This blog post was originally posted on November 21, 2018 and was updated on October 28, 2020. No need to dig deep into your pockets to eat well—we’re here to share the best cheap eats Lisbon has to offer! On the whole, Lisbon is a cheap city. But like most European capitals, it’s also packed with […]
Portuguese food
4 Essential Restaurants in Sintra You Can’t Skip
This blog post was originally posted on June 19, 2019 and was updated on October 28, 2020. Walking the green hills of Sintra always works up an appetite—but luckily, you don’t have to head far from the city center to find the perfect restaurant. To truly enjoy a Sintra day trip, you’ll want to leave Lisbon […]
The Essential Guide to Lisbon Street Food: What to Eat & Where to Get It
This blog post was originally posted on November 7, 2018 and was updated on October 21, 2020. Lisbon street food doesn’t typically come on wheels from trendy food trucks, but rather in long-standing establishments and revamped indoor markets. When we think of street food, we think of street carts, food trucks, and hot dogs in buns. […]
How to Make Caldo Verde: The Best Portuguese Kale Soup Recipe
If you love soup (and who doesn’t?), you’ll love Portugal. The heavenly smell will likely hit your nose before you even spot the pot bubbling on the stove. A common sight in countless Portuguese kitchens, soup is a comforting and easy dish that many people simply whip up with whatever they have on hand. But […]
Our Top 5 Authentic Fado Restaurants In Lisbon
This blog post was originally posted on November 25, 2018 and was updated on September 29, 2020. Give your senses a treat and visit a fado restaurant in Lisbon. It doesn’t matter if you go alone. You can also call some friends and head out in a group. Regardless, the chatting stops once the lights dim. […]
A Guide to Portuguese Sausages: 7 Varieties You Should Try & How to Eat Them
This blog post was originally posted on September 13, 2019 and was updated on August 25, 2020. Whether as an afternoon snack or an accompaniment to a full meal, sausages are an integral part of Portuguese cuisine. It’s hard to find a meat dish in Portugal without at least one kind of enchido, or traditional Portuguese […]
Cozido, Uncovered: All About the Tasty Tradition of Portuguese Stew
This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. Portuguese stew is much more than meat and potatoes. Learn why it’s a staple of the country’s cuisine, and where to get the best cozido in Lisbon. There’s something about stew that never ceases […]
Piri Piri Grilled Chicken: The Non-Native Dish that Became a Comfort Food Staple in Lisbon
Once Portugal embarked on the Age of Discoveries from the 15th–17th centuries, local cuisine would never be the same again. We couldn’t think of a better example of that change than piri piri grilled chicken. Preferably grilled on charcoal, marinated the day before, juicy and with crispy skin, the sauce—secret or not—is what makes this […]
Top 7 Best Restaurants for Lunch in Lisbon
From juicy steaks and grilled fish at Portuguese family tascas to affordable dining at a Michelin-star restaurant, here are the best spots for lunch in Lisbon. A typical Portuguese lunch begins at noon and stretches for as long as your schedule allows. During the week, restaurants put up signs announcing cheap lunch deals, and locals […]
Top 5 Places to Take a Cooking Class in Lisbon
Want to go behind the scenes of Portuguese cuisine? Sign up for a cooking class in Lisbon to learn all the local culinary secrets! If you love Portuguese food as much as we do, you know it only takes one meal to get obsessed. But what if you’re only in Lisbon for a few days? […]