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WHERE TO EAT
AND DRINK

There are many restaurants dedicated Portuguese restaurants in Lisbon, along with
to cooking all manner of freshly caught Chinese, Indian, Brazilian and African
fish and seafood, particularly in Lisbon restaurants, reflecting Portugal’s colonial
and along the coast. It may be grilled, past. This section gives tips on the different
pan-fried or turned into soup or a stew. types of restaurants and cafés, as well as
However, meat dishes are also plentiful; advice on menus, drinks and ordering your
some of the most popular are made of meal. The listings found on pages 130–35
pork and lamb. The city has an abundance are a selection of the best restaurants in all
of inexpensive places to eat, as well as price ranges that are to be found throughout
more expensive ones. There are typically the capital and the Lisbon Coast area.
Types of Restaurant Portuguese tapas and
Eating venues in Lisbon come several restaurants
in all shapes and sizes and at specialize in them.
all price levels. Among the Pousadas (see p118) offer
most reasonable is the local a network of traditional
tasca (tavern), often just a restaurants, with
room with half-a-dozen tables the focus on local
presided over by a husband- gastronomic specialities.
and-wife team. Tascas are
often frequented by locals Eating Hours
at lunch time, which is a good
indication of quality food. Lunch is usually served
A restaurante is more formal between 12:30pm Shaded alfresco tables in Café Fábulas, a popular
and offers a wider choice of and 3pm, when many eatery in Bairro Alto
dishes. At a typical marisqueira, restaurants get very
the emphasis is on seafood crowded. Dinner is served Reservations
and fresh fish. A churrasqueira, from 7pm until at least It is a good idea to book ahead
originally Brazilian, specializes in 10pm. Lisbon locals tend for up-market restaurants and
spit-roasted foods. A cervejaria to dine after 9pm on for those in popular loca tions
is the ideal place to go for weekends. An alternative during high season. Disabled
a beer with a steak, seafood for late dinner would be a people should check in
or simply a snack. Petiscos are fado house (see pp144–5). advance on facilities and
access. Special facilities are
generally lacking, but most
places will try to be helpful.

The Menu
Some restaurants offer an
ementa turística, a cheap, daily-
changing set menu. This is
served with coffee and a drink
(a glass of wine or beer, a soft
drink or water) and provides
a full meal at a good price
with no hidden costs. Almoço
(lunch) generally consists of
a soup or starter and a fish
or meat dish with potatoes or
rice. To sample a local special ity,
ask for the prato do dia – dish
of the day. Jantar (dinner)
may be two or more courses,
perhaps rounded off with ice
cream, fruit, a simple dessert
The impressive interior of Cozinha Velha (see p135) in Queluz or cheese. Casserole-style

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