LISBON, eat, drink, & shop till you drop!
From Steph + H
Restaurants & Rooftops:
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Java Rooftop (reservations recommended)
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Pinoquio (reservation needed, very busy)
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Gambrinus (upscale)
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Seen Rooftop (reservations recommended, instagram spot/ never been)
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Restaurant Bonjardim ("chicken place," always a line)
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Rosamar
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Nicola
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Rocco (instagram spot/ never been)
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Barrio Alto Rooftop (best hotel rooftop)
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Icon Bar & Rooftop Hyatt Regency (more East of Lisbon)
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Machimbombo (Portugal’s only vintage analog photobooth, opens 3, near Portuguese Flannel)
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Ginjinha Sem Rival Eduardino (best ginjinha; near 2nd biggest Zara, Gambrinus, Bonjardim)
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Must visit:
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LX Factory – artsy complex with shops, cafés, murals, and small galleries; great for wandering.
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Sweets/Coffee:
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Santini (gelato)
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Pastéis de Belém (if you want to travel for the original/heavenly pastéis) / For more centrally located in Lisbon, check out Manteigaria (you will see a couple)
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Comoda (coffee)
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Pizza (in case you need a fish break):​
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Lupita (busy, better for lunch)
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Pizza Plus 39 (same road as Lupita)
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Clothing:​
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Otherwise (closes 8, near Port Tigers Flannel)
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Feeting Room (closes 7)​
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Portuguese Flannel (closes 8)
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Loja Real
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Villas Loreto
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Isto
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Ora (cute women’s store)
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Trinta e Oito Graus [38 Graus Studio] (women’s swim)
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House of Curated (men, women’s clothing)
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Seasons PT (online only, check for pop-ups via Instagram)
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Local & Specialty:
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Benamore (Portuguese hand creams & soaps)
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Conseveira da Lisboa (tin fish)
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Brus (cool ceramic stores)
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Vintage & Unique Finds:
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Unaji
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Dona Ajuda (in Rato area)
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Trading Post (vintage)
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Travel Tips / Things to Know when departing from Lisbon:
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Flying directly to the U.S. from Lisbon: airport takes much longer (double passport checkpoints as of September 2025) and less pleasant side.
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Flying within the EU/ from Lisbon to another European destination: arrive later for your departing flight, much cleaner, less hassle.