Inside Restaurante Alma. | Nuno Correia A food-loving visitor will quickly learn that sardines, cod, and the iconic pastel de nata are great, but the Lisbon restaurant scene can offer much more. Portuguese cuisine draws on global flavors from the country’s centuries of trade, and Lisbon’s restaurateurs have access to top-quality fish and seafood, unique cheeses, lovely wines, and vegetables from organic farms just outside the city. In a capital experiencing lightning-fast growth, Lisbon’s food scene mediates the collision of old and new, weaving together trendy wine bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, traditional and casual venues, and neo-tascas (modern neighborhood restaurants) that combine aspects of all of the above. We update this list quarterly to make sure it reflects the ever-changing Lisbon dining scene. Our write-ups include insider tips from our experienced writers and editors, as well as a rough range of pricing for each destination — ranging from $ for quick, inexpensive meals with dishes largely under $10 (or the equivalent in euros), to $$$$ for places where entrees exceed $30. New to the map in December 2025: Lisbon smells of the sea even in winter. A new outpost of the luxury group JNcQUOI pays homage to Portugal’s coastline; Nunes Real Marisqueira remains one of the city’s great temples of shellfish, known for barnacles as thick as fingers; in Mouraria, Ciclo stands out as one of Lisbon’s best values right now: an eight-course, farm-to-table tasting menu for €80; and Padaria 110, a tiny bakery proving that Lisbon’s devotion to bread needs very little space to…
