special occasions

Best restaurants for celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.

Celebrate big moments! Lisbon’s top restaurants for those unforgettable special occasions.

Updated on
June 30, 2024
Palácio Chiado
Iconic upscale restaurant in a 19th-century palace with majestic staircase, plus a bar with DJ for dancing downstairs.
Sophisticated Italian dining, and a romantic bar, in a festive inviting atmosphere with live music.
Monte Mar Lisboa
Sophisticated seafood and oyster dishes in a refined indoor/outdoor space overlooking the Tagus River.
Upscale, relaxing Vietnamese restaurant in front of the ocean.
Michelin-star Japanese restaurant with view of Sintra mountains, in sophisticated, light-filled setting.
Members-only, intimate and elegant club and restaurant on a rooftop, in the heart of Lisbon.
Elegant and romantic restaurant, with classic service, brining back nostalgic 19th vibes.
Classic white table-cloths Portuguese restaurant, with dark wood setting and high quality meat and fish.
Perennial restaurant with Moroccan influences, serving traditional food from Alentejo region.
La Brasserie de l'Entrecôte
Classic French brasserie specializing in steaks.
Intimate Japanese restaurant offering exquisite "chef's menu".
Café de São Bento
Portuguese steak house with a classic touch
Rossio Gastropub
Exquisite rooftop with (probably) the best view of downtown Lisbon.
Exotic, exclusive Japanese only 4 seats. Michelin 1 star!
Cafe Principe Real
Elegant Hotel rooftop in Principe Real overlooking a pool and the city.
9b by Via Graça
Stunning view of the city and creative menu
Lisbon-flavored dishes in a classic building w/ a stunning view.
Creative and chic menu hidden in the back of Bairro do Avillez
Contemporary rooftop restaurant serving Japanese food with luxurious feel.
Authentic Portuguese flavors with a creative modern twist (Michelin 2 stars!)
Zambeze Restaurant
Modern restaurant serving African/Portuguese fusion food and a terrace of city view.
Intimate, mysterious, exotic dining experience. (Michelin 1 star!)
Refined, chic high-end rooftop bar on the roof of Tivoli Hotel.
High-end, proper, with an amazing basement lounge bar. (Michelin plate)
Romantic, intimate meat restaurant, perfect for a date night
Basque flavor, fun and intimate experience. (Michelin 1 star!)
High-end, modern French cuisine in a Portuguese courtyard.
Non-touristy, relaxing rooftop with pool and city view.
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