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Kaffeehaus
(Rua Anchieta 3; mains €9-13; noon-midnight Tue-Sat, to 8pm Sun)
Kaffee Haus has a bright interior
with classic lines and big windows overlooking a peaceful corner of the Chiado, and it's a
favourite eating and drinking spot among a cool but unpretentious crowd. Check the
chalkboard for daily specials, including big salads, tasty schnitzels, strudels, cakes and
more. Expect big crowds (and great food) at weekend brunches.
CAFE
€€
Fábulas
(Calçada Nova de São Francisco 14; mains €10-15, lunch specials €6-7; 10am-midnight; )
Exposed
stone walls, low lighting and twisting corridors that open onto cosy nooks do indeed con-
jure a
fábula
(storybook fable). Couches and wooden tables are fine spots to while away a
few hours over coffee, drinks or globally inspired dishes - curry shrimp with basmati rice,
quinoa with vegetables, and duck magret with chestnut risotto. There's also alfresco din-
ing on the back courtyard, adjoining a handful of other restaurants.
CAFE
€€
Café no Chiado
( 213 460 501; R dos Duques de Bragança; mains €15-18; prix-fixe lunch/dinner €13/16; 10am-2am)
Near
the Teatro São Luís, this atmospheric cafe serves Portuguese classics such as
bacalhau à
brás
(shredded cod with scrambled eggs),
arroz de pato
(oven-cooked duck with rice) and
creamy desserts. Tram 28 rattles right by the shaded sidewalk terrace, which is great for
people-watching. Multi-course lunch or dinner specials including wine are available on
weekdays.
PORTUGUESE
€€
Taberna da Rua das Flores
( 213 479 418; Rua das Flores 103; small plates €6-8; 11am-midnight Mon-Sat)
This vintage-looking
space channels the nostalgia of the old-fashioned tavern with marble-topped tables and
classic Portuguese products on display. Excellent cocktails and local wines from the sur-
rounding region go nicely with tapas plates like the mussels in garlic and coriander sauce,
seared razor clams and pork shoulder sandwiches.
PORTUGUESE
€€
Cervejaria da Trindade
PORTUGUESE
€€
