Category: Lisbon Food & Drink

Lisbon has a pretty historical and impressive drinking culture, hosting a wide range of bars located throughout the city. In terms of staples, the Portuguese love their local beer. There are the two most famous brands Sagres and Super Bock, and of course, the country produces some absolutely fabulous wine...

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 finest family restaurants in Lisbon, I realized that the quality of these establishments has never failed to exceed my expectations. Family-style...

For some, cod is simply a tasty fish we enjoy from time to time, but in Portugal, it’s a way of life. Portugal consumes more cod than any European nation per capita, even though most of it comes from Norway and Iceland. In Portugal, bacalhau means cod, often referring to...

Given Portugal’s historic ties with the Muslim world, Lisbon has some of the top 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 finest 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...

Why Fado Belongs to Lisbon Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Fado is a cherished expression of Portuguese identity, where music and poetry come together, and has been recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage. It was born in the historic neighborhoods of Lisbon, Alfama, Mouraria, and...

Sharing small plates among family and friends may be known as a Spanish tradition, but this custom is just as cherished by the Portuguese, too. Petiscos are Portugal’s take on tapas, and enjoying a selection of these pint-sized portions is both a culinary and social event. Finding petiscos in Lisbon...

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 walks!),...