Top 10 Must-Try Foods in Lisbon (with Vegetarian Alternatives)
Discover Lisbon Through Its Flavors – Book Your Food Tour Today!
Lisbon isn’t just a city — it’s a feast. Imagine wandering through cobblestone streets, the smell of grilled sardines in the air, your guide leading you to places where locals actually eat. That’s exactly what our
Lisbon Food Tour offers: authentic Portuguese flavors, laughter-filled stories, and the kind of memories you can taste.
Here’s our list of 10 must-try Lisbon foods (plus delicious vegetarian swaps), many of which you’ll get to enjoy on our tour.
1. Pastel de Nata
Golden, flaky pastry filled with creamy custard.
Vegetarian alternative: It’s already vegetarian! Just sprinkle cinnamon and indulge.
2. Bacalhau à Brás
Shredded salted cod with onions, potatoes, and eggs.
Vegetarian alternative: Swap cod for mushrooms or grilled vegetables for a similar comfort-food vibe.
3. Sardinhas Assadas
Charcoal-grilled sardines – a summer festival favorite.
Vegetarian alternative: Grilled eggplant or zucchini drizzled with olive oil.
4. Caldo Verde
Hearty kale soup with chouriço sausage.
Vegetarian alternative: Keep the potatoes and kale, replace sausage with smoked paprika tofu.
5. Bifana
Juicy pork sandwich in a soft bread roll.
Vegetarian alternative: Marinated mushrooms or seitan in garlic sauce.
6. Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams in garlic, olive oil, and cilantro.
Vegetarian alternative: Sautéed mushrooms in the same garlicky sauce.
7. Arroz de Marisco
Seafood rice bursting with flavor.
Vegetarian alternative: Tomato rice with seasonal veggies and herbs.
8. Chouriço Assado
Flaming grilled sausage – yes, it’s set on fire at your table.
Vegetarian alternative: Grilled veggie skewers with smoky paprika.
9. Queijo da Serra
Soft, rich mountain cheese.
Vegetarian alternative: No swap needed – cheese lovers rejoice!
10. Ginjinha
Sweet cherry liqueur served in tiny glasses.
Vegetarian alternative: It’s already vegetarian – bottoms up!
Why Join Our Lisbon Food Tour?
- Daily Departures: 9:30 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM
- Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Price: €60 per adult | €30 per child
- Experience: Local taverns, family-run restaurants, hidden street food vendors, and Lisbon’s most beloved snacks.
We mix history, culture, and laughter into every bite — and we always make sure vegetarians feel just as satisfied as meat lovers.
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