Posted on Wednesday, 17 June 2015

The sheer choice of excellent dining options in Lisbon is befuddling indeed. Do you opt for Italian? Vegetarian? East Asian even? Perhaps a good place to start is the local cuisine, which in the Portuguese capital is often served with extraordinary flair and creativity. Mouth-watering pork, fish and seafood dishes have rightly made Lisbon one of Europe's gastronomic hot-spots, with two Michelin-starred venues within its limits.

Here are five of the most rewarding dining options in this grand old city…

Belcanto

Bairrio Alto, Largo de São Carlos 10, 1200-410

While Belcanto's unassuming façade may not set itself apart from the many other Bairrio Alto eateries, upon entry it is clear that those two Michelin stars are very much deserved. Diners can expect excellent service in elegant dining rooms, and even a window through which you can watch the award-winning chefs at work. Praised by customer and gastronomic guidebook alike, Belcanto delivers creative flair and incredible technical skill. Expect plenty of ‘amuse bouche' and other chef's surprises. While a meal for two with wine will set you back around 300 euros, for most who come here, it is worth every cent.

Menu: 60€- 135€ - Carte: 75€-95€

Feitoria

Doca do Bom Sucesso, 1400-038

Set down on the river near the Belem Tower, Feitoria promises another unforgettable gastronomic experience, with a modern menu and highly-praised service. While the cuisine is contemporary and chic, it has not forgotten its traditional Portuguese roots. You can enjoy a pre-dinner drink in the bar before your sumptuously presented meal is served by the attentive waiting staff. Thoroughly deserving of its Michelin star. Excellent wine selection.

Menu70€- 155€ - Carte: 63€-89€

Tagide

Largo da Academia Nacional de Belas Artes 18-20, 1200-005

With such supreme views over Lisbon you may, having ordered, forget about the food altogether. But where the view only delighted your eyes, the arriving cuisine will delight your taste-buds, too. Choose from sumptuously prepared mainstays of Portuguese cuisine such as pork and fish, or sample the excellent tapas. Traditional dishes served with a contemporary flair in a charming dining environment. A more affordable alternative to the capital's Michelin-starred establishments.

Menu: 18€- 44€ - Carte: 32€-51€

100 Maneiras

Largo Trindade 9, 1200-466

Assuming you can find this vibrant eatery – tucked away in central Lisbon's narrow back streets – you will surely be delighted. Expect a creative tasting menu reflecting a variety of international cuisines. The exciting food, exquisite cellar and friendly, professional service make this one to consider for adventurous foodies visiting the Portuguese capital.

Set menu only: 55€

Go Juu

Rua Marques Sa Da Bandeira

Fancy going Japanese in Portugal? Then Go Juu is sure to delight. Experience beautifully-presented sushi and sashimi platters and wonderfully prepared cooked fish dishes. A little compact for large groups, but Go Juu wins out on atmosphere and authentic Japanese cuisine.

Reasonable prices.

Lisbon, Portugal (vichie81/Bigstock.com)

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