{"id":16855,"date":"2018-11-25T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-11-25T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2025-10-21T20:53:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T20:53:20","slug":"best-petiscos-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-petiscos-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Petiscos in Lisbon: Must-Try Portuguese Small Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to discover the best <\/span>petiscos<\/span><\/i> in Lisbon? <\/span>From fresh octopus salad to garlicky clams, we can’t get enough of Portuguese <\/strong><\/span>petiscos<\/i>! <\/strong>

Before we get into the details, what exactly are <\/span>petiscos<\/span><\/i>? For starters (pun intended), they’re not quite the same as Spanish tapas<\/em>. Both words describe small dishes that are often shared, but each one represents a specific concept within its country’s cuisine.<\/span><\/p>

In Portugal, <\/span>petiscos<\/span><\/i> are a whole experience. There’s even a verb, <\/span>petiscar<\/span><\/i>, that can refer to snacking, grazing, or simply savoring something special. Literally speaking, <\/span>petiscos<\/span><\/i> are snacks or appetizers usually served alongside drinks, at parties, before meals, or sometimes as a whole meal on their own.<\/span><\/p>

So gather a group of friends, order some beers, and pick your favorite <\/span>petisco<\/span><\/i>—we’ll join you there!<\/span><\/p>

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