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Arola
Like the rest of his restaurants all over the world, there’s a see-and-be-seen ambiance in Spanish Chef Sergi Arola’s outpost in the Penha Longa Resort. The fashionable kitchen is a great place for a meal after a round of golf...
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Belcanto
Stomping grounds of Lisbon’s 1950s buzzy intellectual circle, Belcanto, located on Chiado’s Sao Carlos square, was totally transformed in 2011. With beloved Portuguese chef José Avillez taking over in the kitchen, it wasn’t long before it became the Michelin-starred hotspot...
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Cantinho do Avillez
A labor of love from executive chef Jose Avillez, this trendy, casual restaurant is located in the buzzy Chiado neighborhood. Traditional yet modern, Cantino do Avillez is bedecked in reclaimed Portuguese ceramics and modern, fresh balsa wood reminiscent of Scandinavian...
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Cervejaria Ramiro
This historic Lisbon institution has been around since 1956 and is insanely popular with locals and visitors alike (at peak dinner time, the queue can last an hour for those without a reservation, so have your concierge book ahead). It...
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Davvero at Sublime Lisboa
One of the true highlights of a stay at the Sublime Lisboa, is the easy access to its restaurant Davvero. The cuisine is Italian with a Portuguese twist, with dishes prepared behind a shimmering tile half-wall. A gold and glass...
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Eleven
Perched on a hill inside Eduardo VII Park, the mostly glass-walled dining room at Eleven offers panoramic views of Lisbon’s downtown all the way down to the Tagus River. Chef Joachim Koerper’s kitchen just recently reclaimed its Michelin star, which...
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Feitoria
Executive Chef João Rodrigues’s Michelin-starred restaurant tucked inside Altis Belem has been a local favorite since it opened in 2009. The restaurant’s streamlined interiors, centered around a bold mural of the Portuguese arriving in Japan during the Age of Discovery,...
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Palacio Chiado
Palacio Chiado is a grand, 18th-century palace in Lisbon’s Chiado neighborhood that reopened in 2016 as a chic and hip food court. Patrons get cards upon entrance and as they move through rooms—that feature sushi bars, small plates stands and...
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Prado
Housed in a beautiful, greenhouse-inspired space, Prado serves seasonal, farm-to-table fare, such as Iberico pork tenderloin, black scabbard fish and Barrosã beef tartar with grilled cabbage, using ingredients from Portugal.
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Santini
If all the sightseeing has you famished, stop by the charming Santini to recharge your batteries with a healthy dose of sugar. Some consider this red-and-white-striped ice cream parlor's gelato to be the best in the world. The cute parlor,...
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SUBA at Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
For a special occasion in Lisbon, SUBA is the place to be. This fine dining restaurant atop the Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina hotel is dressed in elegant white and has beautiful views, especially at sunset. Portion sizes are small...
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Taberna Moderna
Stylish and eclectic, Taberna Moderna serves innovative tapas on decorative plates that blend a myriad of influences from seared tuna prepared Asian-style to tender slices of Portuguese meats and delectable black rice with squid. Juxtapose the bold flavors by sipping...
Lisbon

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Lisbon’s cuisine resembles that of the Mediterranean, with restaurants serving fresh fish and seafood, as well as hearty vegetable dishes. For an abbreviated list of restaurants, read Top Tables Lisbon.
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Barcelona
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Marrakech
Marrakech has it all: history, romance and an alluring exoticism. In its winding souks and lush gardens, it melds the magical and the mythical: ancient architecture, gorgeous gardens and endless opportunities to savor the distinctive flavors, colors, patterns and treasures...
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Seville
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