Cantinho da Amizade — Restaurant in Lisbon

O Cantinho da Amizade is by far my favorite lunch place in Lisbon. I go there almost every week. The place has a lovely ambiance with a beautiful outdoor area, the staff is super friendly (as is the owner, Clara), and the food is excellent. The lunch menu changes daily, typically with 5 options including at least one vegetarian option. We always sit in the garden because it’s beautiful and we can bring our dogs. On Friday evening, they are open for dinner, followed by Fado music. I went for the first time last week, and I was not disappointed. The food was incredible, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the Fado music (which I expected to be sad and boring, which it wasn’t at all). I can highly recommend O...

A lovely space for lunch with a daily changing menu, always with a vegetarian and sea food option as well as regular meat dishes. They have a garden in the back with tables and lots of plants. This is a great place for dog owners as well. If your pooch is well-behaved, you are more than welcome to bring them. The staff is super friendly, and Carla (the proprietor) is an absolute gem. On Friday nights, they also serve dinners and have authentic Fado music. But make sure to contact them for dinner reservations. For groups of 18 or more, they also can arrange to reserve the entire restaurant for special occasions. I’ve done all of the above and not once had a negative experience. Don’t miss this...

One of my favorite spots to go to in Portugal. The owner, Clara, is super friendly and all of the food is delicious and authentic. There is also a great variety of options, and there are usually very solid vegan and vegetarian options. This spot is well away from the tourist crowds of Lisbon and feels much more intimate. On Friday nights they have live fado music in the evenings which is delightful. I highly recommend it! The picture below is of a ginja ice cream I had, made from the cherries in a traditional Portuguese cherry liquer with...