Food Scene
Estr. de Benfica 409
409 Estrada de BenficaHome cooking and a place where locals go, with good prices
The best original Cream Cakes (Pastel de Nata) is here, not for tourists, for locals.
Pastelinho Benfica
393 Estr. de BenficaThe best original Cream Cakes (Pastel de Nata) is here, not for tourists, for locals.
Best place for sea food and petiscos (Portuguese word for several tradicional cookings, in small food portions)
O Hoquista
405B Estr. de BenficaBest place for sea food and petiscos (Portuguese word for several tradicional cookings, in small food portions)
Best bakery near by, and one of the most tradicional one in Lisbon, their cakes are very well known among the locals. Try the very best Carob Cream Cake (Pastel de Nata de Alfarroba) or Slice of India Cake. Also very good for quick lunches.
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Califa
463 Estr. de BenficaBest bakery near by, and one of the most tradicional one in Lisbon, their cakes are very well known among the locals. Try the very best Carob Cream Cake (Pastel de Nata de Alfarroba) or Slice of India Cake. Also very good for quick lunches.
Casa Da Selva-mercearias Finas Lda
373, A Estr. de BenficaBest tea and coffees to buy, like in old days
Estr. de Benfica 288
288 Estrada de BenficaNot fancy but with grills and fresh fish.
Dong Hai
37N R. Cidade de RabatChinese restaurant, very good and always full of chineses coming by buses only to eat here.
Rua Mario de Azevedo Gomes
Rua Mario de Azevedo GomesSushi
Noobai
View and the food is also very good
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Lisbon, also with a interior garden
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Jardim dos Sentidos
3 R. da Mãe de ÁguaOne of the best vegetarian restaurants in Lisbon, also with a interior garden
So good for dinner because is in one of the tradicionals' neighborhoods with many places to go drink something after.
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Estrela da Bica
33 Tv. do CabralSo good for dinner because is in one of the tradicionals' neighborhoods with many places to go drink something after.
Copenhagen Coffee Lab & Bakery
10 R. Nova da PiedadeDenmark in Lisbon
R. Luz de Almeida 12
12 Rua Luz de AlmeidaPadaria Portuguesa
SUD Lisboa
Avenida BrasíliaAmazing view and ambient
The Insólito
83 R. de São Pedro de Alcântaraamazing view and excellent cocktails
TERRAÇO DE BELÉM
Avenida Brasíliahome made food and in an excellent place
Sky Bar Lisboa by SEEN
185 Av. da LiberdadeSushi with a view
More than 100 Portuguese wine references, with wine taste after 3.30pm (need reservation and they are in both Portuguese and English, between 20€ and 65€). There is also Portugueses Olive Oil, cheeses and many other portugueses delicacies.
Lisbon Winery
15 R. da AssunçãoMore than 100 Portuguese wine references, with wine taste after 3.30pm (need reservation and they are in both Portuguese and English, between 20€ and 65€). There is also Portugueses Olive Oil, cheeses and many other portugueses delicacies.
Portuguese delicacies and wine, from small producers from Alenquer (near Lisbon). Is a small place and worth the visit.
Casa da Praia Bar & Tapas
5 R. Dom Pedro VPortuguese delicacies and wine, from small producers from Alenquer (near Lisbon). Is a small place and worth the visit.
Is also a restaurant for lunch and dinners for grapes & bites, and a wine bar after 11pm until 2am.
The Wine Cellar
Nº 49 Rua de S. PauloIs also a restaurant for lunch and dinners for grapes & bites, and a wine bar after 11pm until 2am.
LOA The Olive World
565 Calçada do GalvãoThe best place to taste and buy Portuguese olive oil.
One good spot to eat the real Pastel de Nata
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Manteigaria (Portuguese custard pies factory)
2 Rua do LoretoOne good spot to eat the real Pastel de Nata
Magnificent view. Don't expect fancy food and go early.
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Cantina das Freiras
1 Tv. FerragialMagnificent view. Don't expect fancy food and go early.
Well... because is a super romantic place with a magnificent view to Lisbon, easily access by boat!
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Ponto Final
72 R. do GinjalWell... because is a super romantic place with a magnificent view to Lisbon, easily access by boat!
Essentials
Minipreço - Benfica III
402 Estr. de BenficaHospital Lusíadas Lisbon
12 R. Abílio MendesHospital da Luz
100 Av. LusíadaHospital Cruz Vermelha
54 R. Duarte GalvãoParks & Nature
Starts in 400 meters from our home. A 70Kms park, excellent for run, there is also a bike lane around, and is safety, special in the weekends, with all families. With pic nic's area.
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Iparke yezulu ye-Monsanto
Starts in 400 meters from our home. A 70Kms park, excellent for run, there is also a bike lane around, and is safety, special in the weekends, with all families. With pic nic's area.
Isityalo seGulbenkian
45 Av. de BernaJardins do Palácio Beau Séjour
Beautiful Small Palace
Palace yeMarqueses de Fronteira
01 Largo São Domingos de BenficaSports complex with olympic swimming pool, tennis and run trails.
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Cidade Universitária
MB Alameda da UniversidadeSports complex with olympic swimming pool, tennis and run trails.
Rent a car and go. Is beautiful and nature. And if you get time you can go by boat to see dolphins.
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Serra de Arrábida
Rent a car and go. Is beautiful and nature. And if you get time you can go by boat to see dolphins.
Arts & Culture
Excellent museum curators, in June has also live jazz music in the gardens. Also with magnificient classic music calendar.
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I-Museum Calouste Gulbenkian
45A Av. de BernaExcellent museum curators, in June has also live jazz music in the gardens. Also with magnificient classic music calendar.
I-Museum Benfica - Cosme Damiao
Porta 9 Av. Eusébio da Silva FerreiraSL Benfica Museum, for football fans.
Shopping
Centro Colombo
Avenida Lusíadait has everything
Entertainment & Activities
I-Lisbon Zoo
Praça Marechal Humberto DelgadoLisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos IMagnificent
Libanese cuisine, with excellent view and cocktails.
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Level Eight Rooftop & Bar
14 R. CastilhoLibanese cuisine, with excellent view and cocktails.
Garden Roof top
11 Rua CastilhoExcellent cocktails and super view
Getting Around
Main Train Station connections and also from Oriente Train Station; Aero Bus Stop and several buses to the south of Portugal
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Sete Rios railway station
Main Train Station connections and also from Oriente Train Station; Aero Bus Stop and several buses to the south of Portugal
Lisbon Portela Airport
Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas