A typical Portuguese lunch begins at noon and stretches for as long as your schedule allows. During the week, restaurants put up signs announcing cheap lunch deals, and locals convene outside to see what\u2019s in store for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve just landed in Lisbon, these offers serve as the perfect intro to traditional Portuguese cuisine<\/a>, since they cover many local delicacies, from meat to seafood. The deal usually includes the prato do dia<\/em> (daily dish), soup, dessert, and a coffee. Even Michelin-star restaurants<\/a> can offer an affordable lunch choice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another suggestion is to grab one of Lisbon\u2019s signature sandwiches, like the bifana<\/em><\/a>, and head to the nearest viewpoint with a glass of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re in the mood for a cozy sit-down meal or a quick takeaway option, we\u2019ve got you covered with this list of the best lunch spots in Lisbon.<\/p>\n\n\n If you\u2019re traveling on a budget<\/a>, Michelin-star restaurants are usually off the cards. In Lisbon, however, it\u2019s possible to sample high-end cuisine without paying a hefty sum. Just head to Eleven<\/a>, a restaurant run by Chef Joachim Koerper that serves dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Monday to Saturday, the restaurant offers an executive lunch menu for around \u20ac35. It includes a starter, a main dish and dessert, plus, you get to enjoy the view over Parque Eduardo VII while you eat. Drinks are not part of the deal, but you can always ask the sommelier for an affordable wine<\/a> recommendation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip: <\/strong>You have to go a little out of the city center to try this place, but you can always combine your trip with a visit to Gulbenkian<\/a> or the Estufa Fria<\/a>, Lisbon\u2019s greenhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taberna Sal Grosso<\/a> is a cozy tavern located in Alfama<\/a>, just a few steps away from the Pantheon. It has some of the best petiscos<\/em> in Lisbon<\/a> (you know, those small homemade dishes that you can share with friends).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every day the staff writes down the menu on a chalkboard outside, so you can see what\u2019s on offer. Oxtail stew, smoked pork belly, and codfish are a few things that we\u2019ve had a chance to try there. Ask them about the catch of the week, and they\u2019ll give you a delicious fresh fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for drinks, you can try the house wine or a glass of craft beer<\/a> produced by the owners. The restaurant is quite small, so it\u2019s worth booking in advance if you want to make it for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re heading here on Tuesdays or Saturdays, make sure to check out Lisbon\u2019s flea market on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To experience Lisbon\u2019s culinary scene, head to a Portuguese tasca<\/em><\/a> for lunch. Open since 1988, A Provinciana<\/a> ticks all the boxes\u2014the shared tables, the generous food portions, and a family running the show on all fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Father and daughter welcome the customers, while mom prepares classic Portuguese dishes in the back. Grilled codfish, <\/em>octopus, and bitoque<\/em> (steak with egg) are some of the house favorites, and there\u2019s always a daily special for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get a traditional meal here for less than \u20ac10, so it\u2019s the perfect place to go if you\u2019re eating on a budget<\/a> and want to try the local cuisine at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip: <\/strong>The restaurant gets quite busy at lunchtime, so make sure to arrive early to get a seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you really want to save up<\/a> or prefer to get lunch on the go, you can always try some of Lisbon\u2019s street food<\/a>. You won\u2019t find many street food vans in the city, but there are plenty of caf\u00e9s and snack bars that offer quick traditional bites. Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> Ask for takeaway and enjoy your lunch by the river or at one of Lisbon\u2019s viewpoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vegans<\/a> and vegetarians<\/a> have plenty to choose from at the 26 Vegan Food Project<\/a>. This Lisbon restaurant has transformed some of Portugal\u2019s staple meat and seafood dishes<\/a> into veggie-friendly meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember the bifana<\/em><\/a>? Well, here there\u2019s the Supreme Bifana, a seitan burger marinated with thyme and served with mustard, mushrooms, and plenty of vegan cheddar cheese. To make it even better, they use bolo do caco<\/a><\/em>, a soft bread made with sweet potato that is typical from the Madeira island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s also a vegan version of the francesinha<\/em>, Portugal\u2019s twist on the croque monsieur<\/em>, and the cogumelos \u00e0 bulh\u00e3o pato<\/em>, an homage to a traditional Portuguese petisco<\/em><\/a>, which uses mushrooms instead of clams but keeps the same delicious cilantro and garlic sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fish lovers can\u2019t get enough of this hidden restaurant<\/a> in Alc\u00e2ntara. Tucked between shipping containers, \u00daltimo Porto<\/a> is a little hard to find at first, but once you do, you\u2019ll be coming back for more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Grouper and sea bass is usually our fish of choice, but when summer arrives, sardines<\/a> and mackerel take over. Grab a seat outside and watch the staff grill your fish over the coal, giving it that crispy texture that we love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant only opens for lunch, but if there\u2019s a table available, they can serve you as late as 3 p.m. Still, it\u2019s a popular choice with locals, so it\u2019s best to arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip: <\/strong>Since you\u2019re heading to Alc\u00e2ntara, you might as well visit some nearby museums like the Museu do Oriente<\/a> or Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re looking for the best steak in Lisbon, Sala de Corte<\/a> is the place to go. It all started with a tiny steakhouse behind Mercado da Ribeira<\/a>, but as more people tasted their meat, the more customers they gained, and soon enough, they needed a bigger space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new venue is still pretty close to the market, but they can now welcome up to 100 people. Take it from us, though, and book a table in advance if you don\u2019t want to wait outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chateaubriand, sirloin, entrec\u00f4te, and t-bone are some of the cuts you\u2019ll find on the menu. There are also small starters like the pica-pau do lombo<\/em>, loin strips served with mustard sauce and matchstick potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides using quality ingredients, they say the secret for their delicious meat is the Josper, a cooking device that is a mix between an oven and a grill. We\u2019ll let you figure that one out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Our](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lunch-in-Lisbon-1.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n1. Eleven: Michelin-star Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2. Taberna Sal Grosso: Best Petiscos in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. A Provinciana: Best Cheap Lunch in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. O Trevo: For Lunch On The Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Long before Anthony Bourdain visited O Trevo (Pra\u00e7a Lu\u00eds de Cam\u00f5es, 48)<\/em>, this caf\u00e9 was already serving delicious bifanas<\/em> (pork steak sandwiches) to locals. Granted, it\u2019s gotten a bit more famous since then, but you can still grab one for less than \u20ac2. Add a beer to it, and you\u2019ve got yourself a bargain lunch! <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Bifanas](\"https:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cost-of-food-lisbon-bifanas.jpg\")
5. Ao 26 Vegan Food Project: Veggie-Friendly Lunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. \u00daltimo Porto: Fish and Seafood Lunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7. Sala de Corte: Best Steak in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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