Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaOne of the best brunchs in Lisbon
Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéGreat place to be outside having a drink.
One of the best indian restaurants in town. Its a real secret.
20 locals recommend
Restaurante Caxemira
One of the best indian restaurants in town. Its a real secret.
We go there every time. Affordable and very very good local dishes and seafood.
9 locals recommend
Cervejaria Baleal
265 Rua da MadalenaWe go there every time. Affordable and very very good local dishes and seafood.
Zé da Mouraria 2
60 R. Gomes FreireGreat portuguese food. Only open for lunch. Huge servings.
Great vegetarian restaurant, with a very special environment and tastes from allover the word.
90 locals recommend
The Food Temple
18 Beco do JasmimGreat vegetarian restaurant, with a very special environment and tastes from allover the word.
Pho Pu
76 R. do BenformosoTiny place for delicious vietnamese PHO.
Very nice place for a weekend brunch. Go early (13:00h) to make sure you have a table.
100 locals recommend
Brick Cafe Lisboa
2 Rua de MoçambiqueVery nice place for a weekend brunch. Go early (13:00h) to make sure you have a table.
Cosy little caffe, perfect for a tea or toast after climbing all the way until Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
25 locals recommend
Café do Monte
1 Rua de São GensCosy little caffe, perfect for a tea or toast after climbing all the way until Miradouro da Senhora do Monte.
If you love mushrooms, this is the place to go to: everything here has mushrooms, including dessert!
72 locals recommend
Santa Clara dos Cogumelos
Campo de Santa ClaraIf you love mushrooms, this is the place to go to: everything here has mushrooms, including dessert!
Consider by many the best "pastel de nata" in Lisbon
228 locals recommend
Manteigaria (Portuguese custard pies factory)
2 Rua do LoretoConsider by many the best "pastel de nata" in Lisbon
Best mexican restauran in town: amazing tacos, great margaritas and a very friendly environment. You might have to share your table: that's part of the magic.
37 locals recommend
Pistola y Corazon Taqueria
16 Rua da BoavistaBest mexican restauran in town: amazing tacos, great margaritas and a very friendly environment. You might have to share your table: that's part of the magic.
Perfect spot for a tea, a lunch, a dinner or anything else that you like as a side to an amazing view over the city and a sort of Indian decoration.
182 locals recommend
Lost In
Nº56-D R. Dom Pedro VPerfect spot for a tea, a lunch, a dinner or anything else that you like as a side to an amazing view over the city and a sort of Indian decoration.
Japonesa fusion delight! Don't miss out their unexpected dessert: the parmesan cheesecake!
54 locals recommend
Tasca Kome
57 R. da MadalenaJaponesa fusion delight! Don't miss out their unexpected dessert: the parmesan cheesecake!
Café Tati
20B R. Ribeira NovaCosy caffe and restaurant, with hearty food and live music.
Amazing italian artisanal ice-cream! Try the chestnut flavor in winter, and the basil in the summer.
102 locals recommend
Nannarella
64A R. Nova da PiedadeAmazing italian artisanal ice-cream! Try the chestnut flavor in winter, and the basil in the summer.
Shopping
Aldo
Shopping Center with restaurants
Sightseeing
Great view over Lisbon's downtown. It is worth the ticket price to go upstairs to the top of the lift.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroGreat view over Lisbon's downtown. It is worth the ticket price to go upstairs to the top of the lift.
The parking building has one of the best views over Lisbon and a good restaurant.
21 locals recommend
Largo Chão do Loureiro
Largo Chão do LoureiroThe parking building has one of the best views over Lisbon and a good restaurant.
It is a store with a bar in the rooftop that has a great view over Lisbon's downtown.
13 locals recommend
Sociedade Pollux, S.A
276 R. dos FanqueirosIt is a store with a bar in the rooftop that has a great view over Lisbon's downtown.
Hotel Mundial
2 Praça Martim MonizThe Hotel has a bar in the rooftop with a great view.
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloIt is the main castle!
Augusta Street Arch
2 R. AugustaFront and center Viewpoint. Entrance is 2,5€
This is the secret best sightseeing spot in Lisbon.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteThis is the secret best sightseeing spot in Lisbon.
You can look over the terracota rooftops of Alfama and the river from this incredibly charming terrace.
277 locals recommend
Santa Luzia Viewpoint
Largo de Santa LuziaYou can look over the terracota rooftops of Alfama and the river from this incredibly charming terrace.
One of the most beautiful gardens in Lisbon. It's THE spot if you're looking for a place to read a book and just enjoy the view.
325 locals recommend
Torel Garden
Rua Júlio de AndradeOne of the most beautiful gardens in Lisbon. It's THE spot if you're looking for a place to read a book and just enjoy the view.
If you're looking for a place to have a picnic, this is it. Beautiful trees and running happy kids will be your company.
556 locals recommend
Guerra Junqueiro Garden
12 Praça da EstrelaIf you're looking for a place to have a picnic, this is it. Beautiful trees and running happy kids will be your company.
Everything Else
Great funky place for a drink, with lots of live concerts and a strong local feeling.
29 locals recommend
Association Renew Mouraria
8 Beco do RosendoGreat funky place for a drink, with lots of live concerts and a strong local feeling.
Lisbons' legendary flea market. Every tuesday and saturday, from 5:30am until 16:00pm. An absolute must see.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbons' legendary flea market. Every tuesday and saturday, from 5:30am until 16:00pm. An absolute must see.
Brand new nice garden, to have a coffee or to just relax and enjoy the view.
91 locals recommend
Jardim Da Cerca Da Graca
46 Calçada do MonteBrand new nice garden, to have a coffee or to just relax and enjoy the view.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place for a drink, a quiet lunch or some alternative live music. The patio is a summer delight.
238 locals recommend
Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueGreat place for a drink, a quiet lunch or some alternative live music. The patio is a summer delight.
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaThe nearest supermarket: just climb down the stairs.
If you're looking for brilliant and traditional potuguese patisserie, this is the place: bolas de berlim, palmieres, pastel de nata and everything else your craving, you can find it here.
148 locals recommend
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraIf you're looking for brilliant and traditional potuguese patisserie, this is the place: bolas de berlim, palmieres, pastel de nata and everything else your craving, you can find it here.
Sacolinha Pastelaria e Padaria
4 12 R. Paiva de AndradeKnown as the best Bola de Berlin in town!