Category: Lisbon Food & Drink

The standard of seafood restaurants in Lisbon seems to get better every time I visit the Portuguese capital. You’ve got forward-thinking chefs, a blend of old and new cooking techniques, and a prime location next to the Atlantic Ocean; it’s all you need. On my Lisbon food tours, I’ve been...

When I first heard about Pastelaria Santo António, it was like being introduced to a local legend. This unassuming little bakery perched on the top of Alfama not only makes Lisbon’s iconic pastel de nata by the dozen but also won the title of “Best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon”...

The essence of Portugal resonates through every layer of its cuisine—fresh, vibrant, and abundantly flavorful. Portugal is a country where culinary artistry takes center stage, and the alchemy of simple ingredients transforms into sought-after masterpieces that rival others across the continent. For those looking for a truly delicious, expansive culinary...

When visiting a city, what we often remember the most is the experience of trying new and delicious local food. Portugal is home to some unique gastronomic wonders that often have a fascinating story about how they came to be, meaning you’ll remember not only their mouth-watering taste but also...

Probably the only city in the world in which a type of fish is considered a national icon, the history and culture of the Lisbon sardine is a topic of mounting interest. As well as being a culinary staple, these silvery sea creatures have also found their way into art,...

“Numa casa portuguesa fica bem / pão e vinho sobre a mesa” Like the fado icon Amália Rodrigues sang, a welcoming Portuguese home is identified by the presence of bread and wine on the table, but it is not a well-known fact that Portugal is a nation of wine lovers...

What makes a chef popular or one of our “favorites”? This wasn’t such an easy list to compile. Sure, I could list top restaurants or chefs that have achieved the much coveted Michelin star, but this rating doesn’t necessarily make a chef popular or loved. Over recent years, television has...

Sometimes traveling to a new city can be quite challenging and planning your visit can be overwhelming. There’s so much to see and do and you often don’t know where to go first without getting lost or creating an efficient itinerary. At other times, you’re visiting a place you’ve been...