{"id":1782,"date":"2018-12-08T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2018-12-08T11:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=1782"},"modified":"2018-12-08T11:00:01","modified_gmt":"2018-12-08T11:00:01","slug":"restaurants-chiado-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/restaurants-chiado-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Restaurants in the Chiado District in Lisbon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It\u2019s in Rua Garret<\/em> that you\u2019ll find most of the caf\u00e9s and bookshops in Chiado. But if you want to eat a proper meal, you\u2019ll have to venture a bit further, to its side streets, and the edge of Bairro Alto<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Devour Lisbon, we want you to experience the best of the best, so we made a list of our top favorite restaurants in Chiado, including an option for our vegan friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Credit: betty.du<\/a>, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re new to the whole petiscos<\/em> scene in Lisbon<\/a>, you should head to Taberna da Rua das Flores<\/a>. This tiny restaurant gets its name from its street, Rua das Flores<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anything worth having is worth waiting for, and that definitely rings true here. Once you\u2019re in, the waiter will approach you with a giant blackboard, yes, that\u2019s the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The dishes change every day according to the chef\u2019s inspiration and seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re lucky to spot meia-desfeita<\/em> (codfish salad), we recommend giving it a go. Don\u2019t forget, petiscos<\/em> are made to share, so bring a friend with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> You can only pay with cash and they don’t accept reservations, so make sure to arrive early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What better way to start a meal, then with a delicious plate of prawns with garlic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n At Sacramento do Chiado<\/a>, you can try this and many other traditional Portuguese dishes<\/a> with a twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We really like their Bacalhau com Broa<\/em> (Codfish with Corn Bread Crumbs) and the Pernil de Porco<\/em> (Roasted Pork Ham).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant gains extra points for its relaxed atmosphere and the old vaulted ceilings, reminiscing of the building\u2019s past as a noble palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At lunch, you can opt for the \u20ac14 buffet and try a variety of dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> To save some money, skip the couvert<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chef Jos\u00e9 Avillez<\/a> is a reference in Portuguese gastronomy. Today he owns more than ten dining spots, including Lisbon\u2019s two-Michelin-star restaurant, Belcanto<\/a>. But before he made it big, he only had one restaurant\u2014Cantinho do Avillez<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Translated as \u201cAvillez\u2019s little corner\u201d, this Chiado restaurant blends Portuguese cuisine with international ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the most requested dishes at Cantinho do Avillez are the Carabineiros do Algarve com Molho Thai<\/em> (prawns with Thai sauce) and the hazelnut dessert Avel\u00e3\u00b3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alma<\/a> means \u201csoul\u201d in Portuguese, and that\u2019s what you can expect to find here\u2014food for the soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Henrique S\u00e1 Pessoa is the chef behind this Michelin-star restaurant famous for its reinterpretations of Portuguese classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They have tasting menus, but you can also order \u00e0 la carte<\/em>. If you do, we recommend trying the Cal\u00e7ada de Bacalhau<\/em> (salted cod with onion pur\u00e9e and egg yolk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right across the street from Manteigaria, our favorite spot for Portuguese custard tarts<\/a>, you\u2019ll find Sea Me<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you might have guessed by the name, it\u2019s all about the sea here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant celebrates the link between Portugal and Japan, with contemporary dishes such as the sardine nigiri sushi and the sea bass salad with seaweed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like most seafood restaurants in Lisbon<\/a>, a fish meal always ends with a prego<\/em>, a traditional steak sandwich. Don\u2019t ask us why, just try it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The restaurant is usually quite busy, so make sure to book in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grab your passport, don\u2019t worry that\u2019s the cocktail menu, you’re about to embark on a journey through Asia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boa-Bao<\/a> hasn\u2019t been around for long, but it has already become one of the most popular restaurants in Chiado. Here you can try a selection of Asian dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and many other regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you coming to Lisbon?<\/strong> We love their gua baos <\/em>(pork belly buns) and the Malaysian curry soup, which, by the way, is big enough to share! Oh, and they also do take away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> Sit outside and admire the stunning tiled fa\u00e7ade of Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even the most skeptic meat eaters will love the 26 Vegan Food Project<\/a>. Everything is vegan<\/a> here, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s tasteless!<\/p>\n\n\n\n They have top-notch burgers made with beetroot and lentils, which are served in a delicious bolo do caco<\/em> (a typical bread from Madeira made with sweet potato).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For dessert, there\u2019s an oreo tart with peanut butter and chocolate, need we say more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> The restaurant is quite popular, so try to book a table in advance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
1. Taberna da Rua das Flores – For the Petiscos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Sacramento do Chiado – A Traditional Meal with a Twist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Cantinho do Avillez – A Reference in Portuguese Cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Alma – A Relaxed Michelin-Star Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Sea Me – A Modern Fishery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Boa-Bao – A Journey Through Asia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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where to eat in Lisbon<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Ao 26 Vegan Food Project – A Vegan Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n