Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Lisbon

If, late at night, you really want to eat, try the best steak and chips, served with a spicy sauce, that the Café de São Bento has to offer. The atmosphere is nice and quiet and the cheese from the Serra da Estrela, a delicacy served with red wine is delicious. As the bar has a good choice of aperitifs, you can also also order an after-dinner drink if you want to.

The Pavilhão Chinês (Chinese Pavilion) is a one-of-a kind bar in Lisbon, where you can expect to have a truly memorable experience. The bar has four rooms peppered with intriguing, uncanny decor that includes pieces of art, war helmets, miniature airplanes, ceramics and other objects from the all over the world, collected by the owner himself. Featuring an extensive collection of beers and spirits, name your choice of drink, and you are certain to find it at this bar. The snooker in one of the rooms is another option to enjoy.

Located in a small street in Alfama, this place is well known for its accompanying fado singers. The photos of the best fado singers decorate the walls of this restaurant, in addition to a nice collection of traditional tiles. It is a nice place to enjoy dishes, typical to Lisbon. If you're not in the mood to eat, you can simply order a bottle of wine. A reservation is highly recommended.The photos of the best Portuguese singers decorate the walls of this restaurant in addition to a great set of azulejos.

A well known bar in Lisbon, the Cervejaria Trindade boasts a spacious bar and a restaurant. It is ideally located in downtown, close to several attractions. The decor is traditional and perfectly complements the food. The menu includes famous Trindadian steaks which are prepared in a special sauce and another popular dish of fresh seafood. Thanks to its large-sized dining space, Trindade can host big dinner groups comfortably - perfect for tour groups, families, or late work gatherings.

Since its establishment in 1958, Belcanto has had a legendary ring to it for serving up classic Portuguese dishes. This popular restaurant has only become better under the visionary Chef José Avillez, who took over the reins in 2012 and earned 2 Michelin stars. The diners set out on a journey to experience the pinnacle of contemporary Portuguese cuisine in the intimate set-up that offers a fantastic fine-dining experience. There are many delightful Portuguese dishes to be enjoyed. Açorda de bacalhau is a most delicious offering featured on the menu. The service is very welcoming, accommodating and attentive but not intrusive. Opt for the chef’s choice menu. It will not disappoint you but rather simply blow your mind away. Likewise, take the 9-course menu; every dish will be interesting, different and new. Every dish is a revelation. No doubt, this restaurant is an amazing experience. This is just the right place for any celebratory occasion.

Curled up in the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz, Varanda Restaurant spells class and elegance to the hilt. Located near the ocean, much of the fish comes straight from the sea and into the kitchen (the Traditional Portuguese Seafood Rice Casserole and Roasted Sea Bass in a Crust of Fresh Tomato being the local favorites). After your morning walk, treat yourself to the most sumptuous breakfast buffets. Kids love the wide varieties of sorbets and ice creams. In a nutshell, Varanda Restaurant has on offers authentic dishes, laced with Portuguese flavor.