Dear Guest,

On my behalf and of the entire staff, I would first like to welcome you to the York House Lisboa and assure you that we will do everything within our power to turn a simple vacation into an unforgettable experience.

I would like you to consider some of my personal suggestions regarding Lisbon in order for you to have a more pleasant stay. I have personally selected some of my favourite restaurants, bars and museums so that you have a wider range of options. Further suggestions regarding the main events, exhibitions and shows in Lisbon, will also be posted here. For a more personal and direct contact, do not hesitate to call the reception whose staff will happily complement these suggestions and book your reservation.

José Tomaz de Mello Breyner

Restaurants in Lisbon

A CONFRARIA (YORK HOUSE)

My first suggestion would be without hesitation, the A Confraria restaurant located in the York House because I place absolute trust in the skills of Chef Nuno Diniz and Chef Sofia Abecassis. Both chefs have successfully mastered the arts of fine cuisine and pastry, based on ancient recipes and traditional flavours, with creative and modern nuances. The end result is true and authentic Portuguese cuisine.
During the winter the restaurant offers a nice view of the garden, and during the spring and throughout the whole summer meals are served in that same garden depending on the weather conditions. The wine cellar offers a comprehensive selection of bottles and the wine chart was conceived according to the type of wine, making it easier for a non-connaisseur to make the appropriate choice. The restaurant is open daily and we advise you to book in advance.

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Rua da Janelas Verdes, 32
Tel: 21 396 24 35
www.yorkhouselisboa.com

Restaurant Bocca

Bocca is a sophisticated modern restaurant with up-to-date decoration and tasteful ambient music. Chef Alexandre Silva is responsible for an attractive cuisine which uses gourmet products from all over the world giving special emphasis to the ingredients our country has to offer. The wine chart is rich and varied and posesses over 60 references to the glass, allowing the customer to savour different wines during the same meal.
Address: Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 87D 1250-190 LISBOA
Telephone: + 351 213808383 | E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it | www.bocca.pt

Restaurant Tavares

It is the most famous restaurant in Portugal. It was the first one in the country and it is one of the oldest in the world. Located in one of the oldest most charming quarters of Lisbon, Tavares was the meeting point for the great intellectuals of our nation and illustrious characters as well as some enlightened bohemians.
The kitchen which has been fully renovated is under the command of prestigious chef José Avillez. The menu contemporarily inspired is brought to life by quality ingredients and a careful design of the dishes.
The young dynamic crew promises to turn a simple meal into an unforgettable journey.
Address: Rua da Misericórdia 37 - Lisboa, 1200-270 LISBOA
Telephone: + 351 213421112 | www.tavaresrico.pt

Restaurant Eleven

Located on the upper part of Park Edward VII and surrounded by the Amália Rodrigues Garden, the Eleven was inaugurated on the 11th November 2004. It is a modern space with glass walls which allow you to enjoy the magnificent surrounding scenery that includes the park, the castle, the river and the urban landscape.
Chef Joachim Koerper “German by birth but Mediterranean by adoption” bases the offer on national available produce , which causes the menu to vary according to the season. It is the so-called market season cuisine.
The Eleven is the only restaurant in Lisbon awarded with a Michelin Star.
Address: Rua Marquês da Fronteira Jardim Amália Rodrigues – Lisboa
Telephone: + 351 213862211 | www.restauranteleven.com

Restaurant Sabores de Goa (Flavours of Goa)

At Sabores de Goa you can taste and enjoy authentic food from the Orient characterized by its intense flavours. Let yourself be carried away by the sounds and senses and Travel to Goa without leaving Lisbon.

Restaurant Gemelli

Considered one of the best (if not the best) Italian restaurant in the country, it owes its reputation to the Milanese Chef Augusto Gemelli, that has been introducing his creations first hand, to the Portuguese public since 1999. Inaugurated in November of 2007 on the second floor of the São Bento Market, it replaced the former Galeria-Gemelli, a small space in the São Bento Street that was the delight hundreds of happy customers.
Address: Rua Nova da Piedade 99 - Lisboa, 1200-297 LISBOA
Telephone: + 351 213952552 | www.augustogemelli.com

Restaurant Bica do Sapato

John Malkovich and Catherine Deneuve are 2 of the partners of this restaurant along with Fernando Fernandes and José Miranda owners of the restaurant Pap’Açorda. These ingredients transformed the Bica do Sapato into one of the most fashionable restaurants in Lisbon. It has a nice river view and you can choose between the typical Mediterranean diet and the sushi-bar exclusively with Japanese food.
Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Armazém B, Cais da Pedra à Bica do Sapato – Lisboa
Telephone: + 351 218810320 | www.bicadosapato.com

Restaurant XL

Imagine a room dominated by warm colours, brought to life by original and unusual decorative elements, which balance both rustic and sophisticated features wisely. The end result is a friendly intimate atmosphere. The profile of the customers that seek the XL, led to the designation of “fashion restaurant”, but when it comes to the quality of the food, the service and the attention provided to each client, the XL is not just show-off and doesn’t joke around.

The menu combines an internationally styled cuisine, with the craft and knowledge of typical home cooking and the careful selection of ingredients, plays an important role. The wine cellar which is considered one of the best in the country displays an excellent relation between quality and price and deserves reference. In my personal opinion it is the more fashionable restaurant in Lisbon.
Address: Calçada da Estrela 57 - Lisboa, 1200-661 LISBOA
Telephone: + 351 213956118

Bars in Lisbon

Silk Club

One of the most exclusive clubs in Lisbon.
Booking required.
Address: Rua da Misericódia, 14, 6º andar - Lisboa
Telephone : + 351 96 693 49 93

Bar do Rio

Located on the peer by the river, stands a friendly warehouse decorated with blue metal appliances over a wooden structure. Theme parties are occasionally organised and the young crowd is calm and on their best behaviour.
Address: Cais Sodré , Armazén 7, 1200 - LISBOA
Openning Hours: 10pm - 3am
Telephone : + 351 21 346 67 27

Blues Café

The Blues Café is one of the famous hotspots of the Lisbon scene. The space is decorated by huge glass windows and through them you can observe several vessels aging gracefully in the peer. Please book in advance and then have fun with rock and blues.
Address: Doca de Alcântara, 1300 – LISBOA

British Bar

It has withstood the perpetual waves of time since 1918. It offers several special drinks such as the Ginger Beer which is a sparkling ginger beer, a wide selection of Belgian beers and a famous digestive.
Address: R. Bernardino Costa, 52 1200 - LISBOA
Openning Hours: Monday to Friday . - : 7:30am - 11pm Saturday. 8am - 7pm – closed on Sunday
Telephone: + 351 21 342 23 67

Buddha Lx

The Buddha Lx is a comfortable glamorous space that presents an interesting ensemble of classical and modern elements. Red and golden applications over wood grant the decoration, extravagant, exotic features and the oriental inspiration is quite visible. If you decide to visit it you will probably encounter numerous Portuguese celebrities and V.I.P.`s.
Address: Gare Marítima de Alcântara
Openning Hours: Open daily from 10pm to 4 am
Telephone: + 351 213 950 555

Kubo – Bar – Terrace

This space posseses a completely innovative concept and distinguishes itself from other bars because it embodies the spirit of a refined bar and esplanade facing the Tagus river. Aside from enjoying an astonishing view, when daylight slowly fades away, you can attend cultural events, live acoustic music performances and stand-up comedy shows. The “end of the day / nightfall” concept, is perfect for those who wish to have a drink after work, or simply enjoy a beautiful sunset and scrutinize the changing skies as the ephemeral twilight reminds us of our humanity.
The Kubo also helps those in need, by donating part of its revenue to several institutions of solidarity such as Acreditar “Believe”; Aldeias SOS “SOS Villages”; Ajuda de Berço for children at risk and Cais for the homeless among others.
Address: Rua Da Cintura - Santos
Openning Hours: July to September, from 6pm to 4am
Telephone: + 351 21 393 29 30

Chapitô

The Chapitô is one of Lisbon`s institutions and it is almost unforgivable not to visit it at least once. It is a lively, youthful space that congregates different types of artistic manifestations. Aside from the ravishing view, the Chapitô houses a coffeeshop, 2 bars, a circus arts school, a restaurant and a tent where all sorts of theatre plays and cultural events take place.
Address: Costa do Castelo, 1-7 Lisboa
Telephone: + 351 218 855 550

Procópio

This bar is a relic of the agitated seventies, when left-wing idealists used to conduct their secret meetings here. Today, the ambience has changed, but still an ideal place for intimate dialogues, thanks to the Art Nouveau decoration, the professional service and the jazz chords that fluctuate between tables.
Address: R. Alto S. Francisco, 21 Lisboa
Openning Hours: weekdays 6pm to 3 am. Saturdays 9pm to 3am Closed on Sundays
Telephone: + 351 213 852 851