Time Out Market
Several chefs who run restaurants in this guide operate stalls in this uber-popular riverside food hall. Henrique Sá Pessoa (of Alma) serves slow-cooked leitão, or suckling pig; Pharmacia’s Susana Felicidade’s outpost offers hearty bowls of octopus stew. Other options include sushi, gourmet burgers, crispy croquettes, and ice cream from legendary Santini, which has been a Lisbon staple since 1949. The upper level is now home to renowned restaurant Pap’açorda, which moved from its original Bairro Alto location in 2016. It doesn’t matter what time you go, it is always busy here. But, it’s still a great way to sample the creations of the city’s hautest talents all under one roof.
More Restaurants in Lisbon
Ponto Final
The 30-minute detour to this long-standing favorite is necessary for two reasons: The food and the best views of the capital, especially at sunset.
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.
