Where to eat,
brunch first.
120 brunch spots and 94 cafés, pastelarias and restaurants we'd send a friend to. Every one has the hours, the price and how to get a table.
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Club pick1,526 reviews and still 5.0★. That's an Ajuda institution. No bookings — just turn up.
Club pick4.9★ on Google — Castelo's easiest yes for a slow weekend brunch.
Club pickStart with the Tosta De Abacate (€13), or the Tosta De Salmão. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.
Club pickPortuguese done properly in Arroios, at 4.9★. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Club pick3,355 reviews and still 4.8★. That's a Campo Pequeno institution.
Club pick4.8★ across 2,071 reviews — Cais do Sodré has spoken.
Club pickStart with the Enchiladas (€14.50), or the Chimichanga. 4.8★ from 1,579 reviews.
Regulars go straight for the Avocado Toast (€13.50). Follow their lead. Book ahead, everyone else does.
2,312 reviews and still 4.8★. That's a Lapa institution.
4.8★ across 1,597 reviews — Saldanha has spoken.
Regulars go straight for the Cinnamon Rolls (caixa de 4) (€10). Follow their lead. Book ahead, everyone else does.
4.8★ across 1,411 reviews — Príncipe Real has spoken.
A Belém favourite at 4.9★.
Tosta De Abacate (€13) or Tosta De Salmão? Order both and share. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.
A Graça favourite at 4.9★.
4.8★ across 1,181 reviews — Arroios has spoken.
4.8★ across 1,080 reviews — Cais do Sodré has spoken.
2,502 reviews and still 4.7★. That's a Sé institution. Easy for veggies too.
Start with the Tosta De Abacate (€13), or the Tosta De Salmão. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.
Tosta De Abacate (€13) or Tosta De Salmão? Order both and share. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.
Octopus “à Lagareiro” (€24) or Codfish “à Brás”? Order both and share. Book ahead and skip the queue.
1,409 reviews and still 4.7★. That's a Baixa institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.
Portuguese done properly in Avenidas Novas, at 4.8★.
Start with the Hamburguer à casa (€11.95). Book ahead, everyone else does.
Vegan done properly in Lapa, at 4.8★. Book ahead and skip the queue.
A Príncipe Real favourite at 4.8★.
Come for the Risotto de cogumelos trufado (€19.50), stay for another coffee.
An easy yes for a slow Penha de França brunch. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Brunch the way Lapa likes it: 4.8★ and counting. Easy for veggies too.
Come for the Picanha à Fabricada (2 Pax) (€35), stay for another coffee. 4.7★ from 1,352 reviews.
French Toast (€8.50) or Chocolate Pancake? Order both and share. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Start with the Avocado toast (€13), or the Kimchi and cream cheese. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.
Start with the Ovas Panadas (€15.50), or the Filetes De Bacalha Fresco. 4.7★ from 1,216 reviews.
Come for the Pancake with Fresh Fruit (€9.29), stay for another coffee.
Bacalhau á lagareiro com batata a murro (€17.95) or Bacalhau á brás? Order both and share. Book ahead and skip the queue.
A Cais do Sodré favourite at 4.7★.
Asian done properly in Campo Pequeno, at 4.7★.
Brunch the way Saldanha likes it: 4.7★ and counting.
Asian done properly in Amoreiras, at 4.7★.
Brunch the way Alfama likes it: 4.7★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Brunch the way Santa Apolónia likes it: 4.7★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.
An easy yes for a slow Alfama brunch.
An Avenida da Liberdade favourite at 4.7★.
Start with the Avocado Toast (€12.50).
2,609 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Cidade Universitária institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.
2,465 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Belém institution.
2,418 reviews and still 4.6★. That's a Mouraria institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.
4.6★ across 1,613 reviews — Alfama has spoken.
Come for the Scrambled Tofu (€12), stay for another coffee. Easy for veggies too.
4.6★ across 1,494 reviews — Intendente has spoken.
4.6★ across 1,275 reviews — Campo de Ourique has spoken.
Brazilian done properly in Alcântara, at 4.6★.
A Mouraria favourite at 4.6★. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Santa Apolónia's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.
Poke done properly in Alvalade, at 4.6★.
Benfica's answer to "where shall we brunch?"
An Estrela favourite at 4.6★. Book ahead and skip the queue.
A Graça favourite at 4.6★.
Come for the Grilled octopus (€28), stay for another coffee. 4.5★ from 10,487 reviews.
4.5★ across 5,803 reviews — Saldanha has spoken.
4.5★ across 2,153 reviews — Chiado has spoken.
1,229 reviews and still 4.5★. That's an Alfama institution. Book ahead, everyone else does.
4.5★ across 1,137 reviews — Graça has spoken.
Start with the Bife à Casa (€18), or the Bife à Portuguesa. 4.5★ from 1,126 reviews.
1,062 reviews and still 4.5★. That's a Graça institution.
A Príncipe Real favourite at 4.5★.
A Príncipe Real favourite at 4.5★. No bookings — just turn up.
Brunch the way Graça likes it: 4.5★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Chinese done properly in Campo Pequeno, at 4.5★.
An easy yes for a slow Rato brunch.
Burgers done properly in Carnide, at 4.5★. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Portuguese done properly in Campo de Ourique, at 4.5★.
Castelo's answer to "where shall we brunch?" Book ahead and skip the queue.
Start with the Octopus Lagareiro (€22), or the Black Angus Steak.
Come for the Massa Molho Pesto (€9), stay for another coffee.
A Campo de Ourique favourite at 4.5★. Book ahead and skip the queue.
A Belém favourite at 4.5★.
An easy yes for a slow Rato brunch. Walk-ins only, so get there early on weekends.
1,007 reviews and still 4.4★. That's an Ajuda institution.
Brunch the way Cais do Sodré likes it: 4.4★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.
Brunch the way Chiado likes it: 4.3★ and counting. Book ahead and skip the queue.
An easy yes for a slow Benfica brunch. Book ahead and skip the queue.