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Tamarind

Chef Dave Walia has taken his love for Indian cuisine and turned it into a fine art, creating new and inspired dishes based on traditional meals for a whole new audience.
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Tagide

Offering delicious regional dishes, as well as a sweeping vista of Lisbon from its many windows, Tagide restaurant is one of the most sought traditional Portuguese Lisbon restaurants.
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Faz Figura

Featuring the best in international, as well as Portuguese cuisine, Faz Figura restaurant is the representation of the Lisbon classics: 19th century tiles as the backdrop for wall prints of city life, and a veranda that overlooks the waters...
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Clube do Peixe

With a daily display of fresh fish, white linens and cornflower décor, it is chic and cozy, with an understated air and a menu that has fish lovers coming back for more.
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Ze Varunca

Seasonal main courses such as pork legs and seafood stews are the mainstay at this Lisbon restaurant, along with native sausages and cheeses for starters, as well as tasty delicacies from local bakers.
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Farta Brutos

The menu contains some truly legendary taste treats, each one begging to be experienced by their descriptions: Poveira style seafood risotto, fishcakes made of cod with rice and beans, Rojoes a Lisbonense, a traditional pork dish, and for dessert,...
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Casanova

One of the few restaurants in Lisbon that uses authentic thin wood ovens to create their pizzas, their affordable menu has recently been expanded to offer other Italian cuisine delicacies to the public.
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100 Maneiras

The menu at 100 Maneiras restaurant changes daily, given the chef’s desire to use only the fresh ingredients that can be found in the Ribeira Market. Thus, some local favorites may be left off, if not available.
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Pap’Açorda

The seashell toned interior is the perfect setting for its wide menu of seafood original dishes, including Spanish mussels and shellfish rice also, especially for the meat lovers, a spicy sirloin sautéed with tasty mushrooms soaked in wine.
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Tavares

Located in the heart of the charming Baixa-Chiado district, it has been the meeting point of intellectuals, bohemians and memorable characters to grace the local nightlife. It was the first established restaurant in the region, and is known for...
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Solar dos Nunes

The poultry and game dishes are the most popular, and the house special is usually a fish soup, made in the bouillabaisse style, served in a huge volcanic stoneware pot. That touch truly sets the tone for your journey,...
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Nariz de Vinho Tinto

Nariz de Vinho Tinto restaurant specializes in the finest of traditional Portuguese fare, and the average cost per person of around 30 Euros makes it accessible for all those looking for a more refined palate experience
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Belem Bar Cafe

Even though the owners have styled it as a lounge bar, it is far from being anything remotely as casual as that description. Instead Belem Bar Café is a fashionable hot spot, made so by the trendy people that...
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Olivier Cafe

Famous for its Degustation menu, the Olivier Café restaurant offerings are truly a surprise. From mushrooms with pesto and Alentejo cheese, to octopus carpaccio, to porco preto with mango chutney, there is something to delight the palate of any...
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Casa da Comida

Inside, the atmosphere set by the renowned Portuguese chef, Bertilio Gomes, is just as romantic and beautiful as the garden at its forefront. In fact, Casa da Comida restaurant is designed to fit in nicely around a patio that...
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Cafe de Sao Bento

Café de Sao Bento restaurant is one of the oldest classic steak restaurants Lisbon has to offer. This is the home of the famous Lisbon steak, served with egg, as well as their own version of French fries, a...
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Bocca

This bar-hotspot-restaurant brings the tasty heritage of good Portuguese food into the 21st century, with twists that are guaranteed to create a whole new generation of foodies, that want their taste buds constantly challenged and will not settle for...
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Aula Magna Concert Hall

With a capacity to seat 1430 persons, the Aula Magna Lisbon is built in an area of 18,000sq ft. Its front façade design is inspired by the Parthenon with several tall columns greeting the visitors, symbolizing high devotion and...
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Madre Deus Church

Some decorations inside the church reflect the life of Queen Leonor and her husband Joao II. For instance, the stone net in the sacristy epitomizes the fishing net that the fishermen used in carrying the dead body of the...
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Botanical Garden Lisbon

Lisbon Botanical Garden: Oasis in the city More to its beautiful beaches and historical sites, Lisbon also has something to offer for those who appreciate botanical species as it is where one of Europe’s best botanical gardens is located....
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Praia do Meco Beach

Praia do Meco Beach The waves from the North Atlantic Ocean provide excellent surf conditions at the Praia do Meco Beach, which is also well-known for its clean and unspoilt stretch of sand. Located around 50km away from southeast...
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National Coach Museum

Museu Nacional dos Coches: A Visit to Portugal’s Regal Past The Museu Nacional dos Coches in Lisbon is not only one of the premier museums in Portugal, but is also one of the most unique in the world. The...
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Ethnology Museum

Lisbon National Museum of Ethnology: Where Colorful, Vibrant World Cultures meet The city of Lisbon in Portugal boasts of 10 centuries of art and history. At least 46 museums are established in the city, encapsulating the country’s rich culture...
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Praca do Comercio Lisbon

Praca do Comercio: A lesson in the History of Lisbon Praca do Comercio or, in English, Commerce Square, facing the River Tagus, should be every visitor’s first stop when they visit Lisbon. The history of this huge square is...
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D. Maria II National Theater

Teatro Nacional D. Maria II – The home of Portuguese Theater The D Maria II National Theater or, as it is known in Portuguese, Teatro Nacional D Maria II, is a prestigious theatrical venue and historical building situated on...
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Madragoa Lisbon District

Madragoa: The living legacy of a Portuguese-style district Adjacent to the wonderful and genuine center of Lisbon, visitors can find a locally famous district known as “Madragoa”. Madragoa Lisbon area considered one of the traditional “bairros” (neighborhood) in the...
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Museu do Chiado

Museu do Chiado: Mixing art with people The Chiado district in Lisbon, is an important arts and culture center. This vibrant district is home to a number of art galleries, theatres, pottery workshops, bookshops, and curio stores. One of...
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Parque das Nacoes Lisbon District

Parque das Nacoes:  The newest born Lisbon district The world-class Parque das Nacoes Lisbon district owes what it is today to the Expo ’98 World Exhibition, held between May and September of 1998. In this event themed as “The...
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Palacio da Ajuda

Palacio da Ajuda: A view into daily highlife of the 19th Century Palacio da Ajuda in Lisbon has a rich history, preserved in a singular way to allow visitors a dive into the royal family way of living, in...
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Pasteis de Belem

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Pasteis de Belem:  An Authentic Portuguese Delicacy One of the best ways to know a place by heart, is to taste the unique delicacies it offers. Food provides tourists a glimpse of a place’s history and its people’s ways...
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