Lisbon

Anjos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(20,260)$$$Open now

A legendary multi-level seafood hall known for its fast-paced service and exceptional quality shellfish.

SignatureScarlet prawns (carabineiros) followed by a traditional prego steak sandwich.

Baixa

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(5,840)$$Open now

Consistently excellent outdoor dining spot famous for its garlic-rich seafood preparation.

SignatureAmêijoas à Bulhão Pato (clams cooked in olive oil, garlic, and coriander).

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(3,508)$$$Open now

A modern fish-market-meets-restaurant that blends traditional Portuguese seafood with Japanese preparation styles.

SignatureSardine sushi and grilled turbot.

Campo de Ourique

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(2,593)$$Open now

Located inside a traditional neighborhood market, allowing diners to select their seafood by weight from the counter.

SignatureBoiled brown crab (sapateira) and razor clams.

Almirante Reis

★★★★★★★★★★4.2(1,413)$$Open now

A local, no-nonsense alternative to Ramiro with a loyal neighborhood following and excellent cold beer.

SignatureGoose barnacles (percebes) and garlic shrimp.

Alcântara

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,922)$$Closed

A rustic, outdoor restaurant hidden in the shipping docks, serving perfectly charcoal-grilled whole fish.

SignatureGrilled sea bream (dourada) served with boiled potatoes and olive oil.

Cais do Sodré

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(3,763)$$$Open now

Widely regarded as the city's premier steakhouse, featuring an in-house dry-aging room and a charcoal Josper oven.

SignatureDry-aged sirloin steak served with bone marrow.

São Bento

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,637)$$$Closed

A classic, wood-paneled dining room that has been serving the city's most famous steak sauce for decades.

SignatureBife à Café de São Bento (tenderloin steak in a rich, secret cream sauce).

Príncipe Real

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(4,575)$$Open now

Set in a beautiful courtyard behind a historic palace, offering high-quality cuts at reasonable prices.

SignatureMaminha (rump cap) served on traditional bolo do caco bread.

Príncipe Real

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,519)$$$Closed

A sophisticated, dimly lit steakhouse specializing in aged meats from different global origins.

SignatureBlack Angus ribeye aged for 35 days.

Avenidas Novas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(3,565)$$$Open now

A unique concept combining a high-end butcher shop with a creative restaurant focused on meat gastronomy.

SignatureBeef tartare served with a modern, crispy presentation.

Parque das Nações

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(3,638)$$Closed

A casual, modern venue in the eastern district specializing in dry-aged beef cooked over high heat.

Signature30-day dry-aged T-bone steak.

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(3,144)$$Open now

A tiny, retro tavern serving a daily changing blackboard menu of creative, modern twists on traditional petiscos.

SignatureSeared tuna tataki with sesame and local sweet potato.

Príncipe Real

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(1,730)$$$Open now

Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa's stylish restaurant blending Spanish tapas with Portuguese petiscos.

SignatureLa Bomba de Lisboa (potato and meat croquette with spicy sauce).

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(3,284)$$Open now

The flagship wine bar of a major national producer, featuring a striking ceiling lined with thousands of green bottles.

SignatureIberico pork cheek and a glass of Moscatel de Setúbal.

Baixa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(586)Closed

A beautiful grocery-bistro serving hyper-local, seasonal small plates alongside organic wines.

SignatureCured meats and artisanal cheeses sourced from small Portuguese farms.

Praça Luís de Camões

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(4,069)$Closed

A no-frills, traditional corner joint famous for serving classic pork sandwiches to a fast-moving crowd.

SignatureBifana (thinly sliced pork simmered in garlic and white wine, served in a crusty roll).

Bairro Alto

★★★★★★★★★★4.0(3,768)$$Closed

A historic tavern famous for its amateur Fado nights and rustic, flame-grilled petiscos.

SignatureChouriço assado (pork sausage flambéed at your table in a clay dish).

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,767)$$$$Closed

Chef José Avillez's two-Michelin-starred flagship, offering a theatrical and deeply narrative journey through Portuguese culinary history.

SignatureThe Garden of the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs (a delicate egg yolk dish with gold leaf).

Belém

★★★★★★★★★★4.8(619)$$$$Closed

A sophisticated waterfront restaurant focusing on micro-seasonal ingredients and a deep respect for the producers.

SignatureThe seasonal vegetable and coastal seafood tasting menu.

Estrela

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(519)$$$$Closed

Chef Alexandre Silva's avant-garde, zero-waste kitchen that offers an unpredictable, high-concept tasting menu.

SignatureThe multi-course surprise menu, featuring creative bread courses and fermented elements.

Rossio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(3,767)$Closed

A tiny, family-run gem decorated with vintage clocks, serving massive portions of traditional comfort food.

SignatureChanfana de cabra (slow-cooked goat stew in red wine).

Baixa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(6,347)$Closed

A simple walk-up counter serving what many locals consider the best pork sandwich in the city.

SignatureBifana with a drizzle of spicy piri-piri oil and yellow mustard.

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(312)$Closed

A tiny, traditional lunch spot run by a welcoming family, serving fresh daily specials.

SignaturePataniscas de bacalhau (crispy cod fritters served with tomato rice).

Mouraria

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(2,937)$$Closed

Famous for its massive family-style platters meant for sharing, served in a lively, traditional setting.

SignatureBacalhau assado (baked cod with garlic, potatoes, and olive oil).

Mouraria

★★★★★★★★★★4.1(3,691)$$Open now

A colorful alleyway restaurant serving exceptional Mozambican-Portuguese fusion dishes.

SignatureCaril de Caranguejo (spicy crab curry).

Mouraria

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(4,184)$Closed

A modern take on the traditional tasca, popular with young locals for its energetic vibe and updated classic dishes.

SignatureLamb croquettes and cod tongue rice.

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(3,620)$$Open now

A highly popular restaurant serving creative, vegan versions of traditional Portuguese comfort food.

SignatureVegan Francesinha (a hearty sandwich with melted vegan cheese and rich sauce).

Mouraria

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(1,645)$$Closed

One of the city's oldest vegan establishments, located in a quiet courtyard where guests sit on the stone steps.

SignatureChanging seasonal tapas and craft beer.

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(2,997)$$Open now

A health-focused, organic restaurant serving sugar-free, plant-based meals in a quiet alley.

SignatureThe daily macrobiotic plate featuring local grains and roasted vegetables.

Santa Apolónia

★★★★★★★★★★2.5(3,665)$$Closed

The undisputed pioneer of Lisbon's nightlife, co-owned by actor John Malkovich, featuring a massive rooftop terrace.

Praça do Comércio

★★★★★★★★★★3.6(289)Open now

Housed in a grand, vaulted former ministry building, focusing on high-quality underground electronic music.

Cais do Sodré

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(1,298)$$Closed

A smaller, relaxed venue perfect for a casual drink and a dance without the pretension of larger clubs.

Príncipe Real

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,684)$$$Closed

An award-winning, secret bar hidden behind a fake wall, offering highly creative mixology.

Bica

★★★★★★★★★★4.0(3,170)$$Open now

Located on the top deck of a concrete parking garage, offering iconic sunset views over the river.

Príncipe Real

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,069)Closed

A modern cocktail bar focusing on tropical, fresh ingredients and sustainable practices.

Martim Moniz

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(3,881)$$Open now

A rooftop bar overlooking the historic castle and the multicultural square below.

Príncipe Real

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(2,860)$$Closed

One of the city's oldest cocktail bars, featuring Art Deco decor and a cozy fireplace.

Avenida da Liberdade

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(2,814)$$$Open now

A high-end rooftop bar on top of the Tivoli hotel, offering panoramic views of the city skyline.

Alfama

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(4,295)$$$Closed

One of the most prestigious Fado houses in the city, featuring professional artists in a historic vaulted room.

Cais do Sodré

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(1,255)Closed

A waterfront venue dedicated to live African music, particularly from Cape Verde and Angola.

Alfama

★★★★★★★★★★4.1(1,133)Closed

A tiny Fado chapel lined with 18th-century tiles, offering an incredibly intimate performance.

Avenidas Novas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(17,651)Open now

A world-class private collection spanning antiquity to modern art, set in beautiful mid-century gardens.

Note€€, allow 3 hours. Closed Tuesdays.

Belém

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(25,302)Open now

A striking, wave-like building on the waterfront hosting contemporary exhibitions.

Note€€, great for sunset photography from the walkable roof.

Belém

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(10,618)Open now

A unique, world-class collection of royal carriages from the 16th to 19th centuries.

Note€€, highly family-friendly.

Belém

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(61,205)Open now

The peak of Manueline architecture, funded by the historic spice trade, featuring intricate stone carvings.

Note€€, long queues. Book tickets online in advance.

Chiado

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(20,943)Closed

A Gothic church left roofless by the 1755 earthquake, now a haunting open-air ruin.

Note€€, includes a small archaeological museum.

Alfama

★★★★★★★★★★4.5(101,044)Open now

A Moorish castle overlooking the city, offering 360-degree views of the rooftops and the river.

Note€€, go at golden hour for the best light.

Marvila

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(612)Closed

A cultural platform co-founded by street artist Vhils, showcasing leading urban and contemporary art.

NoteFree entry. Located in the industrial east.

Campo Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.7(124)Closed

One of the city's oldest and most prestigious contemporary art galleries, featuring major Portuguese artists.

NoteFree entry. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Campo de Ourique

★★★★★★★★★★4.4(82)Closed

Represents leading national and international contemporary artists with conceptual exhibitions.

NoteFree entry.

Alvalade

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(87)Closed

A highly respected gallery supporting emerging and established contemporary artists.

NoteFree entry.

Marvila

★★★★★★★★★★4.3(57)Closed

A large contemporary space focusing on multimedia, installation art, and international exhibitions.

NoteFree entry.

Avenidas Novas

★★★★★★★★★★4.6(2,464)Open now

A large foundation hosting contemporary art exhibitions, theater, and dance.

Note€, closed Mondays.