10 Best places for lunch in Lisbon
Check out these 10 great places for lunch in Lisbon
Like all meals, lunch in Lisbon is taken very seriously. Take a break from the midday sun to relax and recharge for the afternoon ahead. The Little Book of Lisbon has chosen these great lunch venues in areas where you are likely to be during the day.
Here is our hand picked selection of the top 10 lunch venues in Lisbon.
Time Out Market
Time Out market or locally know as Mercado do Sodre Ribeira is simply a must do for lunch in Lisbon. With 24 different restaurants to chose from, you are totally spoiled for choice. The variety of food means that you will always find something to eat that you want and the entire family can grab a bench and soak in the buzz which is always in the air. Do not miss out on Time Out for Lunch.
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Noobai
Noobai is a true Lisbon gem for lunch. It’s located at the city centre location of Miradouro Santa Catarina which has some of the best views over the river Tagus. Serving a broad menu of food to suit the entire family, you will be totally energized to get up and go again after lunch at Noobai.
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Tapas Bar 52
Enjoy small plates at your own pace in the shade at Tapas Bar 52. With a wide selection of tapas to chose from, relax and enjoy great food, a cold drink and some great sounds while you plan your afternoon ahead. Located in the neighbourhood of Principe Real where you’ll find great boutique shopping and panoramic views of Alfama at the nearby Miradouro São Pedro de Alcantâra.
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Sud Lisboa
Sud Lisboa is a fantastic venue for lunch in Belem, with great food and wonderful views on the banks of the river Tagus. It also has an infinity pool and cocktail bar on the roof if decide to stay for a while longer and soak up some Lisbon sunshine for the remainder of the day. The Little Book of Lisbon always recommends that you plan your trip to Belem in the morning so you avoid the crowds and afternoon heat. You can then choose Sud Lisboa as a lunchtime treat.
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Esplanada Café
Esplanada Café is set amongst the trees in a wonderful garden called Jardim do Principe Real. It’s not often that you can enjoy lunch in a city centre location and feel like you are in a country village, yet you can do just that here. Esplanada Café is located in the area of Principe Real and along the main road called Rua Dom Pedro V you’ll find plenty of boutique shops. Great food and atmosphere, don’t miss out on this Café is you are in the area.
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Ponto Final
Ponto Final is one of Lisbon’s secret gems and is located on the far bank of the River Tagus. Set on a small pier on a river inlet Ponto Final is famous for it’s magnificent seafood, panoramic views of Lisbon and the iconic April 25th Bridge. To get to Ponto Final take one of the orange ferries at Cais do Sodre to Cachilas (cost Euro 2.50 return). When you disembark turn to your right and it’s a 10 min walk along the quay. You won’t be disappointed.
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Bairro Do Avillez
Bairro Do Avillez is located in the Chiado area of Lisbon city centre and is owned by one of Portugal’s top celebrity chefs, Jose Avillez. The restaurant is split into different areas and our recommendation for lunch is the Mercearia area which is the fantastic gourmet deli. The open kitchen allows you to observe the chefs as they rustle up your meal and there is a great mix of locals diners and visitors. The deli is beautifully appointed, the food is great and you’ll most likely want to make a reservation for a full evening meal before you leave.
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Chapitô a Mesa
Chapitô a Mesa is a must do lunch venue in the medieval are of Alfama. It’s close to Castelo São Jorge so there is a very good chance that you will be nearby. The intriguing building is host to a circus school and the dining and bar areas offer incredible views over the Alfama rooftops and the River Tagus. You can grab a snack or full meal here at lunchtime and it’s a wonderful place to take the weight off your feet and enjoy a cold drink when touring the winding streets of Alfama.
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Pharmacia
Pharmacia is a quirky tapas restaurant with a pharmacy theme running throughout. The food is prepared under the supervision of a Portuguese celebrity chef and you can choose to dine indoors or on the terrace.
Make sure to try one of their famous cocktails on the lawn. Pharmacia is Located at the head office of the National Pharmacy Association (ANF)
Caffè di Marzano
Perfect Italian food for brunch and lunch in the sun or pizza perfect in the evening. A relatively new edition to Lisbon’s food culture, Caffè di Marzano is a stylish Chiado restaurant which is as appealing for brunch as it is for dinner. Set in another beautiful corner of Lisbon this small Italian restaurant packs a big pizza punch and is a great central location to refuel during the day.
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