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Eating in Lisbon is to be taken very seriously! Food is rightly a constant subject of conversation. The Portuguese take great pride in their cuisine, so while planning a tourist itinerary, don’t forget to plan the culinary part with care. Here are just a few suggestions
Tradicional Portuguese
Vegetarian
Cheap Options
Quick, cheap eats at lunch (average prices ranging from 5-10 euros with drink included)
 
Fado
Good Quality
 
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Bonjardim

Travessa de Santo Antão, 11 (behind the main post-office. Metro: Restauradores)

The original “piri-piri” hot spicy chicken is found here a restaurant which is the self-proclaimed “King of Chicken”. Don’t be put off by the tourist trap surrounds. This is the real deal, served efficiently and at a great price

Open:
Every day from 12am to 11:30pm.

Tel:
+351 213427424

 
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Casa do Alentejo

Rua Portas de Santo Antão, 58
(metro: Restauradores or Rossio))

Hearty cuisine from the interior of Portugal, with an emphasis on cilantro (coriander to some) and garlic, featuring lovely regional wines. This restaurant is located a jewel of a building, in a North African-Moorish style. Adored by locals and tourists alike, with reasonable prices and authentic cuisine

Open:
Every day , 12am to 3pm and 7pm to 10:30pm

Tel:
+351 213469231

 
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O Caracol

Rua da Barroca, 14 (Metro: Baixa/Chiado)

Our favorite Portuguese restaurant in Bairro Alto, very true to the old-school restaurant experience while being bright and friendly. Try the pataniscas, a Lisbon speciality, and share a joke or two with the staff

Open:
Monday to Saturday from 9am to mid-night.

Tel:
+351 213427094

 
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HaWeli Tandoori

Travessa do Monte, 14 (28 streetcar)

Beyond the castle, in Graça, this Goan restaurant operated by brothers from Portuguese India has been a local favorite for decades. Curries have a lovely coconut flavor. Very vegetarian friendly.

Open: Wednesday to Monday from 12am to 3pm and 7pm to 10:30pm

Tel:
+351 218867713

 
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Solar dos Presuntos

Rua Portas Santo Antão, 150
(Metro: Restauradores)

A restaurant with a tradition of 25 years, creating regional dishes from Minho (north of Portugal), considered to be the oldest and most authentic recipes of Portuguese cuisine. Recognized for it’s quality and ambience, it’s no wonder that this establishment is frequented by journalists, architects, politicians and football players, aside others.

Open: Closed Sunday, public holidays and from 10th to 25th August.

Price from 25 Euros per person
Tel: +351 213 424 253

 
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Casa Chineza

Rua do Ouro, 274 (Metro: Baixa/Chiado)

This is a local favorite for lunch, always packed and vibrating. Big portions of traditional Portuguese lunches, inexpensive fresh juices. Eat standing to save money, or seated in the big dining room

Open for lunch: Sunday to Friday from 12am to 3pm and 7pm to 10pm

Tel:
213428565

 
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Castello de Paulo
(Luso-Japanese tea house)

Rua da Alfândega (Metro: Baixa/Chiado)

A Portuguese chef trained in Japan and his wife run a delightful tea house, with Asian-inspired café lunches, including fresh sushi, spring rolls and other daily specials. The house specialty are his Japanese cakes and pastries, which were originally brought to Japan in the 17C by Portuguese missionaries and merchants

Open: Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 7:30pm and Saturday 12am to 7:30pm

Tel:
218880019

 
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O Chimarrão

Avenida da Roma, 90-D (Metro: Roma)

All-you-can-eat Brazilian style — salads, black beans, grilled meats — at only 5.90 euro/person. Need we say more?

Open: Every day 12am to 2am

Tel:
218400784

 
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Megavega

Rua dos Sapateiros, 111-113
(Metro: Baixa/Chiado)

New vegetarian buffet-style restaurant, conveniently located in the Baixa, near the Metro. Tranquil interior, friendly staff and tasty vegan food

Open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 10pm, Saturday 10am to 10pm;

Tel:
218880019

 
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Pastelaria Flôr da Sé

Largo de Santo António da Sé, 9
(28 streetcar)

Located at the foot of Saint Anthony’s Church, this place still serves hot lunch at little over 5 euros. At this rate you can afford their excellent pastries and cakes for dessert

Open: Monday to Friday and Sunday 7:30am to 8pm,

Tel:
218 875 742

 
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RAMIRO SEAFOOD BREWERY

Av. Almirante Reis, 1 - H
(Metro : Intendente)

Having a long tradition in seafood dishes this is one of the nicest and most genuine of places. Their service is both quick and efficient, its ambience is informal and it’s seafood is exceptionally fresh and of excellent quality. .

Open: 12pm to 12am closed on Tuesdays.
Price 35€
Tel: +351 218 852 024

 
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Jardim dos sentidos

Rua da Mãe D´Água
Praça da Alegria
(Metro : Restauradores)

One of the most famous vegetarian restaurants in Lisbon, "The Garden of the Senses" has innovative and tasty vegetarian food, under the direction of a Brazilian ex-krishna monk. The lunch buffet is inexpensive and worth it! If the exciting menu isn't enough, the restaurant has a beautiful garden patio, and in it, an small annex dedicated to massage and alternative therapies.

Open: Monday to Friday 12am to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm, Saturday 7pm to 11pm

Tel:
213423670

 
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Alfama grill

Rua da Regueira, 26 (Alfama)

Restaurant with good regional Portuguese dishes in a typical setting. The service is both affectionate and genuine. Excellent option to have a great meal while watching Fado.
With inside flyer get 1 free desert wine with a meal

Open: 7pm to 12am. Closed Sundays.

Price: 20€

Tel: +351218877638



 
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O Farol

Lg. Alfredo Dinis, 1 (Cacilhas)


Thanks to its wonderful location, on the other side of the river Tagus, one can appreciate the great view of the city of Lisbon while delighting themselves with their great seafood specialities and other great traditional dishes that they cook so well.

Open: Doesn’t close.

Price: 18€

Tel: +351212765248

 


 
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Faca e Garfo

Rua da Condessa, 4
Carmo – Metro Baixa-Chiado

Here one feels at home. The friendly service and family atmosphere are greatly appreciated. Serves nice Portuguese home made meals for a very reasonable price (12,50€). Better jet, it’s located next to the Carmo Square and Carmo Convent, today in ruins.
With inside flyer get a free desert wine with a meal

Open: Mon. to Sat. 8am to 12pm

Price: 12,50€

Contacto: +351 213 468 068




 
 
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Panorâmico O Sol

Calçada do Duque, 21-25

This restaurant is located in the historical center of Lisbon - it's a lovelyplace to start the evening. It has a fantastic view as it's name suggests and serves great portuguese food, but also has wonderful vegetarian dishes as well. Enjoy dinner to the sound of fado music or flamenco dancing. Every night they have a different show. Fado Mon to Thursdaty
With inside flyer get 1 free desert wine with a meal

Open: Mon - Sat closes at 00pm.

Price: 15€/20€

Contacto: +351 917 593 870 / +351 213 471 944 email: reservas@panoramicosol.com



 
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TRomba Rija

Rua Cintura do Porto de Lisboa,
Edifício 254 - Armazém I

This restaurant specializes in all types of regional Portuguese dishes. We recommend you try the ´´Saborear Portugal`` a dish that offers a variety of all you can eat and drink for 30€. Come and try our interesting and tasty cuisine, you won't regret it!

Open: every day until 00pm. Closed Mon. lunch and Sun. dinner.

Price: 30€

Contacto: T +351 213 971 507 / F +351 213 971 203
email: reservaslisboa@trombarija.com



 
 
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TÁGIDE

Largo da Academia Nacional de Belas Artes, 18/20 - Chiado

This restaurant/cafe has a very romantic atmosphere and breathtaking views of the river and historic city centre. It serves lunches and dinners, but also wonderful afternoon teas with scones. Its located in the Chiado district next what was the former Convent of Saint Francisco.

Open: 12:30pm to 7pm; Friday 12:30pm to midnight. Closed Sunday and Monday.

Price: 23€

Contact: T +351 213 404 010



 
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adega dantas

Rua Marechal Saldanha, 15 - Santa Catarina

This restaurant is yet another that specializes in traditional portuguese cuisine, with great food at good prices. The atmosphere is very much to the lisboners likings - comfortable and friendly.

Open: every day from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Closed Sunday.

Price: 15€

Contact: T +351 213 420 329
email: marioadegadantas@hotmail.com

 
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Baleal

Rua da Madalena, 227
(Baixa – Metro Rossio)

Very Portuguese restaurant with friendly service. Although simple in atmosphere it’s lively with movement - non stop and noisy! The reason why of course is their great food. Grilled fresh fish and meat, delicious seafood, fish cataplana and more…

Petiscos /Tapas:
Codfish salad, lobster, shell fish, shrimp, octopus salad

With inside flyer get 1 free desert wine with a meal

Open: Mon. to Sat. 12am to 11pm.
Price: 15/20€
Contact:+351-218 872 187

 
 
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Républica da cerveja

Largo Duque de Cadaval, nº17
(Rossio – Metro Rossio)

Located in the Neo-Manueline Rossio train station, this restaurant combines culture with beer! While seated under its beautiful stone gothic domes you may appreciate a chilled Super Bock, the number 1 Portuguese beer. They serve an excellent menu of steaks and salads. A large variety of different beers – many produced in Portugal, of course. And have large LCD’s with international sports channels for those who although abroad have to cheer for their team.
With inside flyer get 1 free beer with a meal

Open: Daily 10am to 2am

Price: 15/20€

Contact: +351-213 432 399



 
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Companhia das sandes

Largo do Rossio, Rua Augusta,
Rua 1º de Dezembro
6 locations at Baixa

This is a good option during the summer; they serve great menus with various sandwiches and salads, refreshing fruit desserts and juices. The service is fast & you have 6 shops in Baixa

Open: Daily from 9am to 9pm. Summer 9am to mid-night.

Contact: +351-911033003



 
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A magia dos sumos

Rua dos Correeiros, 22/26
(Baixa – Metro Baixa-Chiado)

This Restaurant/Café Pastry shop is well known for its refreshing natural fruit juices that taste so good on those extremely hot summer days. They also serve delicious salads and light meals at very good prices. The service is friendly and fast, so that you may carry on your sightseeing.
With inside flyer get 1 fruit juice with a meal

Open: Mon. to Sat. 8am to 7:30pm

Price: 5€ /10€

Contact: .: 213 465 046



 
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Princípe do calhariz

Calçada do Combro, 28/30 - Bairro Alto

This restaurant has a family atmosphere that's very inviting, on feels at home. The cuisine is traditional portuguese, namely the regions of Trás-dos-Montes and Beira Baixa (north). The food is fantastic and the prices fair. Its a genuine portuguese restaurant, come and have a try!

Open: every day from 12pm to 3:30pm and from 7pm to 10:30pm.

Price: 12€

Contact: T +351 213 420 971



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atira-te ao rio

Cais do Ginjal, 69/70 - Cacilhas

This restaurant is located on the other side of the river Tejo, and has a breathtaking view of the city spanding from the Belém district, 25th of April Bridge to the Comercial Square. It also has an excellent international menu, what more could one want!

Open: every day from 13pm to midnight. Closed Monday.

Price: 25€

Contact: T +351 212 751 380
email: reservas@atirateaorio.pt

Acess: Ferry-boat from Cais do Sodré to Cais do Ginjal/Cacilhas. River-taxi contact: +351 919 275 509 / www.marlinboattours.com



   
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