Lost In
A curious Indian-inspired decor welcomes you to this café/bar/restaurant, but your attention immediately goes to the view of Avenida da Liberdade. Despite the decor, the menu lists international dishes.
7 Best Restaurants in Avenida da Liberdade, Príncipe Real, and Restauradores, Lisbon
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We've compiled the best of the best in Avenida da Liberdade, Príncipe Real, and Restauradores - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Pica-Pau
Chef Luís Gaspar has created a menu of traditional comfort food dishes that aim to meet the exacting standards of Portuguese grandmothers, all served in a contemporary, light-filled space that encourages lingering over a meal and cocktails or wine. Be sure to try sharing dishes like the creamy bacalhau à Brás and the restaurant's namesake pica-pau (woodpecker)—a tasca dish of sautéed beef strips in a garlicky sauce.
Snob
Ring the doorbell for entry to this late-opening, speakeasy-style spot serving some of the best steaks in town. A discreet gathering place for Lisbon's artists, journalists, and politicians during the 1960s, it was lovingly refurbished in 2024 to preserve period detail while raising the comfort level. Order a dry martini and browse the menu, which features light dishes like garlicky shrimp and meat croquettes, alongside those legendary steaks.
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Zero Zero
One of the trendiest spots in town, this restaurant serves pizzas prepared in a rotating oak-wood oven. It has an attractive wood-and-marble interior, but you’ll want to sit outside on the terrace facing the Botanical Garden.
Gin Lovers Bar & Restaurant
The Moorish-style courtyard of Palacete Ribeiro da Cunha (now the EmbaiXada shopping gallery) was turned into a bar and restaurant. It serves contemporary Portuguese cuisine, as well as lighter snacks such as salads and burgers.
In Bocca al Lupo
With almost three dozen choices on the menu, this is the place for alternative pizza toppings, including vegan and even gluten-free options (if you call ahead). The pizzas come straight out of a wood oven, which is right in the dining room, and are topped with Portuguese and Italian ingredients.
Tapisco
This restaurant is a gastronomic trip through Portugal and Spain, serving traditional Iberian specialties with the touch of local celebrity chef Henrique Sá Pessoa. Dishes are beautifully presented and meant to be shared in a relaxing and informal environment.
