Kaffeehaus
A Viennese treat in the heart of Lisbon. Just around the corner from the São Carlos opera house, this elegant yet informal place serves Austrian specialities as well as other dishes.

Address: 3 Rua Anchieta | Telephone: 21 095 6828 |

Cantina Lx Factory
Scarcely renovated, this old workshop in the creative Lx Factory area has a limited menu - it is, for all intents and purposes, a canteen - but it does good, cheap food in an amazing space centred on a huge, wood-fired oven.

Address: 103 Rua Rodrigues de Faria, Alcantara | Telephone: 21 314 3399 |

Café Nicola
This hallowed cafe in Rossio Square boasts a marvellous (and recently restored) art deco interior dating back to 1929. At the rear, there's a dining room serving an old-fashioned menu of great Portuguese staples.

Address: 24 Praça Dom Pedro IV | Telephone: 21 346 0579 |

1º de Maio
A lovely old restaurant with two rooms, serving unpretentious but excellent Portuguese food. The venue's recent change of ownership has only confirmed its reputation as one of the best restaurants in town.

Address: 8 Rua de Atalaia, Bairro Alto | Telephone: 213 426 840 |

Tasca da Esquina
Now in its fifth year, this dining concept by renowned Portuguese chef Vitor Sobral works well. Expect gourmet food at affordable prices in simple surroundings with knowledgeable staff on hand. You can choose from a variety of tasting menus or à la carte. Booking recommended.

Address: 41C Rua Domingos Sequeira | Telephone: 21 099 3939 |

Casanostra
When it opened more than 20 years ago, Casanostra was one of a new breed of Italian restaurants, and retains its cool décor, good service and excellent food.

Address: 60 Travessa do Poço da Cidade, Bairro Alto | Telephone: 213 425 931 |

Bico do Sapato
This fantastically glitzy dockside restaurant has been going for quite a few years now, but it is still the place where the glitterati come to enjoy modern Portuguese cuisine and sushi. It's just around the corner from the equally famed Lux nightclub.

Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Armazém B, Santa Apolónia | Telephone: 21 881 0320 |

O Largo
This newish restaurant near the opera house still has a buzz about it. With an inventive menu based on traditional Portuguese cuisine, it boasts dishes such as marinated sea bass and scallops with chicory and saffron.

Address: 10A Rua Serpa Pinto | Telephone: 21 347 7225 |