3 Best Restaurants in Estrela, Campo de Ourique, and Lapa, Lisbon

This slick Michelin-starred restaurant offers 16-course tasting menus created by chef Alexandre Silva, who adapts them frequently so he can take advantage of the freshest seasonal ingredients. Occasionally, he invites other top chefs from Lisbon and beyond to create special one-night-only menus in the dramatic open kitchen.

In business for nearly a century, "The House of the Little Birds" is a favorite for neighborhood locals and nearby office workers. Come for the house specialties, which include the famous naco na pedra (steak cooked on a hot stone), vitela barrosã (tender veal), and açorda de gambas (shrimp and bread stew).

Vítor Sobral, one of the country’s most famous chefs, has brought together the vibe of a traditional neighborhood eatery and sophisticated dishes that appeal to modern palates. Expect to see fast-food favorites like bitoque (lean steak topped with an egg) given a slick modern twist.