Is this your first time eating Portuguese food on your first trip to Lisbon?
Do you want to experience the quintessential Portuguese cuisine but without the hassle?
Watch this guide on the top 10 Lisbon eats.
Let's start with number 10, octopus.
Boiled and baked octopus is one of Portuguese signature dishes you can find in most restaurants.
If you want a recommendation, check this place out.
It’s near the St George castle viewpoint and offers authentic dishes for reasonable prices.
If you’ve never tried octopus before, I suggest you try grilled one first and warm
yourself up to this meaty and comforting delicacy from the sea.
Well, I'm just getting started.
Pair octopus with a glass of port wine.
Born in Portugal, this sweet fortified wine is a must-try in Lisbon.
Most restaurants serve port wine, so you don’t really have to look for them unless you’re
a wine enthusiast like us.
And if you’re here, here’re our recommendations.
After seeing the statue of King Jose, head over to this place featuring an impressive
variety of Portuguese wine.
If you’re interested in Portwine-related souvenirs, you should go to Taylor's port
near Alfama district.
Note that the wine tasting here can be quite pricey.
And what is Ginjinha you ask?
Simply called Ginha, it’s a sour cherry liqueur beloved by the Portuguese
even in the morning.
Take a shot of ginja instead of espresso in Lisbon.
And it gets even more delicious when the cup is made of chocolate.
If you’re near the Time Out Market, you must check out this quirky place.
Go ahead grab a bottle of Ginha.
And you know what else you can grab?
Canned fish.
Portugal takes canned fish to another level.
You can easily spot a number of stores that are dedicated to selling tinned seafood.
For example, this particular brand has several locations in Lisbon and boasts extensive collections
making a great souvenir stop for travelers.
There’re 6 locations in Lisbon.
Go to their website to find out the nearest location for you.
Speaking of being good, grilled sardines are so good in Portugal, although it’s not the
easiest fish to eat.
To have a more authentic experience, I suggest you have this food outside,
at a waterfront restaurant like this.
But if you're getting a little bit tired of seafood,
go for piri piri chicken.
I had it in Algarve, the Southern region of Portugal, where this dish actually originated from.
It was delicious and I think it’s one of those foods that you can't go wrong with.
Just pick a place and try it!
Number 5 is Bacalhau.
It’s a dried and salted codfish that started as a sustainable form of food during the exploration
era in the 14th century.
Today, there are hundreds of recipes to cook bacalhau.
For instance, pastéis de bacalhau is a fritter.
Bacalhau com natas is baked codfish with cream.
If you’re making a day trip to Sintra, make sure to dine here when you’re back in Lisbon.
A medieval-themed bar, Trobadores.
Having spent all day in the palaces and fortifications,
there is no better place to cap the day off than this tapas' bar.
Gril a sausage on an open flame at your table.
Have a mead wine in a ceramic cup.
Number 2.
Time Out Market.
If all the places mentioned so far are focused on traditional and authentic Portuguese food,
this market will show you some of the trendiest and popular food that locals love to eat today.
So you should definitely check ithis out.
Finally, if there’s one food that you cannot miss in Lisbon, that is pastel de nata.
This Portuguese egg custard tart is sold everywhere, but you probably wanna know the best place
right?
Here’re top 2 places that I’d like to share my personal review of.
Pasteis de Belém is the original store that has been making this pastry for nearly 2 centuries.
On the other hand, Manteigaria is the new face and has opened several locations
throughout Lisbon recently.
As you might have already guessed, I liked Manteigaria much more.
I also liked the fact that they show customers
how the pastry gets made through a visible kitchen.
By understanding the process,
I get to appreciate this artisanal pastel de nata even more.
With that being said, I think the original pasteis de belem is still worth a visit.
That’s it for the top 10 Lisbon eats.
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