8 hidden gems worth the trip across Portugal, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Portugal guides.
The Food Temple ★ 4.6 · Lisbon
mouraria · Beco do Jasmim 18, 1100-289 Lisboa
Tip: Cash only and dinner-only. Book by Instagram a few days ahead.
Ze dos Cornos ★ 4.5 · Lisbon
mouraria · Beco dos Surradores 5, 1100-510 Lisboa
Tip: Cash only. Arrive at 12:30 or 19:30 sharp or you queue in the alley.
O Velho Eurico ★ 4.5 · Lisbon
mouraria · Largo de Sao Cristovao 3, 1100-179 Lisboa
Tip: DM the Instagram account for reservations. Walk-ins are very rare.
Comida Independente ★ 4.5 · Lisbon
Santos · Avenida Dom Carlos I 41, 1200-647 Lisboa
Tip: Order whatever pet-nat is open. The lunch sandwich changes daily.
Oitava Colina taproom Graca ★ 4.4 · Lisbon
Graca · Rua Damasceno Monteiro 8A, 1170-108 Lisboa
Tip: Walk up from Tram 28's Graca stop. Stay for a flight of all ten taps.
Pastelaria Alcoa ★ 4.4 · Lisbon
chiado · Rua Garrett 37, 1200-204 Lisboa
Tip: Try the cornucopia, not the pastel de nata. It is the local secret.
Tasca Kome ★ 4.4 · Lisbon
Baixa · Rua da Madalena 57, 1100-318 Lisboa
Tip: Book salmon zukedon for lunch. Closed Mondays and most of August.
Damas ★ 4.3 · Lisbon
Graca · Rua da Voz do Operario 60, 1100-621 Lisboa
Tip: Come for dinner Thursday for a band, stay for the pet-nat list.