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.