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Ramiro
(Av Almirante Reis 1; seafood per kg around €40-80; noon-3pm & 7.30pm-midnight Tue-Sun)
Opened in
1956, Ramiro has a legendary status among Lisbon's seafood lovers. Here you can feast
on rich plates of giant tiger prawns,
percebes
(goose barnacles), lobster, crab and clams -
and a juicy steak sandwich for non-pescatarians. Despite the high prices, the atmosphere
is bustling and informal, with garrulous crowds quaffing more beer than wine. Ramiro
doesn't take reservations, so arrive early and prepare to queue.
SEAFOOD
€€€
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Belém
Antiga Confeitaria de Belém
PATISSERIE
€
( 213 637 423; Rua de Belém 86-88; pastries €1.05; 8am-11pm)
Since 1837 this patisserie has been
transporting locals to sugar-coated nirvana with heavenly
pastéis de belém
: crisp pastry
nests filled with custard cream, baked at 200°C for that perfect golden crust, then lightly
dusted with cinnamon. Admire
azulejos
in the vaulted rooms or devour a still-warm tart at
the counter and try to guess the secret ingredient. Go early midweek to beat the crowds.
Pão Pão Queijo Queijo
( 213 626 369; Rua de Belém 124; sandwiches around €4; 8am-midnight Mon-Sat, 8am-8pm Sun; )
Join
the snaking queue for Belém's tastiest falafel (both hands required), sardine baguettes and
Mexican salads.
CAFE
€
PORTUGUESE
€
Bem Belém
(Rua Vieira Portuense 72; mains €8-12; lunch Wed-Mon, dinner Wed-Sun)
Bem Belém's sunny patio fa-
cing the park is a magnet for lunchtime crowds, who refuel over generous portions of
chargrilled sardines and other Portuguese classics.
Este Oeste
INTERNATIONAL
€
