Guidebook for Lisbon
Food Scene
Need a Fabulous Late Night Snack in Lisbon? Check out "Restaurante A Merendeira" where the specialties include a green soup (caldo verde) and fresh baked rolls filled with chorizo and cheese.
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Taberna da Esperança
112 Rua da EsperançaNeed a Fabulous Late Night Snack in Lisbon? Check out "Restaurante A Merendeira" where the specialties include a green soup (caldo verde) and fresh baked rolls filled with chorizo and cheese.
XL is one of those restaurants that has become a reference in Lisbon, try the steaks or the soufflés, both great choices. Little expensive but very nice. Reservation is needed specially on week-ends
61 residents recomanen
Restaurante XL
57 Calçada da EstrelaXL is one of those restaurants that has become a reference in Lisbon, try the steaks or the soufflés, both great choices. Little expensive but very nice. Reservation is needed specially on week-ends
Frequented by locals and tourists alike (the menu is in both Portuguese and English), the dishes are cheap and the atmosphere in the restaurant is one of conviviality and good cheer.
108 residents recomanen
Príncipe do Calhariz
28 Calçada do CombroFrequented by locals and tourists alike (the menu is in both Portuguese and English), the dishes are cheap and the atmosphere in the restaurant is one of conviviality and good cheer.
One of many delicious stops available for your delight in Lisbon. Fair warning however; this is not the place to be on a diet. There are far too many beautiful cakes and quiches to ignore for long.
115 residents recomanen
Pão de Canela
25 Praça das FloresOne of many delicious stops available for your delight in Lisbon. Fair warning however; this is not the place to be on a diet. There are far too many beautiful cakes and quiches to ignore for long.
The oldest Goan restaurant in Lisbon (37 y.o.) and the best of all. Staff is friendly and helpfull. If you're an indian (Goan) food lover don't miss this place.
15 residents recomanen
O Cantinho da Paz
4 R. PazThe oldest Goan restaurant in Lisbon (37 y.o.) and the best of all. Staff is friendly and helpfull. If you're an indian (Goan) food lover don't miss this place.
Asian fusion is the word at Umai. Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai are all combined to present a varied and exotic menu.
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Restaurante Umai
89 Rua da Cruz dos PoiaisAsian fusion is the word at Umai. Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai are all combined to present a varied and exotic menu.
Every burger served is a whopping 160 grams of beef. Standard burgers are tasty enough but since you’re already here, why not go for one of the signature burgers with interesting toppings.
13 residents recomanen
Hamburgueria do Bairro - Príncipe Real
22 Tv. Abarracamento de PenicheEvery burger served is a whopping 160 grams of beef. Standard burgers are tasty enough but since you’re already here, why not go for one of the signature burgers with interesting toppings.
When it opened in 1829 this pastry shop was considered one of the most elegant in Europe. It has a bright mirrored interior and remains a wonderful place for some glazed pastries.
148 residents recomanen
Confeitaria Nacional
18B Praça da FigueiraWhen it opened in 1829 this pastry shop was considered one of the most elegant in Europe. It has a bright mirrored interior and remains a wonderful place for some glazed pastries.
This is the city's most famous cafe, opened in 1905 with a magnificent art nouveau decor and known for the intellectuals who stopped by on a daily basis in the early 20th century.
209 residents recomanen
1. Café A Brasileira
122 R. GarrettThis is the city's most famous cafe, opened in 1905 with a magnificent art nouveau decor and known for the intellectuals who stopped by on a daily basis in the early 20th century.
Located under the colonnades of Comercio Square, this is the oldest cafe in Lisbon, opened in 1782. It was a favorite haunt of Fernando Pessoa whose image is painted on the wall.
43 residents recomanen
Martinho da Arcada
3 Praça do ComércioLocated under the colonnades of Comercio Square, this is the oldest cafe in Lisbon, opened in 1782. It was a favorite haunt of Fernando Pessoa whose image is painted on the wall.
If you visit only one cafe in Lisbon, this should be it.
It serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belem a day (the record is a staggering 55,000), a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe.
835 residents recomanen
Pastel de Belém
84 R. de BelémIf you visit only one cafe in Lisbon, this should be it.
It serves an average 10,000 Pasteis de Belem a day (the record is a staggering 55,000), a specialty made with a secret centuries-old recipe.
Nicola was another of Lisbon's literary and political meeting points when it opened in 1929. It maintains part of its past in its art deco façade, but nowadays serves mostly as a tourist stop.
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Nicola
24 Praça Dom Pedro IVNicola was another of Lisbon's literary and political meeting points when it opened in 1929. It maintains part of its past in its art deco façade, but nowadays serves mostly as a tourist stop.
Upon entering, you'll find a gourmet shop. A cafe is behind those aisles of shelves with fine Portuguese and international products. This has become THE place in Lisbon for a weekend brunch.
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DeliDelux
Upon entering, you'll find a gourmet shop. A cafe is behind those aisles of shelves with fine Portuguese and international products. This has become THE place in Lisbon for a weekend brunch.
Hidden in a courtyard in Chiado, this is nonetheless one of the most popular cafés in the city with a reasonably-priced light meals.
45 residents recomanen
Fábulas
nº14 Calçada Nova de São FranciscoHidden in a courtyard in Chiado, this is nonetheless one of the most popular cafés in the city with a reasonably-priced light meals.
This Austrian cafe also serves light lunches and dinners. It stays open until midnight, while on Friday and Saturday nights it extends until 2AM. On Sunday mornings it's a good option for brunch.
50 residents recomanen
Kaffeehaus
3 R. AnchietaThis Austrian cafe also serves light lunches and dinners. It stays open until midnight, while on Friday and Saturday nights it extends until 2AM. On Sunday mornings it's a good option for brunch.
Found on the rooftop of one of Lisbon's most stunning viewpoints, this terrace café makes you feel like you're at a resort, especially when loungy music is playing and the sun is shining.
210 residents recomanen
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaFound on the rooftop of one of Lisbon's most stunning viewpoints, this terrace café makes you feel like you're at a resort, especially when loungy music is playing and the sun is shining.
Ask anyone where is the best ice cream in town and they'll tell you it's here. Be prepared to stand in line at any time of the day -- it's that popular.
146 residents recomanen
Gelados Santini
88 R. do CarmoAsk anyone where is the best ice cream in town and they'll tell you it's here. Be prepared to stand in line at any time of the day -- it's that popular.
This is the place for cupcakes in Lisbon. It's found on one of Bairro Alto's trendiest streets and you may accompany the cakes with a variety of teas and juices in the small-but-attractive space.
34 residents recomanen
Tease
70B R. QuintinhaThis is the place for cupcakes in Lisbon. It's found on one of Bairro Alto's trendiest streets and you may accompany the cakes with a variety of teas and juices in the small-but-attractive space.
Drinks & Nightlife
ake an award-winning London-born mixologist named Dave, add a candlelit gold-kissed setting and give it a funky twist et voilà you have Cinco Lounge. Come here to converse and sip legendary cocktails
61 residents recomanen
Cinco Lounge
17A R. Ruben A. Leitãoake an award-winning London-born mixologist named Dave, add a candlelit gold-kissed setting and give it a funky twist et voilà you have Cinco Lounge. Come here to converse and sip legendary cocktails
Vibrant nightlife and some of the city's best restaurants, bars, and alternative shops.
1835 residents recomanen
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosVibrant nightlife and some of the city's best restaurants, bars, and alternative shops.
This riverfront glass box between the Discoveries Monument and Belem Tower is a great place to have a light meal or a glass of wine at the tables outside as you gaze at the Tagus River.
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À margem
This riverfront glass box between the Discoveries Monument and Belem Tower is a great place to have a light meal or a glass of wine at the tables outside as you gaze at the Tagus River.
This laid-back lounge bar on the steep street climbed by the Bica Elevator is a favorite among cool young Lisboetas. Film projectors dominate the decor of the front room.
34 residents recomanen
Bicaense
42A R. da Bica de Duarte BeloThis laid-back lounge bar on the steep street climbed by the Bica Elevator is a favorite among cool young Lisboetas. Film projectors dominate the decor of the front room.
I's something of a ritual for locals and tourists to step into this tiny hole-in-the-wall bar at the end of the day. It's named after a local cherry brandy served as a shot.
88 residents recomanen
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosI's something of a ritual for locals and tourists to step into this tiny hole-in-the-wall bar at the end of the day. It's named after a local cherry brandy served as a shot.
It's one of the world's oldest jazz clubs. Quincy Jones and Dexter Gordon were among the famous names to have gone through its doors, and today it's the place to be among jazz aficionados.
85 residents recomanen
Hot Clube de Portugal
48 Praça da AlegriaIt's one of the world's oldest jazz clubs. Quincy Jones and Dexter Gordon were among the famous names to have gone through its doors, and today it's the place to be among jazz aficionados.
And now for something completely different. This old tea and coffee shop is a really quirky bar. The rooms are surrounded by glass cabinets stuffed with curious and odd artifacts from around the world
299 residents recomanen
Pavilhao Chines
89 R. Dom Pedro VAnd now for something completely different. This old tea and coffee shop is a really quirky bar. The rooms are surrounded by glass cabinets stuffed with curious and odd artifacts from around the world
The city's most exclusive bar stands on a rooftop of Chiado shopping district. There are nearly-360-degree views of Lisbon and low tables where you're served cocktails together with tapas or sushi.
55 residents recomanen
Silk Club
12 R. da MisericórdiaThe city's most exclusive bar stands on a rooftop of Chiado shopping district. There are nearly-360-degree views of Lisbon and low tables where you're served cocktails together with tapas or sushi.
One of my favourites places in Lisbon. Great wines, friendly people, great tapas. A place to visit in Bairro Alto.
12 residents recomanen
Garrafeira Alfaia
125 R. do Diário de NotíciasOne of my favourites places in Lisbon. Great wines, friendly people, great tapas. A place to visit in Bairro Alto.
Entertainment & Activities
Anyone seeking green respite should head for Jardim da Estrela. Perfect for a stroll, with paths weaving past pine. Nice cafes. Kids love the duck ponds and animal-themed playground.
556 residents recomanen
Jardí Guerra Junqueiro
12 Praça da EstrelaAnyone seeking green respite should head for Jardim da Estrela. Perfect for a stroll, with paths weaving past pine. Nice cafes. Kids love the duck ponds and animal-themed playground.
If you like organic food this is a popular place to buy it. It’s in the same place, Príncipe Real, every Saturday (from 9am to 3pm).
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Praça do Príncipe Real
If you like organic food this is a popular place to buy it. It’s in the same place, Príncipe Real, every Saturday (from 9am to 3pm).
The Oceanarium Lisbon's Oceanarium is one of the world's largest aquariums. A great place to visit, whether by yourself or with kids
Metro - Oriente Station
571 residents recomanen
Aquàrium de Lisboa
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IThe Oceanarium Lisbon's Oceanarium is one of the world's largest aquariums. A great place to visit, whether by yourself or with kids
Metro - Oriente Station
The Pavilion of Knowledge is a very special place dedicated to educating and entertaining kids with the wonders of science. It's a great place for kids & parents to learn about the world around them.
65 residents recomanen
Pavelló del Coneixement
nº1 Largo José Mariano GagoThe Pavilion of Knowledge is a very special place dedicated to educating and entertaining kids with the wonders of science. It's a great place for kids & parents to learn about the world around them.
Essentials
Supermarket with freshly baked bread and cakes, hot take-aways and coffees, and fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat products. Stores located across the country.
11 residents recomanen
Rua do Quelhas 8
8 Rua do QuelhasSupermarket with freshly baked bread and cakes, hot take-aways and coffees, and fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat products. Stores located across the country.
R. de São Bento 11
11 Rua de São BentoGood for all the basics. Wine and beer also available.
Everything Else
Cais do Sodré is Lisbon’s major bus, metro, trainstation Linha de Cascais, name of the train line joining Lisbon to Cascais and ferries. Or maybe you just prefer a cruise on the river Tagus?
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Cais do Sodre station
Cais do Sodré is Lisbon’s major bus, metro, trainstation Linha de Cascais, name of the train line joining Lisbon to Cascais and ferries. Or maybe you just prefer a cruise on the river Tagus?
Lisbon's flea market is called “Feira da Ladra”. The market is held every Tues. and Sat., from dawn to dusk and sell all sorts of second-hand. Traders display their store on a stretched-out blanket.
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Estació del Mercat de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraLisbon's flea market is called “Feira da Ladra”. The market is held every Tues. and Sat., from dawn to dusk and sell all sorts of second-hand. Traders display their store on a stretched-out blanket.
The city's most central station (located downtown right between Rossio and Restauradores squares) serves the city's suburbs and is your departure point for a daytrip to Sintra.
383 residents recomanen
Rossio - Lisboa station
125 R. 1º de DezembroThe city's most central station (located downtown right between Rossio and Restauradores squares) serves the city's suburbs and is your departure point for a daytrip to Sintra.
Located at the foot of the Alfama, this is the starting and ending point for most international trains. Other trains depart to the largest Portuguese cities, like Porto, Coimbra, Braga etc.
376 residents recomanen
Santa Apolónia
Located at the foot of the Alfama, this is the starting and ending point for most international trains. Other trains depart to the largest Portuguese cities, like Porto, Coimbra, Braga etc.
This bus terminal, easily reached by metro ("Jardim Zoologico" stop), is where express buses depart to all over Portugal.
45 residents recomanen
Sete Rios railway station
This bus terminal, easily reached by metro ("Jardim Zoologico" stop), is where express buses depart to all over Portugal.
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.
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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.
Shopping
Popular with the city's youth which is drawn to FNAC (CDs, DVDs, books) and other international shops. The top floor is dedicated to cafes and restaurants with fine city views.
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Aldo
Popular with the city's youth which is drawn to FNAC (CDs, DVDs, books) and other international shops. The top floor is dedicated to cafes and restaurants with fine city views.
Rua Augusta is the main street of Lisbon's central shopping district. A pedestrian street, the views up and down the hills of the city, and through to the Praca Commercio, are incredible.
216 residents recomanen
Rua Augusta
64 R. de São NicolauRua Augusta is the main street of Lisbon's central shopping district. A pedestrian street, the views up and down the hills of the city, and through to the Praca Commercio, are incredible.
The city's oldest mall in eye-catching post-modern towers housing international chains.
205 residents recomanen
Amoreiras 360 Vista Panoràmica
1070 Av. Eng. Duarte PachecoThe city's oldest mall in eye-catching post-modern towers housing international chains.
Popular shopping decorated with an ocean theme, with water running over the transparent roof. Good stores and various fast-food outlets with outdoor seating and views.
257 residents recomanen
Centre Comercial Vasco da Gama
40 Av. Dom João IIPopular shopping decorated with an ocean theme, with water running over the transparent roof. Good stores and various fast-food outlets with outdoor seating and views.
One of the largest malls in Europe, this shopping and leisure complex also houses dozens of restaurants and a multiplex cinema.
500 residents recomanen
Centro Colombo
Avenida LusíadaOne of the largest malls in Europe, this shopping and leisure complex also houses dozens of restaurants and a multiplex cinema.
A Spanish department store. Spreading over nine floors, with a great supermarket, a gourmet shop, a 14-screen cinema, brand name fashion, sports goods, household goods, electronics, CDs, books, etc.
353 residents recomanen
El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarA Spanish department store. Spreading over nine floors, with a great supermarket, a gourmet shop, a 14-screen cinema, brand name fashion, sports goods, household goods, electronics, CDs, books, etc.
Sightseeing
Great viewpoint of the castle of São Jorge over the rooftops of Lisbon. You can also see the Cathedral Sé and some views of the river Tagus from here.
449 residents recomanen
Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara
Rua de São Pedro de AlcântaraGreat viewpoint of the castle of São Jorge over the rooftops of Lisbon. You can also see the Cathedral Sé and some views of the river Tagus from here.
The original building of São Bento Palace was erected as a convent in 1598, but was later renovated as an enormous white Neoclassical building to become today's Portuguese Parliament.
133 residents recomanen
Assembly of the Republic
Praça da Constituição de 1976The original building of São Bento Palace was erected as a convent in 1598, but was later renovated as an enormous white Neoclassical building to become today's Portuguese Parliament.
This House of Spikes is an architectural curiosity, faced with diamond-shaped stones. It is a 16th century palace and is one of the very few buildings that survived the 1755 earthquake.
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Casa dos Bicos / José Saramago Foundation
10 Rua dos BacalhoeirosThis House of Spikes is an architectural curiosity, faced with diamond-shaped stones. It is a 16th century palace and is one of the very few buildings that survived the 1755 earthquake.
Saint George's Castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal's first king Afonso Henriques captured it on their way to the Holy Land.
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Castell de Sant Jordi
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloSaint George's Castle can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. It served as a Moorish royal residence until Portugal's first king Afonso Henriques captured it on their way to the Holy Land.
Built in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Belem Tower was the starting point for many of the voyages of discovery.
UNESCO has listed it as a World Heritage monument.
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Torre de Belém
Av. BrasíliaBuilt in 1515 as a fortress to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor, the Belem Tower was the starting point for many of the voyages of discovery.
UNESCO has listed it as a World Heritage monument.
The Belem Palace is the official residence of Portugal's president since 1910. It was built in 1559 and altered in the 18th century by King João V.
Visits on Saturdays only.
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Palau de Belém
Praça Afonso de AlbuquerqueThe Belem Palace is the official residence of Portugal's president since 1910. It was built in 1559 and altered in the 18th century by King João V.
Visits on Saturdays only.
One of the city's best-loved landmarks this extraordinary structure was built at the turn of the century to connect downtown to Bairro Alto (the lowest and highest points of the city).
626 residents recomanen
Ascensor de Santa Justa
R. do OuroOne of the city's best-loved landmarks this extraordinary structure was built at the turn of the century to connect downtown to Bairro Alto (the lowest and highest points of the city).
Built in 1959 in thanks to God for having spared Portugal during WWII. To reach it take the ferry from Cais do Sodre Station to Cacilhas, and after take the bus 101 that stop right by the monument
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Santuari Nacional de Crist Rei
Avenida do Cristo ReiBuilt in 1959 in thanks to God for having spared Portugal during WWII. To reach it take the ferry from Cais do Sodre Station to Cacilhas, and after take the bus 101 that stop right by the monument
Built in 1746 to bring the city its first clean drinking water, Lisbon's remarkable aqueduct is made up of 109 stone arches. Its total length is 58km. It all survived the 1755 earthquake.
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Aqueduto das Áquas Livres
Built in 1746 to bring the city its first clean drinking water, Lisbon's remarkable aqueduct is made up of 109 stone arches. Its total length is 58km. It all survived the 1755 earthquake.
Built in 1892 in a Moorish style with small cupolas atop its four main towers, Campo Pequeno's bullring accommodates up to 9,000 spectators.
Bullfights take place here on Thursdays in season.
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Sociedade De Renovação Urbana Do Campo Pequeno Sa
Built in 1892 in a Moorish style with small cupolas atop its four main towers, Campo Pequeno's bullring accommodates up to 9,000 spectators.
Bullfights take place here on Thursdays in season.
From the Oceanarium, a cable car takes visitors to the futuristic Vasco da Gama Tower. Its shape evokes a nautical sail, and standing at 145m/575ft high, it is Lisbon's tallest building.
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Torre Vasco da Gama
From the Oceanarium, a cable car takes visitors to the futuristic Vasco da Gama Tower. Its shape evokes a nautical sail, and standing at 145m/575ft high, it is Lisbon's tallest building.
Rossio is the liveliest square in the city, where people stop to sit and relax, or for a drink at the several atmospheric cafes with outdoor sitting.
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Rossio Square
Rossio is the liveliest square in the city, where people stop to sit and relax, or for a drink at the several atmospheric cafes with outdoor sitting.
This vast waterfront square also known as Terreiro do Paço is where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until 1755, when its was destroyed by the Great Earthquake.
717 residents recomanen
Plaça del Comerç
Praça do ComércioThis vast waterfront square also known as Terreiro do Paço is where the royal palace stood for over two centuries until 1755, when its was destroyed by the Great Earthquake.
Figueira Square, one of the city's main bus and tram stops, and with a great view of St. George's Castle overlooking it. Close to the center is a bronze equestrian statue of King João I.
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Plaça Dom Pedro IV
Praça Dom Pedro IVFigueira Square, one of the city's main bus and tram stops, and with a great view of St. George's Castle overlooking it. Close to the center is a bronze equestrian statue of King João I.