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Lisbon Guide 2025

Lisbon is more than just a gentle breeze under a bright sun or the cool waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s our second home, our retreat, it’s the place where we’ve shared days and nights with friends, had emotional dinners, danced until sunrise with handmade margaritas, and built memories that last a lifetime. Every recommendation here carries a piece of our story, and we hope it adds magic to yours, too.

 

PS: After traveling many times to many places, we figured every adventure is chosen by the individual. It’s a matter of living in the moment and enjoying the new things, not a matter of FOMO. So please don’t get overwhelmed by the magnitude of information, trust Lisbon and everything it has to offer. We assure you; it will feel like home every single moment

    • Alfama 

    This neighbourhood has historic old town vibes and is best for a tuktuk ride. You can see the Sé Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle. Also got some nice food tips here! Try Listambul for a Turkish – Portuguese fusion of “Little little into the middle”.

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    • Baixa 

    Amazing history lies here, must see Praça do Comercio. Also good for a sunset drink in one of the classic “Kiosks” in Lisbon. Between Alfama and Baixa is Taberna Moderna, a true mediterranean cuisine plus a bar with over 70 gins and an artists touch on decoration.

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    • Chiado 

    Shopping and theatre hub of Lisbon. You can enjoy the 16th-century poet Luís de Camões’s statue here. On the side, enjoy the traditional delicious pastry of Portugal: Pasteis de Nata!

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    • Bairro Alto

    Now you are climbing up only to catch one of the best Miradouro’s (viewpoint) we have cherished as a couple. Since we are a big margarita fan, CARNAL always felt like home for Taco Tuesdays.

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    • Principe Real

    Our favorite neighborhood, because it's full of good restaurants and bars! We got our first Pisco Sour at A Cevicheria. After a couple dates, I was able to impress Benji with my research skill while drinking margaritas at Oysters & Margaritas, where she talked about the story of how she decided to stay in Lisbon. It was a brunch across the street at Seagull Method with some friends. This neighbourhood has tons of shopping, coffee, restaurants, eateries, rooftops. Browse the rest of our guide!

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    • São Bento

    Here you can see Palácio de São Bento and have a great steak at Café de São Bento, one of the signature restaurants of Lisbon. I remember taking Benji here just before Oysters & Margaritas (6 minutes walk man come on!). It was a surprise plan. It kind of worked 😎

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    • São Paulo & Cais do Sodré

    You have a lot of up and coming coffee shops, shopping spots, wine bars, tapas bars, cocktail bars, rooftops and the famous Pink Street here. Grab a coffee from Benji’s fav Comoba and my fav shopping spot PFL. You can grab an amazing Pizza from Lupita or a great burger from Neighbourhood. When its close to the sunset you can go to Java and watch the view where Benji found her dream house in Lisbon. You can always end the night at Pensão Amor *sigh*.

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    • Lapa

    The beautiful Basilica of Estrela is worth the trip. A fun fact: the park across the basilica is Jardim de Estrela, it’s the place we did Functional Training with Benji for the first time. And it’s the neighbourhood we celebrated the last Christmas with some of our beloved friends!

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    • Campo Ourique

    Teimar dinner still holds a special place in our hearts, as it was our first night in Lisbon with dearest friends. Also this neighbourhood has a museum called Casa Fernando Pessoa

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    • Marvila & Beato

    Probably one of the most theatric dinner we had in Lisbon was in Palácio do Grilo in Beato. Although Benji’s interest for art never ends, so if you share a similar interest, definitely take a trip to Madvila Art District (MAD). We suggest you visit MAD Gallery for artist showcases and 8 Marvila to get inspired by the power of transformation in Lisbon.

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    • Belem

    Can’t get enough of the history? Here lies more, from Torre de Belém to Monument to the Discoveries. This area accomodates the new and the old, beautiful Jerónimos Monastery and the MAAT – Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology. In between all this, there is the historical bakery that served the first Pasteis de Nata.

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  • We would highly encourage you to stay either central Lisbon or near Costa Caparica. But personally speaking, being inside Lisbon is always the best choice, since its easy to walk around the city.

    We tried adding options for every kind of budget you might be looking for!

     

    Since Lisbon is very active in tourism, you can always check AirBnB for a different taste!

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    Look I can do this all day long but all you want is probably some eggs any style, good coffee and pancakes. Just give up and choose one :)


  • We have added small informations to our recommendations like the cuisine and our favorite dishes, but please always ask for what draws YOUR attention first. All of the recommendations we have made are very personal decisions.

    MG : Michelin Guide Restaurant

     

     

    Intendente & Penha da França & Graça

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    Avenida da Liberdade

    • Solar dos Presuntos (portuguese) (no need for advice, all is good)

    • Gambrinus (portuguese) (a classic antique restaurant, 78 years of good taste)

    • Liberta kitchen (italian) (great pasta, best tiramisu)

    • Bonjardim (rotisserie chicken) (half a chicken, rice, spinach, simple food)

    • Pinoquio (seafood) (gambas al ajillo, paella pinoquio’s style)

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    Principe Real

    • A Cevicheria (peruvian) (pisco sour and ceviche) (rest of the food is great, try all) (get a late lunch here and start bar hopping in Principe Real!)

    • Sandwich Club by BouBou’s (burgers and sandwiches!)

    • Atalho Real (steak) (simple lunch steak menu)

    • Bettina Corallo (AMAZING COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE!) (try the pistachio choco)

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    São Bento

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    Bairro Alto

    • Tasca Zebras (Portuguese) (tasca with different dishes and amazing wines)

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    Baixo - Chiado

    • Taberna da Rua das Flores (Portuguese) (tasca with beautiful traditional dishes)

    • Prado (Portuguese) (amazing modern cuisine portuguese food) (MG)

    • BOA – BAO (asian fusion) (great bao’s , shareable dishes and some drinks as well)

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    Alfama

    • Taberna Sal Grosso (Portuguese) (Atum Pica Pau, Crème brulee and Port wine) (also opened in different spots, we highly recommend)

    • O Velho Eurico (Portuguese) (authentic PT tasca, its simple yet delicious) 

     

    Cais do Sodre

    • Timeout Market (everything all at once) (drinks + food)

    • Java (rooftop) (the food, the drinks, the view, the atmosphere. Just try)

    • Lupita (pizza) (pizza is a very personal subject)

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    Almada

    • Ponto Final (portuguese) (amazing view, simple food, romantic setting, simple)

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  • Some of the Dinner spots are also in the Lunch list. We think those restaurants are good to go for both occasions. You just have to pick and choose your route!

    We have added small informations to our recommendations like the cuisine and our favorite dishes, but please always ask for what draws YOUR attention first. All of the recommendations we have made are very personal decisions.

    MG : Michelin Guide Restaurant

     

    Intendente & Penha da França & Graça

    • Cervejaria Ramiro (seafood) (gambas al ajillo, bifana, vinho verde)

    • Tasca Pete (portuguese) (one of the best tasca out there, really REALLY delicious)

    • L’Istambul (turkish portuguese) (the chefs are our good friends, amazing twist to the Turkish Cuisine, delicious comfort food)

    • Via Graça (modern portuguese) (great view, great food, great place for a date)


    Avenida da Liberdade

    • Seen (the right place to be) (make reservation, go early, enjoy the view and drinks, then some good food)

    • JNcQUOI Avenida (portuguese + international) (fancy food and fancy decor)

    • JNcQUOI Asia (asian) (great ambiance, great food, amazing bar)

    Frou Frou (inside JNcQUOI, another theatric adventure with great food)

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    Principe Real

    • A Cevicheria (peruvian) (pisco sour and ceviche) (rest of the food is great, try all) (get a late lunch here and start bar hopping in Principe Real!)

    • Rosamar (seafood) (great seafood, amazing drinks, beautiful décor and service)

    • Tapisco (tapas) (patatas bravas, la bomba de Lisboa, vermouth) (MG)

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    São Bento & Santos

    • Da Noi (our favorite place) (da noi means “at our place”or “at our home” so basically its asking to come dine at our place)

    • Bar Alimentar (small plates of all) (great food and amazing natural wines)

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    Bairro Alto

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    Baixa – Chiado

    • Rocco (reservation is must and HARD) (great bar, great food, good atmosphere)

    • Prado (Portuguese) (amazing modern cuisine portuguese food) (MG)

    • Ponja Nikkei Chiado (cocktail and food) (this place has amazing food & cocktails, it’s a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese)

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    Cais do Sodre

    • Sala de Corte (steak) (best steak in town, get some good PT wine with it)

    • Tricky’s (drink, dine, duro) (they have good small plates and good drinks)

    • Java (rooftop) (the food, the drinks, the view, the atmosphere. Just try)

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  • It depends on what type of bar you like. Is it a wine bar? Or you like cocktail more? You like a speakeasy? Or you were looking for a loud and crazy adventure? Lisbon caters to every mood. Believe us, we have been there, we have done that. From day 1 literally.

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    Intendente & Penha da França & Graça


    Avenida da Liberdade

    • Red Frog (speakeasy) (best cocktails) (the Worlds 50 Best Bars #94)

    • Monkey Mash (speakeasy) (sister bar to Red Frog)

    • JNcQUOI Asia – Bar Ganda (gourmet bar) (amazing bites and great drinks)

    • Sky Bar – SEEN (rooftop) (perfect view to end the day with a drink and follow up food @ SEEN Restaurant)

       

    Principe Real

    • Imprensa Cocktail and Oyster Bar (cocktail) (great bar, don’t go too late. 21:00 ideal)

    • Oyster & Margarita (cocktail) (great vibe, good margaritas and good oysters. A simple corner)

    • UNI (experimental cocktail) (a very small and intimate space with unusual cocktails) (also sister bar to Toca da Raposa)

    • Black Sheep (wine bar) (a very popular wine bar with a diverse wine list, its always packed)

    • Foxtrot (cocktail) (an old school bar with old school decoration, pool table and football broadcast)

       

    Bairro Alto

    • Mini Bar – Bairro do Avillez (gourmet bar) (live music, great drinks, delicious food)

    • CARNAL (cocktail) (tacos and margaritas, try the pastor)

    • Las dos Manos de Kiko Martins (cocktail) (tacos and margaritas, also has the japanese influence. Amazing food and drinks)

    • BAHR Terrace (rooftop) (Bairro Alto Hotel Rooftop, great bites and an amazing view for a sunset)

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    Baixo – Chiado

    • Toca da Raposa (experimental cocktail) (delicious cocktails, good music and beautiful décor)

    • 1868 Cocktail Boutique (cocktail) (neverending cocktail bar scene is neverending)

    • Ponja Nikkei Chiado (cocktail and food) (this place has amazing food & cocktails, it’s a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese)

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    Cais do Sodre

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  • Lisbon has a lot of things to offer, but this guide is strictly about places that we have already been and recommend you go there. With all of the little details written coming from experience. So even though there are so many more fine dining restaurants that you can find from a lot of sources, here is some of the ones we have been to that we HIGHLY RECOMMEND you to go:

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Lisbon is more than just a gentle breeze under a bright sun or the cool waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s our second home, our retreat, it’s the place where we’ve shared days and nights with friends, had emotional dinners, danced until sunrise with handmade margaritas, and built memories that last a lifetime. Every recommendation here carries a piece of our story, and we hope it adds magic to yours, too.

 

PS: After traveling many times to many places, we figured every adventure is chosen by the individual. It’s a matter of living in the moment and enjoying the new things, not a matter of FOMO. So please don’t get overwhelmed by the magnitude of information, trust Lisbon and everything it has to offer. We assure you; it will feel like home every single moment

Lisbon is more than just a gentle breeze under a bright sun or the cool waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s our second home, our retreat, it’s the place where we’ve shared days and nights with friends, had emotional dinners, danced until sunrise with handmade margaritas, and built memories that last a lifetime. Every recommendation here carries a piece of our story, and we hope it adds magic to yours, too.

 

PS: After traveling many times to many places, we figured every adventure is chosen by the individual. It’s a matter of living in the moment and enjoying the new things, not a matter of FOMO. So please don’t get overwhelmed by the magnitude of information, trust Lisbon and everything it has to offer. We assure you; it will feel like home every single moment

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