Pastel de nata
A small egg custard tart in flaky pastry, eaten warm with cinnamon. People have one with a coffee at any time of day.
Lisbon
What to eat in Lisbon
- Pastel de nata
- Bacalhau
- Sardinhas assadas
- Bifana
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Bacalhau
Salted cod, cooked in hundreds of ways, often with potatoes and egg. It is the dish most Lisbon restaurants are known for.
Sardinhas assadas
Grilled sardines on bread, a summer staple that peaks around the June festivals in the old quarters.
Bifana
A pork cutlet cooked in garlic and wine and served in a roll. It is a quick, cheap lunch at a counter.
Ginjinha
A sour cherry liqueur served in a small glass, sometimes in a chocolate cup. Locals take it standing at a street hatch.
Arroz de marisco
A wet rice dish with shellfish, served in a pot for sharing. Order it for a long, slow dinner.
Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.
What a meal costs
- Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- €15
- Three courses for two, mid-range restaurant
- €55
- Coffee
- €2.70
Besides the sights
- Tram 28E at an off hourThe line climbs through Graça, Alfama and Baixa. Ride it before 09:00 or after 19:00 to avoid the queue at the first stop.
- A fado eveningSmall venues in Alfama and Mouraria hold fado after dinner. The singing stops for silence, so keep conversation low.
- Ferry to CacilhasA short boat ride across the Tagus from Cais do Sodré, with a wide view back at the city and a walk along the south bank.
- Feira da LadraA flea market on the Campo de Santa Clara, next to the Pantheon, held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Come in the morning for a better pick.
- A train to CascaisThe CP line from Cais do Sodré follows the river and then the coast, with beaches and a seafront promenade at the end.
Markets in the stop base