Guidebook for Lisboa
Essentials
Pingo Doce
1 R. João SaraivaSupermarket open from 8h30am until 9pm
Drinks & Nightlife
Who would have thought that the top of a small multiethnic shopping center would become one of the city's trendiest spots? But the reason is the beautiful view of the castle and the "petiscos" (tapas) and drinks available. The best time to enjoy the views and a cocktail is at sunset, but both the interior and exterior space also invite you to stay well into the night.
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Martim Moniz station
Who would have thought that the top of a small multiethnic shopping center would become one of the city's trendiest spots? But the reason is the beautiful view of the castle and the "petiscos" (tapas) and drinks available. The best time to enjoy the views and a cocktail is at sunset, but both the interior and exterior space also invite you to stay well into the night.
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. It has a welcoming ambience and an atypically-large interior (by Bairro Alto standards), but of course most still prefer to follow the old Bairro Alto tradition by standing outside. On weekdays the sounds are relaxing lounge music, while on weekends it tends to be house.
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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. It has a welcoming ambience and an atypically-large interior (by Bairro Alto standards), but of course most still prefer to follow the old Bairro Alto tradition by standing outside. On weekdays the sounds are relaxing lounge music, while on weekends it tends to be house.
Food Scene
Tradicional Portuguese restaurant to explore real Portuguese flavours. Great food and wine selection.
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Velho Macedo
117 R. da Madalena Tradicional Portuguese restaurant to explore real Portuguese flavours. Great food and wine selection.
French chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem whose name loosely translates as 'The Truants' (he 'skipped' culinary school!). His daily-changing, market-fresh set menus delight under a spiderweb of modern lighting, beautiful geometric cabinetry and an open kitchen. No microwave. No freezer!
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Os Gazeteiros
114 R. das Escolas GeraisFrench chef David Eyguesier honed his skills at Pois Café, then his own underground restaurant at home before opening this sorely needed Alfama gem whose name loosely translates as 'The Truants' (he 'skipped' culinary school!). His daily-changing, market-fresh set menus delight under a spiderweb of modern lighting, beautiful geometric cabinetry and an open kitchen. No microwave. No freezer!
The concept here is sharing Portuguese and Spanish flavors at the table. It's a spacious "petiscos" restaurant and includes the Lisbonita Gin Bar, an-all gins bar with dozens of different choices.
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Taberna Moderna
18A Rua dos BacalhoeirosThe concept here is sharing Portuguese and Spanish flavors at the table. It's a spacious "petiscos" restaurant and includes the Lisbonita Gin Bar, an-all gins bar with dozens of different choices.
Although located in an area surrounded by tourist restaurants, Solar dos Presuntos still stands out for its genuine atmosphere and quality cuisine. It offers excellent fish and seafood dishes (including the city's best paella, according to some), but the roast kid and other quality meat dishes are other highlights.
It's all served in a cavernous interior that gets quickly packed, with walls covered in photos and caricatures of Portuguese celebrities from the past and present. Another eye-catching feature is a tank by the entrance with lobsters together with other sea creatures waiting to be cooked.
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Solar dos Presuntos
150 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoAlthough located in an area surrounded by tourist restaurants, Solar dos Presuntos still stands out for its genuine atmosphere and quality cuisine. It offers excellent fish and seafood dishes (including the city's best paella, according to some), but the roast kid and other quality meat dishes are other highlights.
It's all served in a cavernous interior that gets quickly packed, with walls covered in photos and caricatures of Portuguese celebrities from the past and present. Another eye-catching feature is a tank by the entrance with lobsters together with other sea creatures waiting to be cooked.
The Temple food - Small vegetarian restaurant tucked in a residential square in Lisbon's historic Mouraria neighborhood. Dinner is served in the way of changing tapas with a daily main dish as well. Open Wed-Sun 7:30pm-12:00am.
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The Food Temple
18 Beco do JasmimThe Temple food - Small vegetarian restaurant tucked in a residential square in Lisbon's historic Mouraria neighborhood. Dinner is served in the way of changing tapas with a daily main dish as well. Open Wed-Sun 7:30pm-12:00am.
A little bit hidden in the former Moorish quarter Mouraria, in a small street of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts, you’ll find Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’, mainly visited by local Portuguese. Great typical Portuguese food and, also important, very nice people and a very informal atmosphere. One of our favorites! (open at lunch).
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Zé da Mouraria 2
60 R. Gomes FreireA little bit hidden in the former Moorish quarter Mouraria, in a small street of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts, you’ll find Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’, mainly visited by local Portuguese. Great typical Portuguese food and, also important, very nice people and a very informal atmosphere. One of our favorites! (open at lunch).
The best Japanese restaurant in town with a relax and cool vibe.
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Tasca Kome
57 R. da MadalenaThe best Japanese restaurant in town with a relax and cool vibe.
Bakery & Cafe with tasty handmade croissants, old fashioned quality, funny vintage decoration & traditional erotic Portuguese pottery.
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Fábrica Lisboa
121 R. da MadalenaBakery & Cafe with tasty handmade croissants, old fashioned quality, funny vintage decoration & traditional erotic Portuguese pottery.
This cosy cafe-bar is housed in a former convent building. The present owners have decorated the place with some really cool retro furniture and devised a menu that includes delicious dishes and some fantastic salads. A range of teas. It's a breakfast-brunch haunt for an offbeat crowd and the alternative ambiance is tangible.
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Cruzes Credo restaurant
29 Cruzes da SéThis cosy cafe-bar is housed in a former convent building. The present owners have decorated the place with some really cool retro furniture and devised a menu that includes delicious dishes and some fantastic salads. A range of teas. It's a breakfast-brunch haunt for an offbeat crowd and the alternative ambiance is tangible.
Sightseeing
A group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising, and design. There are also a few cafés and shops to serve not just those who work here, but also visitors. Every space has an industrial look, attracting curious crowds to regular events like "Open Day," with exhibitions, music, and other activities throughout the day. Every Sunday there's an open-air market of a variety of products, from second-hand articles to original crafts.
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LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaA group of abandoned 19th century warehouses and factories is now Lisbon's biggest hub of creativity, an "island" in the center of the city for companies related to art, fashion, advertising, and design. There are also a few cafés and shops to serve not just those who work here, but also visitors. Every space has an industrial look, attracting curious crowds to regular events like "Open Day," with exhibitions, music, and other activities throughout the day. Every Sunday there's an open-air market of a variety of products, from second-hand articles to original crafts.
Poets and travellers have always described it as an eden, and a visit to Lisbon isn't over without a visit to Sintra's fairy tale castles and palaces, especially to Pena Palace. It's a romantic and mysterious place surrounded by nature, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the best way to see it all is on an organized tour. Many tours also stop by Queluz Palace, by the Mafra Palace and at Cabo da Roca nearby, Europe's westernmost point.
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Sintra
Poets and travellers have always described it as an eden, and a visit to Lisbon isn't over without a visit to Sintra's fairy tale castles and palaces, especially to Pena Palace. It's a romantic and mysterious place surrounded by nature, classified as a World Heritage Site, and the best way to see it all is on an organized tour. Many tours also stop by Queluz Palace, by the Mafra Palace and at Cabo da Roca nearby, Europe's westernmost point.
Belém is known as the historic district of the Age of Discovery. It was from its waterfront that Vasco da Gama and other explorers departed for their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums in the neighborhood.
The sensational architecture of the Tower of Belem and Jeronimos Monastery (both World Heritage Sites) is the result of the discovery of the sea route to India, the opening of trade with Japan, and the colonization of Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia. These monuments are adorned and embellished with motifs of exotic lands elaborately carved in stone, as are the heroes of the age on the colossal Discoveries Monument.
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Belem station
Belém is known as the historic district of the Age of Discovery. It was from its waterfront that Vasco da Gama and other explorers departed for their voyages, events celebrated today by grand monuments and museums in the neighborhood.
The sensational architecture of the Tower of Belem and Jeronimos Monastery (both World Heritage Sites) is the result of the discovery of the sea route to India, the opening of trade with Japan, and the colonization of Brazil and parts of Africa and Asia. These monuments are adorned and embellished with motifs of exotic lands elaborately carved in stone, as are the heroes of the age on the colossal Discoveries Monument.
Lisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored, it's a romantic vision that's survived for a thousand years.
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Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloLisbon's castle stands on top of the city's highest hill, and offers the most breathtaking view of the city and river. Partially ruined, partially restored, it's a romantic vision that's survived for a thousand years.
Arts & Culture
Lisboa Story Centre is an innovative space dedicated to the history of the Portuguese capital, inspired by the wide array of facts and events that have shaped the city. Located in the East Wing of the newly renovated Terreiro do Paço, it has been designed as an interactive Visitor Attraction, comprising 6 public areas, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
Like a well-illustrated book, the Lisboa Story Centre “transports” visitors on a fascinating journey through time. Using a mixture of elaborate sets, multimedia and sensory experiences, the Centre stages dramatic recreations of Lisbon's most important historical events, within the zone between the Baixa Pombalina and the Terreiro do Paço
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Lisboa Story Centre
78 Praça do ComércioLisboa Story Centre is an innovative space dedicated to the history of the Portuguese capital, inspired by the wide array of facts and events that have shaped the city. Located in the East Wing of the newly renovated Terreiro do Paço, it has been designed as an interactive Visitor Attraction, comprising 6 public areas, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
Like a well-illustrated book, the Lisboa Story Centre “transports” visitors on a fascinating journey through time. Using a mixture of elaborate sets, multimedia and sensory experiences, the Centre stages dramatic recreations of Lisbon's most important historical events, within the zone between the Baixa Pombalina and the Terreiro do Paço
This iconic piece of modern architecture on the waterfront was designed by British architect Amanda Levete and opened in the fall of 2016. It stands next to a former power plant which was previously the Electricy Museum, and which is now also part of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Both buildings present temporary exhibitions of major international and local artists, directed by the former curator of contemporary architecture of New York’s MoMA.
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MAAT
Avenida BrasíliaThis iconic piece of modern architecture on the waterfront was designed by British architect Amanda Levete and opened in the fall of 2016. It stands next to a former power plant which was previously the Electricy Museum, and which is now also part of the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. Both buildings present temporary exhibitions of major international and local artists, directed by the former curator of contemporary architecture of New York’s MoMA.
Shopping
If you're after an original souvenir of Portugal, this absorbing handicraft-hardware store is probably where you'll find it. Items on sale here are represented by brands that have been manufactured in the country for generations, and the inventory lists some of the nation's most cherished goods. There are fragrant soaps from Brito/Claus Porto (Oprah raved about them on her show) displayed in colourful and stylish retro wrapping paper, and Benamor Cream boxed in similarly eye-catching designs. For the kitchen, look out for the aromatic vinegars from Moura Alves and gourmet sea salt (Flor de Sal) from the Algarve. There are also toiletries, stationary, books, toys and even jewellery,
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueIf you're after an original souvenir of Portugal, this absorbing handicraft-hardware store is probably where you'll find it. Items on sale here are represented by brands that have been manufactured in the country for generations, and the inventory lists some of the nation's most cherished goods. There are fragrant soaps from Brito/Claus Porto (Oprah raved about them on her show) displayed in colourful and stylish retro wrapping paper, and Benamor Cream boxed in similarly eye-catching designs. For the kitchen, look out for the aromatic vinegars from Moura Alves and gourmet sea salt (Flor de Sal) from the Algarve. There are also toiletries, stationary, books, toys and even jewellery,