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(Rua do Norte 31; cupcakes €2.50; 11am-midnight Mon-Sat )
This rock 'n' roll bakery specialises in
decadent cupcakes piled high with frosting, as well as scones and freshly brewed teas. The
gold disco ball, delicate armchairs and black skull wallpaper add to the fun.
PATISSERIE
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Pastelaria São Roque
(Rua Dom Pedro V; pastries €1-3; 7am-7pm)
This wedding cake of a patisserie drips with exquis-
ite
azulejos,
gold-topped columns and mirrors. Bag a seat in one of the alcoves to indulge
in buttery cakes, freshly made bread and people-watching.
Lost in Esplanada
(Rua Dom Pedro V 56; mains €11-17; 4pm-midnight Mon, 12.30pm-midnight Tue-Sat)
Hidden behind an
Indian textile shop, this well-concealed terrace is set up with painted wicker chairs, a
gurgling fountain and a Krishna mural, though the view over the city is the real attraction.
Veggie burgers, prawn curry and Portuguese sharing plates comprise the menu. There's
live jazz on Thursdays from 9pm to 11pm.
INTERNATIONAL
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Flor da Laranja
( 213 422 996; Rua da Rosa 206; mains €14-16; dinner Mon-Sat)
A great place to linger over a
meal, Flor da Laranja earns rave reviews for its warm welcome, cosy ambience and deli-
cious Moroccan cuisine (the owner hails from Casablanca). Top picks include dolmas,
mouth-watering couscous dishes, lamb tagine, and fresh berry crepes for dessert.
MOROCCAN
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Le Petit Bistro
(Rua do Almada 31; mains €9-14; dinner Tue-Fri, lunch & dinner Sat & Sun)
On a lively stretch of Bica,
the bohemian Petit Bistro serves both tapas-size plates and heartier mains from France and
beyond (duck confit, gazpacho, wraps, lasagna, couscous dishes, hummus with
bruschetta). Good late brunches (from 1pm) on weekends.
FUSION
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Beef Burger Bar
BURGERS
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