Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
The interior with stone arches draws you in while the above-average prices may send you away. But this is one of the most enjoyable restaurants in the city. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
13 locals recommend
As Salgadeiras
18 R. das SalgadeirasThe interior with stone arches draws you in while the above-average prices may send you away. But this is one of the most enjoyable restaurants in the city. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
It attracts a cosmopolitan crowd to its modern Portuguese cuisine using traditional products. The atmosphere is always relaxed and the dining area is attractive. It’s almost always full. (Bairro Alto)
99 locals recommend
The Decadente
81 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraIt attracts a cosmopolitan crowd to its modern Portuguese cuisine using traditional products. The atmosphere is always relaxed and the dining area is attractive. It’s almost always full. (Bairro Alto)
This Lisbon institution open since 1936 is found right in the center of the city, but this one is one of Lisbon's top restaurants, and a must for seafood lovers. Pricy. (Metro: Rossio)
40 locals recommend
Gambrinus
23 Rua das Portas de Santo AntãoThis Lisbon institution open since 1936 is found right in the center of the city, but this one is one of Lisbon's top restaurants, and a must for seafood lovers. Pricy. (Metro: Rossio)
The hippest restaurant in Lisbon for over a decade is still the place to see and be seen. Co-owned by actor John Malkovich and has remained very popular. (Metro: Sta. Apolonia)
148 locals recommend
Bica do Sapato
Av. Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra, Santa ApolóniaThe hippest restaurant in Lisbon for over a decade is still the place to see and be seen. Co-owned by actor John Malkovich and has remained very popular. (Metro: Sta. Apolonia)
Traditional Portuguese dishes.Prices are reasonable and is one of the few restaurants in Bairro Alto open lunchtime. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
20 locals recommend
Restaurante Fidalgo
27 R. da BarrocaTraditional Portuguese dishes.Prices are reasonable and is one of the few restaurants in Bairro Alto open lunchtime. (Bairro Alto, Tram: 28)
Although located in an area surrounded by tourist restaurants, Solar dos Presuntos still stands out for its genuine atmosphere and quality cuisine. Offers excellent fish and seafood dishes. (Rossio)
153 locals recommend
Solar dos Presuntos
150 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoAlthough located in an area surrounded by tourist restaurants, Solar dos Presuntos still stands out for its genuine atmosphere and quality cuisine. Offers excellent fish and seafood dishes. (Rossio)
One of the first and continues to be one of the best places in Lisbon for sushi. Now does pizza too. (Tram: 15)
24 locals recommend
Estado Líquido Sushi Lounge
Largo Santos 5One of the first and continues to be one of the best places in Lisbon for sushi. Now does pizza too. (Tram: 15)
Just to the right of Santa Catarina lookout, this great little bar serves food with great views over the river and the city. Great for a lazy afternoon in the company of a book. (Bairro Alto Tram: 28)
188 locals recommend
Noobai
Just to the right of Santa Catarina lookout, this great little bar serves food with great views over the river and the city. Great for a lazy afternoon in the company of a book. (Bairro Alto Tram: 28)
Great restaurant oozing atmosphere. Great food, good service in a romantic location. Great for a special dinner. Mid-range prices. (Alfama)
55 locals recommend
Santo António de Alfama
7 Beco São MiguelGreat restaurant oozing atmosphere. Great food, good service in a romantic location. Great for a special dinner. Mid-range prices. (Alfama)
An institution among the bohemians, artists and poets in the 1920s and 30s. Interesting period decoration. Great for a cuppa outdoors and watching the world go by.
209 locals recommend
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettAn institution among the bohemians, artists and poets in the 1920s and 30s. Interesting period decoration. Great for a cuppa outdoors and watching the world go by.
A classic café on Rossio square with a pleasant outdoor space to watch the world go by. (Metro: Rossio or Chiado)
41 locals recommend
Nicola
24 Praça Dom Pedro IVA classic café on Rossio square with a pleasant outdoor space to watch the world go by. (Metro: Rossio or Chiado)
Gastronomical delight from the same chef that brought the Michelin starred Belcanto to Lisbon. Beautifully decorated with an exceptional menu. Expect to pay accordingly. (Metro Chiado or Tram 28)
149 locals recommend
Cantinho do Avillez
7 R. Duques de BragançaGastronomical delight from the same chef that brought the Michelin starred Belcanto to Lisbon. Beautifully decorated with an exceptional menu. Expect to pay accordingly. (Metro Chiado or Tram 28)
One of 3 restaurants in Lisbon with a Michelin Star! José Avilez will take your tastebuds on a journey. Well worth a visit for a treat or a special dinner. (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
114 locals recommend
Belcanto
10A R. Serpa PintoOne of 3 restaurants in Lisbon with a Michelin Star! José Avilez will take your tastebuds on a journey. Well worth a visit for a treat or a special dinner. (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
Great place for Lazy Sunday Brunch in Lisbon. This place oozes coolness and character. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
The Independente Hostel & Suites
83 R. de São Pedro de AlcântaraGreat place for Lazy Sunday Brunch in Lisbon. This place oozes coolness and character. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
Good for a lazy lunch, right next to the Opera House, has a pleasant al fresco dining area. Sip your glass of vinho verde and watch the trams roll by... (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
31 locals recommend
Café No Chiado
10 a Largo PicadeiroGood for a lazy lunch, right next to the Opera House, has a pleasant al fresco dining area. Sip your glass of vinho verde and watch the trams roll by... (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
There is only one place to go for seafood. Here the seafood is so fresh it swims its way to your plate. Av. Almirante Reis nº1 - H (Metro: Intendente)
746 locals recommend
Ramiro
1 Av. Alm. ReisThere is only one place to go for seafood. Here the seafood is so fresh it swims its way to your plate. Av. Almirante Reis nº1 - H (Metro: Intendente)
Great new neighbourhood restaurant just a short walk away (15 minutes) with excellent critical reviews and a lively atmosphere. Pop int Taberna Moderna a few doors away for pre or post dinner gin.
58 locals recommend
Maria Catita
30 Rua dos BacalhoeirosGreat new neighbourhood restaurant just a short walk away (15 minutes) with excellent critical reviews and a lively atmosphere. Pop int Taberna Moderna a few doors away for pre or post dinner gin.
Tired of Portuguese Food?. Try this little south american gem. Qosqo serves tasty Peruvian food, has a friendly service and is only a short 15 minute walk away.
Qosqo
26A Rua dos BacalhoeirosTired of Portuguese Food?. Try this little south american gem. Qosqo serves tasty Peruvian food, has a friendly service and is only a short 15 minute walk away.
Drinks & Nightlife
This swish 'n swanky Gin Bar is just around the corner. They serve excellent food and you can literally stumble home. It sits next to the 15th century 'Casa dos Bicos'. (Metro: Terreiro do Paço)
63 locals recommend
Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis swish 'n swanky Gin Bar is just around the corner. They serve excellent food and you can literally stumble home. It sits next to the 15th century 'Casa dos Bicos'. (Metro: Terreiro do Paço)
Fuddy duddy bar with old world decor. Its not trying to be vintage it is vintage. Lots of eye candy and worth a quick visit. Pool tables may tempt you to stay a little longer.
299 locals recommend
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VFuddy duddy bar with old world decor. Its not trying to be vintage it is vintage. Lots of eye candy and worth a quick visit. Pool tables may tempt you to stay a little longer.
Fishing shop turned into bar, in this recently trendy area of Lisbon. (Metro: Cais do Sodré or a short walk from Bairro Alto)
57 locals recommend
Sol e Pesca
44 R. Nova do CarvalhoFishing shop turned into bar, in this recently trendy area of Lisbon. (Metro: Cais do Sodré or a short walk from Bairro Alto)
In a street full of bars and clubs (Pensão Amor and Bar da Velha Senhora are worth a visit too), Jamaica is a classic. (Metro: Cais do Sodré or a short walk from Bairro Alto).
39 locals recommend
Jamaica
1 R. Nova do CarvalhoIn a street full of bars and clubs (Pensão Amor and Bar da Velha Senhora are worth a visit too), Jamaica is a classic. (Metro: Cais do Sodré or a short walk from Bairro Alto).
Huge, place on the riverside to go for cool music and a dance. (Metro: Sta. Apolonia)
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
Huge, place on the riverside to go for cool music and a dance. (Metro: Sta. Apolonia)
Shopping
Great little design shop with lots of classic Portuguese brands and small gifts. Well worth a browse. (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueGreat little design shop with lots of classic Portuguese brands and small gifts. Well worth a browse. (Metro: Chiado or Tram: 28)
Worldwide famous canned fish. Conserveira de Lisboa is a short walk from the apartment and is one of it's most traditional stores. It's products make memorable amusing souvenirs. (Tram: 28)
53 locals recommend
Conserveira de Lisboa
34 Rua dos BacalhoeirosWorldwide famous canned fish. Conserveira de Lisboa is a short walk from the apartment and is one of it's most traditional stores. It's products make memorable amusing souvenirs. (Tram: 28)
Big department store, great fro getting lost for some retail therapy. Great selection of cinema screens. All films are in original language and subtitled. (Metro: S. Sebastiao)
353 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarBig department store, great fro getting lost for some retail therapy. Great selection of cinema screens. All films are in original language and subtitled. (Metro: S. Sebastiao)
Street flea market on Saturday mornings. Go early. Fizzles out at just after lunch-time. Bargain hunters will enjoy the experience. (Tram: 28)
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraStreet flea market on Saturday mornings. Go early. Fizzles out at just after lunch-time. Bargain hunters will enjoy the experience. (Tram: 28)
Perhaps Lisbon's most pleasant shopping district here you will find clothing, accessories, bookshops, fine dining, street cafés and a large FNAC (electrical goods). (Metro: Chiado)
65 locals recommend
Rua Garrett
Rua GarrettPerhaps Lisbon's most pleasant shopping district here you will find clothing, accessories, bookshops, fine dining, street cafés and a large FNAC (electrical goods). (Metro: Chiado)
This was Lisbon's prime shopping district in its heyday. Today a little tatty, but still impressive with the arch at Comercio Square. Still a good place to grab breakfast at Casa Brasileira.
216 locals recommend
Rua Augusta
64 R. de São NicolauThis was Lisbon's prime shopping district in its heyday. Today a little tatty, but still impressive with the arch at Comercio Square. Still a good place to grab breakfast at Casa Brasileira.
Lisbon's new trendy shopping district awash with local designer stores, furniture shops, a beautiful garden and relaxing cafés. Don't miss Embaixada: 19th century designer shopping mall! (No Metro)
241 locals recommend
Prince Royal Garden
Praça do Príncipe RealLisbon's new trendy shopping district awash with local designer stores, furniture shops, a beautiful garden and relaxing cafés. Don't miss Embaixada: 19th century designer shopping mall! (No Metro)
If you are looking for upmarket shopping, Avenida da Liberdade is where you should head to find Prada, Gucci & Company. (Metro: Avenida)
621 locals recommend
Avenida da Liberdade
Avenida da LiberdadeIf you are looking for upmarket shopping, Avenida da Liberdade is where you should head to find Prada, Gucci & Company. (Metro: Avenida)
Essentials
Pingo Doce Supermarket the closest little grocery to the apartment.
45 locals recommend
Supermercado PINGO DOCE
Largo Chão do LoureiroPingo Doce Supermarket the closest little grocery to the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Large concert hall and musem of contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions. Houses the Colecao Berardo, our equivalent to the Tate Modern. (Tram: 15)
534 locals recommend
Centro Cultural de Belém
Praça do ImpérioLarge concert hall and musem of contemporary art as well as temporary exhibitions. Houses the Colecao Berardo, our equivalent to the Tate Modern. (Tram: 15)
One of Lisbon's most popular museums, the tile museum is well worth a visit, even though its a bit out of the way. (Metro: Sta. Apolonia)
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusOne of Lisbon's most popular museums, the tile museum is well worth a visit, even though its a bit out of the way. (Metro: Sta. Apolonia)
Lisbon's premier Classic Music and Arts Centre with cool relaxing gardens. (Metro: S. Sebastiao)
779 locals recommend
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
45A Av. de BernaLisbon's premier Classic Music and Arts Centre with cool relaxing gardens. (Metro: S. Sebastiao)
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids under the age of 18 you will not want to miss Lisbon's grand Oceanarium. Located in the new part of town, it is a great afternoon or morning out for Kids. (Metro: Oriente)
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IIf you have kids under the age of 18 you will not want to miss Lisbon's grand Oceanarium. Located in the new part of town, it is a great afternoon or morning out for Kids. (Metro: Oriente)
Lisbon Zoo is well kept. It is probably not as depressing as most zoos I've been to... (Metro: Sete Rios)
327 locals recommend
Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoLisbon Zoo is well kept. It is probably not as depressing as most zoos I've been to... (Metro: Sete Rios)
Sightseeing
Stunning views over the city. Best visited during a sunset. 10 minute walk away if you are adventurous to finding some short-cuts. (Alfama, Tram: 28)
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloStunning views over the city. Best visited during a sunset. 10 minute walk away if you are adventurous to finding some short-cuts. (Alfama, Tram: 28)
Less than a minute's walk away. 12th century Romanesque style building and the oldest church in the city. (Tram: 28)
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéLess than a minute's walk away. 12th century Romanesque style building and the oldest church in the city. (Tram: 28)
Dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, the city's patron saint. (Tram: 28)
30 locals recommend
St Anthony's Church
Largo Santo António da SéDedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, the city's patron saint. (Tram: 28)
Breath-taking views over the river Tagus estuary half-way to the castle. (Tram: 28)
210 locals recommend
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaBreath-taking views over the river Tagus estuary half-way to the castle. (Tram: 28)
16th Century Monastery and Church. Well worth a visit. Especially since it can be combined with the flea market on Saturday mornings. (Tram: 28)
55 locals recommend
Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
16th Century Monastery and Church. Well worth a visit. Especially since it can be combined with the flea market on Saturday mornings. (Tram: 28)
Undoubtedly, Lisbon's finest view! Hands Down. Easy to get to from the end of Tram 28 (L. Graça).
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteUndoubtedly, Lisbon's finest view! Hands Down. Easy to get to from the end of Tram 28 (L. Graça).
Design by Eiffel, elevator takes passengers between the downtown and uptown shopping districts. Its adjacent to the Carmo convent destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Great lookout. (Metro: Chiado)
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroDesign by Eiffel, elevator takes passengers between the downtown and uptown shopping districts. Its adjacent to the Carmo convent destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. Great lookout. (Metro: Chiado)
In this manueline 15th century monastery are buried the explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama and the poet Luis de Camoes. The impressive vaulted ceilings are worth appreciating. (Tram: 15)
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
In this manueline 15th century monastery are buried the explorer and navigator Vasco da Gama and the poet Luis de Camoes. The impressive vaulted ceilings are worth appreciating. (Tram: 15)
This monument marks the spot where the discoverers like Vasco da Gama departed to the far east. (Tram: 15)
228 locals recommend
Monument to the Discoveries
Av. BrasíliaThis monument marks the spot where the discoverers like Vasco da Gama departed to the far east. (Tram: 15)
Historical fort defending the city. At the time it was build in the middle of the river. It now sits on the bank of reclaimed land. Not worth entering. (Tram: 15)
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaHistorical fort defending the city. At the time it was build in the middle of the river. It now sits on the bank of reclaimed land. Not worth entering. (Tram: 15)
Parliament building. What can I say? Its a big building... suspiciously white in bright light... (Tram: 28)
133 locals recommend
Assembly of the Republic
Praça da Constituição de 1976Parliament building. What can I say? Its a big building... suspiciously white in bright light... (Tram: 28)
A quiet lookout where youngsters hang out. It has a little cafe where you can have a refreshment. Noobai, the trendy little cafe is just to right of the belvedere. (Tram: 28)
498 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
A quiet lookout where youngsters hang out. It has a little cafe where you can have a refreshment. Noobai, the trendy little cafe is just to right of the belvedere. (Tram: 28)
Beautiful view of the city and castle. Right next to the Gloria funicular, an attraction in its own right and a Lisbon icon. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)
449 locals recommend
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraBeautiful view of the city and castle. Right next to the Gloria funicular, an attraction in its own right and a Lisbon icon. (Bairro Alto, Elevador da Gloria)