Mouraria Lisbon: Discover the Historic Neighborhood (& Fado!)

Fado show with singer, guitarists, and viewers at a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal

Mouraria, the birthplace of fado and the home of the most culturally diverse community in Lisbon is still off most tourists’ maps. They’re missing out! Mouraria is a tough neighborhood to pinpoint on a map but ask the locals who live there, and they have no trouble explaining to you that the oddly shaped neighborhood […]

Top 7 Restaurants in the Chiado District in Lisbon

Cod (bacalhau) served in a Lisbon restaurant.

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

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 […]

The 6 Best Rooftop Bars in Lisbon: Top Spots for a Drink With a View

The best rooftop bars in Lisbon offer sweeping views of the city, which are just as beautiful at night when the skyline lights up.

The top 6 rooftop bars in Lisbon offer much more than unbeatable photo ops—if you’re looking for the perfect combination of quality cocktails, delicious snacks and panoramic views, we’ve got you covered! Lisbon is a city that practically begs to be photographed. From vibrant street art and stately architecture to sweeping river views and terracotta […]

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 […]

Our 7 Favorite Bairro Alto Restaurants

Zé Varunca is one of the best restaurants in Bairro Alto to try dishes from the Alentejo region, like the Carne de Porco à Alentejana (pork with clams), pictured here.

Fancy a bite to eat in Bairro Alto? Check out our favorite restaurants in the area! There’s more than cheap beers and cocktails in Bairro Alto. This party district is also full of local restaurants and international eateries. From the famous steak-on-the-stone served at Cabaças to the delicious hummus of Tantura, we’re taking you to […]