The Eat List

Newbies, golden oldies, under the radar or most popular, introducing our EAT List!

Weekly Discovery

Santos, Lisbon
€€ · Italian

Turvo

Alameda, Lisbon
€ · Contemporary Portuguese

Amoreiras, Lisbon
€€ · Moroccan

São Bento, Lisbon
€ · Breakfast, Brunch

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The Art of Good Living:
Fish Masters

5 Spots Serving Summer on a Plate

In Portugal, fish and seafood aren’t just foods. They’re a ritual, a celebration of simplicity and flavour. Here, the art of grilling fish and serving seafood is practiced with reverence. In this list, we’ve gathered 5 spots where the essence of summer meets coastal excellence. Places where each bite feels like the definition of “boa vida”.

Príncipe Real, Lisbon
€ · Steaks & Cocktails

Docas de Santo Amaro, Lisbon
€ · Sharing Plates & Karaoke

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
€€ · Japanese

Cascais
€€ · Italian

Santos, Lisbon
€ · Sandwich, Pastrami

Alfama, Lisbon
€€ · Fusion, Neo Tasca

Belém, Lisbon
€€€ · Portuguese, Fish & Seafood

Madragoa, Lisbon
€€ · Sharing plates

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
€€ · Japanese

Santos, Lisbon
€ · Pizza

Arroios, Lisbon
€ · Italian, Mediterranean

Paço de Arcos, Lisbon
€€ · Portuguese

São Bento, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Grilled octopus served with black risotto and garnished with fresh herbs and onions at Copo Largo, a modern Portuguese restaurant in São Bento, Lisbon.
Plate of French toast with fresh berries and cream at Magnolia, a Bistronomie-style restaurant in Praça das Flores, Lisbon.

Praça das Flores, Lisbon
€€ · Bistronomie

Campo de Ourique, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Close-up of shrimp paella served at Teimar, a modern Portuguese restaurant in Campo de Ourique, Lisbon, showcasing large prawns and chickpeas with a crispy crust.
Elegant interior dining table setup at Brilhante restaurant in Cais do Sodré, Lisbon, featuring a vintage chandelier and a cozy fine dining ambiance.

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
€€ · Fine Dining | Steakhouse

Step-by-step preparation of a traditional Portuguese Bitoque, featuring a fried egg, steak, and fries being served at a local restaurant.

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Seaside rooftop terrace in Lisbon with a view of the ocean, featuring shaded seating areas under large umbrellas.

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Clams served with vegetables in a creamy sauce at Lume, a modern Portuguese restaurant in Areeiro, Lisbon.

Areeiro, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Traditional Portuguese sandwich served at Galeto restaurant in Saldanha, Lisbon, with an elegant long-bar setting.

Saldanha, Lisbon
€ · Traditional Portuguese

Luxurious dining interior with Asian-inspired decor at JNcQUOI Asia in Liberdade, Lisbon, featuring intricate lanterns and plush seating.

Liberdade, Lisbon
€€€ · International | Asian

Toast with poached eggs, cream cheese, and fresh greens served at Monka Café, a modern Portuguese café in Lapa, Lisbon.

Lapa, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

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Breakfast Delights:  Top 5 Recipes with Bonne Maman Jams

With its rich, authentic flavors and charming, rustic jars, Bonne Maman is the perfect companion to create unforgettable breakfasts. Here are our top 5 recipes with jam. We promise the whole family will love them! Transform everyday mornings into unique foodie experiences!

Eggs Benedict served on toast with creamy hollandaise sauce at Liberty Café Lisbon, a breakfast spot in Madragoa, Lisbon.

Madragoa, Lisbon
€€ · Breakfast

Elegant dining room with vintage decor and a grand piano at Palácio do Grilo, a fine dining restaurant in Beato, Lisbon.

Beato, Lisbon
€€€ · Fine Dining

Breakfast table with avocado toast, fresh fruit, and coffee lattes at São, a popular breakfast and brunch café in São Bento, Lisbon.

São Bento, Lisbon
€ · Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast table with avocado toast, fresh fruit, and coffee lattes at São, a popular breakfast and brunch café in São Bento, Lisbon.

Belém, Lisbon
€€ · Portuguese, Seafood

Elegant bar setting at Rocco restaurant in Chiado, Lisbon, with floral-patterned bar stools and a wide array of drinks displayed.

Chiado, Lisbon
€€€ · International | Italian

Gourmet fine dining dish served at 2Monkeys, a fine dining restaurant in Torel, Lisbon, featuring artistic plating with corn and microgreens.

Torel, Lisbon
€€€€ · Fine Dining

Cozy café interior with colorful tiled bar at Os Papagaios, a modern Portuguese café in Arroios, Lisbon.

Arroios, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Modern Portuguese dish with fish, vegetables, and green sauce served at Prado, a modern Portuguese restaurant in Sé, Lisbon.

Sé, Lisbon
€€€ · Modern Portuguese

Elegant bar interior at Provincia, an Italian restaurant in Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, featuring warm lighting and modern decor with a marble bar.

Provincia

Campo Pequeno, Lisbon
€€ · International | Italian

Exterior view of Do Beco, an artisanal bakery and café in Estefânia, Lisbon, showcasing a cozy atmosphere and fresh pastries on display.

Estefânia, Lisbon
€ · Breakfast | Brunch

doBeco

Bar area at Corrupio, a bistronomie restaurant in Cais do Sodré, Lisbon, with modern decor, a selection of wines, and contemporary artwork.

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
€€ · Bistronomie

Corrupio

Modern Portuguese seafood pasta dish with shrimp and herbs served at Discreto, a restaurant in Baixa, Lisbon.

Baixa, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Seaside restaurant table with views of the water and marina, evoking an Amalfi Coast atmosphere with vibrant red seating and Mediterranean decor in Lisbon.

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Rustic café interior in Lisbon, featuring wooden tables and chairs with a minimalist design, often frequented by local designers.

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Chef preparing a traditional dish in a Lisbon institution, pouring oil into a hot pan as part of the cooking process in a classic restaurant setting

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Galette des Rois vs. Bolo Rei

Who Rules the Epiphany Kingdom?

When it comes to Epiphany cakes, two European royals stand tall: France’s Galette des Rois and Portugal’s Bolo Rei. Both promise sweet treasures, both crown you with a kingly vibe, but which one truly reigns supreme? Let’s break it down in a culinary battle of traditions, tastes, and trinkets. May the best cake win!