Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
The city's most famous cafe, opened in 1905 with a magnificent art nouveau decor. One of the intellectual who stopped by was Fernando Pessoa whose bronze statue stands amid the clients.
209 locals recommend
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettThe city's most famous cafe, opened in 1905 with a magnificent art nouveau decor. One of the intellectual who stopped by was Fernando Pessoa whose bronze statue stands amid the clients.
Founded in the 80s, serve the best Argentine beef and other south American cuisine.
All the decoration is inspired by Tango theme.
El Último Tango
62 R. do Diário de NotíciasFounded in the 80s, serve the best Argentine beef and other south American cuisine.
All the decoration is inspired by Tango theme.
Is the Lisbon's main food market since 1892, when it opened with an iron interior and a large oriental dome. In 2014 , it starts to offering a great restaurant offer and traditional local products.
779 locals recommend
Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoIs the Lisbon's main food market since 1892, when it opened with an iron interior and a large oriental dome. In 2014 , it starts to offering a great restaurant offer and traditional local products.
The first Belcanto opened in 1958 but was reborn in 2012 through distinguished chef José Avillez. It soon became the first restaurant in Lisbon to be awarded two Michelin stars, and in 2015 it was added to the list of the world's 100 best restaurants. Today it's only possible to get a table by booking weeks or even months in advance, also because it only has ten tables.
The chef Jose Avillez has several restaurants in Lisbon and Porto, but this where he presents his haute cuisine, reinventing Portuguese and international flavors.
114 locals recommend
Belcanto
10A R. Serpa PintoThe first Belcanto opened in 1958 but was reborn in 2012 through distinguished chef José Avillez. It soon became the first restaurant in Lisbon to be awarded two Michelin stars, and in 2015 it was added to the list of the world's 100 best restaurants. Today it's only possible to get a table by booking weeks or even months in advance, also because it only has ten tables.
The chef Jose Avillez has several restaurants in Lisbon and Porto, but this where he presents his haute cuisine, reinventing Portuguese and international flavors.
Found at the back of the Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, home to the Embaixada concept store, this space is open from noon to midnight, for meals or cocktails. It has an interior dining room but the garden terrace is the most inviting area, for a burger or refreshing drink.
Created by a professional butcher and a chef, it offers the best meats from different origins, and you may choose among the cuts on display. They can be turned into burgers, steak or matured entrecôte, with potatoes and salad on the side.
If you’re not hungry, you may simply relax outside in the shade of palm trees, with a cocktail in hand.
85 locals recommend
Atalho Real
40 Calçada da PatriarcalFound at the back of the Ribeiro da Cunha Palace, home to the Embaixada concept store, this space is open from noon to midnight, for meals or cocktails. It has an interior dining room but the garden terrace is the most inviting area, for a burger or refreshing drink.
Created by a professional butcher and a chef, it offers the best meats from different origins, and you may choose among the cuts on display. They can be turned into burgers, steak or matured entrecôte, with potatoes and salad on the side.
If you’re not hungry, you may simply relax outside in the shade of palm trees, with a cocktail in hand.
The best Lisbon view!
It's worth making the 10-minute journey from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas.
This waterfront district on the southern bank of the Tagus offers one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon and has several restaurants known for their fresh fish. That journey is made on a "cacilheiro," a single-hull ferry that does the public transportation service between the two sides of the river. As soon as you arrive in Cacilhas you can smell the fish being grilled, inviting you to take a break for a meal before visiting the Monument to Christ nearby.
116 locals recommend
Atira-te ao Rio
69 R. do GinjalThe best Lisbon view!
It's worth making the 10-minute journey from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas.
This waterfront district on the southern bank of the Tagus offers one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon and has several restaurants known for their fresh fish. That journey is made on a "cacilheiro," a single-hull ferry that does the public transportation service between the two sides of the river. As soon as you arrive in Cacilhas you can smell the fish being grilled, inviting you to take a break for a meal before visiting the Monument to Christ nearby.
Sightseeing
A Magical Hill Tour
The Gloria elevator, in fact, is part of Lisbon’s public transportation system. It travels up and down a steep hill in the city. There are only two stops.
160 locals recommend
Elevador da Gloria
A Magical Hill Tour
The Gloria elevator, in fact, is part of Lisbon’s public transportation system. It travels up and down a steep hill in the city. There are only two stops.
Travel by train from Sintra to Lisbon from Rossio Estacion in 40min. It's easy to mistaken this station for a palace. To the left of the building is a square with several cafés with outdoor seating.
383 locals recommend
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroTravel by train from Sintra to Lisbon from Rossio Estacion in 40min. It's easy to mistaken this station for a palace. To the left of the building is a square with several cafés with outdoor seating.
Everything Else
Built in the mid-11th century, during the Moorish period, this fortification is situated in the area most difficult to access at the top of the hill. A fantastic view!
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloBuilt in the mid-11th century, during the Moorish period, this fortification is situated in the area most difficult to access at the top of the hill. A fantastic view!
Lisbon's flea market is a destination for bargains and treasure hunting every Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
Is called locally the Feira da Ladra, often thought to mean "Thieve's Market" (in Portuguese "ladra" is a woman thief) but it actually derives from "ladro," a bug found in antiques.
Hand-made artisan goods, CD's, books, clothes, stamps, coins, military objects, antiques and furniture is all on display here, so the occasional bargain is still possible.
Engracia Church, or the National Pantheon, can be seen standing proudly just a short walk away.
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbon's flea market is a destination for bargains and treasure hunting every Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
Is called locally the Feira da Ladra, often thought to mean "Thieve's Market" (in Portuguese "ladra" is a woman thief) but it actually derives from "ladro," a bug found in antiques.
Hand-made artisan goods, CD's, books, clothes, stamps, coins, military objects, antiques and furniture is all on display here, so the occasional bargain is still possible.
Engracia Church, or the National Pantheon, can be seen standing proudly just a short walk away.
Shopping
Re-opened in 1999 as a shopping mall, and while nostalgic locals miss the beautiful interior of the previous space, the truth is that it's a magnet for the city's shopaholics.
209 locals recommend
Aldo
Re-opened in 1999 as a shopping mall, and while nostalgic locals miss the beautiful interior of the previous space, the truth is that it's a magnet for the city's shopaholics.
Arts & Culture
Teatro São Luiz is one of the most important theaters in Lisbon.
Opened in 1894, it's had the names of Queen Amélia Theater, Theater of the Republic, and São Luiz Cine. It was given its current name when it was acquired by City Hall in 1971.
Now presenting a varied programming usually featuring young artists.
35 locals recommend
Teatro Municipal Sao Luiz
38 R. António Maria CardosoTeatro São Luiz is one of the most important theaters in Lisbon.
Opened in 1894, it's had the names of Queen Amélia Theater, Theater of the Republic, and São Luiz Cine. It was given its current name when it was acquired by City Hall in 1971.
Now presenting a varied programming usually featuring young artists.
Essentials
Wash and Dry your clothes at good prices.
From 8:00am to 12:00pm
23 locals recommend
Bairro Alto Wash & Go
18 R. Luz SorianoWash and Dry your clothes at good prices.
From 8:00am to 12:00pm
Drinks & Nightlife
The rooftop of a car park (7th floor) was transformed into a bar with a beautiful view over the city, the river, and the bell towers of Santa Catarina Church. It opens daily at 1PM and only closes late at night.
It's filled with wooden furniture and small potted trees to create the feeling of a garden.
It presents a varied calendar of events, including performances by DJs and outdoor cinema, and there is still room for meals (burgers of meat, fish and soy).
Please note that it does not accept reservations.
138 locals recommend
Rooftop Bar
2 Praça Martim MonizThe rooftop of a car park (7th floor) was transformed into a bar with a beautiful view over the city, the river, and the bell towers of Santa Catarina Church. It opens daily at 1PM and only closes late at night.
It's filled with wooden furniture and small potted trees to create the feeling of a garden.
It presents a varied calendar of events, including performances by DJs and outdoor cinema, and there is still room for meals (burgers of meat, fish and soy).
Please note that it does not accept reservations.