Find the best food in Lisbon

Bacalhau (the Portuguese word for cod) is very famous in Portugal, specifically the variety that is dried and salted. Cod that is unsalted is called Bacalhau fresco. It is said that there are more than 365 ways to cook Bacalhau in Portugal, a different way to cook it every day of the year. Delish! Regardless of which Bacalhau dish you try, it will be amazing and you can be assured you´re eating like a local.

Try out Zé da Mouraria Restaurant that has a menu specializing in different ways to eat cod.

Address: Rua João do Outeiro 24

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Pastel de Nata is an egg tart pastry that is served hot right out of the oven. There’s one shop in particular that has been in Lisbon since 1837! They make the most iconic pastel de nata called Pasteis de Belem. You cannot leave Lisbon without going to this historic bakery, which has been keeping the recipe a secret for centuries.

So, make sure you go to Pasteis de Belem! Address: Rua de Belem 84-92

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Sardines in Lisbon are typically served whole with the skin and bones intact. It is typically grilled and very salty. Sardines are definitely not for everyone, but even if you´re not a fan they are worth trying. They are served for lunch and dinner. You can find them at most restaurants. There is even a festival dedicated to Sardines in early June.

A popular restaurant to find sardines is Páteo 13

Address: Rua Calçadinha de Santo Estevão, 13

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All right! You can’t leave Lisbon with out having one of these codfish cakes. They prepared with codfish, eggs, mashed potatoes and parsley. It’s very tasty! You can find Bolinhos de Bacalhau everywhere in Lisbon, make sure to have it warm and with a cold Sagres beer. It will go down perfectly.

The best spot to find Bolinhos de Bacalhau is Casa Portuguesa do Pastel de Bacalhau

Address: Rua Augusta 106

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Bifana is a traditional sandwich from Portugal. They are nothing fancy, just a simple but extremely tasty snack. You can find it easily in most of the small restaurants in Lisbon. The perfect snack while you´re exploring. This delicious Portuguese sandwich comes with pork loin rolled strips, served on a soft bun and it’s typically eaten with a tasty mustard.

In Portugal you can find two other famous sandwiches, called Suckling ig and Prego. They are both really good but Bifana is by far our favourite!

We totally recommend this sandwich to anyone coming to Lisbon.

The best Bifana in Lisbon you can find at Casa das Bifanas

Address: Praça da Figueira 6

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