Where to eat in Lisbon is not a problem: there are many food establishments in the city (cafes, restaurants, coffee houses, tasca). In national establishments you can taste “caldo verde” (rich soup with vegetables), fish “robalo” and “wolf perch”, “caldeirada” (thick soup based on seafood), baked lamb or lamb meat, fevras schnitzels, pies with fruit fillings.
Where to eat in Lisbon inexpensively?
You can eat inexpensively in tascas and cafes open at shopping centers - here you can taste typical Portuguese dishes, as well as all kinds of burgers, sandwiches, coffee and cakes.
If your goal is to have an inexpensive meal in a cozy restaurant, visit “Cantinho Lusitano” (this restaurant is run by a husband and wife who are passionate about Portuguese cuisine). The advantage of food in this establishment is the fact that all dishes here are prepared exclusively from natural local products. In addition, here you can taste a variety of Portuguese food in one meal, as it is served in the form of “tapas” - small portions of different dishes.
Where to eat delicious in Lisbon?
- Solar dos Presuntos: The goal of this Portuguese restaurant's staff is not to serve customers, but to take care of the guests. Seasonal fish and octopus are worth trying here.
- Belcanto: This Michelin-starred restaurant serves signature cuisine from Chef José Avilez. This restaurant will tell you what is on the menu and advise you on the best combinations (tip: try the most tender pigeon meat and the Mandarin dessert).
- Cais da Ribeira: this restaurant will appeal to lovers of fish dishes (fish is prepared here according to ancient unique recipes). In addition to delicious food, here you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Tagus River.
- Pasteis de Belem: This café is a sweet tooth paradise. Here you can enjoy creamy cakes, the recipe of which is kept in the strictest confidence.
Gastronomic excursions in Lisbon
On a gastronomic walking tour of Lisbon, this tour will take you to local establishments and learn a lot about Lisbon cuisine. So, you will visit the Lisbon coffee house Café Nicola (tasting of Portuguese coffee and sweets), in the Manteigaria Silva delicacy shop (tasting dried salted cod - bacalau, cheese and traditional farm sausages).
As part of gastronomic excursions, a port wine tasting can be organized for you, for example, at Casa Macario (you can also enjoy chocolate and other sweets right there).
In the Portuguese gastronomic paradise of Lisbon, you can find a variety of dining options to suit your taste preferences.
