Location: Bairro Alto…read more The place: Small space with an urban feel to it. Very minimal decor so the vibe isn't exactly warm and inviting, but it's nice. The goods: They've got pizza, some pasta and appetizers. I ordered the ravioli (spinach and ricotta) with 'tomato' sauce. I say 'tomato' because despite being told that's what it was, the sauce was rosé. I was served exactly five ravioli (yes, I counted); they were quite large so the portion for me, was fine. That said, they were under-cooked (and I like my pasta really al dente so...). The filling was good, as was the sauce. Was it the best meal? No. It was good, but I've had better. Oh, their home-made ice tea is amazing. Service: OK. Price point: A little steep for what they serve. I think the ravioli was 15€.

Do not walk away because you think this looks bored in the restaurant. There is no painting on the…read morewall but the food especially the pizzas are super great if you like crisp pizza. Simply a place to visit

Such a unique and wonderful experience! The restaurant is in an actual old palace! We went on a…read moreSunday evening, our last night in Lisbon. We made a reservation but wasn't really necessary (only bc we were there quite early). We received a welcome drink of their house wine which was pretty good. We ended up ordering a bottle of that. The food was delicious! My main dish was the risotto. We got to see the performers do two different acts. It was different but so cool. It is very spacious in the restaurant so the tables were far apart. Our servers were very nice. Overall an excellent experience. I'm so glad we went!

PERFORMANCE THEATER DINNER. I met some people and they said there would be a special performance at…read morePalacio Do Grilo so I cancelled other plans and came. It was very special indeed. The location is a 350 year old palace that was home of the First Duke of Lafões and illegitimate descendant of King Pedro I. Its on the outskirts with not much around and you can wander the palace grounds outside before heading in for dinner. During your meal you will be treated to performance art, it was definitely weird but super sticky and memorable, it's probably the most unique dining experience I've ever had. I don't know if its meant to feel slightly uncomfortable and off-putting but here are some things I saw: -A very serious looking dance done with a cheap plastic broom. -A person covered in a shiny metal bag walking around. -Two performers carrying each other and wiping lipstick all over each other's face. -A fully nude man pushing a wheelbarrow with LED bars in it wearing a weird mask. -A woman beating the walls with roses and taking her clothes off. I had the burrata appetizer and duck confit, both were great, especially the burrata. It has an interesting mixture of nuts and fruits that paired very well with it. When the duck confit was out the room was totally dark so it was hard to eat, the only light source at the time would be when a nude performer danced by the table to lit it up.

Centrally-located and brand-new (opened in April 2016), NewsMuseum is a nice break from the castles…read moreand palaces of Sintra. It's an interactive museum - you're able to "report news" and share on YouTube, challenge your friends via quizzes, and more. It's very similar to Washington D.C.'s Newsuem, but not as good. The layout of the museum is a bit confusing. Also, the adult ticket is 10 Euros which is very expensive compared to most other attractions in Sintra. The woman at the front desk was very helpful and suggested we use the free Wifi to download the museum's app to use as a guide. If you're only in Sintra for one or two days, focus on the other attractions. This is good if you have extra time.

Empyrean and cavernous, the massive casks, offset by the ostentatious candelabras created a…read morefairy-tale experience for those lucky enough to have the entire venue to themselves to bask in moments and sip wine. We were beguiled by the monk's incantations, then rocked out when they pivoted to popular music. We enjoyed the function hall, the staff was amazing, they brought the food out quickly, no one ever had an empty glass, and the venue, overall, was an A+. The only criticism one might have is the outside does not match the inside. Outside of the venue looked industrial, purposeful, and not polished. But, who cares! Look at my pictures of how Adega Regional de Colares is on the inside, because, as we all know, it's what's inside that counts.

We only spent about ten minutes at Adega Regional de Colares but it was worth stopping. This is a…read morebig warehouse where wine casks of various sizes are stored to age wine. Historically, this was the aging building of a single winery. Now, different vineyards rent space for their casks to age. As the picture shows, it is quite picturesque. We were told they have a banquet room which is used for weddings and other large parties. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the room but were told it was beautiful. In fact, our guide had wanted to have his wedding banquet there recently, but his budget didn't quite allow it. They also do tastings but we didn't partake this time around. They also have a nice selection of wines for sale that were aged there.

The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga is one of the leading, if not the best, museum in Lisbon. The…read moremuseum houses a wide variety of art ranging from Portuguese art to European art, Asian art, African art, and much more. Since it's a large museum, I used my guide book, as well as the museum brochure, to visit the highlights. I'm a big fan of European art so this is where I spent the most time. My favorite piece of art was a large painting by Bosch. They also have a nice gift shop where you guessed it, I bought a Bosch figurine.

I spent three hours wondering through this beautiful museum. The artwork alone is beautiful but…read morethere is so much more. I loved the furniture, the china, textiles and silver exhibits. A bargain at 10 Euros. Very highly recommended Slainte

We researched Fado concert venues on several other websites and saw that this one had tons of…read moreratings, averaging 4.7+ It is wonderfully intimate with approximately 8 rows containing 10 chairs each, divided by the lone aisle down the middle. The ticket price includes a drink (glass of red/white wine; bottle of water). The stage is just slightly elevated so that you can see the performers from anywhere. Acoustics are not amplified but terrific and both guitars (six-string classical and 12-string fado) were easily heard, as was of course the singers. After discovering it by accident, I have been a fan of Fado (basically Portuguese blues) for over a decade. The two guitarists and singers were outstanding. The concert included both female (primarily) and male soloists and lasted just under an hour. Most venues host their performances in the early evening for some reason - think 6:30 or 7p start time. So we simply planned on grabbing dinner afterwards.

I had low expectations, since it's a free art museum in a town internationally known for being a…read moretourist trap. I was surprised that the museum has its own building and it's quite grand -- it was formerly the casino. The building is large, so even with two galleries being closed while exhibitions were being installed, there was still a lot to see. It's worth taking the steps to the top floor, which has a lovely skylight and open feeling. The front of the room has a nice view of Sintra, seen from behind a larger than life size statue of lady luck. There were hardly any visitors, which is not what I expected from Sintra. The staff was really welcoming and helpful. When we asked a quick question of someone passing by, they stopped what they were doing to chat with us about the whole show, providing insights that really changed how we viewed the pieces. Even though I went to art school (briefly, before dropping out) I am not above popping into art galleries purely for a clean bathroom. They do have clean bathrooms. Still, it's worth actually checking out the whole museum. Surely it's good to enter the house of lady luck, no? There are also clean bathrooms and more art in a tiny art gallery in the public library a few minutes walk towards tourist land, just next to the cafe.

Art Deco museum in an 18th century building. Right opposite the LX Factory on the 15e tram line…read moretowards Belém. Amazing art deco pieces from a private collection- excellent glass, ceramics paintings sculpture and furniture. Guided tour around the house with lots of explanations. Only criticism is that the guide gave too much detail sometimes. Only 6euro which includes a wine tasting after! Awesome value