The Best Local Restaurants in Lisbon

Explore the best local restaurants in Lisbon. From a traditional bitoque to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy Alcântara 50 for authentic Portuguese dishes, savor classic Italian cuisine at La Villa or enjoy amazing bitoques at Jorge D'Amália. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Lisbon.

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Our local in Lisbon

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Erik

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Choupana Caffe

Brunch café

"Choupana Caffe" in Lisbon makes some amazing brunch - in my opinion, the best in town. My favorites are the scones, the croissants & the fresh juices...

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Snacks

Sara

Trigo

Apr 25, 2025

Linha d'Água

Get a deep breath

"Linha d'Água" is a perfect park in Lisbon to relax, enjoy a book, sit in peace next to the fountain... Just be careful: the birds might steal your food!

Coffee & tea

Relaxing

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Sandra

Lopes

Apr 25, 2025

RD's Restaurante

Nepalese food

"RD's Restaurante" is THE Nepalese restaurant in the city. I love their momos in every version. Very tasty and great if you're on a budget!

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Ana Carolina

Boldrini

Apr 23, 2025

Pastelaria Mexicana

Portuguese fine pastry

"Pastelaria Mexicana" Lisbon is a Portugese family run fine pastry shop near Londes square. I'd suggest going for cake with a cup of cold milk- heavenly!

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 18, 2025

Campo de Ourique Market

A market nightlife

The "Campo de Ourique Market" was recently reborn; it's no longer a market: now 30-40-somethings go there to enjoy themselves at the bars & restaurants.

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Restaurants

Snacks

Cláudio

Carneiro

Apr 18, 2025

Casa Independente

Cultural palace

"Casa Independente" Lisbon is an artistic project by Ironia Tropical that displays old furniture, vintage decoration and a great cultural agenda...

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Music

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Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 17, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Lisbon

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Alzbeta

Ana Carolina

You?

Sara

Sandra

Alexandre

Cláudio

Nuno

Erik

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Alzbeta

Ana Carolina

You?

Sara

Sandra

Alexandre

Cláudio

Nuno

Erik

Choupana Caffe

Brunch café

Sara

Trigo

Linha d'Água

Get a deep breath

Sandra

Lopes

RD's Restaurante

Nepalese food

Ana Carolina

Boldrini

Pastelaria Mexicana

Portuguese fine pastry

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Campo de Ourique Market

A market nightlife

Cláudio

Carneiro

Casa Independente

Cultural palace

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

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