Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Forno de Sapadores
97 Rua dos SapadoresGreat bread every morning.
O Cardoso do Estrela de Ouro
24 Rua da GraçaVery small but very good inexpensive local food.
Best pizzas in town with a killer outside area, meters away from Tagus river. If they have the Fig pizza on the day of your visit, then you're a lucky bastard.
138 locals recommend
Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueBest pizzas in town with a killer outside area, meters away from Tagus river. If they have the Fig pizza on the day of your visit, then you're a lucky bastard.
Since Anthony Bourdain came here with some local chefs, this sea food specialist is always packed. There's really No Reservations, so all depends on your timing, patience, hunger and luck.
746 locals recommend
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisSince Anthony Bourdain came here with some local chefs, this sea food specialist is always packed. There's really No Reservations, so all depends on your timing, patience, hunger and luck.
Brick Cafe Lisboa
2 Rua de MoçambiqueOne of the best brunches in town. Don't come too late.
Tabernário do Bairro
2A R. Afonso DominguesGood food, very good wines and very, very friendly owner.
Right next to Casanova, you have these burgers from a Michelin star chef, facing the river. What else do you need?
19 locals recommend
Cais da Pedra
Armazém B, Loja 8 Av. Infante Dom HenriqueRight next to Casanova, you have these burgers from a Michelin star chef, facing the river. What else do you need?
Great breakfast or light lunches, once more, facing the river and feeling the breeze. They also sell fenomenal cheese, wine and other delicious goodies. A little pricy.
82 locals recommend
DeliDelux
Great breakfast or light lunches, once more, facing the river and feeling the breeze. They also sell fenomenal cheese, wine and other delicious goodies. A little pricy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very good restaurant and live music with friendly staff. One of the best places in Lisbon to meet more young locals than tourists.
160 locals recommend
Damas
60 R. da Voz do OperárioVery good restaurant and live music with friendly staff. One of the best places in Lisbon to meet more young locals than tourists.
Seeing the sunrise in Lisbon's best club is something you'll never forget.
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
Seeing the sunrise in Lisbon's best club is something you'll never forget.
Bar, disco and a beautiful place to hang out with friends in Intendente, a dodgy area for centuries, but now one of the liveliest areas in the city.
238 locals recommend
Casa Independente
45 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueBar, disco and a beautiful place to hang out with friends in Intendente, a dodgy area for centuries, but now one of the liveliest areas in the city.
Historical bar founded by portuguese writer Natália Correia, it's small but cosy, back in the days when intellectuals plotted against a fascist government.
92 locals recommend
Botequim da Graça
79 Largo da GraçaHistorical bar founded by portuguese writer Natália Correia, it's small but cosy, back in the days when intellectuals plotted against a fascist government.
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful belvederes in Lisbon. The view is breathtaking.
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteOne of the most beautiful belvederes in Lisbon. The view is breathtaking.
Vila Berta à Graça
Vila Berta à GraçaIt's almost a secret villa inside Graça district.
Shopping
Feira da Ladra is Lisbon's Flea Market, open every Tuesday and Saturday. You shouldn't miss it.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraFeira da Ladra is Lisbon's Flea Market, open every Tuesday and Saturday. You shouldn't miss it.
Your local supermarket, full of old ladies doing their shopping. This building is worth a visit because it was Lisbon's first movie theatre with sound, it was called Royal Cine.
157 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
100 Rua da GraçaYour local supermarket, full of old ladies doing their shopping. This building is worth a visit because it was Lisbon's first movie theatre with sound, it was called Royal Cine.
Before going to the flea market stop here to buy old film for analogic photo cameras. No analogic camera? You can buy one here also!
Pedro Hespanha
32A Avenida Infante SantoBefore going to the flea market stop here to buy old film for analogic photo cameras. No analogic camera? You can buy one here also!
Arts & Culture
It's not everyday that you can walk into a 11th century castle.
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloIt's not everyday that you can walk into a 11th century castle.
Tiles, tiles and more tiles. "Azulejos" are a very important part of Portugal's history, they are like comic strips that tell us where, what and why portuguese did what they did in the past but also last week.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusTiles, tiles and more tiles. "Azulejos" are a very important part of Portugal's history, they are like comic strips that tell us where, what and why portuguese did what they did in the past but also last week.
Parks & Nature
This new garden is perfect to relax on a sunny day (almost everyday of the year in Lisbon).
91 locals recommend
Jardim Da Cerca Da Graca
46 Calçada do MonteThis new garden is perfect to relax on a sunny day (almost everyday of the year in Lisbon).