This blog post was originally posted on November 21, 2018 and was updated\u00a0on October 28, 2020.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No need to dig deep into your pockets to eat well\u2014we\u2019re here to share the best cheap eats Lisbon has to offer!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

On the whole, Lisbon is a cheap city. But like most European capitals, it\u2019s also packed with tourist traps. And in a city with so many fantastic options for food, you don’t want to waste a single precious meal at an overpriced, low-quality spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Eating well\u2014and authentically\u2014in the Portuguese capital doesn’t have to break the bank. In this guide to the best cheap eats in Lisbon, we\u2019ve rounded up the best budget-friendly bites\u2014because dining out on a budget doesn’t have to mean resorting to McDonald’s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Photo credit<\/em>:\u00a0meinemelange<\/a>,\u00a0Text overlay:\u00a0Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lesson number one: skip the olives and bread you’ll find on your table at typical Portuguese restaurants. As tempting as they may be\u2014and contrary to what you may think\u2014they\u2019re not free. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now that we\u2019ve got that out of the way, let\u2019s get right into it with some of our favorite cheap eats in Lisbon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The best cheap eats in Lisbon<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Z\u00e9 da Mouraria \u2014 Big portions to share<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t let the prices fool you: at Z\u00e9 da Mouraria one portion feeds at least two, if not more, so bring a buddy!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This local favorite has two locations, one in Mouraria<\/a> (Rua Jo\u00e3o do Outeiro, 24<\/em>) and the other at Campo M\u00e1rtires da P\u00e1tria (Rua Gomes Freire, 60<\/em>). The only difference is that the first one is only open for lunch, and the second just for dinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The menu changes every day, but there\u2019s always a good selection of meat and fish. If you need help narrowing it down, you can’t go wrong with their pepper steak and the roasted codfish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If there are leftovers at the end, there\u2019s no shame in asking for a takeaway box! Whichever restaurant you pick, make sure to arrive early to guarantee a table or book it in advance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n