Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Velocite cafe
120A Avenida Duque de ÁvilaGo Juu
46A R. Marquês Sá da BandeiraProbably the best Japanese restaurant in town
My favourite restaurant in town. Delicious and about 35€ per person all included.
Insider tip: to be sure to get a table (no reservations possible) be sure to be in front of the door at 12h15 PM for lunch. It gets complicated for dinner (except of you like dining scandinavian style at 5-6PM) as the waiting time can reach 2 hours.
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A Cevicheria
129 R. Dom Pedro V My favourite restaurant in town. Delicious and about 35€ per person all included.
Insider tip: to be sure to get a table (no reservations possible) be sure to be in front of the door at 12h15 PM for lunch. It gets complicated for dinner (except of you like dining scandinavian style at 5-6PM) as the waiting time can reach 2 hours.
MadPizza
1D R. António EnesTake away
Bar
Vegetarian options
Patio
Wifi
Hidden neighborhood gem offering Portuguese classics & cocktails in narrow digs with colorful tiles.
Lovely place to discover petiscos aka portuguese tapas. Do book a table as the place is small. I
nsider tip: order the tuna !
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Petiscaria Ideal
100 Rua da EsperançaHidden neighborhood gem offering Portuguese classics & cocktails in narrow digs with colorful tiles.
Lovely place to discover petiscos aka portuguese tapas. Do book a table as the place is small. I
nsider tip: order the tuna !
Exclusive restaurant. A tad expensive for Lisbon but truly great cocktails and wine selection.
Insider tip: order the mushroom salad and the risotto.
Insider tip 2: try to pace the waiters as they have a tendency to pour the wine faster than necessary.
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Bistro 100 Maneiras
9 Largo da TrindadeExclusive restaurant. A tad expensive for Lisbon but truly great cocktails and wine selection.
Insider tip: order the mushroom salad and the risotto.
Insider tip 2: try to pace the waiters as they have a tendency to pour the wine faster than necessary.
The "Time Out Market" is a food hall located in the Mercado da Ribeira. It features 35 kiosks selling regional specialities, such as Azeitão sheep's cheese, Alentejo ham, custard tarts from cafe Aloma, sardines, wines and chocolates. Five top chefs have restaurants here. The original fish, fruit and vegetable market stalls occupy the other half of the landmark building.
My recommendation is to be there early if you want to have a pleasant experience. The place has become victim of its own success and gets easily overcrowded.
INSIDER TIP: the 4 best stalls by far are:
Sea Me
Alexandre Silva
Miguel Castro e Silva
Henrique Sá Pessoa
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Mercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaThe "Time Out Market" is a food hall located in the Mercado da Ribeira. It features 35 kiosks selling regional specialities, such as Azeitão sheep's cheese, Alentejo ham, custard tarts from cafe Aloma, sardines, wines and chocolates. Five top chefs have restaurants here. The original fish, fruit and vegetable market stalls occupy the other half of the landmark building.
My recommendation is to be there early if you want to have a pleasant experience. The place has become victim of its own success and gets easily overcrowded.
INSIDER TIP: the 4 best stalls by far are:
Sea Me
Alexandre Silva
Miguel Castro e Silva
Henrique Sá Pessoa
Absolutely outstanding pizza. Probably the best to be had (outside Italy). Thin crusted, crisp and fresh. Ingredients are clearly very fresh and good quality stuff. Yes, you pay for it, and so be it!. Fresh, natural and organic ingredients over an amazingly thin dough base. Original pizzas. The Orverde sounds weird but is divine.
Surprising amount of beer and wine choice for a pizza place.
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In Bocca Al Lupo
5A R. Manuel BernardesAbsolutely outstanding pizza. Probably the best to be had (outside Italy). Thin crusted, crisp and fresh. Ingredients are clearly very fresh and good quality stuff. Yes, you pay for it, and so be it!. Fresh, natural and organic ingredients over an amazingly thin dough base. Original pizzas. The Orverde sounds weird but is divine.
Surprising amount of beer and wine choice for a pizza place.
Great vegetarian restaurant.
Tasty food, needs reservation.
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The Food Temple
18 Beco do JasmimGreat vegetarian restaurant.
Tasty food, needs reservation.
If you want a better experience in all senses than having to wait in line and dine expensively at the legendary Cervejeria Ramiro, just skip the legend, walk 100 meters down the street and get a table at this corner restaurant.
Without a doubt in my top 5 in Lisbon.
Order the clams with lemon and coriander, the garlic shrimps and a crab (sapateira) to share and you'll have a memorable evening.
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Barcabela
285 R. da PalmaIf you want a better experience in all senses than having to wait in line and dine expensively at the legendary Cervejeria Ramiro, just skip the legend, walk 100 meters down the street and get a table at this corner restaurant.
Without a doubt in my top 5 in Lisbon.
Order the clams with lemon and coriander, the garlic shrimps and a crab (sapateira) to share and you'll have a memorable evening.
For a pleasant and genuine Chinese restaurant experience (authentically inexpensive with its shrimp crisps, paper napkins and fast/half-rude service)
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Mr. Lu
95 R. António PedroFor a pleasant and genuine Chinese restaurant experience (authentically inexpensive with its shrimp crisps, paper napkins and fast/half-rude service)
Fully vegetarian. This place is magical. When you're walking on the street you don't expect to find such a restaurant nearby. It's quite busy but not in a way that makes you uncomfortable.
Great quality and flavours. Big portions. Beautiful setting. Friendly service. Not super cheap for Portugal but still very reasonable prices. They don't serve alcohol.
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PSI
Alameda Santo António dos CapuchosFully vegetarian. This place is magical. When you're walking on the street you don't expect to find such a restaurant nearby. It's quite busy but not in a way that makes you uncomfortable.
Great quality and flavours. Big portions. Beautiful setting. Friendly service. Not super cheap for Portugal but still very reasonable prices. They don't serve alcohol.
This restaurants specializes in mushrooms. An unusual and interesting concept. Service is fast and attentive. A wonderful experience.
TIP: Go for the mushroom ceviche, then the risotto or the gnocchi.
http://santaclaracogumelos.wixsite.com/santaclaracogumelos
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Santa Clara dos Cogumelos
Campo de Santa ClaraThis restaurants specializes in mushrooms. An unusual and interesting concept. Service is fast and attentive. A wonderful experience.
TIP: Go for the mushroom ceviche, then the risotto or the gnocchi.
http://santaclaracogumelos.wixsite.com/santaclaracogumelos
Yet another delicious vegetarian restaurant. Definitely in my top 10.
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Pachamama
N.º 46 Boqueirão do DuroYet another delicious vegetarian restaurant. Definitely in my top 10.
Narrow room serving historic high-end portuguese tapas "petiscos". Depardieu's favourite restaurant in Lisbon.
Get there early.
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Taberna da Rua das Flores
103 Rua das FloresNarrow room serving historic high-end portuguese tapas "petiscos". Depardieu's favourite restaurant in Lisbon.
Get there early.
My second favourite sushi place in Lisbon. Happens to be two streets from the apartment. Great for lunch. Make sure you make a reservation as they do not have many tables.
AronSushi
14B R. Marquês Sá da BandeiraMy second favourite sushi place in Lisbon. Happens to be two streets from the apartment. Great for lunch. Make sure you make a reservation as they do not have many tables.
Essentials
Miosótis
89A R. Latino CoelhoOrganic food, excellent selection, vegetarian lunch
I highly recommend this hair salon. The staff is professional, personable and skilled.
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Facto Hair Bairro Alto
40 R. do NorteI highly recommend this hair salon. The staff is professional, personable and skilled.
Another great organic grocery store located nearby the apartment and OPEN ON SUNDAYS!
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BioMercado
141B Av. Duque de ÁvilaAnother great organic grocery store located nearby the apartment and OPEN ON SUNDAYS!
Parks & Nature
Gulbenkian Garden
45 Av. de BernaParque Florestal de Monsanto
Stunning and hidden botanical gardens, 10 minutes from the apartment.
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Estufa Fria
Parque Eduardo VIIStunning and hidden botanical gardens, 10 minutes from the apartment.
A beautiful park adorned with century-old trees, in the heart of the city. Trees line this landscaped garden, with plant-filled greenhouses, waterfalls & a kids' playground.
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Estrela station
A beautiful park adorned with century-old trees, in the heart of the city. Trees line this landscaped garden, with plant-filled greenhouses, waterfalls & a kids' playground.
Arts & Culture
The architecture of the main building and the gardens alone are worth spending some time.
The civilization museum is my favourite.
TIPS: Free on Sundays, closed on Tuesdays.
TIP: look for the many species of birds, fishes, turtles roaming around the park
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Museu Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaThe architecture of the main building and the gardens alone are worth spending some time.
The civilization museum is my favourite.
TIPS: Free on Sundays, closed on Tuesdays.
TIP: look for the many species of birds, fishes, turtles roaming around the park
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesStunning collection
Contemporary and Modern Art Museum. Usually free entrance. Great if you're visiting Belem. (take the 15E tram to get there - or an Uber:)
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Museu Coleção Berardo
Praça do ImpérioContemporary and Modern Art Museum. Usually free entrance. Great if you're visiting Belem. (take the 15E tram to get there - or an Uber:)
Shopping
A 5 story department store. Everything you need, you'll find it there.
Insider tip: if you live outside the UE, grab a 10% tourist card on top of the tax free facility.
After your purchase, make sure you get your tax free form at the counter in the basement. I believe you have to purchase for a minimum of €52 in one go to benefit from a refundable 16% tax payable 90 days later on your credit card.
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El Corte Inglés
31 Av. António Augusto de Aguiar A 5 story department store. Everything you need, you'll find it there.
Insider tip: if you live outside the UE, grab a 10% tourist card on top of the tax free facility.
After your purchase, make sure you get your tax free form at the counter in the basement. I believe you have to purchase for a minimum of €52 in one go to benefit from a refundable 16% tax payable 90 days later on your credit card.
SLOU
106B R. de São Bento Exclusive men's clothing store. Expensive and fantastic selection.
Impasse
9 R. São JoséFnac Connect
1 Praça Duque de SaldanhaElectronics store
MUJI
63 e 75 R. do CarmoJapanese design store
Oldest library in the world. Not the best selection, but definitely worth a spin.
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Bertrand
73 75 R. GarrettOldest library in the world. Not the best selection, but definitely worth a spin.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
105 R. Nova do AlmadaAwesome cheap shop for absolutely useless, frivolous yet very cute items.
Major flea market, open only on Tuesdays & Saturday, with an eclectic mix of housewares, clothing and antiques.
Combine this experience with a lunch (or dinner) at Santa Clara dos Cogumelos, a mushroom specialty restaurant located in the central building.
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Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraMajor flea market, open only on Tuesdays & Saturday, with an eclectic mix of housewares, clothing and antiques.
Combine this experience with a lunch (or dinner) at Santa Clara dos Cogumelos, a mushroom specialty restaurant located in the central building.
The ultimate Portuguese gift shop filled with all kinds od genuine, locally designed and crafter products. There are 3 locations of Vida Portuguesa throughout Lisbon, this is one is the biggest and less well-known.
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A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueThe ultimate Portuguese gift shop filled with all kinds od genuine, locally designed and crafter products. There are 3 locations of Vida Portuguesa throughout Lisbon, this is one is the biggest and less well-known.
Entertainment & Activities
UCI Cinema
31 Av. António Augusto de AguiarModern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish. Try to avoid weekends.
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Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IModern, waterside aquarium with ocean habitats for sharks, rays, penguins & tropical fish. Try to avoid weekends.
Oceanic pools ! Great fun, specially if you have kids. It's a good getaway, not far from the center of Lisbon, although it can be a bit crowded in the weekends and very hard to find a nice spot to park your car
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Oceanic pool Oeiras
Passeio Marítimo de OeirasOceanic pools ! Great fun, specially if you have kids. It's a good getaway, not far from the center of Lisbon, although it can be a bit crowded in the weekends and very hard to find a nice spot to park your car
Getting Around
Av. Duque de Ávila 120
120 Avenida Duque de ÁvilaMetro Station: São Sebastião [Red Line - Airport Line]
Parque station
Metro Station to Baixa-Chiado
I've used this meat-only restaurant (TALHO) merely as a point of reference to indicate the closest Metro Station from the apartment.
The subway takes you in no time to Marques Pombal, Baixa-Chiado (on the blue line) - and to the Airport, the Train station and to Parque of Nations (on the Red line).
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O Tacho
5A Avenida Ressano GarciaI've used this meat-only restaurant (TALHO) merely as a point of reference to indicate the closest Metro Station from the apartment.
The subway takes you in no time to Marques Pombal, Baixa-Chiado (on the blue line) - and to the Airport, the Train station and to Parque of Nations (on the Red line).
Lisbon Portela Airport
Alameda das Comunidades PortuguesasThe airport is located 15 minutes away by car
Lisbon's main train station. Takes you to Porto in the North, or to the Algarve in the South. First class tickets average €35 for a three-hour trip.
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Estação do Oriente
Av. Dom João IILisbon's main train station. Takes you to Porto in the North, or to the Algarve in the South. First class tickets average €35 for a three-hour trip.