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Food recs for Porto and Lisbon
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:46 am
Posted on 7/18/25 at 10:46 am
My wife and I are thinking about making a stop in Portugal this winter (right before or right after Christmas).
Food and culture are usually our first priorities when traveling so we are really looking forward to what Portugal has to offer. The plan, as of now, is to stay 2 days in Lisbon and 2 days in Porto with one day of travel in between. This is flexible because we will be staying at her parents house in Germany for a few weeks.
For those that have been, what are some restaurants and foods that we should try in Porto and Lisbon? Also, would a day trip to Sintra be worth it?
Food and culture are usually our first priorities when traveling so we are really looking forward to what Portugal has to offer. The plan, as of now, is to stay 2 days in Lisbon and 2 days in Porto with one day of travel in between. This is flexible because we will be staying at her parents house in Germany for a few weeks.
For those that have been, what are some restaurants and foods that we should try in Porto and Lisbon? Also, would a day trip to Sintra be worth it?
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Posted on 7/18/25 at 11:23 am to hall59tiger
Posted on 7/18/25 at 1:24 pm to hall59tiger
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This post was edited on 11/2/25 at 6:50 am
Posted on 7/18/25 at 1:45 pm to Big Scrub TX
Will second Taberna Rue das Flores. Cervejaria Ramiro is another favorite.
My favorite meal in Lisbon was Cervejaria Ribadouro outside in the park on the avenue.
Sintra would take up 1 day of your 2 days. Worth it if that's what you want to do but you won't see much of Lisbon.
My favorite meal in Lisbon was Cervejaria Ribadouro outside in the park on the avenue.
Sintra would take up 1 day of your 2 days. Worth it if that's what you want to do but you won't see much of Lisbon.
This post was edited on 7/18/25 at 1:48 pm
Posted on 7/18/25 at 1:48 pm to keakdasneak
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Will second Taberna Rue das Flores. Cervejaria Ramiro is another favorite.
I would stress that central Lisbon is about as ideal Western European as you can get. If you just wander around, the selection of cafes, bars and restaurants is seemingly endless. It's fun to move aimlessly between them.
Posted on 7/19/25 at 5:09 am to Big Scrub TX
There’s so much in Lisbon and so many different cultures that have influence on food.
We did a food tour with a group and really loved it. Took us to 6 different places around town. Portuguese, Spanish, French, Mozambique, and another African country i don’t remember. The African food was actually the best ones, but they were all great. All of them were very small family owned hole in the wall places just outside the main city center. Everything was still walkable.
Highly recommend it for the first day you are there. Gives you a good idea of the kind of food in the city and allows you to eat all the popular dishes.
You have to eat francesinha. It’s basically a Cuban type sandwich in a red spicy sauce, and you have to eat it with a fork and knife. It’s what Portugal is known for.
We did a food tour with a group and really loved it. Took us to 6 different places around town. Portuguese, Spanish, French, Mozambique, and another African country i don’t remember. The African food was actually the best ones, but they were all great. All of them were very small family owned hole in the wall places just outside the main city center. Everything was still walkable.
Highly recommend it for the first day you are there. Gives you a good idea of the kind of food in the city and allows you to eat all the popular dishes.
You have to eat francesinha. It’s basically a Cuban type sandwich in a red spicy sauce, and you have to eat it with a fork and knife. It’s what Portugal is known for.
This post was edited on 7/19/25 at 5:13 am
Posted on 7/19/25 at 6:17 am to hall59tiger
In Lisbon...
You have to go here to listen to original Fado music and have dinner.
LINK
You have to go here to listen to original Fado music and have dinner.
LINK
This post was edited on 7/21/25 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 7/19/25 at 9:36 am to hall59tiger
Love Lisbon. We had dinner at Maria Catita recently and it was fantastic.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 9:10 am to 318Bruin
Can’t thank you guys enough for the recommendations. Looks like we should show up hungry. Are there any foods in particular that y’all would recommend? I’m putting a list together of the generally recommended foods you see on YouTube or forums.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 4:08 pm to hall59tiger
If you’re in the mood for a light, refreshing drink find a cool rooftop bar and order a port tonic. They have them everywhere. There is a great rooftop bar near Sandeman overlooking the river in Porto. I really enjoyed that place
Posted on 7/21/25 at 2:30 am to hall59tiger
In Lisbon, highly recommend Cantinho Do Aziz. Very inexpensive, casual but the food is amazing, LINK
Also in Lisbon, a great place for both food and music from the Cape Verdes islands (also extremely inexpensive),. Casa da Morna & Semba.
In Porto, there's a great small bar (and by small it holds no more than 8-10 people), that is owned by the same family that has the oldest winery in the Douro Valley - Morro d' Amores. Amazing wines that are only available in restaurants in Portugal or at this bar. Bar also has a nice array of tapas style foods.
Live in Spain, so we frequently travel to Portugal. Great country and you will have a great time there.
Also in Lisbon, a great place for both food and music from the Cape Verdes islands (also extremely inexpensive),. Casa da Morna & Semba.
In Porto, there's a great small bar (and by small it holds no more than 8-10 people), that is owned by the same family that has the oldest winery in the Douro Valley - Morro d' Amores. Amazing wines that are only available in restaurants in Portugal or at this bar. Bar also has a nice array of tapas style foods.
Live in Spain, so we frequently travel to Portugal. Great country and you will have a great time there.
Posted on 7/21/25 at 8:58 am to pmacneworleans
We spent 5 days in Porto last year. Definitely stay within walking distance of the Douro River and you'll be near everything. If you have most of a day take the train down the Douro Valley to wine country. There are several good restaurants with great wine to have lunch and wine in Pinhao, then you'll be back in Porto for the evening.
Absolutely! We went in hesitantly but loved it. We tried to recreate it back home with mixed success...
If you're into desserts try the Pastel de Nata--a cream pastry, and the Tarte de Amendoa – Portuguese Almond Tart.
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You have to eat francesinha. It’s basically a Cuban type sandwich in a red spicy sauce, and you have to eat it with a fork and knife. It’s what Portugal is known for.
Absolutely! We went in hesitantly but loved it. We tried to recreate it back home with mixed success...
If you're into desserts try the Pastel de Nata--a cream pastry, and the Tarte de Amendoa – Portuguese Almond Tart.
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