The Portuguese Gastronomy is very wide, expressive, multi-cultural, a land of flavors and mix of people, that over the centuries made our very own DNA, unique in the world.
I usually say that it is through the food, that you can better understand the culture of a people and learn more about their customs, traditions and history.
And Portugal, is not an exception. If you don’t like gastronomy and food, I might suggest consider somewhere else to visit. To visit Portugal, is to experience some of the best gastronomy in the world. With our extensive coastal area, third biggest in Europe, and 11th biggest in the world, with 1.7 million square kilometers, Portugal is naturally a place of the best seafood and shellfish you will ever taste. But not only. We are proud to have some other specialized products such as the best wines in the world (Douro Valley, Alentejo, Red and Whites, but also the famous green wine). We are proud to produce the best ham the world, Pata Negra (Black Pork, unique in Portugal and Spain). And much more ! The best pastries (Nata/Belem custard tarts), the best sausages and best deserts. Our fruits and vegetables market for export, represent 1.5 billion Euro every year!
But, let’s talk about the 10 Best Restaurants in Lisbon:
(list updated in January 2023)
- Darwin Cafe Lisbon (Portuguese food, quiet atmosphere, riverfront)
- Ramiro (excellent Seafood, busy, popular, top rated)
- MonteMar (Seafood, quiet, riverfront)
- Sr Vinho or Clube de Fado (For Fado Live Show + Dinner)
- Belcanto or Alma, if you enjoy Michelin Restaurants, these are the two best
- Segundo Muelle (Not Portuguese, It’s a Peruvian Restaurant, but food is delicious, and atmosphere great)
- Bairro do Avillez (a small foodcourt, in Chiado, from awarded michelin chef Avillez – if you are unable to book Belcanto, try this one)
- Boa Bao (flavours from Asia, in Chiado, a great choice for asian lovers)
- NcQUOI / NcQUOI ASIA (two amazing restaurants at Av Liberdade, cool & trendy atmosphere)
- Seen @ Rooftop Hotel Tivoli Av Liberdade (by Chef Olivier)
ENJOY LISBON !
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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