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twists on Portuguese favourites.
Reservations are essen tial on
weekends. Weekday lunch
menu offers three courses
for €10. Fabulous cocktails.
Flor da Laranja €
Moroccan Map 4 F2
Rua da Rosa 206, 1200-390
Tel 213 422 996 Closed Sun &
Mon; lunch
A small, welcoming restaurant
decorated beautifully in Arabian
style, serving delicious,
authentic Moroccan cuisine.
Reservations are essential, as is
ringing the door bell to gain
entry. Opt for the lamb with
Contemporary decor at Can the Can featuring a quirky lampshade at the entrance plums, chicken with artichoke or
caramelised onions with raisins,
community, this place offers Bairro Alto and Estrela along with the delectable
authentic Alentejan fare such Bota Alta € house wine.
as porco alentejano (pork Traditional Portuguese Map 7 A3
with clams). Sit in the 19th- Travessa da Queimada 35–7, 1200-364 Pátio do Bairro €
century ballroom or the Tel 213 427 959 Modern Portuguese Map 7 B5
azulejo-lined canteen. A lovely little traditional Rua da Atalaia 35–37, 1200-037
restaurant decorated with cera- Tel 963 214 575 Closed Wed;
Restaurante 33 €€ mics, paintings and a giant clay lunch
Traditional Portuguese Map 5 C5 boot on the bar. Try the costaletas The walls of this eatery have
Rua Alexandre Herculano 33a, fumadas à algarvia (smoked ribs been painted to create the
1250-008 Algarve-style). Service can be illusion of an indoor courtyard.
Tel 213 546 079 Closed Sat lunch; slow during peak hours. It serves inventive takes on
Sun meat and fish dishes, as well
A lovely interior with dark DK Choice as vegetarian options. Try the
wooden beams as well as a bitoque de bacalhau (fish steak),
beautiful shaded garden. Smart, Café Fábulas € a house favourite.
formally dressed waiters served Modern Portuguese Map 7 5B
delicious, unpretentious cuisine Calçada Nova de São Francisco, Real Fábrica €
in a relaxed atmosphere. Boasts 14, 1200-300 Cervejaria Map 4 E1
a highly regarded wine list. Tel 216 018 472 Closed Sun Rua da Escola Politécnica 275,
Divine desserts. Eclectic, vintage furniture 1250-101
complements quirky art and Tel 213 852 090 Closed Sun
DK Choice chandeliers amid the exposed This former silk factory is
brickwork and arches of Café
now a spacious restaurant
Solar dos Presuntos €€ Fábulas. The restaurant features specializing in seafood, steaks
Traditional an innovative menu based on and beer. The signature dish,
Portuguese Map 7 A2 Portuguese dishes with a entrecote à Real Fábrica, is steak
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão modern twist. Popular with fit for royalty. Excellent
150, 1150-269 locals, but the service may Mozambique prawns.
Tel 213 424 253 Closed Sun be slow at peak hours.
This lively traditional Trivial €
restaurant is popular with local Traditional Portuguese Map 4 F2
celebrities as well as families. Cantinho Lusitano € Rua da Palmeira 44a, 1200-314
It’s particularly known for its Petiscos Map 4 E2 Tel 213 473 552 Closed Sun;
presunto (cured ham) but Rua dos Prazeres 52, 1200-355 Mon–Sat lunch
there are plenty of other Tel 218 065 185 Closed Sun, Mon; Loyal patrons return here again
superb meat and seafood lunch and again for superb food in an
dishes. The excel lent wine list Run by a husband-and-wife team, intimate setting. Try the delicious
is presented on an iPad. this tiny restaurant spe cializes in chicken with Elvas plums.
Reservations are advisable. Portuguese tapas. Reserve a table Smoking is permitted. Staff are
in advance and tuck into goat’s courteous and attentive.
cheese with honey, cod fritters,
Gambrinus €€€ pork stew with sweet potato or La Brasserie de l’Entrecôte €€
Seafood Map 7 B2 meat rolls with mint and Greek Steak House Map 7 A4
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 23, yogurt sauce, among other dishes. Rua do Alecrim 117, 1200-016
1150-264 Tel 213 473 616
Tel 213 421 466 Decadente € Elegant restaurant famous for
A well-established favourite Modern Portuguese Map 4 F2 its perfectly tender steak served
for seafood and meat dishes. Rua São Pedro de Alcântara 81, with French fries, salad and a
Try the conch shell filled 1250-238 sauce made up of secret
with seafood. The extensive Tel 213 461 381 ingredients. Sit in the upper
wine list includes an array of Chic decor but relaxed environs, area to fully appreciate the
vintage ports. with a menu full of inventive charming Art Deco decor.
For more information on types of restaurants see page 124
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