Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
We're foodies. We can't deny it. And we love sharing some of our favorite places for a bite in the city. So this is it.
An amazing food market & court representing some of the trendiest and most delicious food places in Lisbon. A major food destination, it mixes stalls from top chefs with different brands of local products. Foods range from seafood to steak sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi and ice cream, among other specialties. Don't miss it if you're a foodie like us.
253 locals recommend
Mercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaAn amazing food market & court representing some of the trendiest and most delicious food places in Lisbon. A major food destination, it mixes stalls from top chefs with different brands of local products. Foods range from seafood to steak sandwiches, hamburgers, sushi and ice cream, among other specialties. Don't miss it if you're a foodie like us.
Ok, here is our best kept secret. Just a flight of stairs away from the flat is Mesa de Frades. Yes it is a restaurant, with simple traditional Portuguese food and great red wine, but it is also the best place in town for Fado, the Portuguese music loved worldwide. Late in the evening, famous Fado singers and guitarists join others in a close and intimate experience of beautiful live music with a mellow vibe. It's a small place, so make sure you get there early or make a reservation to make sure for an unforgettable night. Madonna recently sang there with Celeste Rodrigues, sister of the late iconic fado singer Amália Rodrigues. If you're lucky, you might just be in the right place at the right time.
122 locals recommend
Mesa De Frades
139 R. dos RemédiosOk, here is our best kept secret. Just a flight of stairs away from the flat is Mesa de Frades. Yes it is a restaurant, with simple traditional Portuguese food and great red wine, but it is also the best place in town for Fado, the Portuguese music loved worldwide. Late in the evening, famous Fado singers and guitarists join others in a close and intimate experience of beautiful live music with a mellow vibe. It's a small place, so make sure you get there early or make a reservation to make sure for an unforgettable night. Madonna recently sang there with Celeste Rodrigues, sister of the late iconic fado singer Amália Rodrigues. If you're lucky, you might just be in the right place at the right time.
Looking for bagels in Lisbon? Look no further. This place is great for a bagel breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fresh and delicious bagels are guaranteed in a small but trendy and cool place.
Raffi’s Bagels - Estefania
140A R. Pascoal de MeloLooking for bagels in Lisbon? Look no further. This place is great for a bagel breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fresh and delicious bagels are guaranteed in a small but trendy and cool place.
Another one of our favorites, Chapitô is a unique place. A school of arts and home to original exhibitions and alternative cultural events, it has a very cool restaurant with a superb view over Lisbon. It has a mellow and easy-going vibe, super casual. It's a bit touristy nowadays, and could get packed, so get there early. Food is great. Located just by the São Jorge Castle.
417 locals recommend
Chapitô à Mesa
7 Costa do CasteloAnother one of our favorites, Chapitô is a unique place. A school of arts and home to original exhibitions and alternative cultural events, it has a very cool restaurant with a superb view over Lisbon. It has a mellow and easy-going vibe, super casual. It's a bit touristy nowadays, and could get packed, so get there early. Food is great. Located just by the São Jorge Castle.
First things first: Bacalhau is Codfish. One of Portugal's culinary delicacies. And if you want to try it, A Casa do Bacalhau is THE place in Lisbon. Trust us on this.
28 locals recommend
A Casa do Bacalhau
54 Rua do GriloFirst things first: Bacalhau is Codfish. One of Portugal's culinary delicacies. And if you want to try it, A Casa do Bacalhau is THE place in Lisbon. Trust us on this.
Just a few meters from our AirBNB is this little gem of a restaurant. Typical local cuisine, informal and local vibes. Has got the Fado music going too. Small place, big heart, great food.
36 locals recommend
Tasca Bela
190 R. dos RemédiosJust a few meters from our AirBNB is this little gem of a restaurant. Typical local cuisine, informal and local vibes. Has got the Fado music going too. Small place, big heart, great food.
Boa-Bao
30 Largo Rafael Bordalo PinheiroThis place for exotic food and experience. Love it.
Pistola y Corazon Taqueria
16 Rua da BoavistaOur favorite Mexican joint in Lisbon. Taco time!
Best little Argentine restaurant in Lisbon. Such a great place in an amazing part of the city.
59 locals recommend
Café Buenos Aires
31B Calçada do DuqueBest little Argentine restaurant in Lisbon. Such a great place in an amazing part of the city.
If fish is your thing then you will love this place. Epic ceviche and fish tapas. No joke.
152 locals recommend
A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro VIf fish is your thing then you will love this place. Epic ceviche and fish tapas. No joke.
A beer museum and restaurant. Seriously, what more do you need? They have what we consider one of the best pastel de bacalhau ever. That's a cod fish cake in case you're wondering. Sounds crazy, but it's really crazy good. Located in the main city square by the river [Praça do Comércio]
16 locals recommend
Museu da Cerveja
A beer museum and restaurant. Seriously, what more do you need? They have what we consider one of the best pastel de bacalhau ever. That's a cod fish cake in case you're wondering. Sounds crazy, but it's really crazy good. Located in the main city square by the river [Praça do Comércio]
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking to unwind or the mood for a drink and some music sets in, these are some of the coolest spots for us in the city. Check them out.
Hands down the most iconic music club in Lisbon. It's a night club, but also a bar, and a music venue with live concerts & shows from time to time. Walking distance from the flat.
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
Hands down the most iconic music club in Lisbon. It's a night club, but also a bar, and a music venue with live concerts & shows from time to time. Walking distance from the flat.
Hot Clube Portugal is the oldest jazz club in Portugal. Around since 1948, it occupies a cellar in Praça da Alegria in Lisbon and is just an iconic place to grab a drink and listen to some cool jazz. Different jazz musicians every night. We love jazz, so if you do too, check it out.
85 locals recommend
Hot Clube de Portugal
48 Praça da AlegriaHot Clube Portugal is the oldest jazz club in Portugal. Around since 1948, it occupies a cellar in Praça da Alegria in Lisbon and is just an iconic place to grab a drink and listen to some cool jazz. Different jazz musicians every night. We love jazz, so if you do too, check it out.
What used to be a brothel popular with sailors in the old days is now one of the coolest and most original spaces in Lisbon's nightlife. It's eclectic, burlesque and just beautiful. A unique place for hanging out and for a drink or two. One of our favorite night places. It could get quite packed on weekend nights.
398 locals recommend
Pensao Amor
19 R. do AlecrimWhat used to be a brothel popular with sailors in the old days is now one of the coolest and most original spaces in Lisbon's nightlife. It's eclectic, burlesque and just beautiful. A unique place for hanging out and for a drink or two. One of our favorite night places. It could get quite packed on weekend nights.
The perfect rooftop for drinks, music and even food. Right by the Santa Apolónia Train station, this one gem of a rooftop. Live music, cool vibes, and that view, oh my, that view. Just a walk away from the flat.
118 locals recommend
Ferroviário
59 Rua de Santa ApolóniaThe perfect rooftop for drinks, music and even food. Right by the Santa Apolónia Train station, this one gem of a rooftop. Live music, cool vibes, and that view, oh my, that view. Just a walk away from the flat.
Sightseeing
Lisbon is known also for its beautiful sightseeing. Around any given corner there might be just the most moving sight and amazing view. Here are just some of them. Go out there, find them and lose yourself.
Lisbon's historic Castle. A medieval stone & granite castle standing on the hilltop overlooking Lisbon. You cannot go to Lisbon and not check it out. Obviously touristy, but a must-see.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's historic Castle. A medieval stone & granite castle standing on the hilltop overlooking Lisbon. You cannot go to Lisbon and not check it out. Obviously touristy, but a must-see.