Lisbon Then & Now: Tascas

Inside Ze dos Cornos, a typical tasca in Lisbon

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

Quinta dos Loridos is one of the best Lisbon wineries, specializing in sparkling white wines like the ones pictured here.

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 […]

Lisbon Market Guide: What You Need to Know to Shop Like a Local

Mercado da Ribeira is also one of Lisbon's best places to buy flowers

Lisbon markets are the heart of community life. Why shop at a neighborhood market instead of a supermarket? It comes down to the produce and the people. The products are local and seasonal, which translates to better quality—and they’re even more affordable. Shoppers run into familiar faces and catch up over the peppers. There’s no […]

The Top 8 Seafood Restaurants in Lisbon (for Every Price Range!)

The seafood counter at Páteo do Avillez

From holes in the wall to Michelin-caliber cuisine, these are the Lisbon’s best restaurants for seafood and fish. Few things are better than a feast plucked straight from the sea. Any guidebook (and a vintage Parts Unknown) will point you toward Cervejaria Ramiro. It’s worth the hype—and the inevitable line of tourists waiting to get in […]

The Best Seafood in Lisbon: The 8 Dishes You HAVE To Try

Garlic shrimp, a Lisbon seafood dish.

Portugal’s capital is one of the best cities on earth for fish and other delicacies from the sea. Don’t leave Lisbon without sampling some of the specialties. Portugal has a long coastline and a long history being seafarers. It’s no surprise that the Portuguese know all the best ways to cook fish and seafood. The […]

Top 4 Must-Visit Food Markets in Lisbon

Time Out Market/Mercado da Ribeira is one of the must-visit Lisbon food markets

Visiting a Lisbon food market is one of the most authentic ways to get under the city’s cultural skin. A Lisbon food market is the perfect place to gauge locals’ grocery shopping habits and preferred chitchat topics. Prepare to leave any of these four markets in Lisbon with suggestions for your next meal, updates on […]

Top 6 Hidden Lisbon Restaurants Where Locals Eat

Lisbon Restaurants hidden in a neighborhood.

Searching for Lisbon restaurants where locals eat? Finding the right place to eat while traveling is difficult and frustrating at times. If you’re coming to Portugal soon and want to eat like a local, follow our tips to discover Lisbon restaurants where locals eat. You could jump into any restaurant, but we’re going off the […]