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Where to Eat In Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is a great city for food. If you know where to go. Lisbon is on an uptick and so is its restaurant culture, so if you’re willing to explore and be adventurous you will enjoy some amazing meals. I am not going to cover the fancy or expensive restaurants like Eleven, 100 Maneiras, or Belcanto (which are all outstanding). In this post, I will be discussing where to eat in Lisbon so that you get the best value for the quality of the food. This is not about the cheapest restaurants or the best restaurants, but the best restaurants in Lisbon for the money.  Before I list the restaurants you must try in Lisbon, let me give you a few tips for eating in the city of Fado:

Tips for Eating In Lisbon, Portugal

Entradas are like the coperto in Italy or couvert in France. If bread, cheese, or olives are placed on your table, and if you decide to eat them, they will be added to your bill. Understand that the restaurant is not pulling a fast one on you, they are just doing what has been done in Lisbon for years. The entradas usually cost anywhere from 1-3€ Pratos do dia are awesome. Think of these as the French Formule. These dishes usually change on a daily or weekly basis and are made with whatever fresh ingredient was brought in that day. These tend to be the cheapest thing on the menu and super fresh. Petiscos: Petiscos are small dishes, think of them as Portuguese tapas. These were typically served as a snack to keep you going between meals (and ususally with a drink). They’ve become quite popular with tourists, and you can now find restaurants fully dedicated to them. If you are looking for a slightly lighter meal, check out a place serving Petiscos.  Sundays are usually bad days. A lot of restaurants will be closed. So make sure to plan ahead for this day of the week. Tipping it’s not customary in Lisbon. Most people leave 1€ or 2, but if you tip somewhere between 5-10% your server will be thrilled. So go ahead and tip.

Where to Eat In Lisbon

Petiscaria Ideal (Santos-o-Velho Neighborhood)

 
Petiscaria Ideal is one of the best restaurants in Lisbon, Portugal
This Petiscaria in Lisboa serves typical Portuguese food in a nice atmosphere
Santos is a fantastic neighborhood for eating well. As mentioned above, Petiscos are Lisbon’s version of tapas and Petiscaria Ideal excels at this type of dish.  When you go here, the idea is to order a bunch of Petiscos to share. The dishes are priced quite nicely, and the atmosphere is friendly. Make reservations or go early to get a table, they fill up fast. Dishes start at abour 4 Euros. Location: Petiscaria Ideal is located at Rua da Esperanca 100 in, Lisbon Portugal. Hours of Operation:

Picanha (Santos-O-Velho)

If you want a steak in Lisbon Picanaha is a great restaurant choice
Picanha is an easy place to miss, but offer delicious beef dishes including their signature picanha
While in Portugal this is more of a Brazilian style steak house. Note, this is not a churrascaria, but it serves Brazilian style steaks. The service is friendly, the food is tasty and the restaurant offers an incredible prix fixe for lunch at just 12 Euros that includes a soup, a main course, and dessert. Location: Picanha is located at Rua das Janelas Verdes 96 Hours of Operation: Closed Mon, Tue-Sat 12:30pm – 3pm & 8:00 pm – 12:00 am, Sun 12:30pm-3pm

Le Chat (Santos-o-Velho – Museu de Arte Antiga)

A great date spot is Le Chat in Lisbon
This gorgeous restaurant and bar in a park has incredible views and solid food

If you’re looking for a view in a trendy setting, this is it. The bonus here is that the food is great. Le Chat is just a few steps away from the Museu de Arte Antiga. The restaurant is a glass rectangle, so not matter where you sit you have an incredible view. The restaurant is known for their cocktails, and they offer very nice dishes like the octopus shown above and a perfectly cooked duck.

Location: Le Chat is located at  Jardim 9 de Abril nº18

Hours of Operation: Sun 12:30pm–12am, Mon-Sat 12:30pm–2am

Iiimpar has great lunch deals
IIIMPAR is a fantastic new-Portuguese restaurant in the Rato area of Lisbon

Iiimpar (Rato)

R. Nova de São Mamede 23 – This restaurant boasts a fantastic value for the quality of the food. The dishes are classic Portuguese, but modernized to make them sleek but still comforting. The restaurant also has a great wine list and great lunch deals at right about 10€. 

Location: R. Nova de São Mamede 23

Hours: Mon-Fri 12:30-3pm, 7:30-11pm, Sat 7:30-11pm. Sun Closed.

Martim Moniz Square (Martim Moniz Neighborhood)

Mercado de Fusão at Martim Moniz Praca
Praça Martim Moniz in Lisbon Portugal is a great spot to listen to music, eat cheap tasty food and grab a drink.
We had many lunches and dinners at this lovely outdoor area. I had scoped it out before we got here and it did not disappoint. This square is not very touristy. I think a big reason for that is that the neighborhood is quite multicultural and most tourists that come to Lisbon like to hit up the touristy spots. Some spots in the neighborhood feel like Germany. There is a Chinatown. You can find Turkish Kebab houses and much more. The square reflects the multiculturalism. There is a stage, and when live music is not playing, there is jazz from a sound system to keep you company. On the periphery, there are small restaurants (much like food trucks or kiosks) that include everything from Chinese dim sum, doner shops, a batido (milkshake) shop, a Brazilian sandwich shop, sushi, burgers and more. What’s even better, you can get pretty good food deals. Antonio picked up a beef doner with french fries AND a Sagres beer for just 6.50€.  I opted for the “Brazilian” shop where I found a beef empanada and a “Cubano” for 7.50€.  Mind you, my Cubano was not a Cubano (either Cuba is too damn far from Portugal…or they gave me someone else’s sandwich), but I will say it was delicious and filling. This square is also pretty close to the Castelo, the Mouraria, and the water. It’s a super chill spot. On Friday nights, DJ’s play all kinds of music as all types of people: young, old, Portuguese, African, French, rich, poor, hippies, dandys, et all sit back and enjoy the music. I even got a 15 minute massage for just 5€. A lot of blogs had mentioned it was unsafe, but I had no issues whatsoever there. Forgot to mention that each kiosk has its own tent with tables and TVs – these came in handy when I needed to see the Colombia-Japan world cup game. Location: Tram #15 to Praça da Figueira & walk North.

Mercado da Ribeira (Cais do Sodre Neighborhood)

Mercado da Ribeira in Lisbon Portugal
Time Out’s Mercado da Ribeira boasts a farmer’s market, a food hall, wine shops, and a music stage.
I have a thing for markets. Not supermarkets but galerias and les Halles. This falls into the category I love. It’s a damn good place to go food shopping and to grab a bite. The market has been around since 1882 and it is located near the River and the Cais do Sodre station. You can get everything from octopus, escargot, funeral flowers (yup…funeral flowers), and of course bacalhau. I spent about 3.50€ on eggs, peaches, nectarines, pears, and strawberries.  Prices for produce and meats here are amazing.  It now has a fancy dining hall where you can find almost all types of food you could possibly desire. There are 30 restaurants in the market including Chinese, beef, sushi, and much more. It also serves as a beer and wine garden and since it is open to 2 am on Fridays, it’s a great nightlife spot, but we don’t recommend visiting on Fridays or Saturdays. It is a madhouse. Instead try a weekday during lunch. The restaurants here are more expensive than those in town, so don’t expect a value here.  I had a sandwich tasting trio from the Vitor Claro kiosk. Three tiny, but delicious sandwiches: Club Bijou – chicken breast, bacon, and egg, Escabeche – fish escabeche, and Lombo de sardinha – sardine filet. This and a glass of wine cost me 15€.  Location: Mercado da Ribeira is located at Avenida 24 de Julho in Lisbon, Portugal Market: open daily 5am– 2pm. Closed on Sundays. Dining Hall Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 10am to midnight; Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2am

Expressoes da Nossa Terra (Avenidas Novas)

A modern take on Portuguese food can be found at Expressoes in Saldanha
Expressoes de Nossa Terra is an affordable but incredibly high quality restaurant in Lisbon

This market/restaurant serves seriously good quality food. The dishes are all updated versions of Portuguese classics made in an open kitchen. The wine list at this restaurant is also superb and the wait staff is incredibly knowledgeable on both the dishes, ingredients, and wines. Most dishes are served as small portions meant for sharing (Petiscos are Portugal’s version of Tapas). If you go during lunch on weekdays, you can get their 10€ lunch deal (an appetizer, main and a drink). If you don’t go during this time, expect to pay about 20€ per person.

Location: Rua Latino Coelho, 63A, Lisbon Portugal

Hours of Operation: mon-sat 12:30-11:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Zaafran offers great Indian food at fair prices in Lisboa
Zaafran is a good Indian restaurant with great prices in Lisbon

Zaafran (Saldanha – Avenidas Novas)

Largo Dona Estefânia 7: Great Indian restaurant is located right on the Largo de Dona Estefania so you have a great view of the Neptune fountain. The food here is delicious, and if you go for lunch, you can get some incredible deals. I got the Thaali lunch at 9.5€, but you can get a lunch as cheap as 6.5€. They have outdoor seating and the service was great. I’d highly recommend getting lunch here on weekends.

Location: Largo Dona Estefânia 7, Lisbon Portugal

Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 12–3PM, 7:30–11PM. Closed Sundays

Masstige Avenidas (Avenidas Novas – Campo Pequeno)

A great restaurant near Campo Pequeno in Lisbon is Masstige
Masstige Avenidas is a young and contemporary restaurant in Avenidas Novas

A fantastic little restaurant with a gorgeous outside area. The food here is more international than Portuguese and the dishes are executed perfectly. The food is fairly priced, but if you want to enjoy their best deals, head over for lunch. You will have a choice of two executive menus, one at 10€ the other at 15€. The more expensive deal gets you a main course, soup or dessert, wine or beer, and a coffee. 

Location: Avenida Antonio Serpa Nº9, Lisbon Portugal

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 12am-12pm, Sat 12:30-2am, Sun Closed

Aromas e Temperos is a great Brazilian restaurant in Lisboa
Aromas e Temperos serves gorgeous Brazilian in Lisbon

Aromas Temperos (Arroios)

Tv. Rebelo da Silva 2 – This restaurant is incredibly hard to find, but you will be glad you did. It’s tiny in space, but HUGE in flavor. The food here is Brazilian-Portuguese. The couvert breads are baked as they are ordered and the wait is totally worth it. The capirinhas are strong & sweet (so ask them to go easy on the sugar). Worth every penny. You’ll spend under 10€ per entree. My fave was the bobozinho de camarao. 

Location: Tv. Rebelo da Silva 2

Hours of Operation:  12pm-2:30, 7:30-11:30. Closed Sundays

Farol de Santa Luzia (Alfama)

Portuguese Rice and Beans in Lisbon
Portuguese feijoada from Farol de Santa Luzia in the Alfama in LIsbon blew us away
We read great reviews about this restaurant online and the price was right…keep in mind food in Lisbon is not as inexpensive as we thought it would be.  Besides, this restaurant is situated between the Castelo & Alfama neighborhoods, so it made a perfect spot for our trip to the Feria de Ladras. Loved our server, he was one of those you could tell had been working professionally as a server for years. We declined the couvert because it was 3.50€ for olives, bread, and olive oil…and because we had seen pictures of the portions online. This was definitely a right move. Our dishes were HUGE. I ordered grilled sardines with potatoes. The fish was perfectly cooked inside and the potatoes were delicious. The sardines were a tad over salted, but that’s just due to the method of cooking. Antonio chose the entrecote, pork ribs. His ribs were also (ever so slightly) oversalted, but they came with the most amazing rice and beans. Seriously – the beans were worth the meal. I’m Colombian-American. Antonio is Dominican-Cuban-American. We know rice and beans. If this is what Portuguese rice and beans taste like, I am a convert. Good food, good price, good service. I give it a thumbs up. Location: Farol de Santa luzia is located at Largo de Santa Luzia, 5 Hours: Monday to Saturday 12 noon to 11pm.

Mr. Lin (Parque das Nacoes)

One of the best Chinese restaurants in Lisbon is Mr Lin
Mr. Lin serves incredible Szechuan cuisine in Lisbon

The best Chinese restaurant we’ve tried in Lisbon so far. It is so worth the trip to Parque Das Nacoes (and some of the metro lines take you there much faster than if you were to drive). This is not American-Chinese food, it’s a touch more authentic. The dishes are perfectly prepared and not overloaded with MSG or grease. You will pay a bit more here, but the portions are HUGE. 

Location: R. Pimenta 45, 1990-254 Lisboa, Portugal

A Cantina das Freiras (Chiado Neighborhood)

Cantina das Freira hidden restaurant by nuns in the Chiado district of lisbon
Cantina das Freiras is one of the best values in Lisbon – and it has an amazing view
An amazing view of the Targus, and cheap-yummy homemade Portuguese food: don’t miss out on this place. It’s kinda hard to find. When you turn onto Travessa do Ferragial, you’ll probably walk right past the entrance. It has no sign. It’s in a really tall building. When you walk in, just keep walking up the stairs until you get to the top. At the entrance is a sort of delicatessen where you can purchase drinks and snacks. Walk past this into the dining room and to the cafeteria style area where you order. Prices are INSANE. What do I mean by INSANE? Here are a few examples:
  • Salad + quiche 2.90
  • Omelet + salad 2.50
  • Soup + sandwich 3.50
  • Ementa: soup, main dish (example would be a huge portion of calamari, mashed potatoes AND a salad), and a drink 6.50
We went, loved it, and went back. We sat in the sun with a gorgeous view and were not even able to finish our food. They even have beer and wine. Seriously – go. It’s kinda awesome. Only downfall – cash only (but at these prices – who cares) and no English is spoken here (but who cares – you can always point and make an ass out of yourself – it will be worth it). Best deal in the Chiado neighborhood. Location: A Cantina das Freiras is located at Travessa do Ferragial 1 Hours: Monday – Friday 11:30am – 3pm

Leitaria Aviz

Cheap eats in Lisbon at this traditional Portuguese restaurant
Aviz is a mom and pop restaurant in Lisbon that serves ridiculously delicious food at an incredible value
Lisbon is filled with tiny mom and pops throughout the city. These restaurants feel kinda like you’re eating at somebody’s house. Leitaria Aviz is one of them. These restaurants are frequented by Lisboetas who work in the area. Usually a group of 4-10 of them will take a break from the work day and recharge here. You can get an incredible meal for under 10€. I had Arroz de Polvo, a Portuguese dish of rice, octopus, shrimp, chorizo. Antonio got Portuguese rice and beans along with some gorgeous pork ribs, and Nuno got an entire grilled fish with potatoes and broccoli. For dessert, we had Arroz Doce à Portuguesa. A sort of rice pudding sprinkled with the most charming designs in cinnamon. Our meal (with a 1/2 bottle of wine and one Sagres) came out to less than 20€. MIND BLOWN! Delicious food that does not break the bank does not usually happen to me. Check out this place on your next visit. Something tells me I’ll be back before I leave town. Rua das olarias 2, 218-860-471

Jesus é Goês (Avenida Liberdade/Baixa Neighborhoods)

the Best Indian food restaurant in Lisbon is Jesus e Goes
Jesus é Goês serves delectable Goan food in Lisbon including this fish curry
Jesus is indeed Goan, he’s the Goan born chef at this wonderful establishment. Jesus left his homeland to move to Lisbon years ago without knowing a word of English. He learned his dishes from his mom and now shares authentic Goan flavors (as well as his wonderful spirit) with everyone who enters the restaurant. Although the restaurant was packed upon minutes of opening, he made it a point to walk to each table and give everyone personal attention. But the most important thing here was that the food was outstanding. I had not had such good Indian food since I last went to Junoon, a one star Michelin in Manhattan. We had chickpea fritters with coriander and chapati to start with. Both delectable and they came with a gorgeous cilantro chutney. I had the fish curry at 14€ and Antonio had the coriander chicken at 11€. Both dishes were exquisite, fresh, not oversalted in any way. This was one of our more expensive meals, but I say that with a grain of salt. The quality of the food served here is worth much more (if you’re reading this Jesus – don’t raise your prices – we like them just the way they are). Do not miss this lovely spot.  Location: Jesus e Goes is located at Rua de São José, 23 Hours: 12:00pm – 12:00am Notes: Reservations are a must

Bar Cerca Moura

Cerca Moura restaurant in the Alfama has a great view and good food
The duck stock makes these clams at Cerca Moura really special
Antonio hated this place…but I think that was mostly because his chicken dish did not fit his flavor palate. I quite enjoyed what I got and I would return. This place sits on the Alfama neighborhood, right across from the Statue of St. Vincent next to the Miradouro Largo das Portas do Sol. It has outdoor seating, so it is great for people watching…especially the tourists getting off the tram. Make a stop here and get the clams in duck bouillon. They cost 9€ and are absolutely delicious. Antonio’s chicken dish was a Paillard…which I will admit was strange. It had a sort of scrambled egg sauce that I have never seen before. I’m not sure if it’s a regional deviation or just something that is done at this restaurant, so skip that and go with my suggestion. Afterwards, sneak into the Decorative Arts Museum or grab your camera and cross the street to the overlook. Location: Bar Cerca Moura is located at Largo Das Portas Do Sol 4 Hours: Mon-Sun 11am – 6pm

Stanislav (Avenida Liberdade/Baixa)

Value Russian restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal
Stanislav is a Russian restaurant in the Estremadura neighborhood in Lisbon Portugal
After we settled into the apartment, we needed to get SIM cards forour phones, so we decided to do that and get acquainted with the city. We had no destination and were lucky to walk into Stanislav. The restaurant was spotlessly clean, and a charming blend of Portuguese and Russian aesthetic. The atmosphere was relaxed and everyone spoke English (which came in quite handy as my Portuguese is “basic” at best. The restaurant offered a 15€ 3-course prix fixe lunch. Each course had 2 options, so Antonio and I decided to order one of each. Antonio chose the Borscht, and stuffed pork with mashed potatoes. I had the Sproti fish toast and the roasted potatoes with minced meat. Everything was delicious, but the star of the meal was the Borscht. It was served warm with Smetana sour cream. We kept dessert to a simple (but delicious) vanilla ice cream topped off with fruit. The wine selection at the restaurant was nice as well. Antonio had the Monte da Ravasqueira 2012 Vioignier/Albarino blend (had great mouth feel) and I had the Quinta da Pinto Vioignier/Chardonnay 2011 which was simply lovely. The meal came to a total of 33€ – that was for 2 people, 3 courses, 2 glasses of wine AND a bottle of sparkling mineral water – This restaurant was a great value. We ended up having to pay in cash because the restaurant only took debit cards. This is common in Lisbon – so always carry cash. We returned for dinner another night and loved it just as much. Location: Stanislav is located at Rua São José 182 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 12:30pm – 3:00pm,,7:30pm – 11:30pm
Frankie Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog
Frankie in Campo Grande has the best hot dogs in Lisbon

Frankie Hot Dogs (Alvalade – Campo Grande)

R. Dr. João Soares 8B – You can get hot dogs at plenty of spots in Lisbon, but these are the best. They aren’t NY style dirty water dogs. These are lovely sausages in really good buns (the buns are where most other hot dog joints in Lisbon go wrong). You can get them plain there, but they make some incredible creations like their Mac n/ Cheese dog, and Ramirez dog. The fries and onion rings are fried to perfection, and 4 hot dogs with a large beer and a lemonade will come to about 20€. Worth all the calories.

Location: R. Dr. João Soares 8B, Lisbon Portugal

Hours of Operation: daily 12PM–12AM

Taberna dos Clérigos

Calçada de São Vicente, nº 10 – The thing about Lisbon is that you can walk the city and find deals almost everywhere. We found one of these deals at Taberna dos Clérigos in the hills of the Alfama neighborhood. Most of these types of restaurants aren’t fancy. They tend to feel as if someone opened up their home and decided to make a restaurant. The people who owned the place were incredibly kind. We normally do not take the couvert (beware – this is where prices can get high – restaurants will over charge for bread, olives, and cheese). But the couvert here was fair, and came in handy at the end. Dishes here cost under €10. The meats themselves were great, but as Antonio mentioned, the rice was not so good. It was soggy and overcooked…this was not that much of an issue since the meat portions were so big. Phone number +351 218 861 229 Hours of Operation: Daily 10am – 2am Daily 10am – 2am Do you have other suggestions on where to eat in Lisbon? Let me know. I’m always looking for new places to try, so leave a comment with the name of the restaurant you love and why you love it. 

46 thoughts on “Where to Eat In Lisbon, Portugal”

  1. As an American, the concept of Entradas and being charged if you choose to eat them is very unusual to me, but it’s a good tip to know! I really want a mac & cheese hot dog from Frankie!

  2. Lisbon is on my travel wishlist and I really really want to go! If I do, I’d know where to eat thanks to you. They all look like amazing picks! and the pics are making me hungry ahah

  3. And these are just a few of the best places. I’ve kept this to the inexpensive restaurants. If you spend a bit more…you can change your life 😉

  4. It’s a great city for little ones too…and when there are picky little ones, Lisbon has a way to get them to love food.

  5. It will be hard to choose where to go because the restaurants looks so good. They offer different menus but everything looks delicious!

  6. It was pretty surprising when I started traveling, but I got used to it after a while (and now it helps me to avoid eating extra carbs 🙂

  7. You have to come. It is so amazing, I fell in love the first time I came here…and I’ve now just extended my visa. When you do come, message me. Would love to say hello (just don’t come during web summit – it is a mad house here then).

  8. You’re not kidding. There are so many good restaurants here in Lisbon. The trick is going to the good ones…and coming back to try more.

  9. I’ve never tried any Lisbonese food! It looks so yummy. There’s a couple restaurants close by, I may try them and hopefully get a taste of Portugal. Granted it’s not the same however I think it’s a step closer.
    The food that’s stood out for me the most is “La chat”
    Hopefully in the near future I find myself close by.

  10. You should. It’s pretty healthy, lots of fish, vegetables (unless you count dessert…dessert in Lisbon is decadent). Would love to hear what you think of Portuguese food once you do try it 🙂

  11. These all look so good! This was so informative, too, I’ll definitely have to check some of these out if I’m ever in Portugal!

  12. Funny you mention cruises. I thought I would hate them, but I ended up loving them. When you do come back, check out Oasis. It’s a vegan restaurant in Lisbon very close to Gulbenkian museum. The food is quite good there. Lisbon is definitely not the friendliest city for those who are vegan, but there are some great places (and due to Portugal’s connection with India – some very good Indian restaurants that are vegan friendly)

  13. They were seriously impressive…I walked home and I went to the gym for an hour and a half to burn off the calories, but I don’t regret one bite. Frankie is absolutely a must when it comes to places to eat in Lisbon!

  14. There are so many great restaurants in Lisbon. I’ve been here five times and I am still finding new and amazing places. It is definitely a great destination for foodies!

  15. They all look like lovely places but I was hoping to find a vegan or at least vegetarian place on here. Can you recommend one? Or maybe a place that has vegan options? Thanks a lot in advance.

  16. YES! My Portuguese teacher is vegetarian and his girlfriend is Vegan. They’ve told me about a bunch of great places. There is one called Oasis that is wonderful and very close to Gulbenkian. Also, because Portugal had colonies in India, there are tons of delicious Indian places (most have great veg options). My fave is Jesus e Goes (the food is Goan and so good). Another vegetarian restaurant in Lisbon that is very good is Estamine Art Food Drink.

  17. If Lisbon is a food haven, then that is where I must head to. I love to try out the duck stock and hot dogs amongst many other dishes. Cheers!!

  18. It is. The best part about Lisbon is that every day I discover new restaurants and dishes…right now I am making a point of it to try tons of desserts 😀

  19. You’re absolutely right about eating healthy. I love to eat and that means sometimes I eat things like that hot dog with mac n cheese that I found at Charlie in Lisbon…but that’s why no matter where I travel I always join a gym…and Lisbon has a great set of gym options.

  20. Wow all that food looked amazing! It seemed like you had a really great time! The Frankie Hot Dogs looked to die for! Thanks for sharing!

  21. Frankie was out of this world and just what I needed that day. It’s so nice to find American style food when you’re far from home.

  22. The food in Lisbon is what dreams are made of. The best part is that most restaurants in Lisbon don’t cost an arm and a leg. Coming from NYC, it’s beatifully shocking.

  23. I wish to visit Lisbon someday! My publisher at Essential Magazine is from Lisbon.
    Hope I could make it next year 🙂

  24. You should. It is lovely here…and you have a great reason to visit. When you do, let’s grab a bite.

  25. Portugal is a fantastic vacation spot. Great museums, beaches, music, and of course amazing places to eat. Sounds like you gotta get your passport ready 😉

  26. Thrilled that you liked the list. If you have any questions on a particular restaurant in Lisbon, just ask.

  27. Wat a great list of restaurants! Am hoping to be in Lisbon early June. Am really interested in Portuguese food…. LOVE IT
    The down side is we’ll be there probably two or three days then will head to Albufeira for two days before returning home.
    Any suggestions fo authentic Home cooked type Portuguese food. Love bachalau and sardines. Lol!

  28. OMG! Yes. The general rule here is that if it looks tiny & not fancy in the least, you will eat incredibly well. You’re coming in June and that is the best month if you love Sardines. It is the month of the celebration of Santo Antonio. The entire city is pretty much a party and there are grilled sardines everywhere. The 12th & 13th are the biggest parties in town. There is a place called O Aregos in the Santos-o-Velho neighborhood. That is about as authentic as it gets. I’d also recommend Cervejaria Ramiro, but it is becoming incredibly touristy. You really can’t go wrong with any of the local places. Do you know what neighborhood you are staying in? That will help me to give you some good recommendations.

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