Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
Be sure to come here for the best amateur Fado in Lisbon. The food is also good, I have dined there and quite liked it.
122 locals recommend
Mesa De Frades
139 R. dos RemédiosBe sure to come here for the best amateur Fado in Lisbon. The food is also good, I have dined there and quite liked it.
Be ready to spend quite a bit, but it really pays! One of Lisbon's trendiest and best restaurants. Be sure to dress to the ocasion!
148 locals recommend
Bica do Sapato
Av. Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra, Santa ApolóniaBe ready to spend quite a bit, but it really pays! One of Lisbon's trendiest and best restaurants. Be sure to dress to the ocasion!
Just don't miss a good stake and the croquetes! This is one of the famous literary cafés of Lisbon, headquarters of Fernando Pessoa and other famous writers.
43 locals recommend
Martinho da Arcada
3 Praça do ComércioJust don't miss a good stake and the croquetes! This is one of the famous literary cafés of Lisbon, headquarters of Fernando Pessoa and other famous writers.
This GREAT pizzeria is located ON the river front, right there, a few feet from the water. The BEST pizzas in Portugal!
138 locals recommend
Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueThis GREAT pizzeria is located ON the river front, right there, a few feet from the water. The BEST pizzas in Portugal!
One of the best restaurants I have ever tried with amazing original recipes in a tradicional Portuguese tidbit formatted meal.
89 locals recommend
Petiscaria Ideal
100 Rua da EsperançaOne of the best restaurants I have ever tried with amazing original recipes in a tradicional Portuguese tidbit formatted meal.
A nice market where you can grab a bite in one of it's various speciality restaurants. Placed in a beautiful building near the river.
253 locals recommend
Mercado da Ribeira
Rua Ribeira NovaA nice market where you can grab a bite in one of it's various speciality restaurants. Placed in a beautiful building near the river.
Pois Café
93 R. de São João da PraçaA nice café restaurant with a really good mood a cute interiors.
Jardim das Cerejas
36 Calçada do SacramentoA very good buffet vegetarian restaurant in Chiado.
If your looking for cool place with good coffee don't miss out on this comfortable coffee shop that roasts its own coffee beans.
23 locals recommend
Fábrica Coffee Roasters
136 R. das Portas de Santo AntãoIf your looking for cool place with good coffee don't miss out on this comfortable coffee shop that roasts its own coffee beans.
A good restaurant in the heart of Alfama with traditional Portuguese food and fresh fish!
8 locals recommend
grill alfama
137 R. dos RemédiosA good restaurant in the heart of Alfama with traditional Portuguese food and fresh fish!
It's a small Indian place with a small and unconventional menu and the best Samosa you'll ever have.
Radhe Krishna Indian Cafe
5A Av. João XXIIt's a small Indian place with a small and unconventional menu and the best Samosa you'll ever have.
Sightseeing
Beautiful church and monastery, Pantheon of the kings of Portugal and you may be lucky and go there on an organ concert day.
193 locals recommend
Church of São Vicente of Fora
Largo de São VicenteBeautiful church and monastery, Pantheon of the kings of Portugal and you may be lucky and go there on an organ concert day.
The most breathtaking view of the River can be only seen from the upper terrace of the Panteão - Igreja de Santa Engrácia. Pantheon of the Presidents and some other important Portuguese.
270 locals recommend
Church of Santa Engrácia
Campo de Santa ClaraThe most breathtaking view of the River can be only seen from the upper terrace of the Panteão - Igreja de Santa Engrácia. Pantheon of the Presidents and some other important Portuguese.
This is our most beautiful Plaza, kissed by the River and surrounded by restaurants - be sure to eat a croquete at Martinho da Arcada!
717 locals recommend
Commerce Square
Praça do ComércioThis is our most beautiful Plaza, kissed by the River and surrounded by restaurants - be sure to eat a croquete at Martinho da Arcada!
And this is our beautiful romanesque Cathedral, built on the 12th century after the city was reconquered from the moors.
517 locals recommend
Lisbon Cathedral
1 Largo da SéAnd this is our beautiful romanesque Cathedral, built on the 12th century after the city was reconquered from the moors.
Our great Castle of Lisbon which goes all the way back to the 6th century! That's history!
1774 locals recommend
St. George's Castle
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloOur great Castle of Lisbon which goes all the way back to the 6th century! That's history!
Stunning views of the river and the city, this is one of Lisbon's best view points. Cafés, restaurants all around. Stop here on the way to the Castle!
210 locals recommend
Portas Do Sol
Beco de Santa HelenaStunning views of the river and the city, this is one of Lisbon's best view points. Cafés, restaurants all around. Stop here on the way to the Castle!
Another beautiful view point, shaded by gorgeous buganvílias, also on the way to the Castle. If you have a lift here going down or up the hill when you get tired of walking!
277 locals recommend
Santa Luzia Viewpoint
Largo de Santa LuziaAnother beautiful view point, shaded by gorgeous buganvílias, also on the way to the Castle. If you have a lift here going down or up the hill when you get tired of walking!
Another breath taking view point with a view over all old Lisbon and even the castle!
849 locals recommend
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteAnother breath taking view point with a view over all old Lisbon and even the castle!
This Baroque church is most astonishing church in Lisbon and is a must see cultural point.
86 locals recommend
Church of Sao Roque
Largo Trindade CoelhoThis Baroque church is most astonishing church in Lisbon and is a must see cultural point.
Yet another one of the amazing view points in Lisbon, with a nice kiosk to take a break.
316 locals recommend
Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaYet another one of the amazing view points in Lisbon, with a nice kiosk to take a break.
Everything Else
If just can't miss the Flea Market, every Tuesdays and Saturdays. Just go out the door, turn left and up the street and you are there!
762 locals recommend
Mercado de Santa Clara station
Campo de Santa ClaraIf just can't miss the Flea Market, every Tuesdays and Saturdays. Just go out the door, turn left and up the street and you are there!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for clubbing, this is THE spot to go in Lisbon. Be sure to dress trendy. Great music, ambience and concerts.
697 locals recommend
LuxFrágil
If you are looking for clubbing, this is THE spot to go in Lisbon. Be sure to dress trendy. Great music, ambience and concerts.
Here there is only one drink for you: the world famous Ginginha de Óbidos. This characteristic bar opened in 1840 and is a must see in Lisbon!
88 locals recommend
A Ginjinha
8 Largo São DomingosHere there is only one drink for you: the world famous Ginginha de Óbidos. This characteristic bar opened in 1840 and is a must see in Lisbon!
The Pink Street is a cool place with several trendy bars to go out at night.
67 locals recommend
Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do CarvalhoThe Pink Street is a cool place with several trendy bars to go out at night.
The night place in Lisbon with dozens of bars and clubs. The bars close around 2:30 and I would't advise you to stick around much later.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosThe night place in Lisbon with dozens of bars and clubs. The bars close around 2:30 and I would't advise you to stick around much later.
Arts & Culture
This is a really neat and great museum, with a wondrous collection of armory from a wide span of centuries, and stunning, beautiful celings and art work everywhere. A must see!
33 locals recommend
Lisbon Military Museum
51 R. Museu da ArtilhariaThis is a really neat and great museum, with a wondrous collection of armory from a wide span of centuries, and stunning, beautiful celings and art work everywhere. A must see!
Entirely devoted to Lisbon's urban song universe, the Fado Museum celebrates Fado’s exceptional value as an identifying symbol of the City of Lisbon.
518 locals recommend
Fado Museum
1 Largo do Chafariz de DentroEntirely devoted to Lisbon's urban song universe, the Fado Museum celebrates Fado’s exceptional value as an identifying symbol of the City of Lisbon.
Essentials
A Supermarket inside Santa Apolónia train station. It comes in handy for all your needed groceries. Open every day from 7:30 to 22:00.
157 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
100 Rua da GraçaA Supermarket inside Santa Apolónia train station. It comes in handy for all your needed groceries. Open every day from 7:30 to 22:00.
Shopping
The best gift shop in Lisbon, with all the authentic and nostalgic Portuguese items, from art noveau soaps to ceramics.
310 locals recommend
A Vida Portuguesa
23 Largo do Intendente Pina ManiqueThe best gift shop in Lisbon, with all the authentic and nostalgic Portuguese items, from art noveau soaps to ceramics.