Ponto Final
Considering the countless dining options located in Lisbon proper, trekking to Almada on the other side of the Tagus River might seem unnecessary. Our suggestion: Trust the locals. They are all too happy to make the 30-minute trip to this long-standing favorite for two reasons: The food, of course, and the best views of the capital, especially at sunset for those who can secure a riverfront table outside. The menu is small and focuses on traditional Portuguese flavors, with an emphasis on seafood. A light salad of cod and chickpeas is the perfect starter, followed by a fisherman’s favorite—the fried carapauzinhos (little mackerel) with tomato rice. It really doesn’t get more Portuguese than that.
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Time Out Market
This uber-popular riverside food hall houses stalls from the country’s hautest chefs all under one roof.
Pharmacia
Susana Felicidade’s playful, pharmacy-inspired restaurant serves elevated twists on petiscos, the Portuguese version of shared plates.
Leopold
Chef Tiago Feio use unconventional cooking methods to highlight the unique flavors and textures of every ingredient featured in his seven-course tasting menu.
Cervejaria Ramiro
There are a lot of tried-and-true taverns in Lisbon, but this old-school spot is the ultimate stop for fresh, simply prepared shellfish.
A Cevicheria
As the name suggests, Kiko Martins’ second Lisbon restaurant focuses on Peruvian cuisine, especially fresh, flavorful ceviches.
Loco
This restaurant without a menu gives diners the choice between two different multicourse tasting menus—the rest is a surprise from start to finish.
Alma
The sexy stone and dark-wood dining room is the perfect home for celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa’s take on modern Portuguese cooking.
Casa de Pasto
The kitchen is known for turning out clever updates on traditional ingredients and the lower-level bar is the perfect post-dinner pit stop in the neighborhood.
Belcanto
Chef Jose Avillez’s whimsical creations make Lisbon’s only Michelin two-star restaurant as popular today as it was when it opened in 2012.
