Chef Nuno’s
Guide to Lisbon & Porto

 Where to Stay in Lisbon
 •    Alfama – Historic and full of charm
 •    Príncipe Real – Trendy with great views and dining
 •    Chiado – Elegant and central
 •    Cais do Sodré – Lively nightlife near the river

Areas to avoid for Airbnb: Bairro Alto (noisy), Intendente (gritty), Mouraria (less central)

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 Rooftop Bars

Park • Memmo Alfama • Topo • Silk Club • Sky Bar at Tivoli • Hotel Mundial • Bairro Alto Hotel Rooftop • Miradouro da Graça

 Bars for Drinks

Le Chat • Pavilhão Chinês • Loucos e Sonhadores • Bicaense

 Bars with Music

Lounge • Vago • Boa Vista Social Club • Pensão Amor • Chapitô • Galeria Zé dos Bois

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 Fado Houses (w/ Dinner or Drinks)

Maria da Mouraria • Fado ao Carmo • O Faia / Senhor Vinho • Mesa de Frades • Tasca do Chico

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 Lisbon Restaurants – Chef Picks

Portuguese & Seafood
O Velho Eurico • Solar dos Presuntos • Ramiro • Faz Frio • Tasca Baldracca • Canalha • Marisqueira Nunes
JNCQUOI • Tasca Albricoque • Ofício • Zum Zum • Copo Largo

Fine Dining
Alma • Belcanto • Ciclo

Dinner + Party Vibe
Mama Shelter • Descarado • Praia no Parque • Guilty

Snacks & Sweets
Santini (ice cream) • Manteigaria (pastéis de nata)

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 What to See (Day Trips & Sights)

Castelo de São Jorge • Alfama • Praça do Comércio • MAAT • Belém
Cascais (by train) • Sintra (by train) • Costa da Caparica (beaches) • Peniche (surf)

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 Porto Recommendations

Restaurants
O Gaveto • Pata Gorda • Adega São Nicolau • Mistu • Brasão dos Aliados
Bomfim 1986 • Pedro Lemos

Snacks
Gazela • Casa Guedes

To Do
Douro Valley river tour or wine tasting • Ribeira walk • Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia

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 Coimbra

Restaurants: Olaias • Refreito da Baixa