Lisbon

Time Out Market

Mercado da Ribeira

The late 19th-century market was closed in 2000, and in 2014 the publisher Time Out Portugal transformed the space into a gourmet food court with 40 kiosks, including restaurants, bars, and shops. A number of Lisbon's top chefs have stands here, making this an ideal place to sample some of their food for lower prices than at their established restaurants.

Sun-Wed 10:00-24:00, Thu-Sat 10:00-02:00 · Wi-Fi · Wheelchair accessible

Os Tibetanos

Vegetarian restaurant affiliated with a Buddhist center. Vegan friendly. Juice bar.

Mon-Fri 12:15-14:45 19:30-22:30, Sat 12:45-15:30 20:00-23:00, Sun and holidays 19:30-22:30 · Inexpensive · Wi-Fi · Fully vegetarian · Takeaway

Leitaria Camponeza

On the location of a historical café (the leitaria), this place focuses on only a short number of dishes (meats, fish and seafood) but makes up for this in quality and portion size. For an atmospheric presentation ask for one of their espetadas. The wines complement the dishes and you can end the meal with a dessert. For someone looking for great value for their buck (no compromises on quality), it's a good place to start or end an evening.

Daily 19:00-23:00 · €15-30 · Takeaway · Wheelchair accessible

Restaurante Sacramento do Chiado

A popular locals' place in palace stables from the 18th-century. The atmosphere and the food are excellent. Service is very good and the recommendations by the staff are outstanding. The writing on the menu is very small and difficult to read in the subdued lighting.

Mon-Fri 12:30-15:00 19:30-24:00, Sat Sun 19:30-24:00 · €40 (appetizer, main, wine and desert) · Wi-Fi

100 Maneiras

Michelin-starred restaurant by Bosnian chef Ljubomir Stanisic, who blends influences from his homeland, his adopted country, and elsewhere around the globe.

Thu–Mon 19:00–22:30, closed Tue Wed · EUR 95-125

Alma

Two-Michelin-star fine dining by chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, blending traditional Portuguese cuisine with Asian influences. Choose from two tasting menus or order à la carte.

Tue–Sun 12:30–15:30 & 19:00–22:30, closed Mon · EUR 65-120

Café Buenos Aires

A good and selected combination of cheap and mid range dishes. The owners are very friendly and speak English, as well as Portuguese. It is a good restaurant if you want to eat South American grilled meat.

Mon–Fri 16:00–23:00, Sat 12:00–16:00, closed Sun · Mid-range

Chapitô à Mesa

Great views are the main feature if you reserve terrace seat in advance. Good atmosphere; international-menu food is tasty but nothing special.

Mon–Fri 12:00–00:00, Sat Sun 19:30–24:00 · EUR 15-35

Come Prima

Traditional Italian fresh pasta dishes, various starters, risottos, meats and wood-oven pizzas are produced from a wide selection of prime quality fresh ingredients. Extensive wine list procured from both national and Italian producers and a delightful choice of desserts carefully picked from the Italian classics.

Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00 19:00-23:00, Fri Sat 19:00-24:00 · €18

Epur

Michelin-starred restaurant by French chef Vincent Farges, who prepares an edgy surprise menu centred on visual elegance and purity of flavours.

Tue–Sat 19:30–23:00, closed Sun Mon · EUR 70-125

Farol de Santa Luzia

Great place to have typical Portuguese food before climbing to Castelo S. Jorge.

Mon-Sat 17:30-23:00 · ~ €20/person

Restaurante Lisboa À Noite

A restaurant with a variety of traditional Portuguese dishes very appreciated by the tourists. Friendly environment, great service. Make sure you try the appetizers.

Mon-Thu 19:30-24:00, Fri Sat and holidays 19:30-01:00

Rosa da Rua Restaurante

A traditional restaurant offering an interesting mix of Portuguese, Indian, and Cape Verdean flavours. The lunch-time buffet offers excellent value for money and great quality food. Staff are patient with English speakers.

Mon-Fri 12:00-15:30 19:30-22:30, Sat 19:30-22:30 · €10 for buffet lunch; €25 for 3-course dinner (May 2017)

Eleven

Michelin-starred restaurant in Jardim Amália Rodrigues with views of Parque Eduardo VII.

Daily 12:30–14:30 & 19:30–22:30 · €35-185

Fábrica Imperial

They say they serve grandma's cooking with the love of a grandchild.

Mon–Thu 11:00–16:00, Fri 11:00–16:00 & 20:00–00:00, Sat 20:00–00:00, closed Sun · €7-20

Restaurante Gambrinus

A restaurant-bar which is one of the most chic places in the city. Highly recognized in Lisbon as something of an institution, it attracts an eclectic crowd where the appeal is food and a great selection of beers, wines and spirits. Features smoking room, private parking with a doorman.

Daily 12:00-01:30

Restaurante Tascardoso

Standing-room only, this place serves simple and affordable Portuguese dishes, including grilled sardines. Toilets available.

Mon-Fri 12:00-24:00 · Small dishes for €3 (May 2017)

Eneko Lisboa

Michelin-starred restaurant by Spanish Basque chef Eneko Atxa. Attached to a more laid-back space called "Basque".

Wed–Sat 19:00–22:30, closed Sun–Tue · EUR 110-125

Restaurante Bonjardim

Appropriately nicknamed Rei dos Frangos, this is home to the best greasy spit-roasted chicken this side of Louisiana.

Daily 12:00-23:00 · Outdoor seating

Malmequer Bemmequer

Friendly and inexpensive; long menu of traditional Portuguese dishes.

Tue 19:00–21:00, Wed–Sun 12:00–15:00 & 19:00–21:00 · Mid-range · Outdoor seating

Restaurante Santa Rita

Authentic, cheap Portuguese dishes in a very busy, shared-table restaurant.

Mains €5-9 (May 2017)

Zambeze

A Mozambique restaurant on a "miradouro", viewing spot, offering a great view of the river, the Baixa area, and beyond. An elevator can bring you up and down the deep slopes, making it easily reachable from the nearby Baixa area.

Faca & Garfo

A cozy and affordable restaurant which offers tasty grilled Portuguese specialities of meat and fish.

Mon-Sat 08:00-24:00 · Mains €6-8 (May 2017)

Mercado Oriental

Supermercado Oriental - Amanhecer

A food court serving Asian street food and the only place in Lisbon where you can try Macanese cuisine (at a stall called "Taberna Macau").

12:00–22:30 · Small dishes €3

Loco Restaurante

Michelin-starred restaurant offering two tasting menus using local ingredients by chef Alexandre Silva, who won the first series of Top Chef de Portugal.

Mon–Fri 19:00–23:00, closed Sat Sun · EUR 113

Velha Gaiteira

A charming spot with a welcoming host. A delicious prix fixe meal was €12.50.

Restaurante Terra

Probably the best vegetarian restaurant in Lisbon and also the nicest in terms of ambience and service. They have a menu in English and will help with vegan choices or people with other dietary restrictions. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends but you will always be served even if you arrive with the place full and have to wait for a while. Weather permitting try to get a table outside, which means a wonderful and secluded back terrace.

Tue-Sun 12:30-15:30 19:30-24:00 · €15-20 (buffet plus drink and/or dessert)

Belcanto

Contemporary Portuguese cuisine with two Michelin stars.

Tue–Fri 12:30–15:00 & 19:00–22:30, Sat 12:30–15:00, closed Sun Mon · EUR 95-185

Cervejaria da Trindade

This excellent restaurant-brewery in a former monastery has several kinds of Sagres beer and Guinness. The appetizer that is charged for each item that is consumed separately. Nice codfish plates.

Sun-Thu 12:00-24:00, Fri Sat 12:00-01:00 · €15-25

Restaurante Calcutá 2

The second of two restaurants operated by the same owners. Decent Indian food, but far from the best. The location is great though for starting a night out on the town. Ask for the shoot drinks!

Daily 18:30-23:30 · €25 (two courses with house wine)