Lisbon
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
Vinno Verde
Bar
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.
Manteigaria - Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata
Pastry shop · Baixa
Popular pastel de nata joint. Go early to avoid tourists. Really custardy…
Bookstore Bar Girl and Girl
Bar · Chiado
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.