From the old days as student, I kept the idea that the restaurants in Roma avenue where expensive and... bad. For more than thirty years I skipped them.
Recently, I had something to do in the area,... more
When you are in Belèm you could have a break at the Antiga Confetaria de Belèm. This is a very large cafe-confectionery with several rooms. Some of these are decorated with azulejos (blue... more
The service was abysmal! The restaurant counts on its historic past to keep people coming in the door. They must realize that many are tourists and the staff feels comfortable speaking in abusive ways... more
The Nicola is a traditional Lisbon café in a great location on the west side of Rossio. It opened in 1929 and was one of Lisbon's literary and political meeting points. It still has a lovely art deco... more
Forty five years ago, I found a restaurant in Lisbon with a special steak, swimming in an exclusive and delicious sauce. Though ninety per cent of the costumers eat seafood with beer, I always keep... more
I liked the place and its ambiance. It seems like nice local youth is coming here to meet and eat. If you go early around 6 pm , you can find a good table by the view. We ordered Fondue for 2 and a... more
Under the 25 de Abril Bridge is a dock area filled with restaurants and bars in former warehouses. There are several to choose from, mainly international restaurants. All of them facing the river,... more
Wonderful restaurant, easy to find. Great food, nice prices. We found it by accident because our favourite restaurant was closed but never regretted it. Next time it's gonna be hard to choose because... more
Interesting and unusual interior. Could pass as a museum of sorts. The menu is actually a book so don't be intimidated. Awesome atmosphere and comfortable chairs. Place is a little spendy but well... more
Great restaurant with a splendid view on the city. When we arrived there (take the ferry to Cacilhas, turn right after disembarkation and follow the quay for 800 mts) on a sunny sunday afternoon in... more
Olivier's is something special. Its not cheap but then with 5 cold starters and 5 hot starters plus a main course it wouldnt be. Its 35euros in fact with drinks aextra and dessert another 6euros, but... more
This is a very classy restaurant: the staff switched effortlessly from Portugese to English and were very professional. The interior is beautiful (if not the exterior, which is a door in a wall) and... more
Finding this place was not easy, our first cab driver dropped us nowhere near it, but luckily or second cabbie knew where to go.
The building used to be a convent and this makes this one of the most... more
I discovered this restaurant on my first Lisbon trip couple of years ago and decided to go back as the food and the service is so good. First time I was staying... more
This is the oldest cafe in Lisbon, having opened in 1782. It was recommended to us by the Portuguese colleague of one of our friends and the four of us decided... more
For our final meal with our friend Pete on this latest visit to Lisbon, we opted for a table in the sun in Baixa. We enjoyed the extensive cover (rolls,... more
The breakfast at the Hotel Lisboa de Tejo had been disappointing on our first morning, so on the second we decided not to bother (despite having paid for it in... more
We had drunk at this small café on the north side of the Praça da Figueira after our previous (disappointing) football match here (a defeat to Sporting Lisbon... more
"Tasca do Careca", being very near to where I work, is my primary choice to lunch.Obviously, the proximity is not all, as there are many other restaurants... more
This is a lovely little, and I do mean little, restaurant. The waitress was very friendly and helpful and spoke excellent English. It has a cosy atmosphere and... more
I went there several times, not exactly to eat but to listen to Fado (I was told that this is, nowadays, the best place in Lisbon to listen to amatuer fado). I... more
Driving and parking in Lisbon is not to easy nor fast. Sometimes, when my trip to Lisbon only justifies the morning or afternoon, I prefer to have lunch in the... more
This place is a hidden gem in a central part of city. You can sit indoors but the enclosed, outdoor patio is absolutely stunning and very cozy. The food is... more
First of all - this place is kind of hidden. Though its located on a street with many restaurants that cater to tourists, Casa do Alentejo is actually an... more
Beware! Alert! The food is OK but Watch Out! DISCRIMINATION! Wait staff tries to charge more than listed price on menu. Unless you are a local or frequent... more
Light and Lisbon, the perfect marriage. More than 300 days each year, no matter where you stand and where you look, Lisbon glows in white and bright colours, halfway from Paris and mediterranean...
Lisbon or Lisboa is the largest city of Portugal. It is also the capital and has the distinction of being the westernmost capital in Europe. In 1755, the city suffered extensively under an earthquake...
Lisboa World Pyrotechnics 2006
Following the success of the 1st World Pyrotechnics Festival 2005, Lisboa once again hosts this festival during September at Olivais Docks, in front of the Portugal...
The word "Lisbon" always held a sense of magic and mystery in my own personal travel lexicon. Portugal's capital city brought images of unkempt streets and slightly run down buildings to mind as I...
Oh Lisboa, what can I say? You've won over my heart.
The history, the passion, the food, the language. I only crave it more, now that I have left.
So, I'll definitely be back. Three times is not even...
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