Where to Eat & Drink in Chiado, Lisbon 2026
The top independent spots to eat and drink in Chiado, Lisbon right now: A Licorista e O Bacalhoeiro- Since 1848, Clube do Bacalhau and O castico restaurant.
| Restaurants · ranked | ||
| 1 | A Licorista e O Bacalhoeiro- Since 1848 | ★4.68,976 |
Delicious authentic Portuguese food in a rustic setting. I had the bacalhau a lagareiro with vegetables. And the service was wonderful. Super satisfied with my experience.Google review · A.C.N. · verbatim | ||
| 2 | Clube do Bacalhau | ★4.74,526 |
| 3 | O castico restaurant | ★4.79,686 |
| 4 | Arrozaria - By Uma Marisqueira | ★4.78,806 |
| 5 | Marisqueira Uma | ★4.627,666 |
| 6 | Taverna Alfacinha | ★4.79,377 |
| 7 | Sabor Gaucho Chiado | ★4.64,285 |
| 8 | O castico 2 | ★4.9747 |
| 9 | Brasa D'Ouro - Steakhouse & Seafood | ★4.85,811 |
| 10 | Trindade Brewery | ★4.28,466 |
| 11 | FornoMar | Restaurante Baixa | ★4.8332 |
| Bars · ranked | ||
| 1 | Nova Wine Bar | ★4.9921 |
| 2 | Grau Douro Tapas & Wine Bar (Portuguese Tapas and Wine) | ★4.91,221 |
| 3 | Bloco | ★4.8327 |
| 4 | Trobadores | ★4.52,172 |
| 5 | 18.68 Cocktail Boutique | ★4.8396 |
16 independent venues, re-ranked monthly from real reviews — no national chains, no paid placements.
Chiado Venue Map
Visiting Lisbon, Portugal? Chiado — Elegant downtown crossroads — is the neighbourhood with 16 ranked independent restaurants and bars our review-velocity ranking is tracking right now. Rankings refreshed monthly from 93,715 live reviews — no national chains, no ads.
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Chiado FAQs
A Licorista e O Bacalhoeiro- Since 1848 serves varied dishes on R. dos Sapateiros with an average spend of €15–25. You will find a straightforward spot that handles classic local dining without fuss.
Most overviews skip over Taverna Alfacinha on R. dos Sapateiros, which serves grilled fish and seafood for €15–25. It delivers the neighbourhood standard without the guidebook markup.
Grab a table at Clube do Bacalhau on Tv. do Cotovelo for varied dishes, then move to Bloco on R. Nova da Trindade for natural wines.
Prices vary by venue, where Sabor Gaucho Chiado on R. do Carmo costs €15–35 and Grau Douro Tapas & Wine Bar (Portuguese Tapas and Wine) on R. dos Duques de Bragança costs €15–40. Other spots like Brasa D'Ouro - Steakhouse & Seafood on R. Augusta carry no listed average spend.
Stop by Trindade Brewery on R. Nova da Trindade for a brewery experience with an average spend of €20–50. It works well for a long sit-down when you have company.
Head to A Licorista e O Bacalhoeiro- Since 1848 on R. dos Sapateiros for varied plates, and stop by Nova Wine Bar on R. Nova do Almada for wines and cheeses.
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