The Best Local Restaurants in Lisbon

Explore the best local restaurants in Lisbon. From a traditional bitoque to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy Alcântara 50 for authentic Portuguese dishes, savor classic Italian cuisine at La Villa or enjoy amazing bitoques at Jorge D'Amália. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Lisbon.

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Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Alzbeta

Our local in Lisbon

Ana Carolina

Our local in Lisbon

You?

Sara

Our local in Lisbon

Sandra

Our local in Lisbon

Alexandre

Our local in Lisbon

Cláudio

Our local in Lisbon

Nuno

Our local in Lisbon

Erik

Our local in Lisbon

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Alzbeta

Our local in Lisbon

Ana Carolina

Our local in Lisbon

You?

Sara

Our local in Lisbon

Sandra

Our local in Lisbon

Alexandre

Our local in Lisbon

Cláudio

Our local in Lisbon

Nuno

Our local in Lisbon

Erik

Our local in Lisbon

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Casa Independente

Cultural palace

"Casa Independente" Lisbon is an artistic project by Ironia Tropical that displays old furniture, vintage decoration and a great cultural agenda...

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Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 17, 2025

Restaurante Tico-Tico

Grandma's favourite

"Restaurante Tico-Tico" is an old Alvalade favourite for as long as I can remember. This restaurant probably serves the best meat croquettes in Lisbon.

Restaurants

Snacks

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 17, 2025

A Padaria do Povo

Tradition restored

"A Padaria do Povo" Lisbon is a cosy resturant that serves delicious traditional food, perfect for a dinner with a loved one. I love this place very much!

Bars

Restaurants

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 17, 2025

Cantina das Freiras

Secret Spot #1

"Cantina das Freiras" in Lisbon is a truly secret cantina/restaurant, with a stunning view and amazing prices. You must promise not to tell. I'm serious.

Coffee & tea

Restaurants

Snacks

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 16, 2025

Pho Pu

Fresh Vietnamese food

Pho Pu is a small and busy Vietnamese restaurant in Lisbon. It's cheap and serves generous portions. Oh, how much I'd missed vibrant Vietnamese food...

Restaurants

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 15, 2025

LX Factory

Under the bridge

"LX Factory" Lisbon is a creative mini-city that has everything from interesting architecture to music, home to design companies, galleries and studios.

Art & culture

Restaurants

Shopping

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Apr 15, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in Lisbon

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Alzbeta

Ana Carolina

You?

Sara

Sandra

Alexandre

Cláudio

Nuno

Erik

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Alzbeta

Ana Carolina

You?

Sara

Sandra

Alexandre

Cláudio

Nuno

Erik

Casa Independente

Cultural palace

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Restaurante Tico-Tico

Grandma's favourite

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

A Padaria do Povo

Tradition restored

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Cantina das Freiras

Secret Spot #1

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

Pho Pu

Fresh Vietnamese food

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

LX Factory

Under the bridge

Nuno

Lopes de Paula

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