The best places to eat and drink in Lisbon
Though it doesn’t often come up in lists of the best foodie cities, the food and drink in Lisbon is varied and delicious. Portuguese food is traditionally meaty, but veggies and vegans can easily find great food in the city too. Wondering where to eat in Lisbon? These were our favourite places:
Organi Chiado
I was the only vegan in our table of six at Organi Chiado, and meat-eaters enjoyed our lunch there just as much as I did. We arrived late in the morning on a weekday and didn’t need to book. A manu of vegan lasagne, burgers, pastas, salads, and more is served to shaded tables on a passage of romantic cobbled steps. The perfect setting for a lunch in the sun.
Instant Crunch
Okay so the name is a bit weird… But the food at Instant Crunch was surprisingly amazing. It’s a quiet spot down a backroad of the main strip of restaurants in Lisbon. In fact, we came here when we were unable to get a table somewhere else. So we were lucky to be able to walk in without a booking.
My vegan breakfast of a crepe, bruschetta, salad, and fruit cocktail was presented on a large wooden platter. A steak was brought to the table still on fire. And the massive cocktails were as delicious as they were huge.
Faz Frio
Finding a dinner spot for 20 in Lisbon is no easy task. But Faz Frio were accommodating both with their space, and with their menu. We were served a mix of their tapas plates and wines, all of which were delicious, authentically Portuguese, and perfect for sharing.
If you're looking for where to eat in Lisbon, and need to cater to a larger group, LxFactory is a great choice.
In the LxFactory courtyard, we found Ni Michi, a Mexican spot that served tasty tacos, nachos, burritos, cocktails, and more. We were able to get a table without a booking and the food was quick, affordable, and delicious.
We stopped here on the last afternoon before catching a flight home, and it was relaxing and easy rather than rushed and stressful. Despite the market being so busy, the food spots here have nailed catering quickly to high volumes of customers so you won’t need to worry about waiting around.
Time Out Market
One of our favourite spots for both food and drinks in Lisbon was the Time Out Market. Choose from seafood, steaks, pizza, pasta, Chinese, traditional Portuguese soups… just about any cuisine you can think of, it’s here.
There are no bookings at Time Out Market, but there are often very long queues. We got lucky and didn’t have to queue during our visit, but we did have to hang around waiting for a free table for about 15 minutes. The good news is that, with so many kitchens, the wait for food is quick despite the market hall being so busy.
Lost In
This terrace bar has beds for seats, and panoramic views across the city. What more do you want on a hot afternoon? The relaxed hippie vibe and delicious cocktails at Lost In make it one of the most popular spots to chill out and drink in Lisbon and it’s easy to see why.
Topo Chiado
We were in Lisbon to celebrate a friend’s wedding, and the Topo Chiado bar was the perfect place for drinks the night before. Behind the Santa Justa lift and in the shadow of Conveno do Carmo church, it serves cocktails, beers, and tapas. The upmarket roof terrace has just the right vibe that’s relaxed but feels fancy without being pretentious.
LX Rooftop Cocktail Bar
On our last afternoon in Lisbon, after eating at Ni Michi, we climbed a twisting metal staircase to the LX Rooftop Cocktail Bar. A sunny spot with views across the city and the sea. If you’re at LxFactory and need a drink, this is worth the stairs. The only problem is that the toilet is on the ground floor… so make a trip before heading up!
Now you know where to eat in Lisbon. But are you looking for more activities? Check out my blog: The best things to do in Lisbon.