande and get in line (a very long line!) with the cool kids to devour Lisbon's favourite gourmet hot…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This excellent 'bio-trattoria', mostly hidden away from tourist view, does a long list of authentic, organic, and seasonal gourmet pizzas baked in a…
Parque das Nações
Transport yourself to China at this authentic Szechuan powerhouse (tamed for local tastes), an upscale Chinese chain restaurant that chose Parque das…
Belém
Better known as Pastelaria O Careca ('The Bald Guy') among locals, this simple pastelaria flanking a small plaza has been dishing out Lisbon's sweetest…
Belém
It's now worth tucking into Centro Cultural de Belém for something other than performances and contemporary art: 22 flavours of Lisbon's best Roman-style…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This small, buzzing spot serves delicious petiscos – fava, ham and Serra cheese toast, pork stew with pepper compote, alheira sausage-stuffed portobello…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Mushroom fans unite! This Italian-owned, Italian-executed restaurant in the old Campo de Santa Clara market hall is simply magic. The menu devotes proper…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Straight outta Miami, where it is reportedly Barack Obama's favourite taqueria, Coyo brings fierce taco authenticity to one of Lisbon's most gourmand…
Belém
This hot riverside newcomer combines nicely with an afternoon visiting the MAAT next door. Upscale Italian is served with occasional Portuguese and Asian…
Belém
Tucked down a quiet lane just off Belém's main thoroughfare, this casual wine bar serves modernised Portuguese classics (fantastic octopus, Iberian pork),…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
French chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then at his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem,…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
At this wonderfully quirky restaurant in Lisbon's apothecary museum, chef Susana Felicidade (Algarvian grandmother-trained!) dispenses tasting menus and…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Charming Ingrid has resurrected the 16th-century Portuguese staple of castella – a beautiful sponge cake that Portuguese explorers brought to Japan, where…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
How do we love 100 Maneiras? Let us count the 100 ways… The 10-course tasting menu changes twice yearly and features imaginative, delicately prepared…
Parque das Nações
This location of top pizzeria ZeroZero is a modern, industrial-chic affair. Inside, a massive wall of firewood fuels the wood-burning ovens, which churn…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This Middle Eastern godsend started with a love story: Israeli couple Elad Bodenstein and Itamar Eliyahuo fell in love with Portugal on their honeymoon…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Just arriving at your table here is a memorable ride, sliding past an enormous illustration from Ana Gil, a beautiful prosecco bar and minimalist copper…
Baixa & Rossio
The reason this bustling traditional restaurant is always packed around noon is its delicious leitão (suckling pig) sandwich, served on freshly baked…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Baking pastéis de nata (custard tarts) really is like rocket science in Lisbon. This born-again butter factory gets it just right – crisp tarts that flake…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
So good it even lures in devout carnivores, this small, hip and bustling place offers two elaborate, daily-changing chalkboard specials (eg Manchurian…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This rock ‘n’ roll bakery specialises in decadent cupcakes piled high with frosting (dive straight into the doce de leite if available!), as well as other…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Owner Filippo Licitra defected from Lisbon's Gelataria Nannarella and his rival gelataria, Davvero, boasts 35 or so changing flavours, so there's room for…
