Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Tourists flock to this cafe for its proximity to Sé de Lisboa, one of the city's busiest attractions, and the welcoming shade from the esplanade. It…
Must-see restaurants in Lisbon
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Organi's well-served dishes are only topped by the attentive service and the outdoor seating option, slightly hidden from the crowds trampling up and down…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This place serves ice cream, waffles and sandwiches, but it's the convenience of having a freshly baked pastel de nata (custard tart) with an espresso on…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
At the new cafeteria of the Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado, you can have a drink or a healthy meal in the garden of statues before or…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Go to Tapas da Trindadeto if you are craving Spanish-inspired tapas and Portuguese petiscos in the city centre but don't want the crowds or the outdoor…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Vertigo's location between two of the busiest areas in the city, Chiado and Largo do Carmo, makes it a great refuge from the tourist crowds for a drink or…
Baixa & Rossio
The decor in aqua green and natural wood makes this cafe stand out. It's one of the few breakfast and brunch restaurants in town, and a lovely spot for a…
Baixa & Rossio
Hop in for a reasonably priced, casual meal inspired by Portuguese cuisine before you head to the theatre, or simply have a coffee with a view of the…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Small, unassuming and fun, Maria Mil Réis offers great-value Portuguese standards among the sea of ritzier options around Av da Liberdade. There is a…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Despite the name, this is a traditional joint with a Portuguese menu. It's a local haunt with a buzzing, if downmarket, atmosphere (the green and beige…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
On picturesque Largo do Carmo, this fan favourite has elegantly presented Portuguese classics (monkfish rice, bacalhau à Brás), as well as somewhat rarer…
Belém
A nostalgic favourite of lisboêtas, Santini is no longer the city's best gelato, but its traditional Italian recipes – and its legendary strawberry…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Cavernous brick warehouse turned foodie haunt, Kais exudes an industrial-chic air. Candlelight, jazz and crisp white tablecloths soften the design. The…
Baixa & Rossio
A standout among the tourist traps of Baixa, dual-named A Licorista O Bacalhoeiro (with the same menu) serves good-value Portuguese fish and meat dishes…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The concept is simple: take a cosy den of a wine bar, kit it out with barrel tables, add live music and a fun crowd. Then match some 650 wines by the…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
New Brazilian owners have breathed life into this budget standby, rustling up enormous and delicious portions of salmon and febras (sautéed pork strips)…
Baixa & Rossio
Take a break from grilled sardines (and menu-touting hawks in Baixa) at this local favourite that boasts black-and-white-tiled floors and a few dishes…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Named after Portugal's famous kale and linguiça (pork-sausage) soup, this authentic tavern does a fine line in traditional food. Though it does serve the…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Hidden on the 2nd floor of the indie-loving cinema and museum, this bright, wood-filled cafe with a sunny terrace makes a fine retreat for an afternoon or…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This cheerful, no-nonsense grill sits bang in the heart of Graça. At lunchtime the place bustles with hungry locals, who come for grilled seafood and…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
One of Lisbon's coolest cats, Gato Pardo is a wonderfully chilled cafe, with a mishmash of vintage furniture, splashes of art on the wall and good vibes…
Parque das Nações
Blond wood and clean lines define this gallery-style restaurant. If you like your sushi and sashimi to come from an all-you-can-eat buffet, you'll be…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This wedding cake of a patisserie drips with exquisite azulejos, gold-topped columns and mirrors. Grab a seat in one of the alcoves to indulge in buttery…
Belém
A great family choice, this bustling place with outdoor tables perched over the water has a big menu of pizzas, pastas, salads and omelettes; there's also…
Parque das Nações
Facing the Torre Vasco da Gama, this neat little Italian job is a kid-friendly pitstop for pizza and pasta. There's a terrace for warm-day dining.
Baixa & Rossio
The pick of the touristy restaurants facing Lisbon's biggest plaza, Can the Can does what it says on the tin – paying homage to the humble canned fish in…
