casual hangouts

Lisbon's top spots perfect for casual hangouts and food.

Chill out in Lisbon. Relaxed spots with comforting food and endless good vibes.

Updated on
June 30, 2024
Tre Bambu - Marquês de Pombal
Authentic, sophisticated Vietnamese dishes, plus a terrace.
Zhang Lala Ramen Lanzhou
Specialized in authentic Chinese ramen from Lanzhou region.
Traditional Persian food in Lisbon, in a relaxing ambiance.
High-end Japanese and Peruvian fusion dishes, with atmospheric decor.
Wine bar on a corner shop in Graca neighborhood, with small bites and good vibes.
Club des Châteaux - Wine Bar & garrafeira
Wine tasting in a laid-back setting, plus good food.
Café Império
Retro traditional Portuguese restaurant, for eating steak and watching football.
The Royal Vessel bar
Beautiful, intimate, dark bar with various cocktail options.
Akcentt
Ukrainian restaurant serving simple home-made dishes such as borsht and shuba salad.
American diner serving burgers, beers, and axe throwing!
SakulThai
Authentic unassuming Thai restaurant with a big menu and large portions.
Come Prima
Italian dishes in romantic setting with dimmed lighting and dark wood decors.
Cocktail bar with intimate, casual vibe in a dark-ish room.
Vegan restaurant featuring Portuguese dishes, in a relaxing casual setting.
Neapolitan pizzas served in an elegant place, with all-white decor.
A Merendeira
Affordable, iconic place serving the famous Portuguese caldo verde soup and chourizo sandwich, until 4AM!
Iconic old-fashioned Portuguese restaurant open until 4am, with high chairs and counter seats.
Tinto & Brasa Parrilla Argentina
Argentinian steak with high quality and reasonable price in a relaxing unassuming environment.
Oven Lisboa
Creative Indian and Nepalese flavors in warm, inviting and pleasant atmosphere.
Vietnamese restaurant with authentic dishes and menu with great variety.
Intimate and warm bar with creative and tasty cocktails.
Good quality sushi and sashimi in a relaxing environment.
Typical Portugueselocal restaurant in an unassuming environment, good for big groups.
Crush Doughnuts
American donuts of various flavors, in a vintage chic cafe and outdoor seats.
Vegan Nata Chiado
Pastry shop that sells VEGAN pastel de nata in Lisbon city center.
Authentic Ukrainian restaurant, in contemporary setting.
Pizzeria Maria
Delicious pizza in retro cozy atmosphere.
O Cantinho do Alfredo
Iconic Portuguese "tasca" that is affordable and cozy.
Authentic Mexican street food in a semi-basement low-light spot.
Barra Cascabel
Lively Mexican cuisine and cocktails in el corte ingles's rooftop gourmet eatery zone.
Refeitório do Senhor Abel
Classic tasty pizzas in an alternatively-decorated space.
La Malquerida
Street-food style tacos and happy hour margaritas.
São Rabanete
Eastern European dishes, open until 2am for late night dinner.
Retrogusto84
Specialized in pizzas with a good selection.
Classic American-style burgers and craft beer in casual setting.
Dallas Burger Joint - Pink Street
Snug and cozy burger joint with 3 locations in Lisbon.
Duro De Matar
Innovative vegetarian Mexican in a factory converted space.
Stunning river views and delightful Portuguese dishes 30-min drive from Lisbon.
Trendy beachfront dining with a vibrant Bohemian ambiance 30-min drive from Lisbon.
Moinho Dom Quixote
Cozy, rustic dining in Sintra with panoramic views 30-min drive from Lisbon.
Stylish bar with great sound system and good-looking dancing crowd
Very popular 100% natural ice cream and sorbets.
Gelato Davvero
Ice cram with ingredients imported from Italy!
Quimera Brewpub
Craft beer lovers' must-visit spot in a "cave".
The most famous Portuguese ice cram shop (over 60 years history!)
Butchers Saldanha
Relaxing, casual, meat restaurant. Good value for money.
Chuan Yue
Sichuan flavor dishes & all-you-can-eat hot pot.
100% Arabica coffee with beans to sell.
1920s-style vintage bar brining your memory back.
Koppu Ramen + Izakaya
Casual spot with good ramen.
Pavilhão Chinês
A bar with 5 rooms decorated like a museum with toys from WWII.
Taberna do Lopes 1st Floor
Premium meat restaurant on Michelin guide.
Macau Dim Yum (Yum Cha Garden)
Authentic dim sum place with huge varieties.
Oysters and Margaritas
A bar with oysters and other seafood, fish, cocktails and wine.
Wine bar located inside of an old aqueduct with history.
Sophisticated cocktail bar with a modern high-end look.
Stylish bar with fantastic cocktails, oysters and friendly staff.
Cafe Klandestino
Cocktails inspired by Portuguese traditional cuisines!
Modern and tidy Chinese restaurant specializes in hot pot.
Sweet Olive 桂花巷
Hidden item on the menu "hot pot" is the absolute star.
Authentic Vietnamese by real Vietnamese chefs.
Cheap quick authentic eats in an Asian food court
Rooftop Bar - Hotel Mundial
​2-level panoramic view of the castle and old town in a hotel.
Topo Martin Moniz
Trendy casual rooftop with city view + mixed cool crowd of good vibes.
Coffee in Brew
A cozy specialty coffee shop with a dozen brew options.
Chic, stylish cafe in Graça with a gallery, bar and shop.
Augusto Lisboa
Brunch only in Graca with pink floor (and usually packed)
Onde Cocktail Room
Intimate bar in Graca with tasty cocktails.
Iconic flower-shaped ice cream and more.
Green Affair
Modern chic vegan restaurant with a garden.
Taberna da Rua das Flores
​Traditional but innovative Portuguese tapas
Italian gelato in the center of Chiado.
Páteo - Bairro do Avillez
Author's restaurant, fancier but yummy
Well-located Pan Asian restaurant with trendy stylish vibes.
O Purista
A bar that is also a barber shop!
Toca da Raposa
Intimate cocktail bar with creative menu.
Delirium Cafe Lisboa
30+ taps of draft Belgium beers in Lisbon center.
Topo Chiado
Relaxing, causal rooftop in downtown Chiado.
Unique basement bar with live music & dance actions.
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