Top 6 Lisbon Restaurants

 

Inspired by the shores of the Atlantic, traditional Portuguese cuisine is indeed a delight: delicious seafood treats like grilled sardines "sardinhas assadas", mouthwatering meat stews called "cozido", tasty desserts and pastries... the list of must-taste Portugal dishes is quite lengthy. To brighten up your time in the capital of Portugal, we've put together a list of recommendations on the best Lisbon restaurants we'd advise to visit.

1. Tagide Restaurant, Lisbon

Portuguese Cuisine

Largo da Academia Nacional de Belas Artes 18-20, 1200-005
+3 512 134 040 10
www.restaurantetagide.com

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The charming Tagide is conveniently set in Lisbon's old town in an 18th-century building, providing outstanding views of the city. This top-notch restaurant is also among the top places in Lisbon to taste traditional Portuguese classics.

2. Alma Restaurant, Lisbon

Taste Kitchen

R. Anchieta 15, 1200-224
+3 512 134 706 50
www.almalisboa.pt

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Lisbon's stylish Alma Restaurant is best-known for its sophisticated menu, created by the Executive Chef, Henrique Sa Pessoa. Translated as "soul", the restaurant's delicious signature dishes are creatively served.

3. Loco Restaurant, Lisbon

Organic Cooking

R. Navegantes 53, 1200-830
+3 512 139 518 61
www.loco.pt/en

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Paying tribute to mother nature, Loco is among the most popular venues in the city. The restaurant's innovative menu, designed by Chef Alexandre Silva, is all about organic food with seasonal dishes prepared from natural local products.

4. Solar dos Nunes Restaurant, Lisbon

Alentejo Region Food

Rua dos Lusiadas 68, 1300-366
+3 512 136 473 59
www.solardosnunes.com

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The family-owned Solar dos Nunes Restaurant is a great venue among Lisbon's classics, offering guests to taste dishes of traditional Portuguese recipes, especially those with Alentejo region origins, as well as to choose from a great selection of wine from the cellar.

5. Mini Bar Teatro Restaurant, Lisbon

Gastronomic Bar

R. Antonio Maria Cardoso 58, 1200-443
+3 512 113 053 93
www.minibar.pt

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Eating cocktails instead of drinking them? The Mini Bar Teatro's chef, Jose Avilles, believes that nothing is impossible and turns food into a form of entertainment. Customary food looking unusual and served in out-of-this-world ways are the tip of the iceberg.

6. Belcanto Restaurant, Lisbon

Modern Portuguese Food

R. Serpa Pinto 10A, 1200-026
+3 512 134 206 07
https://belcanto.pt

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Ranking 42nd in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, Belcanto serves Portuguese cuisine with a contemporary twist. The chef, Jose Avillez, creates fantastic dishes, taking traditional recipes to the next level to surprise your taste buds.