Guidebook for Lisbon
Essentials
The building has a small mini market where you can get your basic needs. Can't beat this proximity!
Calçada da Estrela 50
The building has a small mini market where you can get your basic needs. Can't beat this proximity!
Rua do Quelhas 8
8 Rua do QuelhasGood supermarket
Food Scene
Really special and cozy café/restaurant. Good for all occasions: breakfast, lunch&dinner or afternoon nibble with a glass of wine.
45 locals recommend
Fábulas
nº14 Calçada Nova de São FranciscoReally special and cozy café/restaurant. Good for all occasions: breakfast, lunch&dinner or afternoon nibble with a glass of wine.
A Travessa
12 Tv. do Convento das BernardasA hidden gem. More on the high-end in a beautiful courtyard. .
Great little café with amazing views. Go for light lunch or afternoon drinks.
188 locals recommend
Noobai
Great little café with amazing views. Go for light lunch or afternoon drinks.
Nice cozy café on our street serving good pastries for breakfast. Not overly special but a good option nearby.
Calçada da Estrela 251
Nice cozy café on our street serving good pastries for breakfast. Not overly special but a good option nearby.
Home-made food for eating in or takeaway. Thay have about 4-5 dishes per day and close around 8pm.
R. de Borges Carneiro 11B
11B Rua Borges CarneiroHome-made food for eating in or takeaway. Thay have about 4-5 dishes per day and close around 8pm.
Funky small restaurant with a vintage design serving portuguese "tapa-style" food. Resrvations are essential. About €20 per peson.
75 locals recommend
Taberna da Esperança
112 Rua da EsperançaFunky small restaurant with a vintage design serving portuguese "tapa-style" food. Resrvations are essential. About €20 per peson.
Another favourite "Taberna" serving portuguese style "tapas" at a great price. About €15 per person.
48 locals recommend
Taberna Portuguesa
115 Calçada do CombroAnother favourite "Taberna" serving portuguese style "tapas" at a great price. About €15 per person.
One of our favourite seafood places. It is a noisy and doesn't look fancy (as Portuguese "Marisqueiras" generally are) but it is a local favourite. About €50/per person
64 locals recommend
Pinóquio
79 R. de Santa JustaOne of our favourite seafood places. It is a noisy and doesn't look fancy (as Portuguese "Marisqueiras" generally are) but it is a local favourite. About €50/per person
The most famous "marisqueira" (Seafood restaurant) in Lisbon and a local favourite for many years.
746 locals recommend
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisThe most famous "marisqueira" (Seafood restaurant) in Lisbon and a local favourite for many years.
Simple portuguese food at a great price-quality. The speciality is octopus fritters but mst grilled fish and meat dishes are great! Usually full so go early or book ahead.
182 locals recommend
Zapata
47 R. do Poço dos NegrosSimple portuguese food at a great price-quality. The speciality is octopus fritters but mst grilled fish and meat dishes are great! Usually full so go early or book ahead.
Great Pizza and Italian food. The Scallop pasta is divine. They also have a place closer to our house in Bairro Alto but this one has nice outdoor seating. About €20.
21 locals recommend
Restaurante Esperança Sé
Great Pizza and Italian food. The Scallop pasta is divine. They also have a place closer to our house in Bairro Alto but this one has nice outdoor seating. About €20.
This riverfront cantine serves the most famous thin crust pizzas in Lisbon. They don't take reservations and at peak times the line can be long. About €15-€20.
138 locals recommend
Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueThis riverfront cantine serves the most famous thin crust pizzas in Lisbon. They don't take reservations and at peak times the line can be long. About €15-€20.
Owned by one of the most famous chefs in Lisbon, serves delicious and creative food and has one of the best cocktail bars in town. About €50 per person.
69 locals recommend
Bistro 100 Maneiras
9 Largo da TrindadeOwned by one of the most famous chefs in Lisbon, serves delicious and creative food and has one of the best cocktail bars in town. About €50 per person.
Sushi and Italian restaurante with a really nice interior design done by my mother and owner of the apartment. It is a good option if you want to check out the Belem (which is worth a visit).
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioSushi and Italian restaurante with a really nice interior design done by my mother and owner of the apartment. It is a good option if you want to check out the Belem (which is worth a visit).
DeliDelux
One of the most "famous" brunches in town (Sundays or weekends only).
Some of the best pastries nearby. Not a lot of seating, it is best just to take away or eat at the counter.
6 locals recommend
Pastelaria Cristal Lda
Some of the best pastries nearby. Not a lot of seating, it is best just to take away or eat at the counter.
Pastelaria Garrett
54 Av. de NiceAmazing, more to the "chique" side, café and pastries.
Some say they have the best Croissants and Palmiers in Lisbon. Na option if you are in the neighborhood.
31 locals recommend
Careca
11D R. Duarte Pacheco PereiraSome say they have the best Croissants and Palmiers in Lisbon. Na option if you are in the neighborhood.
Restaurante Confraria Lx
12A R. do AlecrimA nice place for Sushi (traditional and fusion). Aprox €35 per person.
Royale Café
29 Largo Rafael Bordalo PinheiroNice café for light lunch or snack with a little courtyard.
The most famous Portuguese artisan ice-cream parlour (well deserved). The lines can be long but it is worth it.
146 locals recommend
Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoThe most famous Portuguese artisan ice-cream parlour (well deserved). The lines can be long but it is worth it.
Everything Else
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Nice viewpoint
A very cool street with old factories that have been transformed into hip shops and restaurants. There is also 1 or 2 bars but I prefer it as a lunch option.
68 locals recommend
Napron Love - thinking designers
Rua Rodrigues de FariaA very cool street with old factories that have been transformed into hip shops and restaurants. There is also 1 or 2 bars but I prefer it as a lunch option.
Best flee market in town. Well worth the trip. Every Tuesday and Saturday.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraBest flee market in town. Well worth the trip. Every Tuesday and Saturday.
Food market where there have just opened na área with a series of little restaurants and bars. Could be nice for a little nibble and drink.
Rua Azedo Gneco
Rua Azedo GnecoFood market where there have just opened na área with a series of little restaurants and bars. Could be nice for a little nibble and drink.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very hip bar on the 7th floor of a parking lot with great views. They also have burgers.
7 locals recommend
Calçada do Combro 58
58 Calçada do CombroVery hip bar on the 7th floor of a parking lot with great views. They also have burgers.
One of the best known bares on a street that has many great bar-options (a couple of nice places to eat aswell) and is generally full of people outdoors.
34 locals recommend
Bicaense
42A R. da Bica de Duarte BeloOne of the best known bares on a street that has many great bar-options (a couple of nice places to eat aswell) and is generally full of people outdoors.
A bit off the main bar scene but a local favourite for many years. Sometimes has live music, performances and DJs. Generally packed on weekends.
69 locals recommend
Lounge
1 R. MoedaA bit off the main bar scene but a local favourite for many years. Sometimes has live music, performances and DJs. Generally packed on weekends.
Nice Bar next to Antique Art Museum with great views, cocktails and light meals.
23 locals recommend
Jardim 9 de Abril
Nice Bar next to Antique Art Museum with great views, cocktails and light meals.
"The Pink Street" - one of the hippest nightlife streets at the moment. Try Pensão Amor, Povo, a Velha Senhora...
67 locals recommend
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do Carvalho"The Pink Street" - one of the hippest nightlife streets at the moment. Try Pensão Amor, Povo, a Velha Senhora...
Rua São Domingos à Lapa 8
A nice place to try Ginjinha, a typical portuguese liquor.
Shopping
This shop is worth a visit. It is not cheap but showcases many artesanal Portuguese products, especially vintage ones.
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueThis shop is worth a visit. It is not cheap but showcases many artesanal Portuguese products, especially vintage ones.