5 authentic marketplaces where you can sample local specialities in Lisbon
To get a feel for Lisbon, head for the market. There, in these food-court halls and other open-air stalls, the Portuguese capital can be tasted, felt and reaffirmed in the pole-position on the European culinary scene.
Forget starred restaurants and trendy cafés for a moment. In Lisbon, crowned Europe’s Best Culinary City Destination 2024, the city's culinary heart beats strongest in its markets. These temples to local gastronomy, sometimes centuries-old institutions or bustling food courts, are more than ever a great source of curiosity.
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Mercado da Ribeira: the temple of Portuguese street food
Located in the lively Cais do Sodré neighbourhood, Mercado da Ribeira is Lisbon's oldest market - it's been around since 1882! The traditional part features stalls selling fresh produce, while the Time Out Market takes up the other half of the building. This trendy food court features some thirty stalls run by renowned chefs and local artisans.
You can try traditional dishes as well as innovative creations. Don't miss Manteigaria’s pastéis de nata, largely considered the best in the city.
Mercado de Campo de Ourique: authentic dishes
Away from the tourist throngs, the Mercado de Campo de Ourique offers a more intimate experience. This proximity market is almost a hundred years old. It was renovated in 2013, but has managed to retain its soul. Between the many stalls overflowing with fresh produce, there are gastronomic counters offering the best of Portuguese cuisine.
This is the ideal place to try the famous bacalhau à brás, a comforting mix of cod, eggs and potatoes, or petiscos, the iconic Portuguese tapas. The general friendliness of the place makes it a favourite with the locals.
Mercado Biológico do Príncipe Real: a locavore meeting place
Every Saturday morning, the Príncipe Real garden turns into a paradise for eco-friendly foodies. This organic market is a must for local producers and lovers of good food. Artisanal cheeses, natural wines and heritage vegetables all take centre stage. It's the perfect opportunity to fill your shopping basket while talking to passionate farmers.
Mercado de Arroios: exoticism on the menu
Reflecting Lisbon's multiculturalism, Mercado de Arroios is a culinary Tower of Babel. Under its roof, you can find a futuristic hydroponic greenhouse sitting next to traditional stalls. Inside, fresh produce stands alongside international flavours and ingredients. You can sample bacalhau as well as African and Brazilian specialities. It's a melting pot of tastes that reflects the cosmopolitan neighbourhood all around.
Mercado 31 de Janeiro: a seafood paradise
The Mercado 31 de Janeiro is an amazing location for lovers of seafood. The city's top chefs come to this temple of fishes, where they can look for best of the day's catch. Crabs, prawns and sea bream are displayed on ice beds, in an enticing visual and olfactory ballet. It's the perfect place to try a cataplana, a typical Portuguese seafood stew.
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