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Home » Portugal » Lisbon: Restaurants and Activities » RestaurantsCafé Pastéis de Belém – A Pastéis de Belém is a small pastry that is very popular in Lisbon, and this café is the only place to get them. The café opened in 1837 and is most famous for this particular pastry. It is said that the recipe for the Pastéis de Belém is only known to three people in the world! Try this pastry for a real taste of Lisbon culture!
Café a Brasileira – Located in the Chiado quarter, this café was a favorite place of the famous poet Fernando Pessoa. This is an interesting place to people-watch, and some visitors find the statue dedicated to Fernando Pessoa quite intriguing.
Pap’Açorda – Known to be one of the best Portuguese restaurants in Lisbon, Pap’Açorda is located in the Bairro Alto district. Its name comes from a specialty dish that is a soupy bread and seafood mixture. This restaurant is decorated beautifully and has an extensive wine list. Don’t miss the homemade chocolate pudding for dessert!
Gambrinus – Located downtown, Gambrinus is Lisbon’s best seafood restaurant. It is over 70 years old and is also a beer house, which is where it gets its name – Gambrinus is the god of beer. The menu offers a variety of exotic flavors.
Sulça – Sulça is located between Praça D. Pedro V and Praça da Figueira in Rossio square. This popular café serves cakes and other delicacies and is considered to be among the best places to eat in Lisbon.
Esplanada do Principe Real – This café serves lunch and dinner; it closes at midnight. Surrounding the café are beautiful gardens, and there is also a play garden for children. You’ll enjoy the eclectic mix of people here, as well as the carefree attitude of the locals.
Päo de Canela – Open late into the night, this restaurant is small and cozy. This is a perfect place to enjoy tea and scones. The Päo de Canela is located just off of Rua de S. Marçal.
Spazio Evazione – Near the Tejo River and next to the Museu da Electricidade sits Spazio Evazione. It is a beautiful place to have lunch or dinner while you’re sightseeing. Enjoy the beautiful weather under an umbrella at a brightly colored table. Stop here for a refreshing drink or some ice cream.
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