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Lisbon boasts a wide range of restaurants to suit most
tastes and budgets, from traditional Portuguese to international cuisine.
Many have striking interiors such as Tavares Rico, Casa do
Alentejo, and Cervejaria Trindade, others have stylish
contemporary décor as is the case with the trendy Bica do Sapato and
Alcântara Café. And in a city known for its hilltop vistas, many
offer superb views as you eat, like Chapitô, Casa do Leão,
Tágide, and Via Graça.
And don't forget that Lisbon also has
some of the best-value eateries of any European city along with
sophisticated, more expensive restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Eleven.
The Bairro
Alto district has the biggest cluster of good restaurants
(Pap'Açorda and Oliviers are two of the best in the city for
Portuguese cuisine and Casa Nostra is a good choice for Italian), while Docas
and Parque das
Nações offer some international options for the more unadventurous
palates.
Vegetarians have some good choices in a few relatively recent restaurants -
Jardim dos Sentidos has a pleasant ambience, and Terra has
varied dishes that are also excellent selections for vegans.
Generally speaking, a three-course meal with wine and appetizers costs less
than 20 euros per person, but so that you are able to control your budget, our
restaurant listings use the following
symbols: $$$=Expensive,
$$=Moderate, $=Inexpensive.
If you're wondering what you shall order at a Portuguese restaurant, take a
look at our Food section, and to
decide where to eat, see our selection of restaurants on the menu on the left.
We've highlighted fifteen places
that stand out for the quality of the food and service, and/or atmosphere.
Bom apetite!
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GoLisbon RECOMMENDS... Our TOP 10 Restaurants:
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1. Eleven - A Michelin star-rated contemporary menu
2. Bica do Sapato - Trendy spot owned by a Hollywood star
3. Pap'Açorda - A Lisbon classic
4. Terreiro do Paço - Ranked as one of the world's top 50 restaurants
5. Tavares - The city's oldest in a palatial setting
6. Gambrinus - The best seafood
7. Oliviers - Long-known for gastronomic excellence
8. A Travessa - Excellent food, service and atmosphere in a former 17th century convent
9. Luca - The city's best Italian menu in a cosmopolitan setting
10. Chapitô - Eating with a view over the city
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Where to look for restaurants: For the widest variety of restaurants head to the Bairro Alto district;
for the best seafood walk down Rua das Portas de Santo Antão downtown;
if you´re looking for international restaurants you're familiar with, go to Docas or the Parque Das Nações district.
Eating with a view: If you want to admire the city as you eat, try Chapitô or Via Graça.
Good and Inexpensive: For a good dining experience without breaking your budget, try
Viagem de Sabores,
Casanova,
Jardim dos Sentidos.
Good fast food: Short on time but want something besides McDonald's and the
typical fast food? Head to the shopping malls, many of which offer fast
food for the health-conscious. Try Go Natural at Atrium
Saldanha or Amoreiras Shopping Center, and
Vitaminas at Armazéns do Chiado. Both offer varied
salads and 100% fruit juices, and in the case of Go Natural, even
sushi and soup.
FYI: You are charged for anything you eat at a restaurant, so don't assume
that the starters of cheese, spreads, olives, and bread that you are
presented with when you sit down are free.
Time to eat: Most Portuguese dine at around 8:30 or 9PM, so to guarantee a table at the
restaurant of your choice, arrive early or reserve in advance.
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