The 10 best restaurants in Lisbon

From the most chic to the most popular, from the most typical to the most exotic, here is our selection of the best restaurants in Lisbon!

Portugal is a very interesting country from the point of view of gastronomic culture and specifically its capital Lisbon. Many restaurants adorn the streets of this city that is why it is not always easy to choose one. We have prepared this small guide for the 10 best restaurants in Lisbon to allow you to spend a pleasant stay.

1. A Taberna Da Rua Das Flores: the good Portuguese canteen

The Chief of A Taberna Da Rua Das Flores , André Magalhães, is recognized for his imagination: the card changes every day. In a simple little room, we eat petiscos (tapas) or traditional Portuguese dishes, always cooked with a small touch of madness. It is impossible to book: the best is to arrive at the opening!

2. Time Out Market: the most trendy market in Lisbon

The Time Out Market is a former covered market, now occupied by food stalls held by chefs (known) with a restaurant in Lisbon: it goes from hamburger to sushi, to seafood! The atmosphere is noisy, crowded, agitated – and that’s what makes the charm of this very trendy hall. On the other hand, you'll need patience to find a table!

3. In Cevicheria: the Peruvian octopus to honor

To A Cevicheria , the chef (Portuguese) Kiko offers a culinary trip to Peru – supervised by a giant octopus, attached to the ceiling of the room. The recommended menu is simple: a good ceviche ( raw fish with lemon juice and seasoning), accompanied by pisco sour (Peruvian national fish). Be careful: try to come to the opening!

4. Floresta Das Escadinhas: for grilled sardines

Floresta Das Escadinhas is one of the most famous restaurants in Lisbon for its grilled dishes, and especially its grilled sardines. Here, no ceremony, and that’s what’s nice: the service is friendly, the quiet place, delicious grilled meats.

5. Alma: one of the best restaurants in Lisbon

Let's be clear, Alma is not for small wallets: this Lisbon restaurant is distinguished by a Michelin star, and prices go with. But if you decided to try the " author’s kitchen “(as the chef himself calls it), it is one of the best restaurants in Lisbon: a traditional cuisine revisited, fine and tasty, in a modern and quiet setting.

6. Peixaria da Esquina: to eat fish

There are hundreds of restaurants in Lisbon, but some are distinguished by their perfect simplicity. This is the case of Peixaria da Esquina: good fresh fish, well prepared, well presented, nice service and a well-located restaurant in Lisbon. What more?

7. The Food Temple: vegan and quiet cuisine

Go to Food Temple , it is first to walk in the small streets of Lisbon to find the entrance, nestled at the foot of a staircase. In the summer, this staircase serves as a terrace! On the menu (which changes every day), dishes that mix cuisine from all over the world – whose flavor should convince everyone, even meat lovers. It’s dynamic, pretty, cheap. Recommended reservation.

8. A Casa do Bacalhau : a restaurant dedicated to cod

A Casa do Bacalhau means "the house of the cod." The name says everything! Delicious cod dishes, in good quantity, and at reasonable prices.

9. Há Tapas no Mercado!!! : local tapas at a small price

Há Tapas no Mercado!!! seduced by its concept without pretention: here it is Portuguese wine and pesticos (tapas), cooked with fresh and regional products. It is small, charming and family, and cheap. Reservation recommended!

10. Tasca da Esquina: a gastronomic experience

The Tasca da esquina, we go like a gastronomic experience. The cuisine skillfully mixes traditional Portuguese flavors with more exotic flavors. The portions are small – you are more in the curious tasting than in the good atmosphere. It's different... And amazing.