Brigadeiro, a spherical condensed milk- and chocolate-based sweet, is one of the best-loved delicacies in Brazil. And in this small joint, at LX Factory (in the Alcântara neighborhood), Brazilian Carol Henke takes the treat to another level, using her skills, high-quality ingredients, and imagination to produce several different ones, in varying sizes — mini, regular, or as a topping for an indulgent tart. Dark chocolate and sea-salt chocolate are among the favorites.

First things first: Kristof doesn't exist. It's just a name made up by Ricardo Galésio, a freelance graphic designer who wanted to open a cafe inspired by the ones he saw in New York. And he did it in the restored area of Rua Poço dos Negros, where other cool small businesses are popping up. The decor is clean and Nordic-style, and the food is simple and tasty, right for a snack or a light lunch. Sip a fruit juice or proper coffee; go for a granola with Greek yogurt, an avocado toast, or a homemade cake; and enjoy the quiet atmosphere.

The Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa (of Michelin-starred Alma) wanted to open a restaurant in Lisbon where he could offer the Spanish tapas he always enjoys in his frequent travels to Catalonia, along with some of his favorite Portuguese petiscos — all with a chef’s twist. So, at the beginning of 2017, he opened this informal place with a sophisticated atmosphere. Order a few dishes to share, like the croquetas de jamon or the bacalhau à brás, the country's favorite cod dish (made with scrambled eggs, onion, and fries).

This is more than a place to eat or drink with a view: It’s a restaurant with tasty dishes and a cocktail bar located in a boutique hotel, in the trendy neighborhood of Principe Real. For the restaurant, chef Vasco Lello designed a menu with contemporary national dishes (mainly to share) with influences from the places where Portuguese sailors traveled in the past, from former colonies like Brazil, Mozambique, Goa (India), or Macao to Japan. Seasonal vegetable tempura; chicken wings with mild piri-piri sauce; and duck with hoisin sauce, noodles, and vegetables are some of the dishes to expect here. During summer, small portions of the menu can be appreciated from midday till night on the terrace.

This project — designed by Lázaro Rosa-Violán (the architect of El Nacional, Barcelona) and owned by the group of cork mogul Américo Amorim — is one of the most ambitious luxury complexes ever built in Lisbon. Located in an old theater at the sophisticated Avenida da Liberdade, it comprises, over three floors, a fashion boutique; a bookstore; a deli counter with pasta, seafood, cheeses, cured meats, and casual dishes; a gourmet shop; and an upscale, stunningly decorated restaurant. Here, chef António Bóia serves classic Portuguese and international dishes with a contemporary touch. Try the shrimp in olive oil, the cod soup with coriander and poached egg, or the chef’s specialty: creamy rice with bogavante (lobster) and grouper. For sweets, go for a macaron at the Ladurée counter.

It is impossible to pass by this corner pastry shop in Chiado without stopping to marvel at all the mouthwatering sweet treats and pastéis de nata that fill the window. The tarts are made with lots of sugar and eggs, while pastries have suggestive names like mimos de freira (nun’s nipples), queijinhos do céu (heaven’s small cheeses), ovos do paraíso (paradise’s eggs), castanhas de ovos (eggs’ chestnuts), and toucinho-do-céu (bacon from heaven) — all made according to the traditional recipes left by the monks of Cister who lived, many centuries ago, in the Monastery of Alcobaça, a city in the center of Portugal, where Alcôa was founded in 1957.

Before opening this wine bar in Chiado, Pedro Caixado and Miguel Branco, the owners, used to do pop-up dinners in their advertising agency, where they still work, on the first floor of the same building. When the ground floor became vacant they rented it and opened Nova, where they sell wines from lesser-known producers and petiscos (Portuguese snacks) like cod with chickpea puree, tinned sardines with roasted bell pepper, and blood sausage with cherry jam.

Ana and Tiago Feio became the talk of the city when, a few years ago, they opened a restaurant with just four tables and no stove in an old bakery in the historic Alfama neighborhood. Recently, they moved the restaurant to the small boutique hotel Palácio Belmonte (by the São Jorge Castle) where, despite finally having the proper cooking conditions, chef Tiago still creates his thoughtful minimalist cuisine. There's a good selection of wines from small producers, including some natural bottles.