Must-see restaurants in Belém

  • Fresh Portuguese tarts at Antiga Confeitaria de Belem.

    Antiga Confeitaria de Belém

    Belém

    Since 1837 this patisserie has been transporting locals to sugar-coated nirvana with heavenly pastéis de Belém. The crisp pastry nests are filled with…

  • Feitoria

    Belém

    A defining dining experience awaits at chef João Rodrigues' slick, contemporary, Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the riverfront. Rich textures and…

  • Nunes Real Marisqueira

    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…

  • Pastelaria Restelo

    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…

  • Gelato Davvero

    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…

  • Enoteca de Belém

    Belém

    Tucked down a quiet lane just off Belém's main thoroughfare, this casual wine bar serves modernised Portuguese classics (fantastic octopus, Iberian pork),…

  • SUD Lisboa Terrazza

    Belém

    This hot riverside newcomer combines nicely with an afternoon visiting the MAAT next door. Upscale Italian is served with occasional Portuguese and Asian…

  • Darwin's Café

    Belém

    This trendy, design-forward, evolution-themed cafe suffers from a bit of scholarly overreach inside (though the big, round banquettes are great for groups…

  • Este Oeste

    Belém

    This strange Italian-Japanese hybrid manages to bridge East (este) and West (oeste) surprisingly well, with tasty thin-crust pizzas fired up in the…

  • Belém 2 a 8

    Belém

    The welcome is warm at this unassuming modern bistro, which pairs spot-on Portuguese food with a well-edited wine list. The petiscos (tapas) and mains,…

  • Pão Pão Queijo Queijo

    Belém

    Join the snaking queue for Belém’s wildly popular fast-food standby. Crowds clamour over a long list of sandwiches, baguettes or salads, customise their…

  • Alecrim & Manjerona

    Belém

    Tucked away from the crowds on a side street, Alecrim & Manjerona ('Rosemary & Marjoram') is a cute grocery store, cafe, deli and wine bar rolled into one…

  • Santini

    Belém

    A nostalgic favourite of lisboêtas, Santini is no longer the city's best gelato, but its traditional Italian recipes – and its legendary strawberry…

  • Nosolo Italia

    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…