Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Recalling old grocery stores and taverns, this space brings to the present the ambience and traditions from Lisbon's past. Its meals follow long-forgotten recipes, from cod dishes to meat sandwiches.
115 locals recommend
Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das FloresRecalling old grocery stores and taverns, this space brings to the present the ambience and traditions from Lisbon's past. Its meals follow long-forgotten recipes, from cod dishes to meat sandwiches.
Tradicional portuguese restaurant to explore real portuguese flavours.
25 locals recommend
Velho Macedo
117 R. da MadalenaTradicional portuguese restaurant to explore real portuguese flavours.
Whether as a meeting spot for friends or a place for solitary reading, many Lisboetas will say this is their favorite café. This is also a good place for Sunday brunch.
138 locals recommend
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaWhether as a meeting spot for friends or a place for solitary reading, many Lisboetas will say this is their favorite café. This is also a good place for Sunday brunch.
French chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem whose name loosely translates as 'The Truants' (he 'skipped' culinary school!). His daily-changing, market-fresh set menus delight under a spiderweb of modern lighting, beautiful geometric cabinetry and an open kitchen. No microwave. No freezer!
18 locals recommend
Os Gazeteiros
114 R. das Escolas GeraisFrench chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem whose name loosely translates as 'The Truants' (he 'skipped' culinary school!). His daily-changing, market-fresh set menus delight under a spiderweb of modern lighting, beautiful geometric cabinetry and an open kitchen. No microwave. No freezer!
The concept here is sharing Portuguese and Spanish flavors at the table. It's a spacious "petiscos" restaurant and includes the Lisbonita Gin Bar, an-all gins bar with dozens of different choices.
63 locals recommend
Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosThe concept here is sharing Portuguese and Spanish flavors at the table. It's a spacious "petiscos" restaurant and includes the Lisbonita Gin Bar, an-all gins bar with dozens of different choices.
This cosy cafe-bar is housed in a former convent building. The present owners have decorated the place with some really cool retro furniture and devised a menu that includes delicious dishes and some fantastic salads. A range of teas. It's a breakfast-brunch haunt for an offbeat crowd and the alternative ambiance is tangible.
70 locals recommend
Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéThis cosy cafe-bar is housed in a former convent building. The present owners have decorated the place with some really cool retro furniture and devised a menu that includes delicious dishes and some fantastic salads. A range of teas. It's a breakfast-brunch haunt for an offbeat crowd and the alternative ambiance is tangible.
Tasca Kome
57 R. da MadalenaThe best Japanese restaurant in town with a relax and cool vibe.
The Temple food - Small restaurant tucked in a residential square in Lisbon's historic Mouraria neighborhood. Dinner is served in the way of changing tapas with a daily main dish as well. Open Wed-Sun 7:30pm-12:00am.
90 locals recommend
The Food Temple
18 Beco do JasmimThe Temple food - Small restaurant tucked in a residential square in Lisbon's historic Mouraria neighborhood. Dinner is served in the way of changing tapas with a daily main dish as well. Open Wed-Sun 7:30pm-12:00am.
Cosy restaurant to share authentic delicious Portuguese “petiscos” and great wines.
63 locals recommend
Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosCosy restaurant to share authentic delicious Portuguese “petiscos” and great wines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Who would have thought that a former bakery would turn into one of the trendiest bars in Bairro Alto? Some of the furniture and machinery (including a wood oven on the wall) remain from the bakery. It has a welcoming ambience and an atypically-large interior (by Bairro Alto standards), but of course most still prefer to follow the old Bairro Alto tradition by standing outside. On weekdays the sounds are relaxing lounge music, while on weekends it tends to be house.
54 locals recommend
Maria Caxuxa
12 R. da BarrocaWho would have thought that a former bakery would turn into one of the trendiest bars in Bairro Alto? Some of the furniture and machinery (including a wood oven on the wall) remain from the bakery. It has a welcoming ambience and an atypically-large interior (by Bairro Alto standards), but of course most still prefer to follow the old Bairro Alto tradition by standing outside. On weekdays the sounds are relaxing lounge music, while on weekends it tends to be house.
And now for something completely different... This former 19th-century tea and coffee shop is a really quirky bar with an eclectic decor and comfortable sofas. The rooms are surrounded by glass cabinets stuffed with curious and odd artifacts from around the world, and there is a wide selection of teas and other drinks. It also has a good snack menu, which together with a backroom pool table, attracts people of all ages.
299 locals recommend
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VAnd now for something completely different... This former 19th-century tea and coffee shop is a really quirky bar with an eclectic decor and comfortable sofas. The rooms are surrounded by glass cabinets stuffed with curious and odd artifacts from around the world, and there is a wide selection of teas and other drinks. It also has a good snack menu, which together with a backroom pool table, attracts people of all ages.
Who would have thought that the top of a small multiethnic shopping center would become one of the city's trendiest spots? But the reason is the beautiful view of the castle and the "petiscos" (tapas) and drinks available. The best time to enjoy the views and a cocktail is at sunset, but both the interior and exterior space also invite you to stay well into the night.
448 locals recommend
Martim Moniz station
Who would have thought that the top of a small multiethnic shopping center would become one of the city's trendiest spots? But the reason is the beautiful view of the castle and the "petiscos" (tapas) and drinks available. The best time to enjoy the views and a cocktail is at sunset, but both the interior and exterior space also invite you to stay well into the night.
The top of a car park at the doorstep of Bairro Alto instantly became an afternoon and night hotspot when it opened in the summer of 2013. Wooden tables and small potted trees facing 25 de Abril Bridge create the feeling of a garden suspended above the city, serving a variety of drinks and burgers into the night, to the sounds selected by a DJ.
138 locals recommend
Rooftop Bar
2 Praça Martim MonizThe top of a car park at the doorstep of Bairro Alto instantly became an afternoon and night hotspot when it opened in the summer of 2013. Wooden tables and small potted trees facing 25 de Abril Bridge create the feeling of a garden suspended above the city, serving a variety of drinks and burgers into the night, to the sounds selected by a DJ.
Sightseeing
Poets and travelers have always described it as an eden, and a visit to Lisbon isn't over without a visit to Sintra's fairy tale castles and palaces, especialy to Pena Palace. It's a romantic and mysterious place surrounded by nature, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the best way to see it all is on an organized tour. Many tours also stop by Queluz Palace, by the Mafra Palace and at Cabo da Roca nearby, Europe's westernmost point.
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Poets and travelers have always described it as an eden, and a visit to Lisbon isn't over without a visit to Sintra's fairy tale castles and palaces, especialy to Pena Palace. It's a romantic and mysterious place surrounded by nature, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the best way to see it all is on an organized tour. Many tours also stop by Queluz Palace, by the Mafra Palace and at Cabo da Roca nearby, Europe's westernmost point.
Belém is known as the historic district of the Age of Discovery. It was from its waterfront that Vasco da Gama and other explorers departed for their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums in the neighborhood.
406 locals recommend
Belem station
Belém is known as the historic district of the Age of Discovery. It was from its waterfront that Vasco da Gama and other explorers departed for their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums in the neighborhood.
Lisboa Story Centre is an innovative space dedicated to the history of the Portuguese capital, inspired by the wide array of facts and events that have shaped the city. Located in the East Wing of the newly renovated Terreiro do Paço, it has been designed as an interactive Visitor Attraction, comprising 6 public areas, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
66 locals recommend
Lisboa Story Centre
78 Praça do ComércioLisboa Story Centre is an innovative space dedicated to the history of the Portuguese capital, inspired by the wide array of facts and events that have shaped the city. Located in the East Wing of the newly renovated Terreiro do Paço, it has been designed as an interactive Visitor Attraction, comprising 6 public areas, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
A group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising, and design. There are also a few cafés and shops to serve not just those who work here, but also visitors. Every space has an industrial look, attracting curious crowds to regular events like "Open Day," with exhibitions, music, and other activities throughout the day. Every Sunday there's an open-air market of a variety of products, from second-hand articles to original crafts.
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising, and design. There are also a few cafés and shops to serve not just those who work here, but also visitors. Every space has an industrial look, attracting curious crowds to regular events like "Open Day," with exhibitions, music, and other activities throughout the day. Every Sunday there's an open-air market of a variety of products, from second-hand articles to original crafts.
Shopping
If you're after an original souvenir of Portugal, this absorbing handicraft-hardware store is probably where you'll find it. Items on sale here are represented by brands that have been manufactured in the country for generations, and the inventory lists some of the nation's most cherished goods. There are fragrant soaps from Brito/Claus Porto (Oprah raved about them on her show) displayed in colourful and stylish retro wrapping paper, and Benamor Cream boxed in similarly eye-catching designs. For the kitchen, look out for the aromatic vinegars from Moura Alves and gourmet sea salt (Flor de Sal) from the Algarve. There are also toiletries, stationary, books, toys and even jewellery!
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueIf you're after an original souvenir of Portugal, this absorbing handicraft-hardware store is probably where you'll find it. Items on sale here are represented by brands that have been manufactured in the country for generations, and the inventory lists some of the nation's most cherished goods. There are fragrant soaps from Brito/Claus Porto (Oprah raved about them on her show) displayed in colourful and stylish retro wrapping paper, and Benamor Cream boxed in similarly eye-catching designs. For the kitchen, look out for the aromatic vinegars from Moura Alves and gourmet sea salt (Flor de Sal) from the Algarve. There are also toiletries, stationary, books, toys and even jewellery!
This is the best news of the year for lovers of the "finest teas". This shop is the product of love, good taste and knowledge of the matter at hand. Beautiful tins of tea are spread around the wooden cupboards mixed with pots, cups, books and other delicate accessories. The most varied teas imaginable from the East and elsewhere, plus the shop's own house blends.
21 locals recommend
Companhia Portugueza do Chá
105 R. do Poço dos NegrosThis is the best news of the year for lovers of the "finest teas". This shop is the product of love, good taste and knowledge of the matter at hand. Beautiful tins of tea are spread around the wooden cupboards mixed with pots, cups, books and other delicate accessories. The most varied teas imaginable from the East and elsewhere, plus the shop's own house blends.
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaOpen everyday from 8h30am until 9pm
Arts & Culture
This iconic piece of modern architecture on the waterfront was designed by British architect Amanda Levete and opened in the fall of 2016. It stands next to a former power plant which was previously the Electricy Museum, and which is now also part of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Both buildings present temporary exhibitions of major international and local artists, directed by the former curator of contemporary architecture of New York’s MoMA.
529 locals recommend
MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaThis iconic piece of modern architecture on the waterfront was designed by British architect Amanda Levete and opened in the fall of 2016. It stands next to a former power plant which was previously the Electricy Museum, and which is now also part of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Both buildings present temporary exhibitions of major international and local artists, directed by the former curator of contemporary architecture of New York’s MoMA.