The number 560 on a bar code lets customers know they’re buying a Portuguese product, and that has inspired a new restaurant in Lisbon’s Bairro Alto which serves contemporary Portuguese dishes made with traditional flavors. Restaurant 560 offers a variety of appetizers before an even number of meat and fish choices, as well as a vegetarian option. Only the dessert choices disappoint, with less than a handful to choose from, but if you want to skip that you also have the option of a selection of cheeses or cold cuts to finish your meal.

There are two entrances, one for each dining room. They both look very much the same, with large windows and covered in wood. That wood is on the floor, walls, and even the ceiling, only interrupted by square holes used for the lighting. The wall behind which stands the kitchen is covered in black tiles, again showing a modern or unconventional twist to a Portuguese tradition.

This is the work of Lisbon-based architects, transforming what used to be an internet cafe. It is now one of the most inspired and stylish restaurants in the neighborhood, and an excellent choice for those looking for a perfect balance between traditional and contemporary Lisbon in both flavor and atmosphere.

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