Belém
Monumental riverfront, maritime history and one of Lisbon's most celebrated pastry traditions.
LISBOA DISTRICT · PORTUGAL
Lisboa
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Atlantic light, neighbourhood tascas and the aroma of grilled sardines.See what to eat↓
RegionLisbonLocal picks23Coordinates38.72° N · 9.14° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.
THE DISTRICT AT THE TABLE
Taste the district
What to taste across Lisboa?
Specialities associated with the district's places and local traditions.
At the table
Savoury dishes associated with places across this district.
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Ovos Verdes
A traditional Portuguese appetiser of boiled eggs filled with a seasoned yolk and parsley mixture, then breaded and fried.Fish02
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Bacalhau à Brás
Shredded salt cod with matchstick potatoes, egg, onion, olives and parsley, traditionally associated with Lisbon.Fish03
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Sardinhas Assadas
One of Lisbon’s great gastronomic symbols, especially during the festivities of Saint Anthony.Seafood04
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Caracóis
A very popular Lisbon dish during the warmer months.Seafood05
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Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams opened in olive oil, garlic, coriander and lemon: one of Lisbon’s most emblematic seafood dishes.Fish06
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SintraPeixe Grelhado
Fresh Atlantic fish grilled simply, a defining flavour of Sintra’s coastline.Seafood07
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SintraMarisco
A varied selection of Atlantic shellfish and seafood served along Sintra’s coastline.Meat08
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Bifana
A seasoned pork sandwich popular in traditional cafés and tascas.Meat09
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Iscas com Elas
Seasoned pork liver traditionally served with potatoes.Meat10
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Negrais · SintraLeitão de Negrais
Roast suckling pig, a traditional speciality from Negrais in the municipality of Sintra.Meat11
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SintraCabrito Assado
Oven-roasted kid goat, a traditional dish of the Saloia region.Local sweets
Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.
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BelémPastel de Belém
Belém’s historic speciality, produced by Pastéis de Belém since 1837.Sweets13
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BelémMarmelada de Belém
A firm quince preserve sold as one of the historic Belém pastry house’s other specialities.Sweets14
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Pastel de Nata
One of Portugal’s best-known sweets and present in pastry shops throughout Lisbon.Sweets15
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Bolo-rei
Closely connected to Lisbon’s historic Confeitaria Nacional, although now a national Christmas sweet.Sweets16
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SintraTravesseiros de Sintra
Flaky pastry filled with almond cream and finished with sugar, one of Sintra’s gastronomic symbols.Sweets17
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SintraQueijadas de Sintra
Small, centuries-old cheese tarts made with cheese, sugar, eggs, flour and cinnamon.Sweets18
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SintraPastéis da Cruz Alta
Another traditional pastry speciality associated with Sintra.Sweets19
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Belas · SintraFofo de Belas
A small, airy sponge cake filled with fresh pastry cream and dusted with powdered sugar.In the glass
The local drink that completes the experience.
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Ginjinha
A traditional Lisbon sour-cherry liqueur served plain or with a cherry in the glass.Drinks21
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Vinhos da Região de Lisboa
A broad wine region surrounding the capital, producing many different styles.Drinks22
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Colares · SintraVinho de Colares
A historic Sintra wine produced in the demarcated Colares wine region.Drinks23
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Colares · SintraRamisco de Colares
A red wine made mainly from Ramisco, a grape variety strongly associated with Colares.AROUND THE DISTRICT
Places to discover
More of Lisboa
Places with their own landscapes, stories and flavours, brought together in the same district guide.
Sintra
Misty hills, romantic palaces and pastry shops filled with the scent of cinnamon and almond.
BEYOND THE TABLE
Living traditions
Festivals & traditions
Celebrations, pilgrimages and historical gatherings that reveal another side of local identity.
Lisbon neighbourhoods · Saint Anthony festivities
Lisbon Popular Marches
When: June
Lisbon · civic and religious popular tradition
Saint Anthony Weddings
When: 12 and 13 June
Belém · contemporary Popular Saints festival
Belém Popular Festival
When: June
São Pedro de Penaferrim
Festivities of Saint Peter of Penaferrim
When: 28 and 29 June
Sintra municipality
Feast of Our Lady of Cape Espichel
When: June to September
Praia das Maçãs
Feast of Our Lady of the Beach
When: June to September
Colares
Festivities of Our Lady of the Assumption
When: around 15 August
Janas
Festivities of Saint Mammes of Janas
When: June to September
São Pedro de Penaferrim
Festivities of Our Lady of Nazaré
When: June to September
Sintra
Sintra Renaissance Fair
When: June to September
Belas · religious and popular festivities
Feast of Our Lady of Mercy
When: June to September
WALK THE LANDSCAPE
Notable routes
Trails worth following
A short selection of established trails. Check the official route conditions before setting out.
5.9km
THE DISTRICT AT THE TABLE
A district is best understood through its local tables.
Lisboa brings together places whose ingredients, recipes and traditions reflect the character of Lisbon.
Lisboa
Ovos Verdes
Bacalhau à Brás
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