Amazing Lisboa - Nikki & Ian's Guidebook
Food Scene
Here are some of our favourite places to eat around the city!
Organic brunch, crepes & lemonade - healthy eats served to chilled beats! Vegans will be very happy here with lots of great choices.
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Maria Limão Brunch, Crepes, Limonadas Lisboa
127 Rua da GraçaOrganic brunch, crepes & lemonade - healthy eats served to chilled beats! Vegans will be very happy here with lots of great choices.
Mozambique inspired soul food dishes in the heart of Mouraria - the place to enjoy afro/Indian cuisine with great outdoor seating located in the rustic backstreets of the old Moorish quarter. Spicy food and smiling service :) always buzzing and enjoyable!
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Cantinho do Aziz
5 R. de São LourençoMozambique inspired soul food dishes in the heart of Mouraria - the place to enjoy afro/Indian cuisine with great outdoor seating located in the rustic backstreets of the old Moorish quarter. Spicy food and smiling service :) always buzzing and enjoyable!
Lunch like a local, if you can find a seat!
Great selection of traditional Portuguese food on the daily changing menu - Sangria, soup and meal for under 10EUR (shhhhh don't tell anyone else!)
Friendly staff and buzzing atmosphere make for great people watching.
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Cantinho Da Fátima
111 Rua da GraçaLunch like a local, if you can find a seat!
Great selection of traditional Portuguese food on the daily changing menu - Sangria, soup and meal for under 10EUR (shhhhh don't tell anyone else!)
Friendly staff and buzzing atmosphere make for great people watching.
Because you have to visit the most famous Portuguese bakery and sample the 'Bread of the Gods' - you won't regret it!
Good all day cafe with outside seating for watching Graca pass by.
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A Padaria Portuguesa
44 Praça Luís de CamõesBecause you have to visit the most famous Portuguese bakery and sample the 'Bread of the Gods' - you won't regret it!
Good all day cafe with outside seating for watching Graca pass by.
Famous for their amazing seafood - go early or miss out on a seat in this authentic restaurant. Very populaor locals and visitors alike.
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O Pitéu da Graça
95 Largo da GraçaFamous for their amazing seafood - go early or miss out on a seat in this authentic restaurant. Very populaor locals and visitors alike.
Super stylish French restaurant in the heart of Principle Real serving superb michelin quality food cooked in an open kitchen. Great service and ambience. Must try the sharing platters. Tres bien!
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BouBou's
32A R. Monte OliveteSuper stylish French restaurant in the heart of Principle Real serving superb michelin quality food cooked in an open kitchen. Great service and ambience. Must try the sharing platters. Tres bien!
Locals restaurant serving traditional Portuguese cuisine at great prices - wonderful outdoor seating right on the Largo Graca just steps from the famous view point. The octopus comes highly recommended!
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O Satélite
Travessa PereiraLocals restaurant serving traditional Portuguese cuisine at great prices - wonderful outdoor seating right on the Largo Graca just steps from the famous view point. The octopus comes highly recommended!
Yummy Nepalese - ridiculously inexpensive for the quality and quantity of freshly prepared food.
The BEST Momos in town!
All portions are large enough for 2 and wine only 2EUR a glass.
Just seconds from our apartment and take aways available - must try!
RD's restaurent and cafe
6B R. Natália CorreiaYummy Nepalese - ridiculously inexpensive for the quality and quantity of freshly prepared food.
The BEST Momos in town!
All portions are large enough for 2 and wine only 2EUR a glass.
Just seconds from our apartment and take aways available - must try!
Delicious BBQ Frango take-away only moments from our front door - great value, friendly service and always tasty. Simple!
Tropical da Graça
72 Rua da GraçaDelicious BBQ Frango take-away only moments from our front door - great value, friendly service and always tasty. Simple!
Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine – this restaurant was set up by a refugee charity
and is always busy and you’ll know why when you taste the food! Amazing hot and
cold mezze (tapas) dishes served in a buzzing atmosphere from the open kitchen.
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Mezze
40D R. Ângela PintoDelicious Middle Eastern cuisine – this restaurant was set up by a refugee charity
and is always busy and you’ll know why when you taste the food! Amazing hot and
cold mezze (tapas) dishes served in a buzzing atmosphere from the open kitchen.
Perfect location at at the top of our street with a sunny terrace under the trees. A wide selection of
yummy pastries, toasties and drinks plus super friendly table service. Perfect for a coffee and pastel de nata while watching the Tram 28 pass by!
Milorde
62 Rua da GraçaPerfect location at at the top of our street with a sunny terrace under the trees. A wide selection of
yummy pastries, toasties and drinks plus super friendly table service. Perfect for a coffee and pastel de nata while watching the Tram 28 pass by!
Welcoming family run contemporary restaurant serving up delicious tapas and modern Portuguese dishes - the prawns and Azores steak dishes are 5*!
Li28oa
6 R. CegosWelcoming family run contemporary restaurant serving up delicious tapas and modern Portuguese dishes - the prawns and Azores steak dishes are 5*!
Authentic Keralan food - the Dosas are famous here! A welcoming family run restaurant that delights with a number of delicious original dishes - not your average tandoori!
Kerala
14 R. Passos ManuelAuthentic Keralan food - the Dosas are famous here! A welcoming family run restaurant that delights with a number of delicious original dishes - not your average tandoori!
Super cool and arty with a surprisingly good and inexpensive chalk board menu of gastronomic delights - many vegan - perfect for sharing (or not!)
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Damas
60 R. da Voz do OperárioSuper cool and arty with a surprisingly good and inexpensive chalk board menu of gastronomic delights - many vegan - perfect for sharing (or not!)
Finger Lickin' Fried Chicken served to vintage hip hop beats - the fried Mac&Cheese balls with truffle&garlic mayo keep us coming back!
Crispy Mafya
85 Rua Cecílio de SousaFinger Lickin' Fried Chicken served to vintage hip hop beats - the fried Mac&Cheese balls with truffle&garlic mayo keep us coming back!
Enjoy empanadas and margaritas on the sunny terrace at this Mexican/Mediterranean in the heart of buzzing Intendente.
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Palma Cantina
316A R. da PalmaEnjoy empanadas and margaritas on the sunny terrace at this Mexican/Mediterranean in the heart of buzzing Intendente.
Simply wonderful Asian/Portuguese cuisine prepared by the very talented chef and owner - one of our favourite places to dine. An understated local gem well worth a visit!
d'As beatas
8 A-B Rua BeatasSimply wonderful Asian/Portuguese cuisine prepared by the very talented chef and owner - one of our favourite places to dine. An understated local gem well worth a visit!
You won't receive a more friendly welcome from Antonio and his team and are guaranteed to enjoy the food, wine and people watching on the expansive sunny terrace in the heart of Graça!
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Graça 77
77 Largo da GraçaYou won't receive a more friendly welcome from Antonio and his team and are guaranteed to enjoy the food, wine and people watching on the expansive sunny terrace in the heart of Graça!
Authentic Italian pizza restaurant directly on the Tagus river - perfect for year round outdoor dining.
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Casanova
Avenida Infante Dom HenriqueAuthentic Italian pizza restaurant directly on the Tagus river - perfect for year round outdoor dining.
No frills canteen serving the most authentic, affordable and delicious Asian (Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai) food in the city.
The downstairs Asian supermarket is a great place to find ingredients to create your own Asian dishes at home.
Asian Food Court
No frills canteen serving the most authentic, affordable and delicious Asian (Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai) food in the city.
The downstairs Asian supermarket is a great place to find ingredients to create your own Asian dishes at home.
Delicious Afro/Portuguese fusion in stylish settings with beautiful river views and outdoor seating.
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IBO Restaurante
Cais do SodréDelicious Afro/Portuguese fusion in stylish settings with beautiful river views and outdoor seating.
Cozy and buzzing family run restaurant in the bustling Baixa district serving a delicious menu of Portuguese classics with a modern twist (octopus carpaccio and the bacalhau lagareiro are our favourite dishes) Yum!
Discreto
Cozy and buzzing family run restaurant in the bustling Baixa district serving a delicious menu of Portuguese classics with a modern twist (octopus carpaccio and the bacalhau lagareiro are our favourite dishes) Yum!
Aura Dim Sum
Fresh, tasty, moreish Dim Sum in Alfama - perfect for sharing (or not!)
Local pizza spot tucked away down a busy side street off Rua da Graca. We enjoy long lunches here on the terrace - the pizza selection and quality ingredients keep us returning.
LA MATTA PIZZERIA
Local pizza spot tucked away down a busy side street off Rua da Graca. We enjoy long lunches here on the terrace - the pizza selection and quality ingredients keep us returning.
Beira Mar
Beachside restaurant serving a delicious array of fresh sea food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small and modest with tons if character. This bar is always full of an eclectic mix of locals and visitors enjoying deep conversations in bohemian ambience.
Inviting sunny terrace is perfect for people watching.
Great prices and food is served late.
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Botequim da Graça
79 Largo da GraçaSmall and modest with tons if character. This bar is always full of an eclectic mix of locals and visitors enjoying deep conversations in bohemian ambience.
Inviting sunny terrace is perfect for people watching.
Great prices and food is served late.
Best rooftop for sundown drinks with amazing views - arrive early to nab a seat and a cocktail and don't forget your camera!
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Hotel Mundial
2 Praça Martim MonizBest rooftop for sundown drinks with amazing views - arrive early to nab a seat and a cocktail and don't forget your camera!
Cozy local backstreet bar with an eclectic tapas menu and great Portuguese wine list to enjoy while watching the Tram 28 pass by
Loucos De Lisboa na Graça
7C Escolas GeraisCozy local backstreet bar with an eclectic tapas menu and great Portuguese wine list to enjoy while watching the Tram 28 pass by
Welcoming and intimate live music venue just steps from the apartment - a wide array of talented music and comedy acts performing in this intimate space which also serves pizza.
Camones Cine Bar
4B R. Josefa MariaWelcoming and intimate live music venue just steps from the apartment - a wide array of talented music and comedy acts performing in this intimate space which also serves pizza.
Yummy cafe which turns into a great live music venue after hours - well worth a visit! Very close by and great for a taste of the local music scene.
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Má Lingua
1C Rua da Senhora do MonteYummy cafe which turns into a great live music venue after hours - well worth a visit! Very close by and great for a taste of the local music scene.
Top wine bar with a buzzing atmosphere and wide selection of great wines and tapas.
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VINO VERO
30 Travessa do MonteTop wine bar with a buzzing atmosphere and wide selection of great wines and tapas.
Late night Cocktail bar and Stuzzicheria inspired by 80's Italian trattorias. The vibe is fun and casual, but the drinks are complex, balanced and, dare we say, fabulous.
Liquid Love Cocktails and Food
Late night Cocktail bar and Stuzzicheria inspired by 80's Italian trattorias. The vibe is fun and casual, but the drinks are complex, balanced and, dare we say, fabulous.
Relaxed beach club with food, drinks, sunbeds and lounge area - the perfect way to enjoy a day at the beach! DJs in the evening make for a superb sunset...
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Posto 9 Beach Bar
Estrada da Praia do ReiRelaxed beach club with food, drinks, sunbeds and lounge area - the perfect way to enjoy a day at the beach! DJs in the evening make for a superb sunset...
Buzzing bar offering great views over the 25 de Abril Bridge, a creative cocktail list and good DJs. Booking recommended for a table at sunset.
Catch me Lisboa
Buzzing bar offering great views over the 25 de Abril Bridge, a creative cocktail list and good DJs. Booking recommended for a table at sunset.
Sightseeing
Wonderful views and good kiosk serving food and drinks - catch the sunset here!
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Miradouro Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Calçada da GraçaWonderful views and good kiosk serving food and drinks - catch the sunset here!
Another amazing viewing point - a bit less busy - bring some wine/beer with you like the locals do and watch the sun go down over Lisboa!
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Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Largo MonteAnother amazing viewing point - a bit less busy - bring some wine/beer with you like the locals do and watch the sun go down over Lisboa!
For the history!
Open 7 days a week, Castelo de S. Jorge is a place where you can enjoy Portuguese heritage and explore the traces of the Moorish neighbourhood dating back from the 11th century. Enjoy fabulous views over the city and stroll across the shaded gardens and belvederes and be enchanted by music, theatre and dancing
that liven up your days at this remarkable Monument in Lisboa.
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Kastil S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloFor the history!
Open 7 days a week, Castelo de S. Jorge is a place where you can enjoy Portuguese heritage and explore the traces of the Moorish neighbourhood dating back from the 11th century. Enjoy fabulous views over the city and stroll across the shaded gardens and belvederes and be enchanted by music, theatre and dancing
that liven up your days at this remarkable Monument in Lisboa.
Known a Lisbon's most beautiful street, it was constructed during the Industrialisation to house workers and is just a few minutes away from the apartment...
Vila Berta
Vila BertaKnown a Lisbon's most beautiful street, it was constructed during the Industrialisation to house workers and is just a few minutes away from the apartment...
This convent was originally built in 1291 but didn't survive the 1755 earthquake. The connecting buildings were rebuilt in the Baroque style - the beautiful tile panels, ceiling paintings, woodwork and location next to one of the best city viewpoints make this well worth a visit!
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Igreja e Convento da Graça
94 Largo da GraçaThis convent was originally built in 1291 but didn't survive the 1755 earthquake. The connecting buildings were rebuilt in the Baroque style - the beautiful tile panels, ceiling paintings, woodwork and location next to one of the best city viewpoints make this well worth a visit!
Essentials
Has EVERYTHING you could want or need and the prices are very good.
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Pingo Doce
100 Rua da GraçaHas EVERYTHING you could want or need and the prices are very good.
Opens till 11pm - all necessities available here, (inc. alcohol and tobacco) at a slightly higher price.
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Minipreço Supermarket
1 Praça das FloresOpens till 11pm - all necessities available here, (inc. alcohol and tobacco) at a slightly higher price.
Shopping
You could spend all day wondering around this Friday/Saturday market - everything from expensive designer ceramics to old VHS videos on offer. A treasure chest of delights and friendly stall holders.
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Stesen Mercado de Santa Clara
Campo de Santa ClaraYou could spend all day wondering around this Friday/Saturday market - everything from expensive designer ceramics to old VHS videos on offer. A treasure chest of delights and friendly stall holders.
Getting Around
You can purchase your Tram ticket from one of the local convenience stores or newsagents along the Rua da Graca.
The TRAM 28(E) and 734 Bus stop along here!
Rua da Graça
Rua da GraçaYou can purchase your Tram ticket from one of the local convenience stores or newsagents along the Rua da Graca.
The TRAM 28(E) and 734 Bus stop along here!
Martin Moniz is one of the closest Metro Stations (Green Line).
Bus (734) or Tram 28E stop here.
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Martim Moniz station
Martin Moniz is one of the closest Metro Stations (Green Line).
Bus (734) or Tram 28E stop here.
Trains to Airport, Central and Northern Portugal - very reliable, clean and comfy.
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Santa Apolónia
Trains to Airport, Central and Northern Portugal - very reliable, clean and comfy.
Intendente I
Local Metro station (Green Line)
City centre train station and ferry port connecting the city to Cascais, Sintra, Almada, Costa Caparica and beyond.
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Cais do Sodre station
City centre train station and ferry port connecting the city to Cascais, Sintra, Almada, Costa Caparica and beyond.
Anjos station
Local Metro station (Green Line)
Parks & Nature
Only 5mins away hidden from tourists - a lovely spot to spend a few hours picnicking in this well maintained and peaceful park.
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Taman Jardim Da Cerca Da Graca
46 Calçada do MonteOnly 5mins away hidden from tourists - a lovely spot to spend a few hours picnicking in this well maintained and peaceful park.
Great city and river views from this park along with a swimming pool with a sandy beach!
Multi level park with lots of shade and something for everyone to enjoy.
Kiosk is fairly priced and serves as a bar in the late summer nights.
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Taman Jardim do Torel
Rua Júlio de AndradeGreat city and river views from this park along with a swimming pool with a sandy beach!
Multi level park with lots of shade and something for everyone to enjoy.
Kiosk is fairly priced and serves as a bar in the late summer nights.
Stunning beach with miles of golden soft sand and rolling Atlantic waves.
A great place to spend the day with welcoming beach clubs aplenty offering superb fresh seafood, drinks and snacks.
The sunsets here are AMAZING!
Just 20-30mins away by car without traffic. Can also be reached by ferry and bus.
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Costa Da Caparica
10/12 Praça de 9 de JulhoStunning beach with miles of golden soft sand and rolling Atlantic waves.
A great place to spend the day with welcoming beach clubs aplenty offering superb fresh seafood, drinks and snacks.
The sunsets here are AMAZING!
Just 20-30mins away by car without traffic. Can also be reached by ferry and bus.
Lovely gardens where you can forget you're in the heart of a city - a real oasis of tranquility with lots of shady areas to sit and enjoy the flowers.
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Taman Botani Lisbon
58 R. da Escola PolitécnicaLovely gardens where you can forget you're in the heart of a city - a real oasis of tranquility with lots of shady areas to sit and enjoy the flowers.
Buzzing seaside town - well worth a day trip for the sandy beaches, safe swimming and laid back resort vibe. The Guia area is away from the tourist bustle and worth the long costal walk from town.
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Cascais
Buzzing seaside town - well worth a day trip for the sandy beaches, safe swimming and laid back resort vibe. The Guia area is away from the tourist bustle and worth the long costal walk from town.
Also known as the 'Lungs of Lisbon', this is the place to escape the city and enjoy nature at its best!
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Taman Hutan Monsanto
Also known as the 'Lungs of Lisbon', this is the place to escape the city and enjoy nature at its best!
While away an afternoon in the green oasis of Estufa Fria located in the Parque Eduardo VII. The expansive greenhouse showcases gardens with hundreds of exotic plants, plus waterfalls & statues.
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Rumah Kaca Sejuk
Parque Eduardo VIIWhile away an afternoon in the green oasis of Estufa Fria located in the Parque Eduardo VII. The expansive greenhouse showcases gardens with hundreds of exotic plants, plus waterfalls & statues.