A history of maritime culture, bright and colorful tiles, the passionate sounds of fado…all of the above may come to mind when you think of Portugal. And they’re all great reasons to visit—but so is the food.
Portugal’s rich seafaring history remains alive today with the abundance of salt cod, sardines, and the best canned fish you’ll ever eat. But that’s not all—incredible charcuterie and cheese, spicy piri-piri chicken, and hearty street-food sandwiches like the bifana all deserve a try, too. Just save room for a pastel de nata or two!
Zé da Mouraria is one of the Lisbon restaurants where locals eat traditional Portuguese food.
This blog post was originally posted on November 21, 2018 and was updated on October 28, 2020. No need to dig deep into your pockets to eat well—we’re here to share the best cheap eats Lisbon has to offer! On the whole, Lisbon is a cheap city. But like most European capitals, it’s also packed with […]
Tascantiga is one of the best restaurants in Sintra for fabulous petiscos.
This blog post was originally posted on June 19, 2019 and was updated on October 28, 2020. Walking the green hills of Sintra always works up an appetite—but luckily, you don’t have to head far from the city center to find the perfect restaurant. To truly enjoy a Sintra day trip, you’ll want to leave Lisbon […]
Croquetes are one of the many salgados (savoury treats) that you can try in Lisbon.
This blog post was originally posted on November 7, 2018 and was updated on October 21, 2020. Lisbon street food doesn’t typically come on wheels from trendy food trucks, but rather in long-standing establishments and revamped indoor markets. When we think of street food, we think of street carts, food trucks, and hot dogs in buns. […]
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