Mercado da Ribeira

Located in the old quarter of Lisbon, at the foot of Alfama, Mercado da Ribeira is a Time Out Lisbon initiative which transformed an old wholesale market into a thriving gourmet paradise. It was a marketplace during ancient times. In 1882 a new building with an oriental dome top was created to aggregate fruits and vegetable vendors. The creative genius of Time Out transformed part of it, bringing the best of city under one roof. The market is home to 24 restaurants, 8 bars, over a dozen shops and live music venue, along with the original meat, fruits and vegetable vendors. You can find some of the best steak, wines, gelato, sushi, hamburgers, chocolates and fries in the market. The visit to the Mercado da Ribeira will get your gastric juices rolling. Walk around the buzzing lanes and identify a spot to tranquil your gourmet lust. Do not miss the heavenly steak of Caf de São Bento's or Leitão confitado a baixa temperatura at Henrique Sá Pessoa. Breaded and fried croquettes with meat at Croqueteria are beyond delicious. The gourmet delights will want to make you visit the Timeout Market again and again!