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A Casa do BacalhauOpens in a new tabLisbon · RestaurantsLocated at Rua do Grilo 54, 1900-706 Lisboa, A Casa do Bacalhau celebrates Portugal’s affectionate nickname for salt cod, “the faithful friend.” Formerly the stables of the Palácio do Duque de Lafões, the restaurant’s location is near the Beato and Marvila neighborhoods. Tradition is married with elegance and refinement at A Casa do Bacalhau. The restaurant is famous for its preparation of cod, which is readily apparent in its menu. A count places the number of cod preparations at twenty-five. Frequently found on the menu are cod dishes “à Brás” and “à Zé do Pipo.” More complex dishes include cod preparations with King Crab or Smoked Ham. A Casa do Bacalhau has also been known to serve other meats or fish as well. In an effort to include a vegetarian and vegan customer base, as well as a patron with gluten sensitivities, the restaurant has dishes that comply with these dietary restrictions. After meals, customers can enjoy traditional Portuguese desserts or drinks from the extensive wine list. The restaurant is open every day. Reservations are accepted, and take-out is available. According to the same source, larger parties may be better suited to the larger capacity of this facility. This source classifies this restaurant as traditional Portuguese, with fish and seafood as the major offerings. The restaurant website covers the history of cod. The first records of cod are found in the 9th century with the Vikings. The Basques began cod trade in the 10th century. In the 15th century, cod became an important food source because it had a long shelf life. In the 16th century, Portugal, France and England fought for the right to fish. This conflict became known as the "Cod War." Portugal is the largest consumer of cod and it has a long-standing tradition in Portuguese cuisine.
AmorinoOpens in a new tabBaixa · Ice Cream & Dessert ShopsAmorino is at number 209 of Rua Augusta, in the Baixa district of Lisbon (1100-051 Lisboa). It is part of a gelato shop chain. It has outdoor, terrace-style, seating. It is open Monday from 10:30 to midnight and the same hours Thursday through Sunday. Wednesday it opens at 11:30. The store offers many treats including sorbets, gelatos and sundaes. Other offerings include milkshakes, crepes, waffles, and various pastries and cakes. Hot drinks are also available. The staff is willing to let customers be creative when making milkshakes. Thick Italian hot chocolate is also available. The gelatos are served in a rose. With each rose, the customer is allowed to be as creative as they want with the flavor combinations, as well as the size of the cone or cup. The company takes pride in the quality of its ingredients, and uses no preservatives, artificial flavors, or flavor enhancers. Some of the flavors include Bourbon Vanilla from Madagascar. The shop rotates seasonal flavors, which have included Almond, Bergamot, Sudashi, Calamansi, and Yuzu. In 2002, Cristiano Sereni and Paolo Benassi, business partners and long time friends, opened their first shop in Ile Saint-Louis in Paris. In 2006, they opened other shops in France. The first international shop was opened in Barcelona in 2008. Shops later opened in London, Milan, and New York. In 2013, they began selling macarons filled with their gelato. In 2016 the entire sorbet line was certified vegan. As of 2022, they had 300 shops in 22 countries. Many reviews are favorable. Many mention the flower service. One review mentions their large servings. One reviewer thought the gelato was average, and also mentioned a competing shop across the street.
BasilioOpens in a new tabBaixa · Cafés & Coffee ShopsBASÍLIO Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 111, 1100-068 Lisboa A cheerful and inviting café located in the Baixa neighborhood of Lisbon, and near the border of Alfama. BASÍLIO is a popular spot for all meals of the day from brunches to pick-me-up coffee’s and smoothies. BASÍLIO caters to the trend of presenting food in a way that is pleasing to the eye. Although their food is artistic and pretty, BASÍLIO places great emphasis on the health of their food and patrons. The presentation of BASÍLIO’s food, is said to be the brainchild of Barbara. Their menu ranges from toasts to burgers. As per Sancha Trindade, Barbara and Bernardo Mesquita are the brains behind BASÍLIO and the I Love Nicolau group of restaurants. Basilio is the cousin of the Nicolau restaurant. The owners named this café after a character in a Portuguese novel. Basílio was said to have crossed the Atlantic. Eventually he returned to Lisbon to live the life of a bohemian and to enjoy the good things that life has to offer. The Brazilian influence replaces the French influence in the character of Primo Basílio. Also, Basílio incorporates colors such as yellow. Also, the space has characteristics of Niemeyer. The owners of Basílio incorporated numerous details, which include: Colored walls, a neon sign that reads “Never Grow Up”, and a painting of the dog Basílio created by Catarina Rosa. The design and ambiance of Basílio is a good representation of LA and Lisbon. Basílio is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm. They can be reached by phone at +351 218 863 075. Their Instagram is basiliolisboacafe.
Boa-BaoOpens in a new tabChiado · RestaurantsBoa-Bao is a pan-Asian restaurant in Lisbon, in the Chiado neighbourhood, at Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 30, 1200-369 Lisboa. It stands on a charming square near Chiado, and it offers a stylish change of pace from traditional Portuguese fare. It is described as a popular, vibrant pan-Asian eatery in Lisbon. It opened in the late 2010s with a high-energy, unpretentious concept that did not give up regional authenticity, and it soon became a regular presence in the city's culinary scene. The square is named after Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, a Portuguese artist and ceramicist of the nineteenth century. His name also forms part of the restaurant's address, Largo Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro 30. The restaurant's exterior and branding make a nod to the swallow motifs associated with Bordalo Pinheiro. Over the years it has kept its popularity, and travellers and locals alike have often praised its consistency and its atmosphere. Opening times change through the week. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the restaurant is open from 12:00 to 15:30 and again from 18:30 to 22:30. Thursday and Friday follow the same lunch window, but the evening session runs until 23:30, an hour later. Evening service on Thursday and Friday therefore ends at the same time as on Saturday. Saturday has no break in the middle of the day, with service from 12:00 to 23:30. Sunday is also continuous, running from 12:00 to 22:30, which is an hour earlier than Saturday's close. Between 15:30 and 18:30, the restaurant is closed from Monday to Friday, while on Saturday and Sunday it stays open throughout the afternoon. Queues form quickly, since the restaurant leans towards walk-ins or limited reservations, depending on the shift. To avoid a long wait, arrive right as it opens for lunch, around 12:00, or early for dinner, around 6:30 in the evening. Both of those times match the listed hours, since the midday and evening sessions begin at 12:00 and 18:30. The menu works well when several small plates, dim sum and baos are ordered to share across the table, rather than a single main dish. There is also a passport-style cocktail menu, which features inventive regional flavours. The restaurant sits right on its picturesque square, which makes for a lovely stroll before or after a meal. Visitors can check the current offerings on the Boa-Bao official website.
Castro – Atelier de Pastéis de NataOpens in a new tabChiado · Bakeries & Pastry ShopsCastro – Atelier de Pastéis de Nata can be found at Rua Garrett 38, 1200-203 Lisboa. They specialise in the pastel de nata and are open every day from 8:30 to 22:00. The Pasteleria is listed as a coffee shop by Visit Lisboa and is a member of Lisbon Tourism. Portuguese guests are able to taste a part of their history, and non-Portuguese guests are able to appreciate the historical context of the country through the same pastry. Castro’s goal is to provide its clients with a true representation of Portuguese conventual sweets. The tarts are an invitation to history and offer a taste of Portugal to its guests. They provide their guests the opportunity to take a part of Portugal with them. This recipe keeps its authenticity by using the finest ingredients and traditional methods of confectionery. The custard is velvety and balanced with citrus. The founders modified and experiments with various factors of the recipe that affect the final product, including the ratios of the ingredients, and the baking temperature. They strive to make the best version of the recipe. Modern and elegant designs are incorporated while maintaining an appreciation for the Portuguese pastry art traditions. Castro has three locations in Portugal, two in Lisbon and one in Porto. It is customary to dust its pasteis with icing sugar and cinnamon. Coffee, tea, Ginja liquor and port are recommended drinks to enjoy with it. According to Visit Lisboa, Castro's pasteis are a representation of traditional Portuguese cuisine. The Castro location has 92 TripAdvisor reviews and an average rating of 4.6. Castro can be found at http://castropasteisdenata.pt.
Cinema São JorgeOpens in a new tabPríncipe Real · CinemasCinema de São Jorge is located in Lisbon. It has only three auditoriums, but all of them with a large capacity. In its premises, besides cinema, it is possible to find dance performances, theatre, and a few more.
Cinemateca PortuguesaOpens in a new tabPríncipe Real · CinemasCinemateca Portuguesa stands at Rua Barata Salgueiro 39, 1269-059 Lisboa, in the Príncipe Real neighbourhood. It is a public institution under the Ministry of Culture whose mission is to protect and spread Portugal's film heritage, and it also works as a film archive that runs daily screenings of films from around the world. It opens Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 01:00 and does not open on Sundays. The institution dates from 1948, under the Estado Novo regime, and grew from a collection that came from the former National Propaganda Secretariat, later renamed the National Information Secretariat. Its first director was Manuel Félix Ribeiro, who worked for that secretariat. In 1956 it became a member of the International Federation of Film Archives, and in the same year it inaugurated its first room of its own for exhibitions. On 29 September 1958 it held its first public, independent screening at Palace Foz, and its Library opened to the public the following day. It became an autonomous institution in 1980. In 1979 the Portuguese state bought number 39, a residence that had belonged to the family of lawyer and politician Morais Carvalho. The house had been built on land purchased from Barata Salgueiro himself in 1887. The new cinema opened to the public in 1980. Between 2001 and 2002 the building was restored by architects Alberto Castro Nunes and António Maria Braga, and activities moved temporarily to the Palácio Foz. The premises reopened in December 2002 with refurbished screening rooms and a museum space called 39 Degraus. Today the facilities include two cinemas, named after Félix Ribeiro and Luís de Pina, along with an archive and a Cinema Museum. In the Cupid Room, an exhibit shows Magic Lanterns, and further collections cover sound, lighting, video, decorative objects and pre-cinema devices. A bookshop stocks film books and DVDs. A restaurant with a terrace is on the same floor, and the 39 Degraus restaurant and cafe takes its name as a nod to Hitchcock's The 39 Steps. The programme includes debates, author presentations, film cycles and indie film festivals, and Cinemateca Júnior is aimed at younger audiences. In summer, open-air screenings are shown in the original language with Portuguese subtitles. Visit Lisboa lists a Tripadvisor traveller rating of 4.4 from 55 reviews. Contact is on +351 213596200, cinemateca@cinemateca.pt or www.cinemateca.pt.
Clube de JornalistasOpens in a new tabEstrela · RestaurantsAt Rua das Trinas 129, 1200-857 Lisboa, in the Estrela neighborhood of Lisbon is Clube de Jornalistas restaurant. One source places the restaurant in the center of Lapa. Originally a mansion built in the 18th century, the restaurant occupies the building and utilizes the green door as the restaurants main entrance. The restaurant is open to the public and one does not need to be a member of the press club to dine there. The restaurant is known to host diplomats, politicians and members of the press. The Clube de Jornalistas officially opened in 1986. During the Salazar regime, members of the press used a secret meeting place in Casa da Imprensa, located in the Chiado district of Lisbon. Chef and co-owner Andre Magalhaes brings a unique perspective as a food and wine journalist and member of the Slow Food movement. The restaurant has an inner garden and several different dining rooms. The main dining room is in the old kitchen. The garden is an outdoor dining area in the warmer months. The kitchen presents a creative take on Mediterranean cuisine, and reflects the Portuguese tradition of winemaking with a wine cellar. It charges a cover charge of €2.50 per person. Some of the dishes on the current menu include pumpkin soup ( €7), eggplant ( €9), octopus ( €27), tiger prawns ( €30), and fish of the week ( €28). Desserts include chocolate cake with hazelnut crumble (€7.50) and cannoli with foie gras (€9). The restaurant has noted that its food may contain gluten and nuts. It has also asked customers that may be allergic to contact the staff. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. It offers lunch services from 12:30 pm to 14:30 pm, and from the same time on Saturdays. Reservations can be made on the restaurants web site or by calling +351 213 977 138.
Cockpit BarOpens in a new tabLisbon · Bars & NightlifeLocated in Avenida Sacadura Cabral 18C in Lisboa is Cockpit Bar. It is in the Alvalade and Areeiro areas, near Avenida de Roma. The name of the bar suits it well, as the interior is small like that of an aircraft cockpit. It is colorful. There is an outdoor terrace. In the past, it was opened by two TAP captains, in 1973. It later changed hands, and in 1995, it was given to Pedro Mauricio by his mother. It was a vote of confidence, and at age 28, Pedro Mauricio was trying to stabilize his life and give himself a new beginning. He views running the bar as a second chance. Pedro originally learned to make cocktails by reading a book. In the beginning, he made every cocktail by closely following the instructions in the book. Pedro does not drink, so he has never tasted a cocktail. At the start of the new millennium, gin became trendy in Lisbon and the bar adapted to the change. Younger clients appreciate the establishment as a tranquil place to end their workdays and enjoy a drink. The bar offers gin-based cocktails and small dishes. Clients have a favorite, Pedro, the owner. Pedro was very active during the visit, often leaving his table to greet clients and assign them seats. The bar’s relaxed ambience allows clients to interact with each other. As the hours pass, the environment becomes more animated and vibrant. The establishment is open Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. It is closed on Sundays. It has a 4.5 rating on Charmed Giraffe.
Dom FeijãoOpens in a new tabAlvalade · RestaurantsDom Feijão is a grill restaurant in the Alvalade district of Lisbon, at Largo Machado de Assis 7D, 1700-116 Lisboa, close to Avenida de Roma. Its kitchen works in the tradition of traditional Portuguese cooking, and the name translates as Sir Bean. Lunch is served from 12:00 to 15:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:30, Monday to Saturday, and the restaurant is closed on Sundays. Guests are served at the table, and there is a spacious terrace as well as indoor dining. The story behind the restaurant starts with João Araújo. He and his brother António, together with their cousin José Pinto, all of them originally from Paredes de Coura, founded Os Courenses in 1992. João left in 2003 and ran a place called Sem Nome until November 2008. The following month he launched Dom Feijão. His wife, Estela Araújo, has always held the main responsibility for the kitchen. The restaurant calls itself modern, yet it aims to keep certain regional and traditional specialities alive. Each day from Monday to Saturday has its own speciality. Thursday brings dobrada in the style of Porto, Tuesday's dishes include iscas, and Saturday is described as a day of heavy traffic. Dishes listed for the restaurant include bacalhau à lagareiro, made with salt cod, garlic and olive oil, as well as picanha, grilled sea bass with sautéed vegetables, and small fish served with tomato rice. Lombinhos, filetes and batatinhas cazeiras also appear, and cheesecake is among the desserts. Coffee is on offer too. A writer for Salt of Portugal named it one of their favourite neighbourhood restaurants, praising the generous portions, modest prices and top-notch ingredients. Their meal began with fried marinated sardines and black-pork prosciutto, followed by poached cherne, grilled secretos, and grilled codfish with roasted potatoes in olive oil. A sável was in the refrigerator, but the waiter explained it needs slicing and several hours of marinating and cannot be rushed. Chef João Araújo told them that the ingredients are the restaurant's only luxury. The dining room is popular with families. The reservations line may go unanswered when the staff are very busy, so booking takes persistence. The number is +351 21 846 4038. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and a wait for a table is usual. A paid garage lies beneath the restaurant, and the waiter can validate parking. Cards and contactless payments are accepted, and high chairs, Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible seating are available.
Fábrica Coffee RoastersOpens in a new tabChiado · Cafés & Coffee ShopsFábrica Coffee Roasters is located at Rua das Flores 63, Lisboa. This coffee shop and roastery is located in the neighborhood of Chiado. As a cafe and coffee shop, their hours of operation are the same every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. One coffee guide gives an address where customers can take away, dine in, and have coffee delivered. The hours listed in the coffee guide are from Google and may not be current. The founders of Fábrica want to bring specialty coffee to the people of Portugal. They want to share their understanding and passion for coffee with their customers. They want to craft an experience for their customers. According to its website, Fábrica establishes direct trade relationships with farmers to ensure sustainable coffee. Fábrica claims that they are concerned with every stage of the coffee process. The shop has a number of values, the previous being a few of them. The shop currently has seven locations, five in Lisbon and two in Porto. According to their site, customers from a number of countries have come to appreciate Fábrica’s specialty coffee and have supported the establishment of the company’s coffee community. Fábrica offers a subscription service for coffee. The site also offers a number of coffees including whole bean coffee; Pueblo at 16,00 €, Negrisa at 16,00 €, Cenit at 14,90 €, Shantawene at 18,00 €, Pitalito at 14,90 €, and Popayan Decaf at 18,00 € with taxes included. For orders within mainland Portugal totaling more than 30 €, and for all subscriptions, shipping is free.
Ground BurgerOpens in a new tabAvenidas Novas · RestaurantsGround Burger is a burger restaurant at Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar 148, in the Avenidas Novas neighbourhood of Lisbon, postcode 1050-021. Its own website lists this branch under the name São Sebastião, and the street number is given as 148A. The restaurant opens at noon and stays open until midnight, with the kitchen taking its last orders at 23:30. Tables can be booked through the website, which also links to the food menu, a separate beer menu and delivery through Glovo. Time Out gives the price of a meal as up to €20. The restaurant presents itself as American-inspired. According to its company profile, the beef is certified 100% Black Angus, ground fresh every day and cooked to order. A guide built on chefs' recommendations adds that everything is made in-house and fresh daily, from the buns and fries to the milkshakes. Time Out describes a 150-gram portion of Black Angus meat inside a brioche bun made on site and toasted inside, combined with quality ingredients and served with onion rings. It also notes that the preparation happens in full view of the customers. The menu is classic American fare: burgers, hand-cut fries, thick shakes and a large selection of craft beer, served on tap and in bottles. The company says its homemade milkshakes follow a secret recipe, and that it offers both imported and local craft beers. Time Out mentions XL milkshakes and says the menu pairs well with them and with the craft beers. The item it suggests trying is the Ground Burger, which comes with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, purple onion and GB sauce. The company lists its specialties as burgers, fries, shakes and beers. The chefs' guide describes the atmosphere as welcoming and free of pretension, a place built for flavour rather than fuss, with a loyal following among locals and visitors alike. It names several chefs who choose the restaurant, including Vitor Sobral of Tasca da Esquina, Pedro Pena Bastos, chef and owner of Broto, Gil Fernandes, executive chef at Fortaleza do Guincho, and Fagner Buzinhani, executive chef at GoJuu. The guide dates the restaurant from 2015. Ground Burger has three further sites in Lisbon: Santa Apolónia, at Av. Infante Dom Henrique 9; an Airstream at Av. da Índia 178, open noon to 22:00; and Time Out Market Lisboa, at Av. 24 de julho 49, open from 10:00 to midnight. Enquiries for this branch can go to +351 213 717 171 or hello@groundburger.com.
Il MatricianoOpens in a new tabSão Bento · RestaurantsIl Matriciano is an Italian restaurant specializing in cuisine of Rome, located in Lisbon's São Bento neighborhood on Rua de São Bento 107. The restaurant is in direct opposition of the Assembleia da República (Portugal’s Parliament). Alessandro Laganà and Stefania Carpoca (sommelier) opened Il Matriciano in 2015, committed to producing authentic Roman pasta. Hence the name Il Matriciano, playing on pasta Amatriciana. The menu features other varieties of pasta. Although the menu does include a few other dishes, pasta is clearly the protagonist here. Their pasta is sourced from two pasta artisans, and recognized by Gambero Rosso International, in Marche and Abruzzo. Their guanciale is sourced from a shop in Amatrice. The interior dining room seats 50. In 2021, Il Matriciano won Little Big Italy on NOVE in Season 4 Episode 4, “Lisbona” (11 October 2021). Chef Francesco Panella evaluated authentic Italian identity abroad, and Il Matriciano scored one point higher than Bella Ciao and La Bottega di Giò. Il Matriciano’s website provides coverage from publications: Observador, Visão, Time Out, Mesa Marcada, and MAGG, as well as Tripadvisor. Il Matriciano has 1,165 Google reviews, averaging 4.5; and 376 TripAdvisor reviews averaging 4.2. In total, over 1,500 reviews exist for the restaurant. One diner described starting with an appetizer of bruschetta followed by pasta carbonara, pasta with clams and bottarga, and ending with strawberry dessert. Another reviewer praised the cosy atmosphere and quality of the pasta and rice dishes. Il Matriciano is open from 12:30 to 15:00 and again from 19:30 to 23:00. It is closed on Sundays.
Lagoa AzulOpens in a new tabAlmada · RestaurantsLagoa Azul is a Portuguese restaurant located in Almada. The restaurant can be found on Avenida Dom João I, 10, in the 2800-111 postal code district. According to the restaurant's website, the postal code is 2800-110. Lagoa Azul is an unassuming restaurant that offers food to the patrons that are staying away from the touristed parts of Lisbon. The restaurant offers food to the residents and workers of the area. The restaurant's claim to fame is their hearty and fresh Portuguese dishes. Some of the dishes include a variety of Seafood, Garlic Prawns, Berbigão à Bulhão Pato, Crab, and Monkfish. Other dishes offered at the restaurant are a variety of Rice dishes, a Fish Soup, and Baked Bacalhau. Side dishes offered are Batatas Fritas. Food choices on the menu include Picanha, Bife do Lombo Frito, Prego No Pão and a pork option. Picanha and the Bife do Lombo Frito are described as tender and crispy respectively. Schoko Nuss Torte und Milchkaffee Galeao is also sweet. The restaurant’s webpage describes offerings similar to a café including cakes as well as Portuguese food and espresso. For those with a sweet tooth, the website says there is also compote, chocolate and other desserts. Guests are invited to visit for lunch or dinner and to enjoy the patio and good weather. Also on the website, it is noted that the seating is air conditioned, and there is free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating and payment by debit card and cash. It is closed on Mondays. A telephone number is 351212754625, email is Lagoa1965@gmail.com and it is rated a 4.5 on Charmed Giraffe.
Loja das ConservasOpens in a new tabCais do Sodré · RestaurantsLoja das Conservas stands at Rua do Arsenal 130, 1100-040 Lisboa, in the Cais do Sodré neighbourhood, on a busy downtown corner close to the waterfront. It is a specialty boutique and cultural showcase dedicated solely to the centuries-old Portuguese tradition of canned seafood. The doors are open every day of the week, from 10:00 to 20:00. This address housed the first unit of the project: it started trading in August 2013, proved an instant hit, and was followed by further stores in Lisbon and Porto as well as a restaurant. The shop is the official store of the National Association of Fish Canning Industries, which sponsors the project. The space is roomy and decorated with the colourful designs of different canneries, along with a mural honouring Portuguese cannery workers, and it invites visitors to learn something of the industry's long history. Products are organised by producer. Seventeen national canneries are represented, together offering more than 300 products, and some of them are export brands found only at this store. The range stretches from sardines to tuna, octopus and mussels, plus other seafood, drawn from more than a dozen canning factories across the country. The setting is described as cool, with a trendy deco that brings new life to the age-old craft of canned fish. The tins are considered collector's items and a good gift idea for anyone wishing to share this gourmet tradition. Products can also be bought online through the company's website, and orders over 25 units are handled by email at lojadasconservasonline@gmail.com. The Lisbon phone number is +351 911 181 210. Next door, the snack bar is called Petiscos, a word meaning snacks. It serves everything sold in the shop, and if an item is stocked but missing from the menu, the kitchen will prepare it for an extra fee. One visitor described stuffed squid in ink that came from a can, was reheated slightly so it stayed soft, and was filled with rice cooked in the ink with bits of seafood. Olive oil left on the plate was best mopped up with crusty bread, which arrived cold. Canned sardines come on a terracotta grill and are commonly grilled in their own oil, with a waiter lighting them; chopped tomatoes, olive oil and garlic can go on top. The same visitor noted that a lemonade cost more than an ice-cold beer.
Maria AzeitonaOpens in a new tabAmadora · RestaurantsMaria Azeitona is a Portuguese restaurant at Rua Alfredo Keil 16, 2700-036 Amadora, on one of the main streets in the centre of town. It opened there in 2013 with a concept built around Portuguese cooking and petiscos for sharing. It is open every day, from 12:00 to 15:00 and again from 19:00 to 22:00, and the telephone number is 214066261. A blogger who visited in 2015 described a modern, light-wood room with almost spartan decoration and plain chairs, dominated by a large service counter, a wine cellar and, naturally, olives. Diners sat at a long shared table near a high window that screens out the bustle of the street, and three television screens were tuned to a cooking channel. The restaurant has 42 seats. According to the manager, Denise Albuquerque, lunch brings mostly people who work in nearby companies, while dinner attracts a younger crowd and runs in two sittings, at 19:30 and 21:30. The list of petiscos is long. The manager says a meal should begin with ovos rotos with Barrancos sausage and crunchy fried onion. Unlike the traditional Spanish version, the eggs here are scrambled. Other shared plates include gratinated mussels with Queijo da Ilha, gratinated goat's cheese with wild berries, fried cuttlefish in the style of Setúbal, ovos verdes, peixinhos da horta and pica-pau. The 2015 blogger picked the ovos verdes as a personal favourite, and the meal there opened with a couvert of seasoned olives, bread and fresh cheeses. Main dishes exist too, although the manager says many guests stick to sharing petiscos or order two mains for four people plus a set of starters. The menu includes flaked cod Lagareiro style on a bed of broa with spinach, hake fillets with clam rice and a Lisbon-style bitoque. It also has two salads and two vegetarian options, a risotto and a vegetable Brás. Reservations are recommended, and the 2015 blogger advised booking to avoid the usual queue. Besides the dining room, the restaurant offers takeaway collected on the premises, an express service that brings the order to your car, and home delivery to Amadora, Lisboa, Queluz, Belas, Massamá, Carnaxide, Linda-a-velha and Algés. Gift cards can be bought. Payment is accepted through PayPal, credit card, Multibanco and MBWay, with cash only for takeaway. The owner, Pedro Lopes, has opened branches in Aeródromo de Tires, Campo Pequeno and Campo de Ourique, the fourth in the brand, though the manager says Amadora remains the base.
Mercado do PeixeOpens in a new tabLisbon · RestaurantsLocated in Lisbon, Portugal, Mercado do Peixe can be found at Estrada Pedro Teixeira 4, 1400-047 Lisboa. Mercado do Peixe is in Ajuda, in Caramão da Ajuda. Some sources put Mercado do Peixe in Vila Simão. It is near residential areas and not near the more urbanized/popular tourist areas of Lisbon. It is a seafood restaurant and former market. It is known for grilling fish and other seafood. When you enter, the first thing you see is a small market selling fish. Here you can purchase raw fish. The price is based on the weight of the fish. If you are still hungry while waiting for your fish to be cooked, you can order Espinho shrimp or goose barnacles. If you still have room for dessert after your fish, you can order “nata” pie. The pie is made in house and is served warm. The restaurant has a view over the greenery of Monsanto rather than of the sea. This restaurant is convenient for business lunches as well as get-togethers. People also come for the grilled Portuguese seafood. Time Out says the cost is up to 40 euros. Call to check before going. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. On Tuesdays through Saturdays the restaurant serves lunch from 12:30 to 15:30 and dinner from 19:30 to 22:30. The restaurant serves lunch only on Sundays from 12:30 to 15:30. Check the times before you go since there is some variation among listings. The restaurant offers a full service bar and has wheelchair accessibility. There is also parking, and public transportation with bus lines 723, 729, and 760.
Museu Arqueológico do CarmoOpens in a new tabChiado · MuseumsThe museological collection of the Association of Portuguese Archaeologists, which gave rise to the Carmo Archaeological Museum (MAC), has been housed since 1864 in the so-called Carmo Ruins, classified as a National Monument, corresponding to the anti
NómadaOpens in a new tabAvenidas Novas · RestaurantsNómada is a Japanese-fusion restaurant in the Avenidas Novas neighbourhood of Lisbon, at Avenida Visconde Valmor 56 D/E, 1050-241 Lisboa, telephone (+351) 917 779 737. It began at number 40A of the same avenue, in a ground-floor space with a back terrace where a café called Melt had operated. Visão reported that former Sushic team members opened it on 3 August. The restaurant later moved to a new space less than 200 meters away, designed by Spacegram Studio for 80 diners instead of 60. The kitchen blends fusion sushi and traditional Asian cooking with European and Portuguese flavours, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Chef Francisco Bessone guides the menu, and Visão named chefs Mário Ribeiro and Bruno Oliveira alongside him. Time Out describes gunkans, temakis, makis, ceviches and carpaccios, with varied fish, some from the Azores, alongside fried dishes, sauces and sugar. It recommends the tataki tuna. It rated the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars. Visão's review listed oysters with kimuchi, coriander shoots and passion fruit spherification at €3 each, and a white fish ceviche with tiger's milk, chips and sweet potato purée at €11. The Gunkan MR, at €8, wraps rice in salmon and tops it with scallop flambéed in Carcavelos wine. The Naco Nómada, at €15, sits under puff pastry and held bacon and cheese that day. Giscard Müller designed a wine list made up almost entirely of unfamiliar labels. Visão gave an average price of €30, while Time Out says up to €30. The Avenidas Novas interior draws on Japanese symbolism. Asase, a contemporary piece, reinterprets a school of fish swimming in one direction. The ceiling cloths take inspiration from nerons, linen elements once used against wind, rain and dust. Spacegram describes a low-lit setting of natural materials and calm colours. It has Lioz stone tables and countertops, kombu-inspired green walls, burnt-yellow chairs that echo karashi mustard, oak details and untreated brass. A 2:1 tatami ratio organises the layout. Seating includes counter service, group tables and more intimate arrangements. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 12:00-15:00 and 19:00-23:00, Friday 12:00-15:00 and 19:00-23:30, Saturday 12:00-15:30 and 19:00-23:30, and Sunday 12:30-15:30 and 19:00-23:00. A second restaurant, Nómada Chiado, is at Rua da Horta Seca 5, 1200-221 Lisboa. Home orders and takeaway are available on +351 917 779 737.
O Bom, O Mau e O VilãoOpens in a new tabCais do Sodré · Bars & NightlifeO Bom, O Mau e O Vilão is a bar in the Cais do Sodré neighbourhood of Lisbon, at Rua do Alecrim 21, 1200-014 Lisboa. Its name comes from a Sergio Leone spaghetti western; in English the film is called The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Time Out describes the place as an ambitious project with several sides: a bar, a restaurant, a film club and a music venue, with a concert or DJ set every day. Other descriptions call it a retro cocktail bar with live music and many rooms, closer to a labyrinthine cultural hub than to a single-room pub. The venue occupies a converted residential building from the 18th century. It was designed to feel like wandering through an eccentric, artsy apartment rather than a commercial bar. The rooms are retro in style and colour-coded, with blue, pink, red and yellow spaces as well as private nooks. Several rooms carry striking murals by local artists. The concept is to offer different social settings under one roof, so a guest can start with a quiet chat over drinks in the front rooms and later move to a busy dance floor or a live gig further back. Time Out notes that house and electronica rule in most Lisbon bars, whereas here soul, funk, Afrobeat and jazz dominate. Checking the daily schedule ahead helps, since the lineup can mean smooth live jazz early in the week or an energetic DJ set over the weekend. Live music or DJ sets often start later in the evening, and the atmosphere builds after 10 PM. On the drinks side, classic cocktails such as the Old Fashioned or the Negroni are made with quality spirits. A gin and tonic is also on offer, with a selection of gins and premium tonics, served in a large goblet. Reservations are not accepted, and seating works on a first-come, first-served basis. Because the venue is split into small, intimate rooms, finding a seat can get competitive after 10 PM, especially at weekends. It is worth exploring every room, since the mood changes from the front salon to the back dance floor. The bar is a short walk from Cais do Sodré station, reachable by metro or train, or on foot down from Chiado. It opens Tuesday to Thursday from 21:00 to 02:00, Friday and Saturday from 19:00 to 03:00, and Sunday from 21:00 to 02:00. It is closed on Mondays.
O FradeOpens in a new tabBelém · RestaurantsO Frade is a restaurant in Lisbon's Belém area, at Calçada da Ajuda 14, 1300-014 Lisboa. It sits right next to the Museu Nacional dos Coches and a short walk from the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém waterfront, which makes it a convenient lunch or dinner stop during a day spent exploring the district. The restaurant holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and has been collecting several awards. Its concept is a reinterpretation of the classic Portuguese tavern, and it is a very small place. Most of the seats are at a counter arranged around an open food-preparation area, and the U-shaped counter accommodates only a small handful of people. Afonso is often cooking right there in view of the guests. Because space is so limited, walk-ins are practically impossible, particularly for dinner, so booking well ahead is essential. The staff are warm and glad to explain where the recipes come from, which makes the counter a natural spot to ask questions about the food and the wine. The setting suits a relaxed meal with friends, and it is also one of a few places in greater Lisbon for a casual solo dinner. In the kitchen, Chef Diogo Carvalho works with classic Portuguese petiscos, among them chickpeas with squid, codfish salad and duck escabeche. The main dishes section of the menu is short, and two dishes are singled out: the octopus rice and the duck rice. Local chefs and food lovers have begun spending their days off here. The cooking draws on influences from all over the country, and the owners say they serve food they like to eat. Family runs through the place. Afonso is in business with his cousin Sérgio Frade, who is more of a front-of-house presence. Their grandparents had a restaurant with the same name in the Alentejo, going back to the 1960s, and some family recipes still find their way to the tables. Wine follows the same thread: the restaurant serves the family's DOC wines, along with the family-produced vinho da talha, a wine made in an amphora, which pairs with rich Alentejo flavours. O Frade is open Monday to Thursday from 12:30 to 15:00 and from 18:00 to 23:00. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, lunch service runs from 12:30 to 16:00, and the evening session runs from 18:00 to 23:00. The restaurant's telephone number is +351 939 482 939.
Palácio ChiadoOpens in a new tabChiado · RestaurantsPalácio Chiado is located at Rua do Alecrim 70, 1200-018 Lisboa and is a restaurant housed in an 18th century palace. As Visit Lisboa tells us, the palace now accommodates various cuisines, all under the direction of Chef Manuel Bóia. It also mentions the cuisines as contemporary and states Palácio Chiado offers Wi-Fi. In 2018, the palace underwent renovations and added new dining concepts, all while retaining its prior originality. Indagare mentions an upscale and contemporary restaurant, also featuring ornately decorated ceilings. On its website, Hobnob states it’s best to make reservations a few days in advance, as the restaurant is a location for special occasions. The writer also mentions patrons should dress to impress. A security guard greets patrons. The courteous staff provided the author a Negroni, which is said to be an excellent drink to order at the palace. A spacious séparé is assigned to the writer and notes that, in addition to seating large parties, the restaurant offers salas exclusivas for private functions. One of these is said to be as impressive as the main hall. All the wines are from Portugal and the writer gives particular attention to vinho verde. Within the context of Portugal's wine law, vinho verde is a Denominação de Origem Controlada, and also the country's largest appellation. It is a young wine, made from several grape varieties, still possessing a slight carbonation. Fares in the region of €50 are quoted for dining at the Palácio Chiado. Mains include an Angus steak and also a Wagyu beef. Palácio Chiado is open daily from 12:30 until 00:00 Sunday to Wednesday, and until 02:00 Thursday to Saturday. According to Tripadvisor, the restaurant has a rating of 4.5 from over 2500 reviews. Further information is available by calling +351 210101184 or emailing geral@palaciochiado.pt.
Pensão AmorOpens in a new tabCais do Sodré · Bars & NightlifePensão Amor stands at Rua do Alecrim 19, 1200-292 Lisboa, in the Cais do Sodré neighbourhood. Until the last century, sailors from many countries came ashore at Cais do Sodré, where bars carried the names of European capitals. It was the bohemian centre of the city, a place where bourgeois, writers, fado singers, spies and prostitutes all mingled. A period of decadence and abandonment followed, and the district was reborn when Pensão Amor opened in 2011. A thorough restoration was completed in 2022. Inside, the colour scheme is rich and crimson, and the walls carry erotic artworks. Crystal chandeliers, velvet sofas and shimmering curtains furnish the rooms, and quiet side rooms are set aside for intimate encounters. Frommer's compares the overall air to that of an opulent Edwardian bordello. A risqué bookshop is tucked away out back. Upstairs, in rooms that were once part of a real brothel, an eclectic mix of businesses operates: a pole dance studio, a spa and a luxury corset maker. By day, the venue works as a discreet meeting place for coffee or cocktails. After dark, the programme can include burlesque shows, live jazz, DJ sessions or literary tertulias. The rooms also serve at times as dance floors and as stages for surprise pole dance shows, themed parties, poetry meetings, plays and live music. One suggestion is to come between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM for a quiet drink while exploring the rooms and the art, and to come after 11:00 PM for the club atmosphere and live performances. In mid 2023 the Madam's Lodge opened, inviting guests to stay in the harlots' rooms. Personal objects, business documents and mysterious messages in every corner reveal the life of the old brothel in the 1960s, when prostitutes could legally practise. The lodge marks 60 years since prostitution was prohibited in Portugal. Rooms are soundproofed, though the nightlife strip outside may bring some residual hum. The venue is open Monday to Wednesday from noon to 2am and Thursday to Saturday from noon to 4am. Prices listed are 1€ for an espresso, 4€ for Portuguese brandy, around 8€ for cocktails and around 5€ for a plate of Portuguese cheese. The bar takes no reservations and works on a walk-in basis, with a queue likely at the door on Friday and Saturday nights. A second entrance at the back, on Rua Nova do Carvalho, leads past strip-show artworks lining the stairwell. Transport links are Cais do Sodré metro station and tram 25E.
ProcópioOpens in a new tabPríncipe Real · Bars & NightlifeProcópio is a cocktail bar in Lisbon's Príncipe Real neighbourhood, at Alto de S. Francisco 21 A, on Rua João Penha, 1050 Lisboa. It stands by the Amoreiras garden and the terminal of the 17th century aqueduct. The bar's website says Amoreiras Shopping and the Largo do Rato metro station are five minutes away on foot, and Marques do Pombal is ten minutes away on foot. From the street the building looks like an ordinary residential house. Guests ring the doorbell or knock, then wait to be invited inside. The door is red. The bar opened in 1972. Luís and Alice Pinto Coelho conceived it after a visit to Procope, a bar and restaurant in Paris. Back in Lisbon, they created it in premises that had once held a coal shop and a milliner's shop. The whole concept was their own work, from the layout and interior decoration to the furniture and the placement of the decorative elements. Luís Pinto Coelho gave five "pearls" to the city, and Procópio is one of them. Inside, the bar is modelled on French bistros. Its website says it is decorated entirely with original pieces from the romantic period, and Art Nouveau in particular. It also calls the bar the elder brother of the Lisbon bars Paródia, Foxtrot and Pavilhão Chinês. ByChefs describes a space that recalls a 1920s Parisian bistro, low-lit, with red velvet seating, dark wood paneling, antique mirrors, vintage paintings and an old piano in the corner. The website also mentions a cozy room and an outdoor terrace. Cocktails and other beverages are served, and the drinks list notes that popcorn and IVA are included. Procópio is still in family hands and is now run by the third generation. Alice Pinto Coelho, now the owner, remains the manager and the hostess, and many regard her as the secret behind the bar's success and longevity. Maria João Pinto Coelho, the oldest daughter, is in charge of communication, and Sofia Pinto Coelho handles public relations. The grandsons Tomás and Martim work in the bar. Writers, philosophers, artists, journalists, diplomats, advertisement agents and politicians have met here and still do. Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 19:00 to 02:00 and Saturday from 20:00 to 02:00. The bar is closed on Monday and Sunday. Other sources differ. The bar's website gives 6PM to 3AM on weekdays and 9PM to 3AM on Saturdays. It adds that the bar closes on Sundays and holidays, except 25 April, Flower Revolution Day. The telephone number is +351 213 852 851, and the website is barprocopio.com.
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