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We've compiled the best of the best in Intendente, Martim Moniz, and Mouraria - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The interior at one of the best places in Lisbon to try Mozambican cuisine is cozy and welcoming, but, in warm weather, try to sit at one of the tables on the cobblestones outside. The menu features fragrant and spicy dishes like muamba (chicken stew with palm oil) or prawns cooked with okra and coconut milk. There's always at least one vegan dish, and the house-made hot sauce will have you reaching for an ice-cold beer or glass of wine.
A critical darling and a popular favorite, this Portuguese-with-a-twist restaurant had a line out the door almost as soon as it opened; it's the sort of place other chefs go on their days off. A team of young chefs is turning out classic regional dishes to a soundtrack of rock and roll in a resolutely casual dining room. The chalkboard menu changes constantly but often includes "advanced" Portuguese dishes like chicken gizzards and rice flavored with blood. Reservations (far in advance) are mandatory.
The stylish bar-restaurant at the trendy 1908 Lisboa Hotel makes the most of its historical setting, with a striking tiled floor, high ceilings, an exposed metal staircase, and windows on three sides. It's a pleasant place for brunch, lunch, or dinner and has an eclectic menu featuring seafood, meat, and vegetarian options, many with Asian influences. The outdoor terrace is a nice spot for people watching on the plaza.
