A Travessa
Cuisine: Belgian, European, Portuguese
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Chef Nuno Coelho's insistence on using seasonal ingredients is one reason why the cuisine at this historic and wonderfully beguiling restaurant is so highly regarded. Another is the fact that much of... Read More
Chef Nuno Coelho's insistence on using seasonal ingredients is one reason why the cuisine at this historic and wonderfully beguiling restaurant is so highly regarded. Another is the fact that much of it is sourced locally. But what really sets A Travessa apart is Coelho's inventiveness in the kitchen. Diners here are treated to a menu of rare quality, a list of cuisine that melds traditional Portuguese cooking with the rich textured flavours of a northern European recipe book. And of course, those opting to dine here are treated to one of the most attractive and compelling restaurants in Lisbon, set as it is in a former convent dating back to 1653, the Convento das Bernardes, which has been carefully restored to its original 17th century splendour.
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Address:
Travessa do Convento das Bernardes 12
Lisbon, 1200-638
+351 21 390 2034
Hours:
- Mon-Sat 7:30pm-Midnight
Website:
atravessa.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paul Bernhardt
Lisbon Local Expert
- Fine Dining: "The Convento das Bernardes is also the location of the Museu da Marioneta (Puppet Museum), one of Lisbon's quikiest visitor attractions."
- Romantic Dining: "Reservations are essential, and parking is difficult so it's best to arrange a taxi."
- Best for Fine Dining Because: The savouring of traditional Portuguese cooking imbued with contemporary northern European flourishes is lifted by A Travessa's beautiful location.
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: Housed in the former Convento das Barnardes do Mocambo, which was founded in 1653, A Travessa matches its historical allure with a refined and inventive menu.
