Top 10 Local Foods to Try in Lisbon

1. Bacalhau (Codfish)

• Bacalhau à Brás (shredded cod with onions, fried potatoes, and scrambled eggs)
• Bacalhau com Natas (cod baked in a cream sauce)

2. Pastéis de Nata

• Iconic Portuguese custard tarts best enjoyed with a sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar.

3. Polvo à Lagareiro

• A traditional dish consisting of tender octopus, typically roasted and served with olive oil and smashed potatoes.

4. Sardinhas Assadas

• Grilled sardines, a popular summer treat especially during the St. Anthony's Festival in June.

5. Bifana

• A simple yet delicious pork sandwich seasoned with garlic and spices, found at local tascas (taverns).

6. Arroz de Marisco

• A flavorful seafood rice stew, teeming with a variety of fresh shellfish.

7. Alheira

• A type of Portuguese sausage made with meats other than pork, often game or poultry, and served with fried eggs and fries.

8. Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato

• Clams cooked in a sauce of olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and white wine, named after the 19th-century poet Raimundo António de Bulhão Pato.

9. Cozido à Portuguesa

• A hearty stew bringing together an assortment of meats, sausages, and vegetables.

10. Pastéis de Bacalhau

• Codfish cakes or fritters, combining cod with potatoes, onions, and parsley, deep-fried to golden perfection.