unique gastronomic experience
Traditional Portuguese cuisine
Traditional Portuguese cuisine is a testimony to the country’s history and cultural heritage, offering a unique gastronomic experience. Among the must-try dishes is the iconic Bacalhau à Brás, a harmonious blend of cod, chips, onion and egg, all united in a symphony of flavours. This apparently simple dish embodies the essence of Portuguese comfort food, a dish that warms the soul and awakens the senses.
Another dish that uses cod as its main ingredient is codfish pataniscas. Pataniscas de bacalhau consist of shredded cod with onion and parsley, wrapped in a batter of eggs and flour, fried in oil to form a kind of cake.
Another very common dish is caldo verde, a traditional Portuguese soup that symbolises simplicity and flavour. It is made with cabbage, potatoes and chorizo as the main ingredients. It is common to eat this soup, along with grilled sardines, at the arraiais that take place throughout the month of June in Lisbon’s typical neighbourhoods.
Typical restaurant menus include bitoque, alheira, charcoal grills and bacalhau à Lagareiro, among others.
The best restaurants in Lisbon’s Ajuda neighbourhood
Restaurante O Serrano
Located on Calçada da Ajuda is the O Serrano restaurant, which has been open since the early 80s. O Serrano is a restaurant that serves mainly typical Portuguese food.
Di Amici by Pizza em Casa
Di Amici, on the other hand, is a restaurant more aimed at lovers of pastas and pizzas and typical Italian cuisine, appearing on this list as an alternative to typical Portuguese food.
Churrasqueira do Marquês
Open for over 40 years, Churrasqueira do Marquês has become a reference point in the Ajuda neighbourhood. The specialities are charcoal grills and codfish à Lagareiro.
Páteo Alfacinha
At Páteo Alfacinha you can enjoy the restaurant a Horta. The menus, inspired by traditional Portuguese cuisine, are designed especially for the time of year, favouring fresh ingredients from specially selected producers. You can also enjoy a fantastic and unique view over the Tagus.
Rota dos Petiscos
Located in Calçada da Ajuda, this space offers a unique and pleasant atmosphere and delicious traditional Portuguese cuisine. When it’s a nice day, you can enjoy the sun in our outdoor area.
For a complete experience, we invite you to stay at the Ajuda Palace Inn
Lisbon Best Apartments
For a complete experience, we invite you to stay at the Ajuda Palace Inn, a nearby hotel that combines modern comfort with historic charm. Strategically located, the hotel gives you easy access to the Ajuda National Palace and other Lisbon landmarks – We look forward to seeing you soon!
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