Must-see restaurants in Baixa & Rossio

  • Pinóquio

    Baixa & Rossio

    Busy Pinóquio is easy to miss as it's tucked into a praça corner partially obstructed by a souvenir kiosk. Dressed in white tablecloths against pea-green…

  • Mercado da Baixa

    Baixa & Rossio

    This tented market/glorious food court has been slinging cheese, wine, smoked sausages and other gourmet goodies since 1855. It's fantastic fun to stroll…

  • The neon-lit facade of Solar dos Presuntos, a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Rua das Portas de Santo Antpo noted for its fish and seafood choices. The Elevador do Lavra (funicular) is stationary to the left of the building.

    Solar dos Presuntos

    Baixa & Rossio

    Don’t be fooled by the smoked presunto (ham) hanging in the window, this iconic restaurant is renowned for its excellent seafood too. Start with the pata…

  • Portuguese traditional dishes mixed with reinventions of old recipes

    Delfina – Cantina Portuguesa

    Baixa & Rossio

    The restaurant at boutique hotel Alma Lusa embodies the spirit of typical Portuguese cuisine. The menu mixes staple dishes like bacalhau à Brás (shredded…

  • Tasca Kome

    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…

  • Eight Health Lounge

    Baixa & Rossio

    This refreshing Praça da Figueira newcomer is fiercely devoted to both plant-based sustenance and immaculate design. Clean-lined craft woodwork juxtaposed…

  • Nova Pombalina

    Baixa & Rossio

    The reason this bustling traditional restaurant is always packed around noon is its delicious leitão (suckling pig) sandwich, served on freshly baked…

  • Fragoleto

    Baixa & Rossio

    Fragoleto serves rich, creamy, Italian-style gelato made from seasonal fruit and other delectable, often ecologically sourced ingredients – the cinnamon…

  • Bonjardim

    Baixa & Rossio

    Juicy, spit-roast frango (chicken) is served with a mountain of fries at this no-frills joint. Add piri-piri (hot sauce) for extra spice. The pavement…

  • Dinner or drinks with a view at Less

    Less

    Baixa & Rossio

    With a view of Lisbon's landmarks, including the Santa Justa elevator and the Carmo Convent ruins, this rooftop bar and restaurant from chef Miguel Castro…

  • Typical Portuguese cuisine at a low-key 16th century palace

    Chaminés do Palácio

    Baixa & Rossio

    This 16th-century palace near Rossio square, a National Monument, goes unnoticed by most of the daily passers-by in the Baixa quarter. The restaurant…

  • La Lupita Cozinha Tradicional Mexicana

    Baixa & Rossio

    Mexican City transplant Ramon and his Romanian wife run a freestyle cafe called Casa do Campo during the week, but on Saturdays, Ramon whips out all his…

  • Pizzeria Romana al Taglio

    Baixa & Rossio

    This Roman transplant dishes out fresh and fast pizza al taglio – traditional, Roman-style pizza in square slices – in some 25 colourful and ridiculously…

  • Bebedouro

    Baixa & Rossio

    Wine-bottle lights illuminate stylish Bebedouro, where full-bodied Douro wines are nicely paired with tasting platters of regional cheese and sausage,…

  • Kin

    Baixa & Rossio

    Topo's sexy Asian lounge – adjacent to their original rooftop location inside a Praça Martim Moniz commercial centre – is a Thai/Vietnamese/Indonesian…

  • Casa do Alentejo

    Baixa & Rossio

    Hidden behind a plain facade, the Casa do Alentejo has a museum-quality, Moorish-style interior that some say is even more impressive than the food – pork…

  • Confeitaria Nacional

    Baixa & Rossio

    Expanding waistlines since 1829, this stuccoed patisserie entices with strong bica (espresso), pastéis de nata (custard tarts) and macaroons. Upstairs,…

  • The teal cafe Nicolau Lisboa stands out at Baixa

    Nicolau Lisboa

    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…

  • Casual meals before the theatre with a view to Rossio Station

    Café Garrett

    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…

  • A Licorista O Bacalhoeiro

    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…

  • Moma Grill

    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…

  • Can the Can

    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…