Long lines in Lisbon

The viral places people queue for, what to get when you reach the front, how long the wait usually is, and how to beat it. Waits are typical, not live.

11 places in Lisbon · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
Photo: pasteisdebelem.pt

1. 1

   Pastéis de Belém

   Bakery, pastéis de nata · Belém

   Get: Pastéis de nata, warm, with cinnamon

   The original custard tart, made here since 1837. Expect: 15 to 30 min for take-away. Seating inside moves faster. Beat it: skip the take-away line and sit inside.

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Lisbon, The best pastel de nata in Lisbon.

   Rua de Belém 84-92, 1300-085 Lisbon · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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   Manteigaria

   Chiado

   Get: Pastel de nata, straight from the oven

   The nata many Lisboetas say is the best. Expect: short and steady. Beat it: any time.

   Also on these lists: Lisbon: what to eat and where, The best pastel de nata in Lisbon.

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3. 3

   Cervejaria Ramiro

   Seafood · Intendente

   Get: Tiger prawns, clams and a steak sandwich for dessert

   The seafood hall Bourdain made famous. Expect: 30 to 60 min at dinner. Beat it: go at opening, or late.

   Critics: 90% liked it, from 4 reviews (2023). Read World's 50 Best Discovery, The Infatuation 2023, Falstaff, AFAR.

   Also on these lists: Where locals eat in Lisbon, Where the famous eat in Lisbon.

   Avenida Almirante Reis 1H, 1150-007 Lisbon · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Taberna da Rua das Flores

   Portuguese tavern · Chiado

   Get: Petiscos from the chalkboard

   A tiny tavern with a cult following. Expect: long waits. No reservations at dinner. Beat it: put your name in at 6:30pm.

   Critics: Read The Infatuation 2023, Time Out Lisbon, Bloomberg 2023.

   The crowd: 4.2 of 5 on Tripadvisor (1,789 ratings).

   Also on the list: Where locals eat in Lisbon.

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5. 5

   A Cevicheria

   Príncipe Real

   Get: Ceviche and a pisco sour, the giant octopus over the bar is the photo

   Chef Kiko's Peruvian-Portuguese ceviche bar. Expect: 30 to 60 min, no bookings. Beat it: put your name down, then have a drink at the kiosk in the garden.

   Critics: Read Michelin Guide 2020, Time Out Lisbon.

   The crowd: 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor (6,307 ratings).

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6. 6

   Zé da Mouraria

   Mouraria

   Get: The bacalhau (cod) for two or three, and the stews

   A lunch-only tasca with enormous plates. Expect: 30 to 60 min at lunch. Beat it: arrive before 12:30pm. Lunch only.

   Also on the list: Where locals eat in Lisbon.

   Rua João do Outeiro 24 · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Santini

   Gelato · Chiado

   Get: Morango (strawberry) and the passion fruit sorbet

   A Portuguese gelato maker since 1949. Expect: 20 to 30 min on summer evenings. Beat it: go in the afternoon.

   Also on the list: Where to get ice cream in Lisbon.

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8. 8

   O Trevo

   Chiado

   Get: A bifana (marinated pork sandwich) with mustard and a cold beer

   Anthony Bourdain's bifana stop on Praça Luís de Camões. Expect: short, fast-moving crowd at the counter. Beat it: go mid-afternoon.

   Also on these lists: Breakfast and sandwiches in Lisbon, Lisbon: what to eat and where, Where locals eat in Lisbon.

   Praça Luís de Camões 48, Lisbon · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   A Tasca do Chico

   Bairro Alto

   Get: Chouriço and bread while you listen to fado

   A tiny bar with amateur fado nights. Expect: lines out the door on fado nights. Beat it: go before 8pm on Monday or Wednesday.

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10. 10

    Taberna Sal Grosso

    Alfama

    Get: Small plates: bacalhau à brás and the pork cheeks

    A small Alfama tavern that's hard to get into. Expect: long waits without a booking. Beat it: book ahead, there are very few tables.

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11. 11

    Confeitaria Nacional

    Baixa

    Get: A pastel de nata and a bolo rei (king cake) in season

    A pastry shop on Praça da Figueira since 1829. Expect: 15 to 30 min at the counter. Beat it: go at opening.

    Also on the list: Breakfast and sandwiches in Lisbon.

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