As tourism grows in Lisbon, so does its culinary scene. Some restaurants like Ramiro remain the same as ever, others like Salmoura are reinterpreting traditional Portuguese food. And that seems to be happening more and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This list covers the best restaurants in Lisbon, from long-standing establishments to modern tascas<\/em><\/a>, and Michelin-star restaurants<\/a>. We even added a few options for the vegetarians<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Credit:\u00a0you.me.and.food, Text Overlay:\u00a0Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t help feeling at home at Salmoura<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Amidst the touristy restaurants in Alfama<\/a>, this one stands out for all the right reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While you wait for a table, the staff will offer you some wine or their own craft beer<\/a>, just like when you\u2019re visiting a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All the petiscos<\/em> here are made with love. We really enjoyed their cuttlefish dish, but here\u2019s the thing, the menu is always changing, so tomorrow you might find something else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay until dessert, and you\u2019ll probably end up sipping one of their homemade liquors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The owners of Salmoura have another restaurant called Taberna Sal Grosso<\/a> which is just as good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless you have a voracious appetite, don\u2019t come to Z\u00e9 da Mouraria<\/a> on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This restaurant is famous for its large food portions, but like many Lisbon restaurants, it\u2019s all about the sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu changes daily, and features the best of Portuguese food, from roasted codfish to a delicious steak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While they have two restaurants in Lisbon, we still prefer the original one in Mouraria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> Both restaurants are quite popular so make sure to book a table in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why choose only one dish, when you can try several at once? That\u2019s what petiscos<\/em> are for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cantinho Lusitano<\/a> is a family-run restaurant that serves some of the best Portuguese petiscos<\/em> in Lisbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cantinho<\/em> is a word that means a small cozy space, and Lusitano<\/em> refers to the Lusitanians, a word that is often used to describe Portuguese people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu features a variety of traditional dishes. We love their Pataniscas de Bacalhau<\/em> (codfish fritters) and the Gambas ao Alho<\/em> (garlic shrimp).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The space is small, so we recommend booking ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re after the best steak in Lisbon, look no further than Sala de Corte<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This steakhouse started off as a tiny restaurant behind the Mercado da Ribeira<\/a>. Back then it was first-come, first served, but now they finally accept reservations. And you\u2019ll need it because everyone wants a piece of their meat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right by the door, there\u2019s a refrigerator featuring all kinds of beef cuts, from Sirloin to Chateaubriand. While having quality meat helps, the secret for the delicious steaks is also in the way they cook it. They use a Josper, which is a mix between a grill and an oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We suggest starting with the pica-pau<\/em>, small loin strips with mustard sauce and then order the Chateaubriand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before Intendente became a trendy Lisbon neighborhood, locals would only go there for one thing\u2014Cervejaria Ramiro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This seafood<\/a> paradise has been around since 1956, and although the crowds have changed, the quality remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put the knife and fork away, this is not a fancy seafood restaurant<\/a>, so go ahead and eat with your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our favorite dishes here are the Ameij\u00f4as \u00e0 Bulh\u00e3o Pato<\/em> (clams with coriander sauce) and the Sapateira Recheada<\/em> (fresh crab meat served in the shell).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure to leave some room for the prego<\/em> (steak sandwich)\u2014that\u2019s how a seafood meal ends in Portugal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> To avoid queues we recommend arriving before 7 p.m. or after 10 p.m. If you have to wait, you can always order a beer at the counter to pass the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Italian Bel canto<\/em>, means good singing. But in Lisbon, these two words come together to name one of the city\u2019s Michelin-star restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you feel like splurging on a meal, Belcanto<\/a> is the place to go. It\u2019s not easy to get a table here, but it\u2019s worth it for the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu features traditional Portuguese dishes<\/a> with a modern twist, like the Cozido \u00e0 Portuguesa<\/em> (meat stew) and the Pudim Abade de Priscos<\/em>, served here with a wasabi sorbet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chef Jos\u00e9 Avillez<\/a> is behind this high-end restaurant, and you’ll probably hear a lot about him since he has several restaurants around the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> If you want to try Belcanto during your visit to Lisbon, we recommend calling a few months in advance to guarantee a table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most restaurants hide their kitchen, but at LOCO<\/a>, the kitchen is wide open so you can see the team assembling each dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chef Alexandre Silva is the head of this Michelin-star restaurant, which offers one of the best fine dining experiences in Lisbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He calls each course a \u201cmoment\u201d, and you\u2019ll experience at least 18 of them during your visit. We\u2019re not going to highlight one dish, since the menu changes with the seasons, but we guarantee you\u2019re going to love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not a cheese fan, you might want to skip this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Dom Queijo<\/a>, every dish has one thing in common\u2014cheese. This isn\u2019t just a restaurant, it\u2019s also a cheese shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing you\u2019ll see when you\u2019ll walk in Dom Queijo is the display of cheeses. You might be familiar with French and Italian cheeses, but what about Portuguese cheeses? You can try them here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the starters to the main dish, there\u2019s always a bit of cheese involved, but since they\u2019re all different, you\u2019ll never get tired of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We love their Mascarpone dessert with the Nannarella lime and mint ice cream. While most of the menu changes every week, this dish seems to be a constant feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> There\u2019s a lunch deal for \u20ac13 that includes the couvert, a main dish, and a drink. We recommend booking a table online before heading to the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few years ago, it would be hard to get a vegetarian restaurant on this list, let along a vegan one. But trust us when we say that this is the best vegan restaurant in Lisbon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set in the heart of Chiado<\/a>, 26 Vegan Food Project<\/a> offers vegan meals that even meat eaters will want to try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some say vegan food is bland, but that\u2019s not the case here. The Bloody Beet burger was the first dish we tried, and it\u2019s still our favorite. It\u2019s made with beetroot, caramelized onion, and homemade pesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The burger comes with bolo do caco<\/em>, a delicious sweet potato bread typical from the Madeira island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If that\u2019s not enough to convince you, they also have an Oreo and peanut tart for dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The restaurant is quite popular, so try to book in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re on your way to LX Factory<\/a> or visiting the little-known Parque das Necessidades, you should stop by Alc\u00e2ntara 50<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This little restaurant in Alc\u00e2ntara specializes in Portuguese cuisine, specifically the petiscos<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be familiar with the Ameij\u00f4as \u00e0 Bulh\u00e3o Pato<\/em> (clams with coriander sauce) or the Peixinhos da Horta<\/em> (deep-fried green beans), but there are other petiscos you\u2019ll struggle to find anywhere else in Lisbon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like the Punheta de Bacalhau<\/em>, which literally translates as “codfish handjob,” but it\u2019s just a seafood carpaccio made with raw codfish and onion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few petiscos<\/em> should keep you full, but if you want to order a main dish, we suggest the Pataniscas de Bacalhau<\/em> (codfish fritters) or the Polvinhos Assados<\/em> (roasted octopus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you coming to Lisbon?<\/strong>![\"If](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lisbon-restaurants-1.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n1. Salmoura: The Best Restaurant in Alfama<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Z\u00e9 da Mouraria: To Share With Friends or Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. Cantinho Lusitano: A Hidden Gem in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Sala de Corte: For the Best Steak in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Cervejaria Ramiro: Best Seafood Restaurant in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Belcanto: A Michelin-Star Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7. LOCO: For the Fine Dining Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Dom Queijo: For Cheese Lovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
9. Ao 26 Vegan Food Project: A Veggie-Friendly Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10. Alc\u00e2ntara 50: For Portuguese Petiscos<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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