Lisbon is an extremely beautiful city and a popular tourist destination among travelers who are looking for a unique holiday in a place abundant with magnificent getaways, fascinating sandy beaches, fabulous historical buildings, spectacular shopping centers, majestic churches and fabulous gardens and parks.
Though there many affordable cafes and restaurants in Lisbon, once there you always wish to visit at least one deluxe restaurant. It’s a very sweet wish but that wish will cost you really much, so be prepared for that. Now let’s see which are the top three Lisbon restaurants offering world-class service.
Tavares Restaurant: The Oldest In Lisbon
In 1784 a small cafe was established to serve dishes to the locals. Back then the owner would hardly imagine it would one day become the oldest in Lisbon or even more, be described as a deluxe restaurant. Presently, the restaurant amazes people with its elegant Edwardian dining room, outstanding service and extraordinary list of subtle wines from all over the world. The restaurant offers game birds in season, which are served in a rich wine sauce.
Portuguese cuisie is served in the restaurant. The average price of a 3-course meal will cost you 50 Euros. Tavares is considered one of the most expensive restaurants in the city because it’s too luxurious and comes with an extravagant interior. The atmosphere is not depressing. It’s rather quiet and tranquil there, so you will have a good opportunity to relax. It’s a true Lisbon experience, of which you can take advantage from 12:30 pm to 2 pm and 7:30 pm to 11pm each day except for Mondays and Sundays.
Tagide Restaurant
An incredible mix of dishes and an attractive list of various drinks combined with the glaring view of Lisbon — you are in Tagide restaurant. The astonishing view of the Tagus River makes it one of the most visited places of Lisbon where you can not only enjoy the food, but also admire Lisbon’s most beautiful scenery. The meals are prepared by world known chef Luis Santos.
The dessert list is really appealing, and it might take you more than an hour to choose something. It’s a perfect place for business lunches, romantic dinners or family-friendly celebrations. In the last thirty years this restaurant has been known as the most prestigious in Lisbon. The opening hours are from 12:30 pm to 7 pm, only on Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 12 am.
Jardim dos Sentidos
Jardim dos Sentidos is a modern restaurant, which serves only vegetarian cuisine. If compared with Tavares, this restaurant has lower prices. For example, a 3-course meal will cost you 20 Euros. The restaurant has a most impressive interior sure to startle you and offers high quality food. One thing to know about this restaurant also offers a relaxing massage and oriental therapies.
You can also spend your evening in the summer garden which is an alluring hideaway, especially for lovers. The opening time is 12pm — 3 pm, 7pm — 10:30 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays till 11pm. The restaurant does not serve Saturday lunches and is closed on Sundays.
Hopefully, you have already decided which of these restaurants suits you more. Wish you a memorable vacation in Lisbon. I’d advise you to ask th cooks for the dish recipe you liked most; I hope they won’t refuse!
