The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Belm Lisbon

Belém is a small municipality in western Lisbon, Portugal which draws large numbers of visitors to its many monuments and restaurants. Many of the best restaurants in this area are located right by the river and provide the perfect place to relax and enjoy brunch.

Restaurante Associação Naval de Lisboa

This harbor-side restaurant offers superb views of the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument on the banks of the river, and equally superb meals. Typical of Portuguese restaurants, Restaurante Associação Naval de Lisboa offers outdoor seating on a terrace to bask in the Portuguese sunshine as you enjoy a galão (Portuguese version of a latte) and savor the continental breakfast options. Alternatively, try a Portuguese seafood dish if you are feeling adventurous.
R. Belém, Lisboa, Portugal, +351 213 635 329

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Pastéis de Belém

The Pastéis de Belém pastry shop has been serving treasured and traditional Portuguese pastries using the same secret recipe since 1837. Located just near to the Mosteiro Jerónimos, this popular cafe-restaurant sells up to 20,000 pastels a day!
R. Belém 84-92, Lisboa, Portugal, +351 21 363 7423

Pastelaria De Restelo

The Pastelaria de Restelo in central Belém has a typical outside patio as well as inside dining, and serves one of the best brunches to be had in Belém. Enjoy traditional recipes and a meia de leite in the Portuguese sun.
R. Duarte Pacheco Pereira 11D, Lisbon, +351 21 301 0987

Cafe In

At Cafe In you can enjoy your breakfast and pastel de nata on the terrace facing the Tagus or inside the cozy and spacious restaurant on the waterfront. This popular cafe is in the vicinity of many tourist attractions and offers one of the best views of the 25th of April Bridge in Lisbon.
Av. Brasília, Pavilhão Nascente 311, Lisbon, +351 21 362 6248

A Chique De Belém

Around the corner from the majestic Belém Palace, A Chique De Belém is renowned for selling the best pastel de natas in Lisbon; this Portuguese egg tart pastry is commonly eaten at brunch and is a must-try when visiting the many monuments near this restaurant in Belém. Located just near the beautiful green Afonso du Albuquerque Park, this café is a great addition to the cultural and touristic part of the neighborhood.
Rua Da Junqueira 524, Lisbon,+351 21 363 7995

A Margem

A Margem is a riverside restaurant born out of the merging of two traditional Portuguese kiosks that can be found city-wide. This trendy cafe is located inside a white former shipping container; the unique architecture and design creates a very modern atmosphere and attracts an equally cool crowd.
Doca do Bom Sucesso, Lisbon, Portugal, +351 918 620 032

Cafe do Forte

Cafe do Forte is another highly recommended restaurant that serves continental brunch options and exquisite fish lunches alongside the river. Located at the water’s edge, at Cafe do Forte you can enjoy the sailboats passing by while eating on the shaded outside terrace just beside the Belém Tower and park.
Av. Brasília Forte do Bom Sucesso, Lisbon, +351 965 023 819

Banana Cafe

Banana Cafe is a curious little kiosk deep inside Belém and away from the busy riverbank packed with tourists and sightseers. This cafe lies inside a previously working yellow tram. The immobile tram was previously kept as a sculpture out in the open in Belém for all to admire but has now ingeniously been turned into one of the best places in the area to enjoy a coffee and a famous Portuguese pastry.
R. Dom Constantino de Bragança 16, Lisbon,+351 21 302 6160

Darwin’s Cafe

Near to the Belém Tower is Darwin’s Cafe, a spacious well-lit venue with large glass windows. The walls are decorated with pictures based on Darwin’s originals drawings; this cafe is part of the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown, a foundation dedicated to biomedical research. Reasonable prices, good coffee and an incredible view of Belém’s most-visited monument make Darwin’s Cafe one of the best spots for a late breakfast in the area.
Av. Brasília Ala B, Lisbon, +351 21 048 0222

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