For tonight, 3 restaurants in or near Lisbon

Portugal’s cuisine has seen its international reputation boom over the past several years and its capital has become a much-favoured foodie destination. Lisbon restaurants offer travellers and holidaymakers a unique experience. The produce they use is nourished by a warm, sunny climate and invigorating sea breezes, while the fish and shellfish come fresh from a glittering coastline – not to mention the mouth-watering pastéis de nata…

From vegetarian restaurants in Lisbon to brunch and breakfast, visitors are spoilt for choice. If you are travelling with your beloved, Lisbon’s romantic restaurants are the perfect place to share some petiscos (Portuguese tapas) and a glass or two of vinho verde. On the other hand, if you are going to a restaurant with friends in Lisbon, there are plenty of places with a fun and friendly ambiance to while away the evening.

In the heart of the city of Lisbon, restaurants serve traditional Portuguese cuisine, sometimes with an intriguing French twist. Often with a terrace, these restaurants are the place to relax after a day in the sun. Some of the locations offer delicious dishes in chic contemporary settings that include a swimming pool. Guests can relax poolside with their regional and international specialities until late into the evening and soak up a fun, friendly local ambiance. There are few more quintessentially Portuguese experiences than a vinho verde by the pool.