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Restaurants in Lisbon

Restaurants in Lisbon cater to every budget and palate. The Lisbon restaurants below have been classified into three different pricing categories:
Expensive (over €50)
Moderate (€20 to €50)
Cheap (up to €20)
The prices quoted below are for an average three-course meal for one person and a bottle of house wine or cheapest equivalent; they include VAT but they do not include tip.

Picanha

Price: Cheap

A carnivore's heaven with only one main dish - picanha. This tile-lined eatery is a favourite of local families who come to enjoy the all-you-can-eat portions of the eponymous Brazilian beef dish including, rice, roast potatoes, black-eyed beans and salad. The tender beef is cut into thin strips and grilled, with staff always on hand to cook another plate to your preference. It may not be haute cuisine, but for an unpretentious and filling meal in a relaxed environment, this is a good option.

Address: Rua das Janelas Verdes 96, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (21) 397 5401

Ponto Final

Price: Moderate

Something of a local secret and a real must for seafood lovers. Located a 10-minute ferry ride from Lisbon, and then a 10-minute walk west, the effort is worth it for the fresh food and stunning views of the city. On warm days tables spill out on to the quay and diners can feast on the first-class seafood while watching the local anglers attempt to land their own catch. The wine list is small, but impressively good value.

Address: Rua do Ginjal 72, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 276 0743

Patio 13

Price: Moderate

The time to come to this great place in the historic Alfama district below the castle is during the summer. Diners are coaxed in by the aromas emanating from an outdoor grill. Fresh fish are cooked with a minimum of fuss and served straight up.

Address: Calcadinha Santo Estevao 13, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 888 2325

Cervejaria da Trindade

Price: Moderate

The setting is grand, in a tiled old monastery building, claimed to be Portugal's oldest beer house, but the menu is simple. They dish up pleasingly large portions of seafood and meat and also have their own microbrewery on site. In summer they open their outdoor terrace.

Address: Rua Nova da Trinidade 20, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 342 3506
http://www.cervejariatrindade.pt

York House

Price: Expensive

York House is a boutique hotel converted from a 17th-century convent and the restaurant setting is charming: in an open courtyard in summer and tucked into a cosy room in the cooler months. The menu focuses heavily on seafood. To finish there is a choice of Portuguese cheese and a selection of excellent port wines.

Address: York House, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 396 2435
http://www.yorkhouselisboa.com

Panorama

Price: Expensive

Revamped and now supremely stylish, this hotel restaurant boasts remarkable views of the city and delivers thrills on the plate too. Head chef Henrique Sá Pessoa is using his considerable skills, honed in France and the USA, to create a fusion menu that plays with the various cuisines of the world; think the likes of prime Aberdeen Angus married with mango and a rich sesame soy reduction. The extravagant degustation menu offers a choice of five or seven courses.

Address: Sheraton Lisboa Hotel & Spa, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 321 0000
http://www.sheraton.com/lisboa

Restaurant Eleven

Price: Expensive

This ultra-chic modern establishment is a favourite with the city's movers and shakers and boasts a Michelin star. The international menu caters for all tastes. The views over Lisbon are to savour, especially at night, when the restaurant caresses its clients with smooth music and candle light. The wine cellar is one of the best in the city.

Address: Rua Marquês de Fronteira, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 386 2211
http://www.restauranteleven.com

Concha D'Ouro

Price: Expensive

Seafood is the speciality at Concha D'Ouro, with bacalhau (salted cod) the highlight, presented in a number of different ways. As this is the Portuguese national dish, you at least owe it a try.

Address: Rua Augusta 238, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 342 8369

Bica do Sapato

Price: Expensive

Housed in a revamped warehouse on the waterfront, this lounge bar-cum-restaurant-cum-sushi bar attracts the local smart set with a number of different dining areas. One of the owners is rumoured to be John Malkovich. Seafood is a strong point, and can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace in summer. The only criticism remains that style can sometimes be at the expense of substance.

Address: Avenida Infante D Henrique, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 881 0320
http://www.bicadosapato.com

Alcântara Café

Price: Expensive

A firm favourite with the local beautiful people, this handsomely decorated restaurant, converted from a derelict printworks, is a winner. With cocktails and drinks served until 0200 at weekends, when an array of locals who would not look out of place in a fashion shoot descend en masse, the food sometimes struggles to remain the main attraction.

Address: Rua Maria Luisa Holstein 15, Lisbon, Portugal
Telephone: (021) 362 1226
http://www.alcantaracafe.com

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