Look at the hills of Lisbon from this observation deck with panoramic views of the city and the water. 

A small, 25-seat institution on a side street in the buzzing Bairro Alto neighbourhood, it features an open kitchen, minimalist interiors and neutral tones. Chef André Lança Cordeiro, one of Lisbon's leading ambassadors of French cooking, opened it in 2019 with a menu dedicated to classic French showstoppers: beefsteak tomatoes served with slivers of cured ham and caviar, a pâté en croûte, lobster and sweetbread vol-au-vent, and skate wing à la meunière, all matched with natural wines.

Palácio Ludovice feels like one of Lisbon’s best-kept secrets. Tucked just off the main squares but hidden enough to feel like a discovery, this grand stay blends baroque charm with a quiet and timeless appeal. The interiors are a bit of a maze-in the best way-with a leafy garden and a small chapel that nods to the buildings' storied past. At 6pm, settle in for the daily wine tasting and sip from their 180 bottles beautifully curated cellar.  

Palácio Ludovice feels like one of Lisbon’s best-kept secrets. Tucked just off the main squares but hidden enough to feel like a discovery, this grand stay blends baroque charm with a quiet and timeless appeal. The interiors are a bit of a maze – in the best way – with a leafy garden and a small chapel that nods to the buildings' storied past. At 6 pm, settle in for the daily wine tasting and sip from their 180 bottles beautifully curated cellar.