The Eat List

Newbies, golden oldies, under the radar or most popular, introducing our EAT List!

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Galette des Rois vs. Bolo do Rei

Who Rules the Epiphany Kingdom?

When it comes to Epiphany cakes, two European royals stand tall: France’s Galette des Rois and Portugal’s Bolo do Rei. Both promise sweet treasures, both crown you with a kingly vibe, but which one truly reigns supreme? Let’s break it down in a culinary battle of traditions, tastes, and trinkets. May the best cake win!

Weekly Discovery

  • Snob Bar

    Principe Réal
    €€ · Portuguese

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  • Palácio Chiado

    Palácio Chiado

    Chiado
    €€. Portuguese

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  • Ryoshi

    Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
    €€ · Japanese Fusion

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  • Belvedere

    Cascais
    €€€ · International | Italian

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  • Nunes Real Marisqueira

    Belem
    €€€ · Portuguese, Seafood

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  • Cav 86

    Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
    €€ · Modern Portuguese

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Elegant interior dining table setup at Brilhante restaurant in Cais do Sodré, Lisbon, featuring a vintage chandelier and a cozy fine dining ambiance.

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
€€ · Fine Dining | Steakhouse

Close-up of shrimp paella served at Teimar, a modern Portuguese restaurant in Campo de Ourique, Lisbon, showcasing large prawns and chickpeas with a crispy crust.

Campo de Ourique, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Plate of French toast with fresh berries and cream at Magnolia, a Bistronomie-style restaurant in Praça das Flores, Lisbon.

Praça das Flores, Lisbon
€€ · Bistronomie

Grilled octopus served with black risotto and garnished with fresh herbs and onions at Copo Largo, a modern Portuguese restaurant in São Bento, Lisbon.

São Bento, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Step-by-step preparation of a traditional Portuguese Bitoque, featuring a fried egg, steak, and fries being served at a local restaurant.

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Seaside rooftop terrace in Lisbon with a view of the ocean, featuring shaded seating areas under large umbrellas.

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Clams served with vegetables in a creamy sauce at Lume, a modern Portuguese restaurant in Areeiro, Lisbon.

Areeiro, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Traditional Portuguese sandwich served at Galeto restaurant in Saldanha, Lisbon, with an elegant long-bar setting.

Saldanha, Lisbon
€ · Traditional Portuguese

Luxurious dining interior with Asian-inspired decor at JNcQUOI Asia in Liberdade, Lisbon, featuring intricate lanterns and plush seating.

Liberdade, Lisbon
€€€ · International | Asian

Toast with poached eggs, cream cheese, and fresh greens served at Monka Café, a modern Portuguese café in Lapa, Lisbon.

Lapa, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Eggs Benedict served on toast with creamy hollandaise sauce at Liberty Café Lisbon, a breakfast spot in Madragoa, Lisbon.

Madragoa, Lisbon
€€ · Breakfast

Elegant dining room with vintage decor and a grand piano at Palácio do Grilo, a fine dining restaurant in Beato, Lisbon.

Beato, Lisbon
€€€ · Fine Dining

Breakfast table with avocado toast, fresh fruit, and coffee lattes at São, a popular breakfast and brunch café in São Bento, Lisbon.

São Bento, Lisbon
€ · Breakfast & Brunch

Breakfast table with avocado toast, fresh fruit, and coffee lattes at São, a popular breakfast and brunch café in São Bento, Lisbon.

Belém, Lisbon
€€ · Portuguese, Seafood

Elegant bar setting at Rocco restaurant in Chiado, Lisbon, with floral-patterned bar stools and a wide array of drinks displayed.

Chiado, Lisbon
€€€ · International | Italian

Gourmet fine dining dish served at 2Monkeys, a fine dining restaurant in Torel, Lisbon, featuring artistic plating with corn and microgreens.

Torel, Lisbon
€€€€ · Fine Dining

Cozy café interior with colorful tiled bar at Os Papagaios, a modern Portuguese café in Arroios, Lisbon.

Arroios, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese

Modern Portuguese dish with fish, vegetables, and green sauce served at Prado, a modern Portuguese restaurant in Sé, Lisbon.

Sé, Lisbon
€€€ · Modern Portuguese

Seaside restaurant table with views of the water and marina, evoking an Amalfi Coast atmosphere with vibrant red seating and Mediterranean decor in Lisbon.

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Rustic café interior in Lisbon, featuring wooden tables and chairs with a minimalist design, often frequented by local designers.

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Chef preparing a traditional dish in a Lisbon institution, pouring oil into a hot pan as part of the cooking process in a classic restaurant setting

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Elegant bar interior at Provincia, an Italian restaurant in Campo Pequeno, Lisbon, featuring warm lighting and modern decor with a marble bar.

Provincia

Campo Pequeno, Lisbon
€€ · International | Italian

Exterior view of Do Beco, an artisanal bakery and café in Estefânia, Lisbon, showcasing a cozy atmosphere and fresh pastries on display.

Estefânia, Lisbon
€ · Breakfast | Brunch

doBeco

Bar area at Corrupio, a bistronomie restaurant in Cais do Sodré, Lisbon, with modern decor, a selection of wines, and contemporary artwork.

Cais do Sodré, Lisbon
€€ · Bistronomie

Corrupio

Modern Portuguese seafood pasta dish with shrimp and herbs served at Discreto, a restaurant in Baixa, Lisbon.

Baixa, Lisbon
€€ · Modern Portuguese