Archive for the 'Restaurants' Category
Viviane Durieu is creator of ‘A Travessa’, one of Lisbons best restaurants, set in a 17th-century convent, with a picturesque courty yard.
“When I arrived in Lisbon in December 1969, two days before Christmas, I thought the climate and the light were fantastic. Especially because I had arrived from Belgium where it’s cloudy for nine […]
July 12th, 2008 | Posted in Architecture, Belém, History, Lisbon people, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Quality Restaurant, Restaurants, favorite places | No Comments
Take the ferry from Lisbons’ Cais do Sodré (every 10 minutes) to Cacilhas at the other side of the river Tagus. A boat trip is always fun! (Returnticket 1,20 euro)
Cais do Sodré, boat to Cacilhas (near the railway station)
Cacilhas is a picturesque neighbourhood in the banks of the river best known by its Cervejarias (traditional beer […]
July 10th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Breathtaking views, Cristo Rei statue, Ferry river Tejo, Fish, Food, History, Lisbon's lovely light, Maps, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, Terrace, Walking around | 2 Comments
In June, the month of the Festas dos Santos Populares (Feast Days of the Popular Saints), the Lisbon nights are filled with lively festivities, parades and live music that take over the city’s historical center. The main Saints’ days are for Antonio (June 12-13), John (June 23-24) and Peter (June 28-29).
Mouraria - all the streets […]
July 6th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Alfama, Fish, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Maps, Mouraria, Music, Remarkable, Restaurants, Santo Antonio, Tourist information, Traditions, Walking around, fado | No Comments
After browsing Lisbon’s famous flea market Feira da Ladra, (early in the morning you can find the best bargains), it’s a good idea to have lunch in Restaurant ‘O Panteao de Santa Clara’ (from the terrace you can see the Pantheon) just above the market, serving real Portugese food for a good price. If you […]
July 4th, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Feira da Ladra, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Markets, Pantheon, Places to go, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Shopping, Walking around, antiques, flea market | 2 Comments
Alfama is certainly the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood in Lisbon.
Beautiful azulejos (ancient tiles), Beco dos Loios, near Feira de Ladra (thieves market).
Beco dos Loios, Alfama, June 2008
Miradouro St. Lucia, halfway between Sé Cathedral and the Castelo Sao Jorge.
Alfama ‘electrico 28′
Alfma is a narrowed maze of streets, nowadays with many fado restaurants , and […]
July 1st, 2008 | Posted in Alfama, Drinks, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Music, Places to go, Restaurants, Walking around, fado | 2 Comments
My name is Erika Reusens, I was born in Belgium. I moved to Lisbon in 2004, which was quite an adventure, because I had to start all over again.
I live in a quiet part of the area Bairro Alto, ‘the place to be’ when it comes to nightlife! Bairro Alto means ‘High neighbourhood’, as it […]
June 29th, 2008 | Posted in Bairro Alto, Ferry river Tejo, Lisbon city center, Lisbon people, Places to go, Restaurants, Seafood, Tejo river, cemeteries, favorite places | 1 Comment
Opened in October 2005, the A Outra Face da Lua (’the other side of the moon’) shop has an exclusive selection of vintage clothing and accessories, recycled clothing by Carla Belchior, wallpaper, tin toys, Melissa shoes and traditional Portuguese products like Clarim soap and Bordalo Pinheiro products.
Amidst all these special products you can sit down […]
April 30th, 2008 | Posted in Baixa Chiado, Bars, Drinks, Food, Places to go, Restaurants, Shopping, Terrace, vintage | 1 Comment
“Starting from Praca da Figueira, where the metro stops or from Praca Martim Moniz, you walk up Calçada dos Cavalheiros to Largo do Terreirinho. This is where the Mouraria neighbourhood starts. This antique square is a nice place to have lunch. Taverna de Poco Largo is a real traditional Portugese restaurant where you can have […]
March 20th, 2008 | Posted in Activities, Graça, Lisbon people, Mouraria, Places to go, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Shopping, Walking around | No Comments
Certainly one of the favourite places of many Lisbon locals and visitors of the city. The entrance of Cafe Noobai is located on Miradoura de Santa Catarina, also known as Adamastor. This bar and restaurant is certainly worth a visit because of the wonderful view over the Tejo river side, the relaxed ambience and the […]
March 20th, 2008 | Posted in Bars, Breathtaking views, Drinks, Places to go, Restaurants, Santa Catarina, Terrace | 2 Comments
This unique bar and top-class restaurant has been established in the nineties in the Mouraria neighbourhood and is located on Largo do Terreirinho. It is also one of the best places to talk politics and to listen to live music (Fado/Brasilian a.o.). The owner, senhor Fernando Casanova, chose the area of Mouraria because of the historic […]
March 14th, 2008 | Posted in Bar ANOS 60 Mouraria, Bars, Clubs, Lisbon people, Mariza, Mouraria, Music, Places to go, Restaurants, Smoking allowed bars/restaurants, fado | No Comments