This is the go-to place for great, simply made, and affordable codfish dishes – especially the bolied codfish with veggies. Set in Mouraria, one of Lisbon's most typical neighbourhoods, Zé da Mouraria boasts a relaxed and welcoming vibe, inviting locals and tourists alike to experience a bit of the local culture. When tourist traps are swarming the city, look for this place for an authentic, unpretentious gastronomic experience.

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You can count on their food to be on point, especially when it comes to meat steaks, grilled fish, and some things that won’t be that easy to find around, such as iscas à Portuguesa (liver steak), or grilled swordfish with shrimp.