For a long time, Cais do Sodré was the meeting spot for sailors and prostitutes, but the tide has turned. This Lisbon neighborhood always had a bohemian feel, and while the sailors have been replaced by tourists, Cais do Sodré remains as lively as ever. In 2011, the main street was painted pink, giving it […]
Food and Drink in Lisbon
Top 10 Lisbon Restaurants You Need To Try
Lisbon is fortunate. When it comes to food, this city has the best of both worlds: land, and sea. It’s hard to get bored of Portuguese cuisine. Starting with the petiscos. These small dishes cover all types of seafood, like salt cod to clams, and a few meat dishes like the pica-pau. As tourism grows in […]
7 Best Cafes in Lisbon: Coffee Culture Then & Now
Cafe culture is king in Portugal. Discover the best cafes in Lisbon – and how they intersect with political, cultural, and literary history. Figuring out how to order coffee in Portugal and get it right can be tricky. The Portuguese prefer their caffeine fix in short, creamy, and slightly bitter doses of espressos. But the […]
The 5 Best Restaurants in Lisbon’s Príncipe Real You Can’t Miss
Today we’re covering best restaurants in Príncipe Real, but there’s always a reason to visit this bustling Lisbon neighborhood. Whether you’re popping by for the weekly organic market, or grabbing a drink at the coolest cocktail bars in Lisbon, this is the place to be. When Queen Maria II named this area “Royal Prince” (Príncipe […]
Behind the Bite: Salt Cod
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Portugal may be known for delicacies that come straight from the sea, but its most famous seafood is far from fresh. If you’ve spent any time in Lisbon, you’ve probably encountered a common menu […]
Behind the Bite: Pastéis de Nata
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series, deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. If you really want to get under the skin of Lisbon, head to a pastelaria. In every neighborhood of the city, old ladies brush shoulders with hipsters, inspecting the mind-boggling array of pastries laid out […]
5 Places Where You Can See Fado In Lisbon
In Lisbon, everything stops when fado is on. Silence rules the room, the lights dim, and only then the show begins. Explore with us some of the best places to see fado in Lisbon. You may be wondering: What is fado? Fado isn’t just a traditional music style—it’s an entire experience. It’s hard not to […]
Top 7 Restaurants in the Chiado District in Lisbon
Once the meeting point of Portuguese intellectuals, Chiado has become a popular destination for shopping and dining. But where do you eat in the very heart of Lisbon? It’s in Rua Garret that you’ll find most of the cafés and bookshops in Chiado. But if you want to eat a proper meal, you’ll have to […]
Our 8 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Lisbon
Italian food is always a good idea—even in Lisbon. Which is the best Italian restaurant in Lisbon? The good news is that there are many. And while Portuguese food is amazing, no one can be blamed for craving some authentic pizza, pasta or risotto (and more). Ask a local the name of the best Italian […]
Lisbon Then & Now: Tascas
When in Lisbon, there’s no better place than a tasca to have lunch while feeling the city’s beating pulse. Lisbon has changed and so have tascas since they opened in the late 19th century. But for someone visiting the city for the first time, these family-owned, tavern-like eateries look frozen in time. And overwhelming. The […]