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Fratelli Brutti: Naples-Style Comfort Food in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:31:31 +0000

Behind a nondescript doorway on Rua da Boavista in Lisbon’s vibrant Cais do Sodré district, Fratelli Brutti is a trattoria that brings the warmth, mischief, and unapologetic comfort of Naples to Portugal’s capital. With just 32 seats, vintage Italian posters, and a vinyl soundtrack spinning nostalgic tunes, this casual and cozy spot is all heart—and a whole lot of flavor. The name, which translates to “Ugly Brothers,” nods to the legend of two unruly Neapolitan siblings famous for their culinary […]

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Memoria – Authentic Italian in Campo de Ourique, Lisbon

Ann Abel — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:42:57 +0000

Lisbon is increasingly full of Italian restaurants. But not many of them are as seductive as Memoria, the newest watering hole from the people behind the Pasta Non Basta restaurants in Alvalade and Campo Pequeno. This one, in a rustic but modern space that’s well lit by red lamps in Campo de Ourique, manages to be both homey and sophisticated. Even while it’s still light outside on summer nights, the dining room comes to life with families and groups of […]

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Mercantina – Napoli-Certified Pizza in Lisbon

PC Staff — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 09:55:05 +0000

Who knew there was a pizza certification comparable to the Michelin star? Well, there is! It’s a designation awarded by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) and there is only two restaurants in Lisbon recognized with this distinction…Mercantina in the Centro Comercial de Alvalade and Mercantina in Chiado. Mercantina is Neapolitan through-and-through. First, it uses only Italian products such as San Marzano tomatoes, Italian flour, Italian cheese (mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, pecorino and parmigiano) and Italian meats (prosciutto di parma, bresaola, […]

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Nogueira’s Fire Food – Grilled Meat and Pizza in Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 18:50:35 +0000

The Nogueira family has been in the grilled food business since 1990. With many successful restaurants across northern Portugal, the family has finally opened a Portuguese barbeque spot in the heart of Lisbon. Occupying the former Maritaca Pizzaria in Santos, Nogueira’s Fire Foods is a hip eatery serving grilled meats and pizza for a reasonable prices. On the menu is a plethora of pure protein from beef and pork, to chicken and fish. Everyone´s favorite cut of steak is available, […]

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Pizzaria Lisboa – Pizza by José Avillez in Chiado, Lisbon

Greg Boegner — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:16:45 +0000

Even Michelin star chefs dream of opening a pizzeria! This is certainly true for one of Portugal’s most beloved chefs, José Avillez. The culinary master and owner of Lisbon restaurants two Michelin starred Belcanto and Cantinho do Avillez, among others, follows in his father’s footsteps by opening a pizzeria on the first floor of his popular Bairro do Avillez. Avillez attributes his passion for pizza to his father, who had a pizzeria in Cascais. With Pizzaria Lisboa he fuses the […]

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Casavostra – Trendy & Popular Pizzeria in the Central Algarve

Greg Boegner — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:46:21 +0000

Pizzaria Casavostra on Avenida 5 de Outubro in Almancil has always been popular with locals and visitors alike. But recently, they closed their small shop, moved down the street into the Al4uatro Interior Design building, and reopened as an ultra modern and hip restaurant, with a trendy urban feel. The entrance is deceiving. Step inside the traditional Portuguese architecture building and into the chic Al4uatro shop. Walk past the displays of scented candles, table lamps and other elegant items for […]

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