Category: Lisbon Food & Drink

Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, Fábrica da Nata has been my go-to spot for indulging in the iconic pastel de nata since I first discovered it in 2016. What started with a small store in Praça dos Restauradores has now grown into several locations across Lisbon, Porto, and Sintra—proof...

What can I say about Manteigaria? If you’ve ever craved the perfect pastel de nata in Lisbon, this is the spot. Founded in 2014, Manteigaria – Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata is a relatively new addition to Lisbon’s culinary scene, but it’s quickly become legendary. Its original location on Rua...

Despite the abundance of meat-heavy sandwiches and seafood dishes in Lisbon, there’s a wealth of terrific veggie eateries that hide deep within the City of the Seven Hills. That’s not to say I’m not partial to a beefy prego sandwich (which you’ll know if you’ve joined my Lisbon food tours!),...

Lisbon has long been a kid-friendly city break destination, so it stands to reason that the city has a plentiful supply of family-focused eateries. After dining in some of the best family restaurants in Lisbon, I realized that the quality of these establishments has never failed to exceed my expectations....

Lisbon is awash with amazing pastelarias offering traditional Portuguese sweet treats like pastéis de nata and pastéis de belém. Not to mention the pastry shops offering delicacies from other parts of Europe, like French croissants. You’d be forgiven for feeling a little bit head-spun by all the options. To help...

Given Portugal’s historic ties with the Muslim world, Lisbon has some of the best halal restaurants in all of Europe. This includes an array of multicultural cuisines including Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, Moroccan, Lebanese, and Islamic street food. Halal dining is gaining momentum in Lisbon, with a growing number of excellent...

No trip to Portugal would be complete without sampling some of the best wine bars in Lisbon. Even with a casual search, you’re sure to find a mind-boggling array of wine bars and wine shops that offer impressive European wine lists.   Wine culture is thriving in Lisbon, with an impressive...

Traveling abroad to a great food destination like Lisbon calls for more than just sampling their amazing wine bars and cafes. It’s also a prime opportunity to sink your teeth into some of the best desserts in all of Portugal.  Portuguese cuisine has some traditional desserts shared by other great...