Eating in Belém
Given the length of my notes on Lisbon, I decided to divide them into sub-pages, by zones, the same applying to restaurants. More information about Lisbon restaurants is published in “General“, “Baixa“, New Avenues“, “EXPO” and “Remote“.
Pastéis de Belém
Why? Because!
Maybe you won’t distinguish one “Pastel de Belem” from the common (and also good) “pastel de nata”, but, the short break to eat a “pastel de Belem” is mandatory. Why? For two reasons:
1- It’s good.
2- Because.
Am I joking?
Of course… But can you tell me why everybody in Brussels must see the Manneken Pis?
Or the mermaid in Copenhagen? Or…
Did you answer “because they’re unique”? Well, then your pastel de Belem (and the other 14000 they produce each day) is also unique. And… damn… it is good.
Address: Rua Belém 84-92, 1300-085 Lisboa
Phone: +351 21 363 7423
Website: Pastéis de Belém
Os Jerónimos
Well located and priced
Located next door to the house of Pasteis de Belem, close to the Monastery of Jerónimos, this restaurant with the same name has a discreet (even ugly) entrance, that takes us to a reasonable room. The menu is well balanced, the prices affordable, and the service nice, quick and acceptable.
A good place for a quick lunch, without surrendering to fast-food, nor paying luxury.
Favorite Dish: Arroz de Peixe, Grilled fish
Address: R. Belem 74-78 Lisbon
Phone: 213638423
Tertúlia do Tejo -Eating in Belém… or near
To Check Again
Located in a food mall of Alcântara, in the recuperated side of the river, after walking up and down I sat in this esplanade. The menu was inviting and the service gentle.
I chose “Tranche de cherne na brasa com molho de coentros”, expecting a grilled piece of fish with coriander. I got it, but the fish was so high that it was badly grilled.
If you like sushi that could be your fish, though the sauce was too discreet for a Japanese dish. It was tasty, well served, the list of wines was well balanced, the wine I asked was served “au point”, nothing to complaint.
However, the almost 30 € I paid was excessive. So… maybe another visit, but I don’t know when. The world is so big, and even the “courtyard” that is Lisbon has so many good places to eat, that… I don’t know!
PS Two years have passed and I didn’t return there. Yet!
Address: Doca de Santo Amaro, Pavillon 4
Phone: (+351) 213.955.552
Website: Tertúlia do Tejo
Manaus -Eating in Belém… or near
Small and Pratical
Having a meeting near Alcântara, and only 40 minutes to lunch, I tried to find something simple for a quick meal. This pastry shop announced regular meals, and looked as filling my needs.
It did!
I had a delicious roasted pork, a regular wine, the best melon in my memory and a coffee, all in less than 30 minutes.
Time enough to walk a little in that less known area of town: here a fountain… there a church… a palace being recovered… some graffiti… the hidden beautiful Lisbon!
Address: R. Sacramento – Alcântara 54
Directions: Between Travessa Sacramento a Alcântara & Avenida Infante Santo
Phone: 213960075
