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
Senhor Uva
Wine bar with vegetarian plant-based plates to share, open since 2019.
American Bites Burger
Small unpretentious burger joint offering delicious burgers at affordable prices with big portions, along with outdoor seating.
Charming artisanal ice cream with history, offering specialty items such as the spaghetti ice-cream.
Antù Alfama
Cosy cute restaurant with outdoor seats hidden in Alfama, offering brunch and upstairs has culture and fashion pop-ups.
Italy Caffe Ristorante
Traditional Italian cuisine with a big terrace, in an informal, casual warm ambiance.
Taberna da Esperança
Authentic Portuguese dishes in a cozy, casual environment, perfect for groups.
BAAN Saraiva’s
Thai chef and authentic Thai street food with high-quality ingredients, in cozy environment.
Authentic Thai food in touristic downtown area.
Classic Portuguese seafood restaurant in a casual, relaxing environment, plus outdoor tables.
Iconic pastry shop open since 1922, serving traditional Portuguese pastries and dishes with classic service and a terrace.
Time Out Market Lisboa
Gourmet food market with over 20 restaurants, bars, shops in one space with communal seating.
Tasca do Chico
Traditional and welcoming bar with regular live fado singers and rustic Portuguese dishes.
Dim Sum Park
Casual, authentic Cantonese dim sum restaurant in a quiet residential area.
Cozy, traditional Alentejo cuisine, with counter seating and an open kitchen, listed in the Michelin guide.
Vegan Junkies
Specialize in vegan burgers in a cozy, bohemian atmosphere.
Modern, rustic, wood-fired pizza restaurant with an open kitchen, communal tables, and a terrace.
Casual, relaxed Portuguese spot to eat creative and delicious dishes for sharing.
Restaurante Azenhas do Mar
Seafood restaurant on a cliff with stunning view of the ocean.
CO-OP Layday
Specialty coffee and all-day-brunch in downtown Lisbon, with Eastern European breakfast items
Cervejaria Ribadouro
Portuguese seafood and beerhouse since 1947 in a friendly, and relaxed environment
Calmô Café
Cosy, clean coffee shop in the Lapa neighborhood, with homemade cakes and pastries.
Casual, delicious Lebanese restaurant, with outdoor seats and fun vibes.
Moules & Gin Lisboa
Belgium restaurant specialized in mussels and large variety of gin tonics.
Love Lisbon Martim Moniz
Vibrant, authentic Nepali dining experience with live music every day.
Chic and cosy cafe with specialty coffee, and natural wines, plus Eastern-European food item such as syrniki.
Vino Vero
Cozy bar with outdoor seating, doling out natural wines, charcuterie boards & small plates.
Restaurant with fresh food, vegan options, sometimes Dj and music, and casual & chill vibes.
Small wine bar offering wines from independent producers, next to a garden where you can drink from.
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!
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