Discover the vibrant cuisine of Lisbon, where every dish tells a story of the city's rich culinary heritage. From traditional Portuguese delicacies to modern fusion creations, Lisbon offers a diverse gastronomic experience that satisfies every palate. Indulge in iconic dishes like bacalhau (salted cod), pastéis de nata (custard tarts), and grilled sardines, each bursting with authentic flavours. Explore bustling food markets, such as Mercado da Ribeira and Mercado de Campo de Ourique, where you can sample an array of fresh seafood, artisanal cheeses, and aromatic spices. Don't miss the opportunity to savour regional specialities like caldo verde (kale soup) and arroz de marisco (seafood rice) at traditional tavernas and quaint eateries scattered throughout the city. With its blend of Mediterranean influences and local ingredients, Lisbon's vibrant cuisine promises an unforgettable culinary journey for food enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
Time Out MarketWelcome to the Time Out Market, Lisbon's ultimate culinary destination where foodies and tourists alike can indulge in a gastronomic journey like no other. Located in the vibrant Mercado da Ribeira, this market offers an unparalleled dining experience curated by renowned chefs and local vendors. With over 40 stalls serving a diverse array of Portuguese and international cuisines, visitors can explore a melting pot of flavours, from traditional seafood dishes to innovative fusion creations. Take delight in iconic Portuguese delicacies such as pastéis de nata and bacalhau while immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere of this bustling market. Whether you're seeking authentic local cuisine or global culinary delights, the Time Out Market promises to tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure in the heart of Lisbon! |
GambrinusEstablished over 80 years ago by a German/Galician duo, Gambrinus has a rich history rooted in serving German cuisine. After three decades, new management revamped the venue, preserving its iconic look. Dining at Gambrinus entails certain obligatory activities such as sampling a croquette paired with the house mustard; tasting the Gambrinus Tulipa, a superb mixed beer; indulging in the toasted almonds; eagerly waiting for the rye bread toast; experiencing a prego (beef sandwich) with tartar sauce; and witnessing the preparation of a balloon coffee – before savouring it. With its hospitable staff, Gambrinus is an ideal spot for solo dining, offering a sense of camaraderie amidst its bustling ambience. It's well worth remembering that Mondays are partridge pie day, on Thursday fish stew is the order of the day and on Thursdays, it's the lobster pie that is the star of the show. |
There’s nothing more amusing to the Portuguese than bombarding us foreign tourists with an overabundance of different names to describe similar items and the names of Portugal’s eateries are no exception. However with a mere basic understanding of each term used can help you match the dining experience to your tastes, appetite and budget. MADABOUTLISBON.COM is here to guide you through.
Eateries who call themselves Restaurante may not be as formal as you would expect. Dinning out in Portugal is a family affair with two or three generations sharing a table. Prices too may not be as expensive as you think, in general eating out is good value in Lisbon. Restaurante Típico suggests a regional specialty.
In addition to selling wine produced on an estate, an Adega may also have a restaurant or bar. The term refers to fresh farm produce, someones from a single estate, is served on the premises, it can be wine, olive oil, preserves, sausages, meat or vegetables. A term not seen much is Casa de Pasto which describes a canteen type dining establishment with a set menu meal. A great budget choice if you're not too choosey. A popular choice is a Churrasqueira/Churrascaria which translates as a grill house and specialise in cooking chicken, meat and fish on coals, often in belly-busting portions. A Frangasqueira is a grill house specialising in chicken and where you're most likely to find chicken peri peri. Chips and rice are usual sides to these restaurants. A Fumeiro means smokehouse and a description used in the Beiras and Alentejo regions and in Lisbon, restaurants specialising in those regional dishes. Expect cured meats, sausages, smoked presunto and pork items.
A Marisqueira is a specialist seafood restaurant. Fish is the Portuguese staple food and their fish restaurants are as varied as the dishes found on the menus. They can be expensive, especially if ingredients are sold by the KG. They can also be unpretentious and homely. Freshness is the key and not all items listed on the menu will be available all the time. Whats on offer is dependent on what has been caught that day. A Taberna or tasquinha is another name for a informal restaurant usually frequented by a regular local clientele. Quite often they'll have a local specialty and may not even have a menu. They're most busy at lunch times and seating is informal with diners eating at the bar or sharing tables. In Spain a Tasca is a tapas bar but in Portugal it refers to a small inexpensive family run establishment. The service will be a homely experience and portions likely to be generous.
A great seafood restaurant on the Doca de Santo Amaro. It is renowned for freshness and the skill of cooking high-quality dishes and served within comfortable surroundings. Enjoy the catch of the day lovingly prepared in a way that enhances its natural characteristics.
Daily: 12h00 – 01h00
Doca de Santo Amaro, 12 Armazém, Lisbon 1350-353, Portugal .
38º 42' 01.5" N | 09º 10' 30.8" W | +351 213 978 015 | geral@5oceanos.pt
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Portugal's oldest wine label has this cosy and distinguished establishment to not only highlight their great wines but also to accompany them with amazing regional and national dishes. Among the different gastronomical options, you can find the bread from the Algarve, ham of Bellota and cold meats from Guijuelo (Salamanva area), various cheeses (notably the famous Azeitão cheese), oysters from the Sado estuary, mussels salad, salmon ceviche, carpaccio and different desserts accompanied by the Moscatel de Setúbal wines. This flagship stores is used for wine tastings and new product launches and offers a relaxed environment for food and wine lovers, in the heart of Lisbon.
Tuesday-Sunday: 12h00 - 00h00, Monday: 18h00 - 00h00
41-43 Rua das Flores, 1200-193, Lisbon, Portugal.
38º 42' 32.5" N | 09º 08' 37.2" W | +351 213 420 319
bythewine@jmfonseca.pt | Website
This authentic family-owned restaurant has always inspired to produce great food sourced from fresh local ingredients and served within a small yet friendly atmosphere. The diner can sample many of the delicacies as they're served as petiscos, Portugal's version of Tapas, whilst enjoying a glass of wine and great company. The menu alternates with the seasons and new creations. However, you'll always find a good selection of bacalhau dishes, a range of quality cheeses, black pig hams and sausages. Those with a sweet tooth are also well catered for, their lemon pie is to die for. As with many of the Bairro Alto's restaurants seating is restricted. It's advisable then to book using the contact details below or to pop your head in if passing.
Tuesday – Saturday: 19h00 – 23h00, Monday: CLOSED
52 Rua dos Prazeres, 1200-355, Lisbon, Portugal.
38º 42' 54.4" N | 09º 09' 10.4" W | +351 218 065 185
cantinho.lusitano@gmail.com | Website
Italian & pizzeria with jovial staff. As with other restaurants on the docks, you're treated to a stunning view. The decor is well done if you wish to sit inside. The food is consistently good quality, portions are on the large size, yet the prices are not.
Daily: 12h00 – 02h00
Doca de Santo Amaro, 13 Armazém, Lisbon 1350-353, Portugal .
38º 42' 01.5" N | 09º 10' 30.8" W | +351 213 909 353
Savour gourmet foods from Portugal during this small-group guided food and wine tour of Lisbon. Taste cheese, pastries, and Port; enjoy a Lisbon wine tasting from the Alentejo and learn why this region produces some of the world’s best wine. Plus, your guide provides you with tips on the city’s best food. This tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a personalised experience. Food tour suitable for vegetarians, please note any special requirements at the time of booking.
• Taste Portuguese pastries, cheese, Port, and cherry brandy
• Visit some of the best food purveyors and restaurants
• Learn about Portugal's food and wine traditions from your local guide.
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Discover the rich tapestry that is Portuguese cuisine during this food tour of Lisbon’s most historic neighbourhoods. Visit Alfama, Baixa, and Mouraria for several tastings during the course of a few hours and learn about the history of each dish from your guide. Sample everything from pastries to meat and seafood to local liqueurs and try to find your favourite Portuguese dish.
• Sample Portuguese food on an immersive food tour
• Weekend tours can include a Fado music night
• A small group ensures a personalised experience
• Discover the history and culture of Portugal
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This private half-day food tour of Lisbon ensures you feast on the best food that Portugal’s capital has to offer. Your gastronome guide handpicks eateries in which to sample Portuguese specialities and traditional drinks: delight your palate with delicacies such as grilled sardines, locally made cheese, Alheira sausage, and ‘pastel de nata’ (custard tart). During the journey between eateries, enjoy panoramic city vistas and explore the Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhood. Your private tour can be tailored to suit dietary requirements and preferences.
• Private food tour of Lisbon
• Feast on Portuguese delicacies
• Explore the historic district of Alfama
• Customise the tour's itinerary according to diet
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Traditional Pastelaria window display
There’s nothing more amusing to the Portuguese than bombarding us foreign tourists with an overabundance of different names to describe similar items and the names of Portugal’s eateries are no exception. However with a mere basic understanding of each term used can help you match the dining experience to your tastes, appetite and budget. MADABOUTLISBON.COM is here to guide you through.
The Portuguese love their caffeine hits and establishments who simply call themselves “Cafés” could quite simply be in business to provide a local with a quick Bica (short expresso type of coffee) and a pastry. Quite often there is a table service as generally people usually don’t hang around after they had their fix.
A Casa de Chá specialises in tea and will usually have a wide selection of herbal and non-herbal teas. In remote non-touristy areas when your request for a “Chá com Leite” - tea with milk may be received with much confusion as the concept of adding milk in tea to them is alien. But worth a try if only for the entertainment factor.
The window display of a typical Pastelaria is one of the many wonders in a traditional Lisbon street and inside is a treasure trove of confectionary delights. The Portuguese certainly have a sweet tooth and trying their cakes and pastries is a must in any trip to Lisbon, including the world famous Pasteis de Nata. Look out for a notice saying ‘fabrico próprio’ or made in house. A Pastelaria (a bakery) is also the best place to have breakfast or brunch. Enjoy an array of sandwiches and toastas from locally baked bread. Also, look out for small chicken pies called “Empada de Galinha” which are particularly tasty any time of the day. A Padaria is a bakery with a more savoury focus and is more likely to bake its own bread.
Quite a broad definition describes a Snack Bar where what type of food on offer varies from “Petiscos or Portuguese Tapas, and simple dishes to local cuisine. Generally a low key easy going and non-pretentious establishment where you’re free to pop in just to whet your whistle or enjoy a good meal at a good price. A Cervejaria literally means a beer house but don’t expect rows of world beer brands on tap at the bar. Like a snack bar, they offer casual dining and good value food but feel free to pop in if you only need to blow the froth off a cold one. What is know as a Bar is usually associated with drinking and a night out.
Lisbon’s Kiosks or Quiosque in Portuguese are quaint little cabins with a distinctive gazebo shaped profile located in key areas where there’s a great view, close to famous landmarks and in public parks. What they serve vary from kiosk to kiosk but generally a selection of drinks, snacks and simple dishes. They make a great way to spend an hour soaking up Lisbon’s atmosphere, do some people watching and have your tired feet pecked by curious pigeons.
Quiosque Lisboa, Largo de Sé
As featured in most travel guides A Brasileira is one Lisbon's oldest and most famous cafés and originator of the Bica, Portugal's short espresso shot. Opened in 1905 and marked this is the most famous of Rua Garrett’s old-style coffee houses. During its heyday A Brasileira was frequented by the city's intelligentsia, poets and artists. A statue of the poet Fernando Pessoa has been sitting at his table outside the café since 1988. Today however the café is somewhat a tourist trap. It can be crowded and prices are exaggerated. That said it's still worth a visit when in the Chiado district to marvel at the original Art Deco interior which dates from its opening in 1905.
Daily: 08h00 - 22h00
120/122 Rua Garrett, 1200-205 Lisboa, Portugal.
38° 42′ 38″ N | 09° 08′31″ W
+351 213 469 541 |
geral@abrasileira.pt | Website
Chocolate and coffee are an amazing combination but with the addition of passion and vision it's an unbeatable combination. These winning ingredients are presented by Bettina & Niccolo Corallo in their tucked away location by the Jardim Príncipe Real park. Let the irresistible aromas emanating from this boutique coffee guide you upon your noble quest for total indulgence. Both types of beans, chocolate and coffee, are obtained from sustainable sources in São Tomé and Príncipe on family plantations. Coffee beans are roasted in-house to ensure the finest beverages and the chocolate is crafted into magnificent creations of various degrees of cocoa. Their 100% chocolate sorbet resembles a little piece of heaven as it melts in your mouth.
Monday – Saturday: 10h00 – 19h30, Sunday: CLOSED
4 Rua Escola Politécnica, Príncipe Real, 1250-102, Portugal.
38º 43" 02.0' N | 09º 08" 57.6' W
+351 213 862 158 |
bncorallo@gmail.com
This award-winning coffee specialist first started in Denmark in 2013. Since they opened their first café in Lisbon in 2014 Copenhagen Coffee Lab has expanded throughout the city and now has a total of four outlets in Lisbon. These bakers, baristas and roasters can be found in the Alcântara, Rua dos Douradores, Campo Santa Clara, Estrela, Cais Do Sodre, Praca Das Flores and the Alfama.
The beans are roasted in Copenhagen before being shipped to Portugal. Their mission is to expand the traditional Portuguese coffee menu with the addition of global and modern styles. The food on the menu includes cakes, pastries, and homemade sourdough and rye bread. The interiors are contemporary but comfortable. Each café make a consistently great spot for a caffeine hit and a relaxing break.
Daily: 08h00 – 17h00
Rua da Escola Politécnica, 1250-096 Lisboa, Portugal.
38° 43' 01.9" N | 09° 08' 57.9" W
+351 915 138 619 |
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During the liberal revolution in early 19th century all convents and monasteries in Portugal were shut down and the clergy expelled. Next to the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos at this time there was a sugar cane refinery connected to a small general store. As a means of making a living the monastery made sweet pastries for sale in the shop, pastries which rapidly became known as 'Pasteis de Belém'. Their popularity grew as numbers of visitors to Belém increased and baking of the 'Pasteis de Belém' moved to larger buildings adjoined to the refinery. This tradition continues today and hand baked to the original secret recipe and visiting the bakery is a must. Best eaten hot and sprinkled with either icing sugar or cinnamon. The title of "Pastéis de Belém" is awarded only to the pastries here however the Pastéis de Natas made elsewhere have become synonymous to Lisbon and Portugal.
Daily: 08h00 – 23h00
Rua de Belém nº 84 a 92, 1300 – 085 Lisboa, Portugal.
38° 41' 50.8"N | 09° 12' 11.7"W |
+351 213 637 423 | pasteisdebelem@pasteisdebelem.pt | Website
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Fábrica Coffee Roasters was created with the desire to share their love and passion for speciality coffee with Portugal. Independent from the beginning, their family's goal was to establish a unique coffee experience by being involved in every step of production. By forming direct trade partnerships with farmers, roasting on-site in Lisbon, and offering a variety of extraction methods, Fábrica pride itself on delivering a remarkable experience to each of our customers. Its most popular branch is on the Rua do Comércio close to the Arco da Rua Augusta in the Baixa district.
Daily: 08h00 - 22h00
R. do Comércio 111, 1100-150 Lisboa, Portugal.
38° 42' 31.4" N | 09° 08' 15.0" W
+351 215 841 405 |
orders@fabricacoffeeroasters.com | Website
One of Lisbon's classic cafés. Little seems to have changed at Confeitaria Nacional on the Praça da Figueira since it first opened in 1829. The stand-up counter is full of tempting cakes, pastries and sweets well worth breaking your diet for. There's a side room with seating and a few seats outside, ideal for watching the comings and goings in the Praça da Figueira. The distinct mirrored stucco ceiling adds a touch of timeless class to the establishment. Before the Portuguese republic, Confeitaria Nacional was frequented by the Portuguese royalty and well-to-do. The coffee here is as good as you would expect. Come for the experience if in the area.
Daily: 09h00 – 19h00, Sundays Oct–April: Closed
18 Praça da Figueira, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal.
38° 42' 47.5" N | 09° 08' 17.2" W
+351 213 424 470 |
info@confeitarianacional.com | Website
The world famous rock bar opened in Lisbon in 2003, Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon is your go-to location for mouth-watering burgers. Located just off the Praça dos Restauradores, you'll find the taste of Americana, great music, and a myriad of memorabilia from rock music icons.
• Skip-the-line access to Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon
• One Legendary® Burger
• One side of fries or salad
• More time eating, less time waiting in line
• Unique music experiences
• Explore Rock 'n' Roll memorabilia collection
2 Avenida da Liberdade, 1250-144 Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal | 38° 43' 01.0" N | 09° 08' 31.9" W
+351 213 245 280 |
lisbon.gm@hardrock.com
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Daily: 12h00 – 23h00
This small friendly café close to the Estrella district makes a great choice for a healthy breakfast. If you're able to find a table sit back and relax, take a hip publication from the oak magazine racks. Enjoy a fantastic coffee, enjoy an avocado toast to the soundtrack of the #28 clunking past.
Weekdays: 09h00 - 18h00, Weekends: CLOSED
103 Rua do Poço dos Negros, 1200-109 Lisbon, Portugal.
38° 42' 35.9" N | 09° 09' 05.0" W | Website
A pleasant bright little eatery in the Alfama with friendly staff and homely atmosphere with a book exchange scheme. A cosy lunchtime haunt with a selection of cakes influenced from the Austrian owner's homeland. Pais has a laid back atmosphere and the soft comfy chairs don't want you to leave.
Daily: 11h00 - 22h00
93–95 Rua São João da Praça, 1100-521 Lisboa, (Sé/Alfama) Portugal.
38º 42' 34.1" N | 09º 07' 54.4"W
+351 218 862 497 |
pois@poiscafe.com | Website
In support of traditional family-run restaurants in the Alfama enjoy homemade culinary delights in the capable hand's dedicated foodie guides. Explore Lisbon off the beaten paths and enjoy 18 food tastings in authentic places. Sample wines, cheeses, charcuterie, typical pastries and many other gastronomic delights. Lose the modern world within the labyrinth of winding alleys, full of hidden treasures. Let yourself be transported by the soft light of Alfama and stroll through aromas and flavours that entice all your senses. The tour is plastic-free and restricted to twelve people for a personal experience.
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Lovers of fine wine and good food will be delighted by this private food tour of Lisbon. Experience distinctive bars, handpicked by your gastronome guide, and sample wine and Portuguese delicacy in each. Gain local insight as you visit a mix of hip bars and local taverns suffused by Fado music, and pleasure your palate with grilled sardines, ‘Ginjinha’ (sour cherry liqueur), and fava beans. This private tour can be customised according to your dietary requirements and preferences.
• Private food and wine tour of Lisbon
• Visit diverse bars to sample Portuguese delicacies
• Feast on grilled sardines, fava beans, and Portuguese tapas
• Drink locally produced red and white wine, and Ginjinha
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Embark on a thrilling Segway tour of Lisbon’s main points of interest with delicious Portuguese food. With the assistance of your local guide, glide through Lisbon’s scenic streets as you take in sights such as the iconic Sé de Lisboa Cathedral, the St Anthony of Padua Church in the charming Alfama neighbourhood and the medieval Castelo de São Jorge.
This tour goes beyond just sightseeing, as you’ll have the opportunity to taste authentic cuisine like Portuguese pastries and ice cream, and visit shops run by locals. This is a small-group tour limited to eight people to ensure an intimate experience. Suitable for all levels – no experience necessary!
(220) | 3 Hr | ✔ Free Cancellation
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