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Can the Can
(Praça do Comércio 82; mains €12-19; 9am-midnight)
One of numerous indoor-outdoor restaurants
facing Lisbon's biggest plaza, Can the Can pays homage to the humble tinned fish in ap-
petisers and sharing plates (not to mention the giant chandelier). Not everything comes
out of a can: savoury salads, roast meats and grilled fish and veggies are all fresh and
nicely prepared. There's live fado on Friday nights from 9.30pm.
MEDITERRANEAN
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Solar dos Presuntos
( 213 424 253; Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 150; mains €15-28; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
Don't be
fooled by the smoked
presunto
(ham) hanging in the window; this iconic restaurant is
renowned for its excellent seafood - as well as its smoked and grilled meats. There's a
pleasant buzz to the folksy and welcoming space, with photos of admirers lining the res-
taurant's walls. Prawn and lobster curry, salt-baked sea bass and delectable seafood paella
are among the top choices.
PORTUGUESE
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