Top 10 Fine-Dining Restaurants in Lisbon (2025)

Updated Nov 7, 2025

Overview

Lisbon’s top fine-dining restaurants in 2025 span Chiado palaces, sleek hotel dining rooms, and intimate counters—many with tasting menus that run 8–16 courses and start near €90 at lunch or €150+ at dinner. This guide highlights the 10 best tables for a celebratory night, with verified prices, cancellation basics, and realistic logistics to help you book smart and eat brilliantly.

By “fine‑dining” we mean Michelin‑starred rooms and a handful of newly starred, tasting‑menu‑driven restaurants where the experience (service, wine, pacing) matters as much as the food. Most dinner menus land between €150 and €265 per person before drinks. If you prefer to weave these meals into a broader culinary day, consider pairing them with a market stop or a traditional tasca at lunch—our Private Lisbon food & wine tour makes that contrast effortless.

Best Michelin‑starred restaurants in Lisbon: how this list works

We ranked by overall experience—cuisine first, then service, room, and value—prioritizing consistency over hype. Where restaurants don’t publish exact numbers, we use clearly labeled, recent guide/press ranges and flag anything you should confirm at the time of booking. External links are limited to a few authoritative sources; the rest is distilled so you can decide quickly.

Top 10 Fine‑Dining Restaurants in Lisbon (2025)

1) Belcanto (Chiado) — contemporary Portuguese, 2 Michelin stars

José Avillez’s flagship remains Lisbon’s benchmark: an intimate townhouse in Chiado where Portuguese memory and modern technique meet. Expect precise storytelling on the plate, a deeply stocked cellar, and service that balances warmth with choreography. Dinner is a polished, quietly theatrical progression that still feels rooted in Lisbon.

Why we chose it: The most complete fine‑dining experience in the city—kitchen, service, and cellar all at elite level.

• Location/Area: Chiado (near Largo de São Carlos).
• Cost/Price range: Tasting menu €265; à la carte experiences typically €225–€250; wine pairings €75–€170 (tiered).
• Dress code: Smart casual (jacket not required).
• Cancellation basics: Credit‑card hold; cancellations under 48 hours incur €200 per person.
• Accessibility: Historic townhouse dining room; notify the team when reserving for step‑free seating options.
• Alternative if sold out: Alma.
• Last verified: November 2025.

Verified via official site details; for current menu/FAQ see Belcanto’s website (limited external link allowance—one example: Belcanto FAQ).

2) Alma (Chiado) — contemporary Portuguese, 2 Michelin stars

Henrique Sá Pessoa’s Alma is elegant but unstuffy: bright flavors, superb saucing, and plates that make modern Portuguese cuisine feel effortless. The room is comfortable, acoustics are civil, and service glides at just the right tempo for a long night out.

Why we chose it: Faultless execution with generosity—Alma is where you send people who love classic technique with a modern palate.

• Location/Area: Chiado (Rua Anchieta).
• Cost/Price range: Dinner tasting menus typically €180–€235 (range based on current guide coverage; confirm when booking).
• Cancellation basics: Credit‑card hold is standard; specific windows vary by booking partner—confirm when reserving.
• Accessibility: Street‑level entry with small thresholds; advise the team of mobility needs in advance.
• Alternative if sold out: CURA.
• Last verified: November 2025.

3) CURA (Four Seasons Hotel Ritz) — modern Portuguese, 1 Michelin star

Inside the Ritz (separate entrance), CURA lays out a finely curated journey through Portuguese product—minimalist plating, exact seasoning, and a confident kitchen brigade. Wine service is strong, with pairings that respect the menu’s quieter, herbal notes.

Why we chose it: The most precise, quietly expressive cooking in a hotel setting—ideal for travelers who prize service and certainty.

• Location/Area: Avenida/Marquês de Pombal (Four Seasons Hotel Ritz).
• Cost/Price range: Tasting menu typically €150–€195 (range based on recent guide/press pricing; confirm when booking).
• Cancellation basics: Restaurant operates within hotel reservation norms; detailed terms not publicly posted—confirm when reserving.
• Accessibility: Step‑free via hotel elevators; accessible restrooms on premises.
• Alternative if sold out: Alma.
• Last verified: November 2025.

4) LOCO (Estrela/Lapa) — modern Portuguese, 1 Michelin star

Alexandre Silva’s counter‑centric LOCO channels micro‑seasonality into a blind, 16‑moment tasting with almost zero waste. It’s playful without losing rigor, and the kitchen‑to‑guest proximity adds showmanship without blurring focus.

Why we chose it: Lisbon’s most charismatic theater‑of‑the‑kitchen tasting—creative, technical, and personal.

• Location/Area: Lapa/Estrela.
• Cost/Price range: 16‑course tasting €160; wine pairing €90; non‑alcoholic pairing €60; tasting + pairing formats €220–€265.
• Cancellation basics: Managed via TheFork; groups >4 or significant dietary adaptations may incur a €50 pp fee; full terms provided during booking.
• Accessibility: Compact room; counter and tight clearances—advise mobility needs before booking.
• Alternative if sold out: 100 Maneiras.
• Last verified: November 2025.

5) Fifty Seconds (Parque das Nações) — signature cuisine with views, 1 Michelin star

Perched 120 meters up the Vasco da Gama Tower, this glass‑wrapped room pairs high technique with city‑and‑river panoramas. Expect a composed, international‑Portuguese tasting with precise saucing and polished service—especially strong for special occasions or proposals.

Why we chose it: Lisbon’s most dramatic skyline dining with a kitchen that justifies the elevator ride.

• Location/Area: Parque das Nações (Myriad by SANA tower).
• Cost/Price range: Average spend ≈ €205 at dinner (before drinks); multi‑course tastings offered.
• Cancellation basics: €100 pp deposit; refundable up to 24 hours before your reservation.
• Accessibility: Full elevator access; request window tables when booking.
• Alternative if sold out: Feitoria.
• Last verified: November 2025.

Booking terms are clear on the official site: Fifty Seconds reservations.

6) Feitoria (Belém) — ingredient‑led Portuguese, 1 Michelin star

Inside the Altis Belém, Chef André Cruz’s menus lean into Portuguese terroir with clarity: land/sea narratives, two vegetarian tracks, and pairings that celebrate native grapes. The room is understated, the pacing measured, and riverside sunsets set the tone.

Why we chose it: The Belém choice for a composed, ingredient‑first tasting that feels distinctly Portuguese.

• Location/Area: Belém waterfront (Altis Belém Hotel & Spa).
• Cost/Price range: Menus from €115; seven‑moment “Root” €160; eight‑moment “Leaf” €180; vegetarian menus €120–€140.
• Cancellation basics: Credit card required; free cancellation up to 24 hours; after that, the value of the selected menu is charged per person; pre‑authorization 72 hours before.
• Accessibility: Step‑free access via hotel; accessible restrooms available.
• Alternative if sold out: Fifty Seconds.
• Last verified: November 2025.

Pair your dinner with a daylight wander of Jerónimos and riverside monuments—our Belém & Jerónimos private tour makes the timing and transfers painless.

7) 100 Maneiras (Bairro Alto) — storytelling tasting, 1 Michelin star

Ljubomir Stanisic’s “Story” menu traces the chef’s life through 13 moments—Balkan roots, Portuguese produce, and a playful narrative arc. The dining room is moody and intimate; the team knows how to pace both food and music for a night that feels celebratory but never stiff.

Why we chose it: Lisbon’s most narrative‑driven tasting menu; it’s theatrical, but the flavors land.

• Location/Area: Bairro Alto (Rua do Teixeira).
• Cost/Price range: “The Story” €150; vegetarian “Echoes of 100” €150; lunch “Short Story” €90.
• Cancellation basics: Terms shown at checkout by the booking partner; not publicly posted—confirm when reserving.
• Accessibility: Townhouse layout with stairs; request assistance/seating options when booking.
• Alternative if sold out: LOCO.
• Last verified: November 2025.

8) Marlene, (Santa Apolónia/Cruise Terminal) — modern Portuguese, 1 Michelin star (2025)

Chef Marlene Vieira’s waterside flagship brings confident, contemporary Portuguese cuisine to a striking contemporary space at the Lisbon Cruise Terminal. Menus run nine or twelve “moments,” with a kitchen that feels bold but grounded—especially strong with shellfish and rice dishes.

Why we chose it: 2025’s most compelling new star in Lisbon proper; big‑room energy and assured flavors.

• Location/Area: Santa Apolónia waterfront (Lisbon Cruise Terminal).
• Cost/Price range: 9‑moment menu €150; 12‑moment menu €180.
• Cancellation basics: Credit‑card hold standard; detailed terms shown during booking—confirm when reserving.
• Accessibility: Step‑free building with lifts; note waterfront winds in winter.
• Alternative if sold out: Alma.
• Last verified: November 2025.

To understand the neighborhood beyond the terminal, a guided wander through nearby Alfama before dinner makes perfect sense—see our Alfama & Bairro Alto private tour.

9) Arkhe (Príncipe Real) — plant‑based tasting, 1 Michelin star (2025)

A serene, stone‑walled dining room, a Brazilian‑Portuguese team, and a vegetable‑forward tasting that’s precise, satisfying, and never didactic. Wines skew low‑intervention without being dogmatic. If you think “veg” means austere, Arkhe will change your mind.

Why we chose it: Lisbon’s most accomplished plant‑based fine‑dining menu—newly starred and ideal for mixed‑diet groups.

• Location/Area: Príncipe Real.
• Cost/Price range: Tasting menu typically €80–€95 (range based on current guide coverage; confirm when booking).
• Cancellation basics: Not publicly posted—confirm when reserving.
• Accessibility: Compact room; limited step‑free clearance—contact the restaurant for arrangements.
• Alternative if sold out: Encanto (vegetarian, Chiado).
• Last verified: November 2025.

10) YŌSO (Alcântara/Lapa edge) — omakase/kappo counter, 1 Michelin star (2025)

Nine to fifteen courses of kaiseki‑inspired omakase, laser‑focused on Portuguese coastal fish. Ten counter seats, a tight team, and exact knife work create a quietly intense meal that rewards attention and restraint—a Japanese lens on Lisbon’s pantry.

Why we chose it: The city’s most intimate starred counter in 2025; technique and product over fireworks.

• Location/Area: Alcântara/Lapa (Rampa das Necessidades).
• Cost/Price range: Nine‑course omakase commonly €150; earlier reports from late‑2024 pegged menus near €95; current pricing varies with product—confirm when booking.
• Cancellation basics: Policy shown during online booking; contact the restaurant at least 48 hours ahead for allergy accommodations.
• Accessibility: Mostly counter seating in a compact space; email ahead for mobility accommodations.
• Alternative if sold out: Kanazawa (omakase; Belém/Restelo).
• Last verified: November 2025.

Neighborhoods

Lisbon’s fine‑dining map clusters in a few areas; plan around daytime sights and travel time to avoid 30‑minute cross‑town rides in rush hour.

• Chiado & Baixa (5–15 minutes on foot between most tables): Belcanto and Alma sit close to theaters, churches, and boutique shopping. Pre‑dinner, wander Largo do Carmo or a viewpoint like Santa Justa; after, taxis are easy. Stone pavements and slopes mean heels require care.
• Príncipe Real (10 minutes uphill from Chiado): Arkhe and several natural‑wine bars dot this leafy neighborhood. Quiet streets, small venues—book early on weekends.
• Avenida/Marquês de Pombal: Home base for CURA in the Ritz; connections are simple by taxi/ride‑hail. If you’re staying in the business district, this is the easiest high‑end option.
• Belém & Alcântara (15–25 minutes by taxi from center): Feitoria sits on the river; YŌSO is just inland on the Lapa edge. Great if you’re already visiting Jerónimos or MAAT earlier in the day; avoid peak‑hour returns to Chiado. If museums and monasteries are your thing, our Belém & Jerónimos private tour couples perfectly with a Feitoria dinner.
• Parque das Nações (20–30 minutes by taxi from Chiado): Fifty Seconds is a destination room with best‑in‑city views; pair with Oceanário or the river promenade and plan for elevator check‑ins when you arrive.
• Bairro Alto (adjacent to Chiado): 100 Maneiras is a night‑owl neighborhood—expect lively bars post‑service; call a cab if you’re in formalwear.

When to Visit

For fine‑dining, late winter and early spring (February–April) bring new‑guide excitement and slightly easier tables mid‑week; June–September books out faster (especially Fridays/Saturdays) and taxis can run 10–15 minutes longer due to events.

Seasonality & closures: Some kitchens pause a week or two in January or August; tasting menus reflect micro‑seasonal shifts (shellfish peaks in colder months). If you’re committed to a specific chef’s counter, build flexibility into your dates.

Booking windows: For weekend dinners at the top rooms, aim to request 2–4 weeks ahead; counters (YŌSO) and small rooms (LOCO) can require more lead time. Lunch is easier and often cheaper.

Essential Tips

Planning a celebratory night in Lisbon is easier when you stack the small details in your favor. The following are the ones locals actually use.

• Credit‑card holds are normal: Expect a hold or deposit from €50–€200 per person at the very top rooms; late cancellation fees are enforced. Read the policy that appears during checkout.
• Lunch saves money and time: Several kitchens run shorter or better‑value lunch menus (e.g., €90–€120); it’s a smart way to sample a star and free your evening.
• Pair a tasting with a walk: A 20‑minute stroll in Chiado or along the Belém river helps with pacing; if you’d like a curated route to warm up your palate, Inquire now.
• Wine budgets: Pairings typically add €60–€110 per person; Portugal’s by‑the‑bottle pricing can be excellent—ask for Bairrada or Dão if you want character and value.
• Allergies & vegetarian notes: Most kitchens adapt with notice; counters (omakase) are stricter. Declare intolerances at booking.
• Dress codes: “Smart casual” is standard; jackets are rarely obligatory. Heels plus calçada (cobblestone) are a risky mix—bring flats for hills.
• Transit reality: A cross‑town taxi can take 25–30 minutes at 20:00 on weekends. If you’re planning a sunset, keep buffers in your timeline.
• Make a night of it: If your dates are fixed or you want a multi‑stop food day around a tasting menu, our Tailor‑made Lisbon private tour slots a high‑end dinner into a seamless day.
• Day‑after strategy: Sleep in, then hit the coast for simple seafood; if you prefer a guided outing, see our Sintra & Cascais private day trip.

Insider Info

For two‑tops celebrating an anniversary, request a corner at CURA or a window at Fifty Seconds 5–7 days ahead and reconfirm the morning of; you’ll get the room you want and a smoother welcome. For counters, arrive 10 minutes early—YŌSO starts on the dot, and being first gives you the chef’s quiet intro before service hits full speed.

FAQ

These are the practical questions we hear most—answered directly so you can book with confidence.

• What are the best fine‑dining restaurants in Lisbon for 2025?

  Belcanto, Alma, CURA, LOCO, Fifty Seconds, Feitoria, 100 Maneiras, Marlene,, Arkhe, and YŌSO are the standouts for 2025. They cover tasting menus from ~€90 (lunch) to €265 (dinner) across styles and neighborhoods.

• How far in advance should I book Michelin‑starred restaurants in Lisbon?

  For weekend dinners, start 2–4 weeks ahead; intimate counters and very small rooms can need longer. Lunch is easier and often costs less for a similar experience.

• What do tasting menus cost in Lisbon in 2025?

  Expect about €150–€265 at dinner for top rooms (wine pairings typically €60–€110). Select lunch menus start near €90 for shorter tastings.

• Are there vegetarian fine‑dining options with stars?

  Yes—Arkhe offers a refined plant‑based tasting and earned a star in 2025. Many other kitchens can accommodate with advance notice; counters are stricter.

• What are typical cancellation policies at Lisbon’s top restaurants?

  Holds or deposits are standard; late cancellations (often within 24–48 hours) can trigger €50–€200 per‑person charges. Always review the policy shown during checkout before you confirm.

• Where should I stay to be near multiple top restaurants?

  Base in Chiado/Baixa or Príncipe Real for walkable dinners (Belcanto, Alma, Arkhe) and short taxi rides to Avenida or Bairro Alto. Belém and Parque das Nações are destination trips by taxi.

• Can a private tour help us structure a food‑focused day around dinner?

  Yes—use a custom itinerary to balance markets, tastings, and a starred dinner without rushing transfers. If you want suggestions tailored to your dates, Inquire now.

Authority links (optional)

For deeper background, here are a few official resources you may find useful: the Belcanto FAQ with menu and policies (official PDF), the Fifty Seconds reservation policy (official site), and a representative Michelin listing for a 2025 Lisbon newcomer (Marlene, on MICHELIN Guide).

If you’re interested in any private tours of Lisbon, please reach out to us.