Eating in a tasca, a typical Lisbon tavern

This little restaurant tucked away in a small alleyway in the popular Alfama district is a real discovery. The dishes are served generously at more than reasonable prices. If the front isn't the most convincing, the food is really tasty. The staff are very welcoming. Depending on the season, there may be a bit of a wait outside, but it's well worth the diversions! We recommend the grilled sardines or the salmon, cooked to perfection.

📍 Address: R. de São Pedro 16, Lisbon

⏰ Opening times:

• 7am - 10.30pm daily
• closed on Wednesday

This pretty, narrow tavern, where the waiters wander dizzily between the tables, serves delicious local specialities. The restaurant's size is more than made up for by the quality of the food and service on offer. It's a great place to meet people over a plate of codfish accras. Don't forget to book your table!

📍 Address: Rua da Graça 24, 1170-270 Lisbon, Portugal

⏰ Opening times:

• Monday to Saturday: 12pm-3pm / 6.30pm-9pm
• closed on Sunday

Situated not far from the Place Martim Moniz, this restaurant, whose walls are covered in pretty earthenware tiles, sets the tone. Here you can eat just like at home! Service is in large dishes to share, and there's no skimping on quality or even quantity. A word of warning to big eaters: the cuisine is very generous, so most customers don't manage to finish their plate. You've been warned!

📍 Address: Rua João do Outeiro 24, 1100-341, Lisbon, Portugal

⏰Opening times:

• Monday to Saturday: 12pm-4pm
• closed on Sunday

Located close to the Plaza de Restauradores, this tavern is certainly the most typical. From the counter at the entrance to the recognisable tiles and the characteristic decoration on the wall, it couldn't be more authentic. The food is simple and unpretentious, and the dishes are served copiously. A sure bet in this very touristy area, where it can be hard to find a suitable address. Unlike previous tascas, the house has a very pleasant outdoor terrace if you don't want to eat inside.

📍 Address: Tv. do Forno 23, 1150-193 Lisboa, Portugal

⏰ Opening times:

• Monday to Saturday, 8am to 11pm
• closed on Sunday

A veritable institution, this restaurant opened its doors in 2009 in Lisbon's upmarket district. Here, the chefs revisit classic and traditional Portuguese recipes with a creative twist. We recommend that you let yourself be guided by the chef, who suggests a menu to be tasted blind. The restaurant room opens directly onto the open kitchen, so it's possible to watch the cooks hard at work behind the stoves, which adds a little more excitement to the place and represents a guarantee of quality.

📍 Address: R. Domingos Sequeira 41C, 1350-119 Lisboa, Portugal

⏰ Opening times:

• Monday to Saturday: 12.30pm-3.30pm / 7.30pm-11pm
• exceptionally closed: Sunday

There's nothing like wandering the streets of Lisbon with an expert guide to immerse you in local traditions and culture. An original way to visit the city. " Culinary Backstreets"organises tours based around Portuguese gastronomy, allowing us to discover Lisbon to the rhythm of regional flavours. This activity is suitable for pushchairs, people with reduced mobility and people with gluten intolerance.