Be welcomed in this century old green park for a bit of respite from the city. Nestled in the Estrela neighborhood, the Jardim brings city-goers a sweet scent of florals and a relaxing stroll through its manicured pathways. A playground for the kids, aerobic stations for the adults, or simply a seat on a park bench [...]

When I have foreign guests to entertain, I often opt for this restaurant. The reasons are plentiful. Located in the middle of Bairro Alto, the restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored wine-cellar. The food is typical Portuguese and of high quality. Try the fish and seafood. Find out why Portuguese have fetish for codfish. Service [...]

Nood is the city’s spot where East meets West and you can find excellent Asian fusion food. The restaurant is based in a modern canteen layout and all dishes are created with different types of Asian ingredients. The motto here is “Food for your soul” - they claim one can not leave the restaurant without a [...]

If it’s not raining nor too cold, here is the spot to watch the perfect sunset. It can be a place to go on your own with a book to keep you company, or with a noisy group of friends after-work. Meninos do Rio or just Meninos (as it is called by locals), is a big [...]

This theater, one of the oldest in Lisbon with 140 years of history, offers a vast and attractive program in its several rooms. Although the theater displays plays in Portuguese it’s still worth a visit as it has more than just theater being performed: in the huge Main Room (Sala Principal), built as a Italian theater [...]