There\u2019s nothing like a steaming seafood stew to raise your spirits\u2014and that\u2019s exactly what this traditional dish does. Here\u2019s where to get the best cataplana<\/em> in Lisbon!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever been to a traditional Portuguese restaurant or eaten with a Portuguese family, you know how much this country loves seafood. It\u2019s no wonder; much of it is coastal, with a history closely linked to maritime exploration. This is what infuses Lisbon with its seafaring spirit<\/a>\u2014and there\u2019s perhaps no better culinary reflection of that identity than cataplana<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cataplana <\/em>takes its name from the vessel it\u2019s cooked and served in: a clamshell-shaped container<\/a> made of copper, aluminum or steel. The ingredients are placed in the bottom half, the top half is closed and sealed, it\u2019s placed over heat and the food is left to slowly steam. Because this technique originated in the coastal Algarve region, it\u2019s traditionally used to make fish or seafood (although it can also be used for other dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best cataplana<\/em> in Lisbon reflects this coastal legacy, bringing authentic flavors from the south of Portugal straight to your plate. So where can you find this amazing dish in Portugal\u2019s capital? Here are our top six favorite restaurants in Lisbon to eat cataplana<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Aqui H\u00e1 Peixe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This place\u2019s name literally means \u201cthere\u2019s fish here\u201d\u2014but not just any fish. At Aqui H\u00e1 Peixe<\/a>, Chef Miguel Reino sources fresh seafood from the local market each day. The cataplana de frutos do mar<\/em> is made with seafood, tomatoes, onions, garlic, white wine and herbs. It\u2019s a simple recipe that lets the ingredients shine, served in a colorful and inviting atmosphere right in the middle of the Chiado<\/a> neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n