Bolo d'Oro

Temporarily Closed

Petit pastries

Vago

Temporarily Closed

Hot young people!

Matiz Pombalina Cocktail Bar

Cocktail bar · Madragoa

Cozy spot for cocktails, kind of far from touristy areas

Casa da Tia Helena

Restaurant · Castelo

A Marisqueira do Lis

Seafood restaurant · Estefanía

Skip the long lines at Cervejaria Ramiro & go here instead

Toca da Raposa

Cocktail bar · Baixa

Great cocktail selection, v balanced concoctions

Tasca Pete

Temporarily Closed

Incredible focaccia; everything else a bit salty. British owner, super small joint, most likely need advanced resys

Casual place for wine & small plates, cute bartender

PLANTO

Restaurant · Bairro Alto

Dear Breakfast - Alfama

Brunch restaurant · Castelo

Touristy, can’t beat the full breakfast though..

CINCO lounge

Cocktail bar · Bairro Alto

Expensive-ish cocktails; consider getting the Screaming Orgasm…

Secret Garden LX

Cultural association · Estefanía

Best sunset views; owner Gerson is nice and chatty

Museu Coleção Berardo

Museum · Lisbon

Must see for any contemporary art enthusiasts; detailed signage

Downunder by Justin Jennings

Restaurant · Bairro Alto

Incredible meal, skipped the tasting menu. Had the kangaroo tartar (!!) & crocodile salad for appetizers, 36h pork belly (!) & kangaroo steak for entrees.

Popular pastel de nata joint. Go early to avoid tourists. Really custardy…

Chill place on Pink Street to read and sip on wine

Mambo

African restaurant · Bairro Alto

Good peanut stews, vegetarian/vegan options

CLUBE ROYALE

Vintage clothing store

Curated vintage & performance space

A Outra Face da Lua (Baixa)

Vintage clothing store · Baixa

Great selection of curated men’s and women’s vintage. Lots of small purses, scarves, kimonos, blouses, and sweatshirts.

Miguel Castro e Silva

Restaurant · Chiado

Got the bacalhau a bras; if you’re in cheesy mode, would recommend the Francesinha (cheese-layered meat sandwich)…

Bolo d'Oro

Temporarily Closed

Cozy spot for d’Oro pastries and coffee, just under 2 euros for the combo!

Damas

Restaurant · Mouraria

All-Portuguese menu: had veal & octopus salad. Good for groups (big tables), solo diners, and vegans (!!)

Casa São Miguel

Cafeteria · Castelo

English tea house vibes (compliment earned from the very English lady next to me). Great pastries & tea.

Penalva da Graça

Restaurant · Estefanía

Cash only, great seafood. Got the clams, shellfish & rice. Coming back for grilled codfish.