This capital city sits on the edge of the Tagus River, enchanting all who visit with its rich culture, especially with its local Portuguese cuisine. From treats to sumptuous meals and locally-made drinks to compliment, read on to learn about what you have to eat and drink in Lisbon.
Bifana
My fellow meat lovers will love this local dish. Pulled pork seasoned with garlic, and wine before being served in a sandwich or hamburger bun with mustard or hot sauce is the best indulgence after a long day of sightseeing. Pair it with some beer and an iconic plaza view to make the most out of your experience.
O Trevo
Address: Praça Luís de Camões 48, 1200-283 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 346 8092
As Bifanas do Afonso
Address: Portugal, R. da Madalena 146, 1100-340 Lisboa, Portugal
O Triângulo da Ribeira
Address: R. Ribeira Nova, 1200-478 Lisboa, Portugal
Portuguese Egg Tarts
The one dish that you can’t leave Portugal without trying is the Portuguese Egg Tart. It has crispy and fluffy pastry on the outside, filled with an egg custard that is soft to bite into. Have this treat for breakfast, tea break, or even dessert.
These cafes where you can try the egg tarts will definitely make your tastebuds sing.
Pastéis de Belém
Address: R. de Belém 84 92, 1300-085 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 363 7423
Manteigaria
Address: Rua do Loreto 2, 1200-108 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 347 1492
Confeitaria Nacional
Address: Praça da Figueira, Praça Dom Pedro IV 18B, 1100-241 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 342 4470
Bacalhau à brás
To balance out the sweet, have some salted fish, namely, cod. Cooked with scrambled eggs, potatoes, onions, and black olives, this addictive dish is light on the palate and healthy for the body.
Don’t forget to try the fish at these top restaurants below!
A Casa do Bacalhau
Address: Rua do Grilo 54, 1900-706 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 862 0000
Laurentina - o Rei do Bacalhau
Address: Av. Conde Valbom 71A, 1050-067 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 796 0260
Travesseiros
The word Travesseiros when translated to English means pillows. Indeed, this treat might send you off into sweet dreams. Fluffed up in neat little squares of pastry and filled with a rich cream of egg yolk and almonds, this will send you into a true food coma.
The one and only place you should get this from is not quite in Lisbon but in nearby Sintra where it was invented in 1940 at Casa Piriquita.
Address: R. das Padarias 1/18, 2710-603 Sintra, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 923 0626
Port Wine
This specialty wine hails as one of the best around the world from Portugal. It is only natural to sample the sweet, red wine with about 20% alcohol when in Lisbon. They are usually served in tulip-shaped glasses with chocolate, cheese, and pies.
Grapes and Bites
Address: R. do Norte 85, 1200-365 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 924 457 494
Ginjinha
Another must-have drink in Lisbon is the Ginja, made from different cherries and sugar. They come in small chocolate sized cups with cherries to suck on at the bottom. Outside Ginjinha bars, the typical tradition is to spit the seeds out onto the streets so it may be a little sticky (and gross) to have it on site.
Ginjinha Espinheira bar
Address: Largo de São Domingos, 8. 1150 Lisbon, Portugal
Ginjinha Sem Rival
Address: R. das Portas de Santo Antão 7, 1150-264 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 21 342 6976
Ginja de Obidos
Address: Av. 24 de Julho 50, 1200-376 Lisboa, Portugal
Phone: +351 927 298 159
Time Out Market Lisboa
Portugal has way more dishes to try so if you have more free time, and a bigger stomach, head to the Time Out Market for all their other delicacies. The set up is similar to that of a hawker centre or cafeteria in which you can order from many stores, and many are of restaurant standard.
