It’s no secret that Portugal has a thing for pastries. You’ve probably heard of pastéis de nata, those iconic custard tarts that are at the top of every traveler’s list. But if you’re visiting Portugal – especially in summer – there’s another treat that you absolutely have to try: bolas de Berlim. These sugary, fluffy, […]
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Grocery Stores in Lisbon: Know Where to Go and What to Buy
Posted on March 15, 2019
If there is one calling card Lisbon is famous for, and effortlessly, is food. Our guide for foodies shows you which grocery stores in Lisbon to go to and why! Walk down any cobblestoned street in the historic center of Lisbon and count how many roasted chestnut vendors (in the winters), salted codfish stands, canned […]
Michelin Star Restaurants in Lisbon: To Go or Not to Go
Posted on February 7, 2019
Our answer is, yes, go for it! Fine dining at one of Lisbon’s Michelin-starred restaurants is a great way to experience a different side of the city’s food scene. Grazing or feasting on street food will always be a great way to get to know a city. But in Lisbon, the high-end restaurants that have […]
Top 10 Lisbon Restaurants with a View
Posted on February 7, 2019
With its golden sunlight, sparkling river and many hilltops, Lisbon is full of beautiful views. Here’s where to enjoy them along with top-notch food. Portugal’s capital is almost achingly lovely. After years of living here, we still find our breath taken away when we turn certain corners or come upon certain views. And the city’s […]
A Love Letter to Conservas: How Lisbon’s Canned Fish Captured My Heart
Posted on February 1, 2019
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. At first glance, the words “canned fish” may not exactly make your mouth water. But one of Lisbon’s most delectable secrets is its stinky, salty, shelf-stable seafood. This is the story of how conservas captured my curiosity—and my […]
Top 10 Lisbon Restaurants You Need To Try
Posted on December 26, 2018
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 […]
A Love Letter to Lisbon: City of the Sea
Posted on December 9, 2018
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. In Lisbon, the sea suffuses every aspect of local life—especially when it comes to cuisine. When I first caught sight of Lisbon, I could barely keep my eyes open. I was fresh off an overnight transatlantic flight, and […]
Top 7 Restaurants in the Chiado District in Lisbon
Posted on December 8, 2018
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 […]
Lisbon Then & Now: Tascas
Posted on December 6, 2018
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 […]
6 Tips to Eat Like a Local in Lisbon
Posted on November 29, 2018
Even if staying for a short time, you want to feel deeply connected with your destination. Part of that connection comes through food. On these six tips to eat like a local in Lisbon, we at Devour Lisbon are focusing on cultural eating habits. Eating like a local in the Portuguese capital means enjoying a […]
