Guidebook for Lisboa
Food Scene
For lunch or dinner, head to the Praça da Armada (Armada Square), where you’ll find a cosy restaurant with modern décor called 31 da Armada, serving nicely presented, traditional Portuguese food at good prices. On sunny days, we recommend sitting outside under the shade of the buganvillias.
16 locals recommend
31 d'Armada
31 Praça da ArmadaFor lunch or dinner, head to the Praça da Armada (Armada Square), where you’ll find a cosy restaurant with modern décor called 31 da Armada, serving nicely presented, traditional Portuguese food at good prices. On sunny days, we recommend sitting outside under the shade of the buganvillias.
Owned by a local family – is located at the Alcantara Local Market, serving beautiful fresh fish and other dishes at very reasonable prices. Great for couples or families
35 locals recommend
O Mercado
19 R. Leão de OliveiraOwned by a local family – is located at the Alcantara Local Market, serving beautiful fresh fish and other dishes at very reasonable prices. Great for couples or families
An old no-frills dining restaurant serving good food at great prices.
12 locals recommend
O Maravilhas
20 R. Gilberto RolaAn old no-frills dining restaurant serving good food at great prices.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab
1a Rua Prior do CratoFor a great cup of coffee and a nutritious breakfast
You won't mind withstanding the 45º inside (because of the open ovens) when you see and smell the wonderful artisan and varied breads they have.
15 locals recommend
Gleba
16 R. Maria PiaYou won't mind withstanding the 45º inside (because of the open ovens) when you see and smell the wonderful artisan and varied breads they have.
Stunning views of the river, great decor, food portions are generous and well presented. Traditional Portuguese cuisine with a twist. Upscale without the matching prices. After your meal, walk by the riverside promenade.
50 locals recommend
Darwin's Café
Stunning views of the river, great decor, food portions are generous and well presented. Traditional Portuguese cuisine with a twist. Upscale without the matching prices. After your meal, walk by the riverside promenade.
Ruvida
Owners are an authentic Italian couple from Bologna.
Shopping
If you fancy a different shopping and eating experience, also within walking distance is LX Factory – a former warehouse district revived by designers and foodies – now a vibrant collection of casual and trendy shops and restaurants.
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaIf you fancy a different shopping and eating experience, also within walking distance is LX Factory – a former warehouse district revived by designers and foodies – now a vibrant collection of casual and trendy shops and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Park of Necessidades
Calçada NecessidadesFor a pleasant walk in a quiet garden just next door.
Kids love the large and diverse playgrounds and wide open spaces so much, it's where every school in the neighbourhood takes them once the weather improves.
But it's also great for quiet walks smelling the flowers, feeding the ducks and forgetting you are in the city center.
Don't miss climbing to the viewpoint near the main playground.
136 locals recommend
Jardim da Estrela station
Kids love the large and diverse playgrounds and wide open spaces so much, it's where every school in the neighbourhood takes them once the weather improves.
But it's also great for quiet walks smelling the flowers, feeding the ducks and forgetting you are in the city center.
Don't miss climbing to the viewpoint near the main playground.
Arts & Culture
Renovated and redesigned several years ago, even kids wonder at the exhibits.
781 locals recommend
Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
Rua das Janelas VerdesRenovated and redesigned several years ago, even kids wonder at the exhibits.
A wonderful recent addition to the museum landscape of Lisbon, it's exhibits are based on the Portuguese presence and relationships in the East. Unmissable. Great to have coffee or a meal overlooking the river.
182 locals recommend
Museu do Oriente
Avenida BrasíliaA wonderful recent addition to the museum landscape of Lisbon, it's exhibits are based on the Portuguese presence and relationships in the East. Unmissable. Great to have coffee or a meal overlooking the river.
Part of Portuguese culture, the marionette has been present from town fairs to theatre and even political satire on TV. A different and fun experience especially for the young ones.
111 locals recommend
Museu da Marioneta
146 Rua da EsperançaPart of Portuguese culture, the marionette has been present from town fairs to theatre and even political satire on TV. A different and fun experience especially for the young ones.
Essentials
Pingo Doce Alcântara
43 R. de CascaisThe one we trust at our home.
Getting Around
Alcantara-Terra station
Avenida Infante Santo
Avenida Infante SantoMiradouro da Casa de Goa
16 Travessa Do LivramentoOur private parking space, 1 min walking from the house.