10 Great Restaurants in Lisbon

Tasca Da Esquina is a modern and hip cafe-style restaurant in Lisbon. It’s run by a chef known as the father of contemporary Portuguese cuisine. He earned this title with good reason, as the petiscos (traditional Portuguese tapas) served here come with a modern twist. Must-tries include octopus salad with sweet potato and coriander, as well as deconstructed bacalhau à brás (salted cod) mixed with fried onions and potatoes.

You can opt for a 4-, 5- or 6-course tasting menu of the chef´s selections. Make sure to save some room for Tasca Da Esquina’s delicious and beautifully presented desserts. The English-speaking staff are charming and very knowledgeable about wine pairings.

Belcanto offers a sophisticated dining experience in Lisbon, thanks to its creative dishes and excellent wines, beautiful and intimate dining room, as well as attentive staff. Dine under high vaulted ceilings and minimalist chandeliers.

Start with freshly baked and interestingly shaped homemade bread, which come with seaweed-infused butter. Mains include the inventive hake fish with fig leaf and tuna served with edible flowers. Tasting menus are available in 6 or 9 courses, with optional wine pairings. Belcanto is very popular, so reservations are highly recommended.

Eleven occupies a beautiful location above Jardim Amália Rodrigues. Its large windows offer expansive views of the park, the castle of Sao Jorge, and central Lisbon. You can enjoy a light and modern setting, along with attentive service.

Opt for the truffle tasting menu, which includes a dessert made with black truffles. A sommelier is available to provide wine pairings that complement the tasty dishes. As a special touch, the chef often visits and presents a signed recipe book to diners during their meal.

Taberna da Rua das Flores is a tiny, cosy and charming restaurant offering tapas-style fusions. The scene is set with an old tavern feel, artisanal products lining the shelves on the walls, and chalkboard menus.

The chef carefully sources fresh market ingredients, so the daily menu is always changing yet filled with flavourful dishes. Must-tries include fresh oysters with seaweed and goat cheese brulée with figs. Taberna da Rua das Flores even has homemade olive oil and wines sourced from local vineyards. This endearing restaurant is popular but has a no-reservation policy, so it’s best to arrive early.

Eneko Lisboa occupies a former factory in Lisbon, so you can enjoy your meal in a chic dining room. The open-kitchen concept adds to the excitement, as you get to watch the chef and his team preparing delicacies.

Each dish has novel combinations of flavours, such as lobster with coffee butter and purple onion, or red mullet fish prepared with pepper juice and parsley on charcoal. Eneko Lisboa offers 2 tasting menus and a huge selection of fine wines.

BAHR, short for Bairro Alto Hotel Restaurant, serves classic local cuisine in a bright dining room with throwback mod vibes. The restaurant honours the bohemian spirit that influenced artists in the 19th century and shaped the city. In this distinctive and relaxed space, you are treated to fine Portuguese cuisine, accompanied by a panoramic view of the Tagus River.

Try the farófias (poached meringue) served with lemon leaves and cured egg yolks, or the flavourful grilled squid, runner beans, turnip tops and seaweed. Save some room for BAHR’s innovative dessert menu. A must-try is the sweet potato or apple sorbet, served with miso cream.

A Praça is part of Lisbon´s fashionable LXFactory, where you can stroll past hip architecture, artistic events, and shops. When you have worked up an appetite, head to the restaurant for modern gourmet dishes with a cool and chill vibe. The style is contemporary and clean with an interesting mix of brick, metal and dark wood.

The kitchen has an open concept, so you will see all the action, while the service is welcoming and homey. You will be spoiled for choice by A Praça’s varied menu. Standouts include duck legs, seared tuna salad with tzatziki, and bunless burgers with cheese, olives and a fried egg on top. 

Alma is a 1-Michelin-starred restaurant specialising in original haute cuisine. It's just a short walk from the National Museum of Contemporary Art, making it a great place for dinner after browsing notable artworks in Lisbon.

Try one of Alma’s innovative meat or seafood dishes like the Iberian suckling pig confit or their version of local favourite caldeirada (fish and shellfish stew). There’s also a ‘coast to coast’ tasting menu, which highlights local fish and seafood. If you’re feeling adventurous, opt for ¨out of the box¨ pairing to have your meal paired with beer, sake or wine.

Solar dos Presuntos is a longstanding favourite for traditional Portuguese dishes in Lisbon. You can enjoy some of the city’s freshest seafood, which is kept in tanks. Standouts include açorda de marsisco (bread stew with seafood), cod fritters, and grilled lobster.

You can also enjoy grilled meat – try the roast goat for something special. The owner of Solar dos Presuntos is often seen in the dining room, chatting with guests. The wine list is exceptional, and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful about pairings.

Restaurante 100 Maneiras is a creative gourmet restaurant in Lisbon, just opposite Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara. It’s very eclectic and contemporary, occupying a remodelled old house with extravagant decor. Opt for a table by a window for gorgeous views of the city park.

The food is unique, as the chef blends Portuguese cuisine with influences from his birth country of Bosnia. The presentation is impressive and artistic, with staff explaining the origin of each dish at your table. Of course, wine pairings are available upon request.