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PortuguesePrincipe Real
Faz Frio: 1850s Principe Real tavern with wooden booths still in place, ox tail, goat stew and the city's best octopus salad in a short menu.
Why locals go1850s Principe Real tavern with wooden booths still in place, ox tail, goat stew and the city's best octopus salad in a short menu.
TipThree rotating dishes, no reservations, lunch service only, queue forms at 12:45 on weekdays.
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PortugueseMouraria
Ze dos Cornos is a back-alley mouraria tasca with no signage, tile walls and charcoal pork ribs at 12 euros, locals fill the long table by 19:30.
Why locals goA back-alley Mouraria tasca with no signage, tile walls and charcoal pork ribs at 12 euros, locals fill the long table by 19:30.
TipCash only. Arrive at 12:30 or 19:30 sharp or you queue in the alley.
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Spanish tapasMouraria
The Food Temple is a candlelit vegan tapas room down a mouraria alley you would never find on purpose, with cushions on the front steps for warm nights.
Why locals goA candlelit vegan tapas room down a Mouraria alley you would never find on purpose, with cushions on the front steps for warm nights.
TipCash only and dinner-only. Book by Instagram a few days ahead.
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PortugueseMouraria
O Velho Eurico is a neo-tasca tucked behind sao cristovao church that books out a month ahead via instagram dm, tourists rarely find their way.
Why locals goA neo-tasca tucked behind Sao Cristovao church that books out a month ahead via Instagram DM, tourists rarely find their way.
TipDM the Instagram account for reservations. Walk-ins are very rare.
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French fine diningSantos
Insaciavel (French fine dining) in Lisbon: Tuesday-Saturday from 17:00 only. Closed Sunday and Monday. The Setubal oysters disappear by 20:00 on a busy night.
Why locals goA French-owned neighborhood natural-wine room on Rua da Esperanca pouring small Portuguese growers, with Setubal oysters and Azores limpets locals keep to themselves.
TipTuesday-Saturday from 17:00 only. Closed Sunday and Monday. The Setubal oysters disappear by 20:00 on a busy night.
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PortugueseGraca
Oitava Colina taproom Graca is a hilltop graca taproom on a quiet street, ten portuguese craft beers in a room with three tables, opens 17:00.
Why locals goA hilltop Graca taproom on a quiet street, ten Portuguese craft beers in a room with three tables, opens 17:00.
TipWalk up from Tram 28's Graca stop. Stay for a flight of all ten taps.