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…
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…
Baixa & Rossio
This blink-and-you'll-miss-it Japanese tasca is one of Lisbon's few turning out authentic cuisine from the Land of the Rising Sun. The menu doesn't…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
True to its name, Lisbon's most serious pizzeria indeed produces pies out of a golden (brick) oven. The burrata and buffalo mozzarella here is flown in…
Lisbon
Sitting inconspicuously along Alcântara's main drag, this tiny, cash- and counter-only small plates newcomer is an authentic journey through Mexico's…
Marquês de Pombal & Around
Trendy, Norwegian-run Ground Burger is an obvious standout in Lisbon's ongoing gourmet-burger war, sticking to perfectly executed American-style classics …
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…
Lisbon
Haul yourself to this friendly neighbourhood taberna for one thing and one thing only: Lisbon's best Francesinha ('Little Frenchie'), a speciality of…
Faro
For an exotic take on Portuguese cuisine, this small Madeiran restaurant bangs down plates loaded with specialities you'll only get on the Island of…
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…
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…
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…
Alto Alentejo
A stylish new tapas and wine bar has arrived in Castelo de Vide, making it all the more worthwhile to stick around after sundown. Small plates of shrimp…
Cascais
To escape the high prices and tourist masses in the old town, head out to this local favourite in the Torre neighbourhood. It's a buzzing place, with a…
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…
Sintra
Sintra's friendliest and most welcoming restaurant is a travel-highlight star in the making. Congenial owner Zé's creative tapas are as slightly off…
Vila Nova de Gaia
Overseen by Portuguese star chef José Cordeiro, the Blini is a chic newcomer to Gaia. The reflective cube perches atop a historic town house, its…
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,…
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
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…
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…
Aliados & Bolhão
There’s a good buzz at split-level Tapabento, discreetly tucked behind São Bento train station. Stone walls, bright prints and cheek-by-jowl tables set…
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…
Faro
Built to look like a crab when viewed from above, this remote restaurant rises up on boardwalks from the Ilha da Barreta as its sole building. It's an…
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…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
This sunny, handsomely designed cafe is a showcase for high-quality Portuguese produce. You can stop in for light meals (creative salads, sandwiches,…
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…
Portugal
Drawing a healthy mix of village old-timers and hip travellers, the authentic Portuguese cuisine of Mrs Dalila takes centre stage at this simple but…
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…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
Everyone's favourite lunch spot, 18 e Piques whips up delicious toasted sandwiches on fabulous freshly baked bread – combos range from goat's cheese,…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With the smell of woodsmoke in the chill mountain air, O Albertino completes the scene perfectly: a cosy stone-walled restaurant specialising in delicious…
Baixo Alentejo
If you’re a vegetarian, or simply need a break from pork and codfish, this cheerful cafeteria-style eatery will come as a godsend. Fresh fruit (papaya,…
Silves
Wrought-iron chairs fill the traditional blue-and-white tiled interior and pavement terrace at this atmospheric cafe. House-baked treats include bolos de…