Lisbon
Madrid
Kaffeehaus
€15
(
3
Rua Anchieta, tel: 21 095 6828
)
A Viennese
treat in the heart of Lisbon near the São Carlos opera house.
This elegant yet informal place serves Austrian specialities
as well as other dishes.
Tasca da Esquina
€50
(
41
c Rua
Domingos Sequeira, tel: 21 099 3939
)
Now in its fifth year, this
simple dining concept by renowned Portuguese chef Vitor
Sobral works well. Enjoy gourmet food at affordable prices, and
don’t hesitate to ask the knowledgeable staff for guidance. You
can choose from a variety of tastingmenus or à la carte.
Fábulas
(
14
Calçada de São Francisco, tel: 21 347 6323
)
A
wonderful warren of interlinked and eclectically decorated
rooms in the heart of the Chiado. Drinks, meals, and
internet access are all offered, and it's open until midnight.
The famous
Bairro Alto district
is celebrating its 300th
anniversary this year. One of the earliest examples of town
planning, it has now become the centre of alternative
nightlife with its clubs, bars, galleries and boutiques. It
buzzes into the early hours but be warned: it doesn't really
get going until about 11pm
.
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Charcutería Carrasco Guijuelo
€15
(
Mercado de San
Miguel, tel: 915 411 414
)
Lunch on the run couldn't be done
better. Treat yourself to a freshly baked crusty roll stuffed
full of the very best Iberian ham and drizzled with extra-
virgin olive oil.
Kabuki Wellington
Exclusive
(
6
Calle
Velazquez, tel: 915 777 877
)
Boasting one Michelin star, this
stunning, minimalist restaurant with Ricardo Sanz at the
helm serves excellent Japanese-Spanish fusion cuisine. Sit
at the sushi bar to enjoy tantalising dishes such as tuna loin
with soy sauce, tomato pulp and crunchy breadcrumbs.
El Torero
(
26
Calle de la Cruz, tel: 915 231 129
)
Join a
stylish set of locals and tourists from 11pm onwards in
this famous bar. It's just the place to down a few cocktails
before heading off to the discos.
Teatro Real
Opera heartthrob Juan Diego Floréz heads
the cast of Bizet's exotic opera
Les Pêcheurs de Perles.
Mozart's comic masterpiece
Cosi Fan Tutte
is also on the
bill during March.
teatro-real.com
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The Bairro Alto district
is strictly for night owls
Hear some of Spain's
best opera singers at
the Teatro Real
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