A mix between breakfast and lunch, the ‘brunch’ has emerged as the official (and delicious) meal of the weekends getting more and more fans each day – and it’s easy to know why. Many restaurants offer special menus starting from the end of the morning and lasting throughout the whole afternoon. Different options can be found usually mixing the classic breakfast meals to other light dishes such as avocado toast, bruschettas, and ceviche.
In Lisbon, these places are a must-go for tourists and locals who love to wake up a little bit late and to have a pleasant and special meal with absolutely no rush during the weekends.
If you’re this kind of person, you should take a look at these places:
Tartine
This charming restaurant can be found at the cool neighborhood called Chiado and it is famous for its brunch with pancakes, croissants, benedict eggs and, of course, those amazing typical handmade Portuguese bread freshly baked. The menu also includes natural juices, hot drinks, yogurts with granola, cheese, and ham.
Topo
Do you want to eat and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Lisbon at the same time? This restaurant is for you! Both Topo Chiado and Topo Martim Moniz are famous for the outdoor brunch with one of the nicest views of Lisbon. Is it winter time? No problem. Many heaters, and blankets are waiting for you. In the menu, you can find smoothies, hot drinks, bread, croissant, pancakes, salmon bruschetta, eggs, granola, fruits, and cakes.
Infame
Don’t get lost! At the 1908 Lisbon Hotel, Largo do Intendente, you can find one of the best brunches in the city. During the weekend it’s possible to try an entire menu with four options to make everyone’s eye shining – from the most traditional ones to vegans, and children are also welcomed with a special menu. In the spotlight: delicious bagels, pancakes and guiozas with yogurt sauce.
Nicolau
Can you see that huge line on São Nicolau street? It’s the Nicolau restaurant. They are famous for the awesome pictures you can take for Instagram and their awesome pancakes. Brunch is offered all day long and the menu with avocado or salmon toasts, juice, coffee and yogurt is divine! You can also ask for extra eggs or even mimosa. It’s worth also to visit another restaurant from the same group (equally instagramable) called Amélia at Campo de Ourique.
Varanda
Another hotel restaurant, Varanda, is one of those that worth the price. It’s at Ritz Four Seasons Hotel and during the weekends you can find the famous brunch served in an “all you can eat” style. Brace yourself to face different types of bread, cheeses, crepes, waffles, eggs, ceviches, and even sushi and deserts… Nhamy!