Cervejaria Ramiro
Intendente
Famous seafood hall. Finish with a steak sandwich.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
Taberna da Rua das Flores
Chiado
Tiny tavern with a chalkboard menu.
Map ↗Belcanto
Chiado
José Avillez's two-Michelin-star restaurant.
Map ↗Prado
Baixa
Seasonal Portuguese produce in a bright dining room.
Map ↗A Cevicheria
Príncipe Real
Ceviche under a giant octopus.
Map ↗O Velho Eurico
Alfama
Lively tasca with classic dishes.
Map ↗Sea Me
Chiado
Fish market concept with sushi and grilled fish.
Map ↗For the day-after brunch or a casual night
Time Out Market
Cais do Sodré
Easy for a group where everyone picks their own.
Map ↗Zé da Mouraria
Mouraria
Huge portions at lunch. Bring friends.
Map ↗Tasca do Chico
Bairro Alto
Small bar with amateur fado nights.
Map ↗Pastéis de Belém
Belém
The original custard tarts since 1837.
Map ↗Manteigaria
Chiado
Many say the best pastel de nata in town.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Lisbon
- Seafood restaurants handle big tables well. Note that bread, olives and starters placed on the table are charged if eaten.
- Dinner usually runs from 8 to 10 pm.
- Tipping: Not obligatory. Around 5 to 10% for good table service is appreciated.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (April to June, September to October).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. Wear shoes with grip: the stone pavements are slippery.
For a splurge night
- Belcanto Chiado
José Avillez's two-Michelin-star restaurant. - Prado Baixa
Seasonal Portuguese produce in a bright dining room.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Fado dinner show. Traditional Portuguese dinner with live fado singers.
- Sunset sailing on the Tagus. Sail past Belém Tower and under the bridge with a glass of wine.
- Portuguese wine tasting. Port, vinho verde and Alentejo reds with a sommelier.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Lisbon?
Good options from our list include Cervejaria Ramiro (Intendente), Taberna da Rua das Flores (Chiado), Belcanto (Chiado). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Lisbon?
Dinner usually runs from 8 to 10 pm.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Lisbon?
Not obligatory. Around 5 to 10% for good table service is appreciated.
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