{"id":1594,"date":"2018-11-28T14:24:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T14:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2025-10-18T14:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:10:30","slug":"what-to-eat-lisbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-lisbon\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat in Lisbon: 9 Traditional Bites You Need To Try"},"content":{"rendered":"
Wondering what to eat in Lisbon? From breakfast to dinner, we’re laying it all out there so you can eat like a true local, with its own tastes and traditions.<\/span> No trip to Lisbon is complete without a taste of the local cuisine. Of course you need to try <\/span>codfish<\/span> and <\/span>pastel de nata<\/span><\/i>, but there are many other delicacies you can’t miss, too.<\/span><\/p> Have you ever heard of <\/span>Polvo à Lagareiro<\/span><\/i>? What about <\/span>caldo verde<\/span><\/i>? Keep reading, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know about what to eat in Lisbon!<\/span><\/p> \n Travel with us in this article to discover all the delicious Portuguese food you can’t miss. Photo credit: Miguel Ferreira\n<\/p> If there’s one staple of Portuguese cuisine, it’s the <\/span>bacalhau<\/span><\/i> (codfish). Here in Portugal, we’re very proud of “our” salted cod, but honestly, it’s not even from here. Most of it comes from Norway! Even so, with more than 365 recipes under our belt, it’s safe to say we made it our own. Here’s a brief overview of what you should know:<\/span><\/p> \n One of the 365 ways the Portuguese have to prepare codfish: Bacalhau à Brás<\/em>. Photo credit: Avicentegil\n<\/p> Some things remind you of summer: music festivals, the beach, barbecues, you name it. In Portugal, it’s the smell of grilled sardines.<\/span><\/p> Sardines<\/span> are one of the most traditional bites in Lisbon. In June, they’re the highlight of <\/span>Santos Populares<\/span><\/i>, a festival that celebrates Lisbon’s patron saint. <\/span>For a month, families set up grills at their doorstep and locals flock to the streets for a taste of sardines. Some like to eat them with potatoes and salad, while others prefer the simple combination of the fish with bread.<\/span><\/p> Insider’s Tip:<\/b> Restaurants advertise sardines all year round, but don’t fall for that trap! The best time to order sardines is between June and October. If you get them out of season, odds are they were frozen.<\/span><\/p> \n Nothing like eating fresh grilled sardines during a sunny day. Photo credit: Alex Teixeira\n<\/p>What to eat in Lisbon<\/h2>
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