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Café no Chiado
Cuisine: European, Portuguese
Price Range: $
10Best Says
Owned by the National Centre of Culture, this historic dining venue is one of Lisbon's most picturesque cafes. It's located opposite the Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos and stands on a street served by... Read More
Owned by the National Centre of Culture, this historic dining venue is one of Lisbon's most picturesque cafes. It's located opposite the Teatro Nacional de Sao Carlos and stands on a street served by the No 28 tram. It's a favourite meeting point for city intellectuals – artists, writers and musicians, among others. The outdoor terrace quickly fills during the warm summer months when customers linger over their coffees and snacks. The café is also a well-known restaurant and it can be difficult to secure a table during lunchtimes. The scholarly atmosphere extends to the interior where shelves groan under the weight of books and periodicals. The arched block-stone ceiling reinforces the historic impression.
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Address:
Largo do Picadeiro 10-12
Lisbon, 1200-330
+351 21 346 0501
Hours:
- Daily 10am-2am
Website:
cafenochiado.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Cafés: "The kitchen can cook for groups if given advance notice."
- Casual Dining: "Recommended are the mini Chiado steaks with mustard and spinach cream."
- Best for Cafés Because: Endowed with an illustrious history and enjoying a wonderful location, Café no Chiado remains a culinary landmark.
- Best for Casual Dining Because: With a pavement terrace that looks out over a tramline and the opera house, Café no Chiado enjoys a picture-postcard location.