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Best places in Lisbon for a first date (with food and drinks)

Two people eating dessert with raspberries at a small round table.

 

There are plenty of reasons why Lisbon draws people in, but one thing that often goes unsaid is just how well this city works for dating. This is a place where wandering comes quite naturally to many folks who might enjoy getting a little lost, stopping when something looks interesting, letting plans change as you go. It’s a city built for exploration, which fits dating here perfectly, as first dates often unfold as a mix of walking, talking, and finding somewhere to eat or drink along the way. With so many cafés, bars, and small restaurants in close reach, it’s easy to let the city shape the evening as you go.

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Dating in Lisbon tends to keep things simple. For Portuguese locals, a first date rarely means a formal dinner or grand gesture. Going for a coffee or a glass of wine is the norm, often in a neighborhood café or a terrace with a view. The atmosphere is, more often than not, casual, simply with two people figuring out if the conversation flows, with no obligation to turn it into a multi-course event. Food can be involved, often petiscos or a pastry to go along with coffee, but there’s no pressure to turn this into a more elaborate and long meal. Timing might lean towards later than in some cities, as it’s not unusual to meet up after work, or even after dinner. 

When it comes to dating between Portuguese and foreigners, things get interesting. Lisbon’s international crowd is part of daily life now, with expats, digital nomads, and visitors all mixed in. That brings together different expectations, as some are used to more formal dating routines, and others are surprised by how relaxed things can be here. Cultural misunderstandings do happen (should you split the bill? do you hug or kiss hello?), but for the most part, Lisbon’s has a reputation for being welcoming. If anything, the city and the local culture encourage a certain flexibility, and you’re just as likely to find yourself on a spontaneous walk as you are sitting down for a planned meal.

What helps is that Lisbon is an easy place to get this right. You’re never far from a bar with a view, a park bench, or a spot by the river. A date can start as a coffee and turn into dinner without needing a reservation or an excuse. 

Of course, food and drink are a key part of the dating atmosphere. People often connect over sharing a table, splitting plates, lingering over a glass of wine, or just snacking together informally. And the ambience matters just as much as what’s on the menu. We feel that, sometimes a small, slightly noisy bar is better than a “romantic” restaurant when you’re just getting to know someone, as it can help take some of the pressure off.

So rather than pointing you towards “the most romantic restaurants in Lisbon”, we’re doing things differently. This is a list of first date spots organised by mood, budget, and personality. Places that work when you want to impress without showing off, when you’re short on cash but long on charm, when you’d rather avoid dinner altogether, or when you’re looking for something a little “different”. Because the best first dates aren’t about the grand gesture. They’re about choosing a place that lets conversation, chemistry, and good food or drinks do their thing naturally.

Splurgy and impressive (but not trying too hard): Prado

Modern cafe interior with wooden furniture, plants, and people dining.

Prado is the answer when you want to show you have taste, but without showing off, that is, taking someone here shows that you are making an effort, but without making it weird. The room is bright and well designed, but not formal, so you can share some food and still feel relaxed. The whole place runs on a farm-to-table mindset and the menu shifts with what’s actually in season, so this may even be your first topic of conversation, “so, have you ever tried…” Plates are designed to share, which is the perfect excuse to test your date’s attitude toward dividing the last bite of something so delicious.

The kitchen, led by chef António Galapito, focuses on excellent quality local vegetables, fish and meats, prepared in very creative ways. Think caramelized shrimp croissant with red shrimp tartare, porcini mushrooms with walnuts and Amontillado wine, mackerel with green apple and green olive, or cured lobster with lobster’s head emulsion and citrus, just to name a few and spark your curiosity.

If your date is into wine, explore the list of organic, biodynamic, and natural labels, with the confidence of knowing that the staff can advise you in order to stay away from anything that may not be your vibe.

On that note, Prado is also a great first date choice because the service tends to be attentive without hovering, and the pace suits conversation. You can keep it simple with a couple of plates and a bottle, or go a bit bigger if you want the evening to feel more like an occasion. To avoid disappointments, know that this one’s not an option for an improvised dinner and reservations are highly encouraged.

📍Tv. das Pedras Negras 2, 1100-404 Lisbon

https://pradorestaurante.com

Photo by Prado on TripAdvisor

Broke but charming: As Bifanas do Afonso

Person in a t-shirt holding a sandwich on a plate with a napkin.

Some places just don’t need to try hard, and As Bifanas do Afonso is living proof of that. There’s no sign outside promising “the best” of anything, but the line on Rua da Madalena will tip you off that something is happening here. So what’s the fuss all about, especially considering that a bifana is supposed to be a straightforward food to begin with? We’re talking about thin slices of pork cooked in a garlicky wine sauce, loaded into a soft bread roll and, if you know what you’re doing, finished with mustard and a dash of spicy piri-piri sauce. It’s cheap, it’s hot, and the kind of food that makes you want another before you’ve finished the first.

The date move isn’t to hover at the counter, but to grab two sandwiches, give in to the mess, and hit the street. You’re already downtown, so you have options, like strolling Baixa’s squares, detouring into Alfama’s twisty lanes, or just wandering until you find somewhere to wash it down with a cold beer. If you keep walking downhill, you’ll hit the river and, if the conversation’s still flowing, maybe stretch things out with a drink at a kiosk by the water. This is dating Lisbon-style, with no fuss, no booking, just a good excuse to get moving and see what the city hands you next.

One heads up: everyone wants a bifana here, especially in high tourist season, so don’t be shocked by a crowd. If the line is epic, there’s a newer Bifanas do Afonso kiosk at the Lisbon Art Stay Hotel in Baixa. Same sandwich, same vibe, and you’re still perfectly placed to let the city dictate where your date goes from here.

📍Rua da Madalena 146, 1100-340 Lisbon

📍Rua dos Sapateiros 158 1100-580 Lisbon

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Photo by NIT

For a very Portuguese first date: Taberna Sal Grosso

Grilled octopus with herbs served on mashed potatoes on a white plate.

If you want a date that feels like real Lisbon, forget the “starter-main-dessert” routine and embrace the true local art of petiscos. At Taberna Sal Grosso, petiscos (small plates to share) aren’t just a way to eat, they can also be a little test drive in compatibility. Agreeing on what to order and how much to share can say a lot about a person. Some dates are all in for sharing everything, others want their own plate, and sometimes, you don’t know until the dishes start landing on the table. If your date is happy to go halves on the last codfish fritter or meat croquete, you might just be onto something.

The room at Sal Grosso is pure neighborhood taverna, with tight tables, scribbled chalkboard menus, clinking glasses, and enough buzz to make awkward silences someone else’s problem. There’s no grand design, just that casual, lived-in warmth that keeps you focused on the food and the person across from you. And the food is why you’re here. Petiscos change often based on what’s in season and what the kitchen is excited about. Expect things like chunks of tuna in sauce (pica-pau de atum), pork cheeks with tomato migas, Algarve style baby squid (lulinha à Algarvia), ray with garlic (raia alhada), and a very typical Lisbon dish of shredded cod with matchstick potatoes and eggs (bacalhau à Brás), among other daily surprises.

Chef Pedro Bandeira, who runs the show here, is known for keeping the food honest and the portions generous, without complicated plating or fussy ingredients. There’s a short but thoughtful wine list and always something interesting by the glass.

A few ground rules: booking is smart, especially if you want a table during peak hours, because locals love this place and seats go fast. If you get lucky and walk in, count yourself blessed by the food gods. And don’t be afraid to lean into the petiscos logic, that is, order a few to start, see how the mood develops, and add more as the date gets rolling. If nothing else, you’ll learn a lot about your date’s taste (and willingness to share) before you ever get to dessert which, by the way, includes a heavenly passion fruit crème brûlée (leite creme de maracujá), finished with a blowtorch, which feels oddly appropriate on a first date… on fire!

📍Calçada do Forte 22, 1100-256 Lisbon

https://tabernasalgrosso.pt

Photo by Taberna Sal Grosso

Natural wines before anything else: Locals & Nomads

Couple sits outside a bar with an orange table, under a sign reading 'Full of Wine Love.'

Locals & Nomads is the kind of place you’d want to take someone out on a date, noting that there’s some intention behind the choice of plan and even the choices of wine, but without too much pressure. The vibe here can easily go along with a “let’s see where the night goes” attitude.

This wine bar is small, intimate, and relaxed, with shelves full of bottles chosen with care, that might help sparking conversation. It’s not a flashy place, with soft lighting and an overall atmosphere that invites conversation rather than distraction, something that works well with a crowd that isn’t usually particularly noisy.

The wine list focuses mostly on natural, low-intervention, and organic producers, mostly Portuguese, so there’s always a story behind what you’re drinking. You can choose something you know you like or trust that you’ll be guided well. Either way, even the wine can be a topic of conversation to help break the ice.

Food wise, Locals & Nomads focuses on small plates, good bread, cheese, and a few snacks that will help lining your stomach to order another glass of wine. It’s enough to share, enough to slow things down, but not so much that you’ve committed to a full dinner.

If Locals & Nomads is full, which happens often as it is a cool hangout and not too big, Lisbon has some solid backups without changing the plan. Vino Vero (Tv. do Monte 30), in Graça, offers a similarly strong natural wine list even though it has a slightly more social buzz, while Black Sheep (Praça das Flores 62) is another reliable option for low-intervention wines paired with casual snacks. Different rooms, with a different energy, but basically following the same kind of idea for a not too formal date.

📍Tv. do Monte 1, 1170-296 Lisbon

https://localsandnomads.com

Photo by Locals & Nomads on Instagram

Daytime first date: Do Beco

Two women smiling and talking at a cafe table with drinks and a laptop nearby.

When the plan is something that feels effortless but thoughtful, Do Beco Estefânia hits that sweet spot… quite literally! What started during the first lockdown as a passion project, with a chef experimenting with slow‑fermented breads, has grown into a genuinely lovely daytime spot. The focus is on artisanal bread, pastries, small plates perfect for brunch or a light lunch, and great coffee, all made with care and real high quality ingredients.

Do Beco is the kind of place where you can show up for just a coffee and a pastry, but end up ordering a second round because the conversation’s rolling and you spot something else coming out of the kitchen. There’s no rush from the staff, so if things are going well, you can linger, order more, and never feel like you’ve overstayed. If not, you can always blame it on the need to get back to work. On the menu you’ll usually find slow-fermented sourdough, pain au chocolat, and tartlets that keep changing fillings, such as lemon curd, raspberry, or maybe something a little more unexpected. For something savoury, there’s usually at least one kind of soft bun stuffed with chorizo or mushrooms, plus egg dishes that go beyond the usual scramble, like poached eggs over beetroot hummus, or eggs baked with roasted tomatoes and feta. The coffee’s the specialty sort, so you’ll enjoy a proper brew here, whether you want a flat white or a straight-up espresso. 

There are a few Do Beco shops around Lisbon, but Estefânia stands out for dates as it has a bright natural light, and the option to sit indoors or claim a sidewalk table when the weather is good. You can drop in for coffee and a pastry, keep things light and simple, or let the date stretch into something more if you’re both hungry and conversation keeps rolling. The atmosphere stays relaxed and the food’s always good enough to fill the awkward gaps if the flow of chatting momentarily slows down. When there’s genuine spark, it’s the kind of place where you can lose track of time and nobody will mind. If you want to wander after to burn some of the calories, Estefânia is a pleasant neighborhood, and it feels like “the real Lisbon” as it’s away from the touristic centre. If you’re up for a longer stroll, you’re not too far from the gardens at Campo Mártires da Pátria, a good excuse to keep the date going without having to plan every step.

📍Rua Passos Manuel 106A, 1150-053 Lisbon

www.do-beco.com

Photo by Do Beco

Because you’d rather eat plant-based: Ao 26 Vegan Food Project

Two people dining with plates, bowls of food, and bread on a dark marble table.

Whether both of you are vegan, or one of you just wants to impress by actually remembering the difference between vegetarian and vegan, Ao 26 is the kind of move that wins points. Set right in the middle of Chiado, it’s a spot that’s become a reference for anyone in Lisbon who’s serious about eating plant-based, without ever feeling like a compromise for omnivores.

The menu at Ao 26 is full of delectable choices, including a succulent seitan steak with mustard sauce, Porto style Francesinha sandwich made with stacks of soy meats and mushrooms instead of pork and beef, and plant-based alheira served with apple and citrus chutney and creamy spinach. Their appetizing platter (pictured here) is quite probably our favorite thing from the menu, as it includes a lot of Portuguese classics in vegetable versions, such as “octopus” salad (salada de polvo), fried “cuttlefish” (choco frito), mushrooms Bulhão Pato style, artisanal alheira with homemade mustard, chorizo and sourdough bread. For those who like to have “meat” tucked inside bread, they also have bifanas made with seitan that actually delivers on the joy of the original, as well as a burger on house-made bread.

Dessert at Ao 26 should not be skipped! The vegan chocolate cake is famous with the local vegan community, as it’s dense, dark, and absolutely decadent. There’s usually a citrusy cheesecake with a crumbly base, and don’t skip their lemon tart if it’s on the menu that day. 

Drinks get the same attention, with creative cocktails (think gin with fresh herbs, mezcal sours, or a house sangria loaded with seasonal fruit), plus a tight list of Portuguese and international wines which are, of course, all vegan-friendly. If you’re skipping the booze, the homemade iced teas and fresh juices are genuinely refreshing.

Ao 26 doesn’t treat plant-based eating as a restriction and, if you’re vegan or dating a vegan, you’ll soon understand how important this is for someone to feel at ease. Interestingly, the crowd at Ao 26 mixes vegans with plant-based-curious and simply lovers of good food, no matter what the source of the protein.

Because you’re in Chiado, you’ve also got plenty of options after dinner. Walk up the hill into Bairro Alto for a nightcap, find a terrace with a view over the city, or just drift through the neighborhood’s narrow streets. If you want to stretch the night, there are viewpoints like Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara just a few minutes away, and these are always nice spots for more conversation and people-watching. Ao 26 makes it easy to start the date strong and gives you plenty of ways to keep it rolling.

📍Rua da Horta Seca 5, 1200-213 Lisbon

www.instagram.com/26veganfoodproject

Photo by Ao 26 on Instagram

For people who skip straight to dessert: Nat’elier

Two hands holding Portuguese custard tarts; one with whipped cream topping.

There are first dates where you pretend you’re “not really a dessert person”, and then there are first dates where you both admit you’d rather just get on with it. Nat’elier, right in the heart of downtown Lisbon, is where you go when you want the conversation to start with the most important question: “How many pastéis de nata do we order?”

Sure, you can find custard tarts on every corner in Lisbon, but Nat’elier is where things get creative. The lineup includes flavors you won’t see anywhere else, like tiramisú, cookie cheesecake, Dubai chocolate, and Biscoff, all super addictive. There’s even a crème brûlée nata that gets torched to order, so you get that caramel crackle right at your table. And for anyone who’s plant-based, Nat’elier has you covered with unbelievable vegan versions (of the traditional tart as well as the flavored ones), which are just as good as the classics. The best move here during a date would be to order a few, compare notes, and debate which is the best flavor. If you can agree, that’s probably a good sign!

The drinks menu includes barista crafted coffees, herbal teas, milkshakes, all sorts of lemonades and,  if you want some help to loosen up, even Port wines and a few cocktails. Also, if you want to skip the nerves that come from too much talking, Nat’elier runs a pastel de nata masterclass, which is a hands-on excuse to focus on something fun, get your hands messy, and share a few laughs. Learning to bake Lisbon’s most famous pastry together is the kind of icebreaker that beats any small talk.

📍Rua de Santa Justa 87, 1100-581 Lisbon

https://natelier.pt

Photo by Nat’elier on Instagram

Just one drink (that might become two): Toca da Raposa

A glass of bubbly drink with a red heart stirring stick, hand reaching in.

If your idea of a first date is “let’s meet for a drink and see what happens”, Toca da Raposa is exactly the sort of place you hope your date suggests. Hidden just off Rossio, it feels like a little secret, intimate, low-lit, and never so busy that you have to shout over the table to be heard. The place has a modern feel and lots of character, but nothing too showy, so it’s easy to imagine good conversation flowing.

The real magic here comes from the bar, run by Constança Cordeiro, a cocktail sommelier whose reputation in Lisbon (and beyond) is well-earned. She brings a chef’s logic and a botanist’s curiosity to the menu, which changes seasonally and is built around Portuguese ingredients, foraged herbs, and house infusions. This means you get drinks you won’t find anywhere else, like maybe a gin and tonic made with fig leaf, a reimagined whiskey sour with medronho and chamomile, or a cocktail that tastes like walking through a Portuguese orchard in spring. Standouts from past menus include the “Raposa”, with green apple, fennel, and citrus, or the “Trigo”, mixing vodka, toasted wheat, lemon, and honey. Even the ice is made in-house, crystal-clear and cut specifically for each drink.

The non-alcoholic options are just as thoughtful, including house-fermented sodas, herbal infusions, and shrubs that feel grown-up. Food-wise, you’ll find plates of Portuguese cheese and charcuterie (enchidos), olives, pickles, and the sort of things you can snack on while the conversation picks up pace. It’s just enough food to keep you upright if that “just one drink” turns into a second round or more.

Toca da Raposa stands out from Lisbon’s cocktail scene for what it doesn’t have, which is blasting music, the need to dress up, and certainly no bachelorette parties doing shots in the corner. The atmosphere is focused on actually enjoying your drink, and the person you’re with, so you can settle in, tune out the world, and see where the evening goes. And if the date is going so well you want to change gears, you’re right on the edge of Baixa, a short walk from Praça do Comércio, the river, wine bars, and several classic and contemporary tascas if you need a late bite.

📍Rua da Condessa 45, 1200-302 Lisbon

www.instagram.com/tocaraposa.cocktail

Photo by Toca da Raposa on Instagram

Be actively original together exploring Lisbon (and not worry about running out of small talk): Taste of Lisboa Food Tours

Two people examining a map or brochure indoors.

If the idea of a first date spent staring at each other across a table feels like too much pressure, here’s a move that keeps things fun: do a food tour together. Taste of Lisboa Food Tours (that’s us) is a different kind of date plan. It’s social, lively, and gives you a perfect excuse to keep the conversation rolling, or to let someone else do the talking if you need a breather.

Instead of trying to fill every gap in conversation, you’ll be walking through Lisbon’s neighborhoods with a group (even though we can also organize private tours), guided by someone who actually knows the city and its food scene inside out. There’s no pressure to perform, so you can focus on what’s happening around you, listen to stories about Lisbon’s food culture, and get to know each other in a much more relaxed way.

So what makes our tours great for dates? First, the food and experiences are the real deal, as we go to family-owned restaurants serving up local classics, local groceries where the owner insists you try the regional cheeses and cured meats, and tiny bars where locals gather by the counter to sip our favorite alcoholic drink, ginjinha. On tours such as our Lisbon Roots – Food and Cultural Walk, we never ever skip dessert either.

Every stop is a fresh conversation starter (“Did you ever imagine cod comes from so far and could taste like this?”), and there’s always another local wine, a surprising liqueur, or a new street to turn down together. Our Portuguese-born-and-bred guides keep the energy up with stories about the neighborhood, Lisbon’s multicultural roots, and how food here brings everyone together.

Doing a food tour is especially smart if you or your date are new to Lisbon, or just want to get past the surface and see what locals actually eat and drink. It’s an experience that keeps you moving, takes the pressure off endless small talk, and gives you plenty of ways to see how your date reacts to everything from sharp sheep’s cheese to spicy piri-piri sauce. By the end, you’ve explored the city, learned something new, and shared way more than just a meal. And if you both find yourselves discussing that you’d like to come back to one of the stops featured during the tour to try more of their dishes, you know you’re off to a good start.

📍Browse our food tours here:

www.tasteoflisboa.com/experiences

Photo by Taste of Lisboa

Quiet enough to hear each other: Inquieta Livraria

Yellow table with hot chocolate in blue cup and cinnamon roll on square plate.

Some people want noise and cocktails on a first date. Others just want to hear what the other person is actually saying. Inquieta Livraria is made for the second group. Tucked in Campolide, it’s a two-storey hybrid, with a vegan café upstairs, and an independent bookshop downstairs. The whole place runs on two ideas that are surprisingly rare in Lisbon these days, that is, quiet and time to think.

It’s a fully plant-based cafeteria, so everything you see on the counter is fair game for vegans and the vegan-curious. There are mini quiches (caramelised onion and olives, or spinach), toasted sandwiches, savoury pies, and a rotating line-up of cakes and biscuits. Sweet stuff can include things like chocolate cake, banana bread or cookies, plus the kind of proper vegan hot chocolate that gets mentioned in articles for a reason. Coffee comes in all the usual forms, alongside teas and other warm drinks, so you can keep it as light or as extended as you like.

Downstairs, the bookshop is where the shy people of Lisbon can breathe. Shelves are packed with independent publishers, children’s books, and titles on topics like veganism and animal rights, in Portuguese and other languages. For a certain type of date, this is perfect, as you can browse a bit, point each other to favourite authors, maybe pick one book each and talk about why. It’s basically a one-on-one book club with better snacks. And because the space is genuinely calm, with no loud soundtrack nor table turnover stress, you can let silences happen without them feeling awkward.

Campolide is a non-touristy neighborhood of Lisbon, residential, lived-in, and that feels very real to us. If the date’s going well and you want to keep going, you’re close to some easy “level two” options, such as a walk towards the Águas Livres aqueduct and its Campolide views, or down in the direction of Amoreiras and Parque Eduardo VII if you’re in the mood to stretch your legs and talk a bit more. 

📍Rua de Campolide 94B, 1070-028 Lisbon

www.instagram.com/inquietalivraria

Photo by Livraria Inquieta on Instagram

For people who take coffee seriously: Buna Coffee & People

Two people sitting at an outdoor table with a dog lying beside them.

Buna Coffee & People sits on Rua do Poço dos Negros, in that Santos-Bica stretch where Lisbon feels even more international and quite café-oriented. It’s the kind of place you suggest when “let’s grab a coffee” actually means “let’s go somewhere that cares about what’s in the cup”.

This is proper specialty coffee territory. Buna works with top European roasteries and rotates beans, so you’ll often find different origins on espresso and filter, which could translate into a fruity Ethiopian one week, or something chocolaty from Central America the next. You can go classic with a double espresso or a flat white, or lean into batch brew, V60, or cold brew if you’re the type who wants to hint that you know about coffee, without necessarily talking about it.

The atmosphere is bright and relaxed, and the small space fills with a mix of locals, expats, and people who clearly plan their day around good coffee. It’s not a laptop farm as the energy is more “talk to the person you’re with” than “open six tabs and park for four hours into productive mode”, so we feel that works very well for a first date.

To eat, they keep things simple but careful, with focaccia sandwiches, toasts, and pastries like chocolate croissants or seasonal cakes that are actually worth sharing. There are also vegan options and plant-based milks as standard.

A date here can stay as technical or as relaxed as you want. You can sit and chat about origin, processing, and roast profiles, or you can just enjoy the fact that your coffee is genuinely good while the rest of the conversation goes elsewhere. Either way, Buna makes it clear you picked the place on purpose, and that you probably know the difference between “just coffee” and coffee.

📍Rua Poços dos Negros 168, 1200-267 Lisbon

www.instagram.com/bunaportugal

Photo by Buna on Instagram

For those who don’t actually want to eat dinner: By The Wine

People dining and drinking at a bar with bottle-lined arched ceiling.

Some dates are about food, while others are about wine with “something to nibble on” as insurance. By The Wine, Sogrape’s flagship bar in Chiado – the largest wine producer in Portugal, with iconic brands such as Mateus Rosé and the famous Sandeman and Ferreira Port wines, among many others –  is very much built for the second scenario. You come here to explore the Portuguese wine landscape properly, glass by glass, without having to commit to a full, more formal meal. The space does half the work for you, with an arched ceiling lined with thousands of green bottles, long wooden counters, barrels, and banquettes that make it feel like a modern wine cellar dropped into the middle of the city.

The list is all about Portugal, and specifically about the universe of Sogrape, from easy drinking whites and proper Alentejo reds to Vinho Verde, Porto wines, and a few things you probably won’t find back home if you live abroad. There are around eighty references on the menu, and staff are used to dealing with people who know a lot, a little, or nothing at all about wine, so you can happily say what you normally like and allow them to make suggestions accordingly.

If hunger shows up, the kitchen is ready, but still in “we’re here for the wine” mode. Think rustic bread with good olive oil, tomato passata and olives, São Jorge and other Portuguese cheeses, Iberian bellota ham, salmon or octopus ceviche, beef carpaccio, veal cheeks, or a slow-cooked pork sandwich that regulars keep talking about. It’s all designed for sharing, with enough to line your stomach and justify another bottle, but not so heavy that you slide into food coma territory.

What makes this a solid first date choice compared to other wine bars is the balance, as it’s a lively place but not chaotic. It’s also super central, right downtown, so you can meet here for “just a glass”, which may actually turn into a mini tasting of many different Portuguese wine regions and, who knows, even have a cheese board along with the drinks if that feels right. If both of you are wine people, this is an easy way to see how your tastes line up. 

📍Rua das Flores 41 43, 1200-193 Lisbon

www.bythewine.pt

Photo by D.R. on Revista de Vinhos

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