Food Scene
Restaurant with a view, with a creative concept. You can drink a glass of wine or snack something in the garden.
106 locals recommend
Pharmacia
Restaurant with a view, with a creative concept. You can drink a glass of wine or snack something in the garden.
Bairro do Avillez
18 R. Nova da Trindade NEW in town! great space of a famous chef in chiado.
Bakery/cafe Lisbon with tasty handmade croissants, old fashioned quality, funny vintage decoration & traditional erotic Portuguese pottery.
51 locals recommend
Fábrica Lisboa
121 R. da MadalenaBakery/cafe Lisbon with tasty handmade croissants, old fashioned quality, funny vintage decoration & traditional erotic Portuguese pottery.
Tradicional portuguese restaurant to explore real portuguese flavours.
25 locals recommend
Velho Macedo
117 R. da Madalena Tradicional portuguese restaurant to explore real portuguese flavours.
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.
Cais do Sodré - Found on an upper floor, this restaurant presents a curious décor inspired by late-1800s and early-1900s Lisbon. Using a charcoal oven, he offers traditional dishes using contemporary techniques, from "petiscos" (tapas) to grilled fish. To top it all off, there's a desserts cart.
39 locals recommend
Casa de Pasto
20 Rua de S. PauloCais do Sodré - Found on an upper floor, this restaurant presents a curious décor inspired by late-1800s and early-1900s Lisbon. Using a charcoal oven, he offers traditional dishes using contemporary techniques, from "petiscos" (tapas) to grilled fish. To top it all off, there's a desserts cart.
One of the trendiest spots in town is the food court of the Ribeira Market in the Cais do Sodré district, renovated in 2014. It offers all kinds of foods, including by some of the city's top chefs. Another market with a similar atmosphere is that of Campo de Ourique, found at the end of the tram 28 line. Although smaller, it also has a variety of foods and drinks.
253 locals recommend
Mercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaOne of the trendiest spots in town is the food court of the Ribeira Market in the Cais do Sodré district, renovated in 2014. It offers all kinds of foods, including by some of the city's top chefs. Another market with a similar atmosphere is that of Campo de Ourique, found at the end of the tram 28 line. Although smaller, it also has a variety of foods and drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
A Tabacaria
75 Rua de S. PauloNice little bar with vintage decoration.
The wines served here are from around Lisbon, or more specifically from Azeitão to the south of the city. It’s run by a company founded in 1834, so you can expect good quality wines. They may be served by the wine and go together with Iberian “petiscos” (tapas). The arched space with thousands of bottles covering the ceiling was made to look like a wine cellar, and is divided into different rooms.
56 locals recommend
BytheWine
41 Rua das FloresThe wines served here are from around Lisbon, or more specifically from Azeitão to the south of the city. It’s run by a company founded in 1834, so you can expect good quality wines. They may be served by the wine and go together with Iberian “petiscos” (tapas). The arched space with thousands of bottles covering the ceiling was made to look like a wine cellar, and is divided into different rooms.
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.
Shopping
That same 28 tram took us to one of Lisbon's shopping highlights: the Feira da Ladra, or flea market, held on a Tuesdays and a Saturdays. On row of stalls, and on pavements, is laid out anything from old bottom-of-the-drawer tat to real treasures.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraThat same 28 tram took us to one of Lisbon's shopping highlights: the Feira da Ladra, or flea market, held on a Tuesdays and a Saturdays. On row of stalls, and on pavements, is laid out anything from old bottom-of-the-drawer tat to real treasures.
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.
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.
Arts & Culture
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.
Lisbon's exceptional Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums of 20th century design and several critics see its collection as the best in Europe.
221 locals recommend
MUDE
24 R. AugustaLisbon's exceptional Design Museum is one of the world's leading museums of 20th century design and several critics see its collection as the best in Europe.
Sightseeing
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.
Lisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored, it's a romantic vision that's survived for a thousand years.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored, it's a romantic vision that's survived for a thousand years.
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.
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaOpen everyday from 8h30am until 9pm