Lisbon LX FACTORY: exciting cultural & gastronomic area, fashion & Sunday...
LX FACTORY Lisbon: an abandoned industrial site has been turned into a creative, cultural and gastronomic area in restored factory buildings. Here, the past and present converge in a wonderful way! LX...
View ArticleRestaurant POLLUX Terrace Lisbon: scenic city views, shopping mall rooftop &...
Years ago I discovered a small cafe on the 8th floor of a huge department store in Lisbon, Pollux : good coffee (bica), a pastel de nata .. and stunning city views! Restaurant & bar Pollux Terrace...
View ArticleRestaurant Grelhador de Alfama Lisbon: BBQ specialities & owner Germano’s...
Historic area Alfama in Lisbon can be described as the heart of tradition. It still remains characteristic, however in summertime it can be too crowdy… Senhor Graciano Germano, owner of restaurant...
View ArticleBreathtaking views Lisbon: restaurant Atira-te ao Rio, 10-min ferry trip,...
If you visit Lisbon for a few days, a 10-minutes ferry trip to the other side of the Tagus river is really worth it. Restaurant Atira-te ao Rio is one of my favorites, a small paradise! View Lisbon...
View ArticleRestaurants former Palace Chiado Lisbon (1781): 7 chefs, 7 fine dining areas...
The atmosphere is great in this former palace in the heart of Lisbon. Once the recidence of a nobleman who loved to party, now everyone is welcome to admire the beautifully restored rooms, while...
View ArticleRestaurant ‘O Gambuzino’ Intendente Lisbon: alternative spot & delicious...
A little bit tucked away in Lisbon’s trendy Intendente area there’s cafe/restaurant ‘O Gambuzino’, Rua dos Anjos 5 B and I love it! Not only the delicious food, but also the super friendly staff make...
View ArticleBreathtaking views Lisbon: Restaurant ‘Ponto Final’ & short ferry trip river...
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the south bank of the river Tagus: views on downtown Lisbon and the 25 April Bridge are amazing! Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes,...
View ArticleHidden gem in Lisbon’s historical city center: restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’
A little bit hidden in the former Moorish quarter Mouraria, in a small street of one of Lisbon’s oldest districts, there’s Restaurant ‘Zé da Mouraria’. Open for a typical Portuguese lunch (almoço) from...
View ArticleFado restaurant ‘Maria da Mouraria’ Lisbon: Maria Severa, first fadista &...
A city break to Lisbon is not complete without a night with fado, the melancholy Portuguese music. Good fado has its home in historical areas Alfama or Mouraria, like in restaurant/bar ‘Maria da...
View ArticlePopular Rua das Portas de Santo Antão Lisbon & avoid restaurant Torremolinos
Lisbon is probably the best place in Europe to enjoy seafood. There are a couple of very popular ‘tourist restaurant’ streets, such as Rua das Portas de Santo Antão where you will find a wide...
View ArticlePopular Cafe/restaurant ‘O Panteao’ Lisbon: terrace, good local food &...
After browsing Lisbon’s famous flea market Feira da Ladra, it’s a good idea to enjoy a lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao’ (Pantheon), located above the market. One of my favorite places in Lisbon Terrace...
View ArticleRestaurant/winery Vestigius Lisbon: riverfront dining & vintage decor
Located in the Cais do Sodré area in Lisbon with a privileged view of the Tagus River, restaurant/cafe Vestigius offers a fabulous terrace space! Vestigius cafe/ restaurant Lisbon near the Tagus river...
View ArticleQuality Restaurant Café Martinho da Arcada Lisbon & poet Pessoa’s table
Opening in 1782, Restaurant Café Martinho da Arcada, located in the corner of the Praça do Comércio 37 near the Tagus river, is one of the oldest restaurants /cafés in Lisbon. The restaurant’s terrace...
View ArticleRestaurant/bar Atlantic Grill near Cascais, quality food & amazing sea view
Around Lisbon there’re beautiful beaches, well known for their calm waters, fine sand and quality restaurants like Atlantic Grill, near Cascais Wonderful sea view from the terrace of Restaurant...
View ArticleRestaurant ‘RAMIRO’ Lisbon: superb seafood, great steak & history
Cervejaria ‘Ramiro‘ is not just a restaurant in Lisbon. If you look for superb fresh seafood at a good price, this “Cervejaria” (litt. beerhouse) is the place to be! It’s always crowded and rather...
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