North Side
Our Side of the River, close to Bishop’s Square
Most of our favourites are on this side, all within a proverbial stone’s throw of the Square.
- O Patio – +351 281 323 008 – very popular and a great atmosphere on the roof terrace.
- Abstrato – +351 937 037 712 – Close to O Patio, refurbished a couple of years ago, good food and friendly service.
- Aqua Sul – +351 281 325 166 – Small and buzzing.
- A Taska – +351 919 472 195 – Tiny Restaurant on LHS as you enter Bishop’s Square coming from the Villa. Limited menu but we like it.
- Rive Gauche – +351 917 043 274– A bit more formal, we haven’t been there for a while.
- Brisa do Rio – +351 915 434 452 – Always very busy, excellent value but you need to book. One of the most popular in this area.
- Restaurant Tavira (Beira Rio) – +351 281 323 165 and The Black Anchor (Irish Bar) Great for open-air dining in the warm weather.
- Terraze – +351 281 327 481 On the riverside, short distance upstream from Black Anchor. Relatively new – good reports but have not been there yet.
- D’Gusta – +351 281 326 089 – A bit further upstream, towards the Railway Bridge. A Tapas restaurant, relatively new and incredibly popular. One of our favourites – you need to book even in the off-season.
- Pessoa’s Cafe – +351 281 094 057 – Between the Roman Bridge and the Middle Bridge. Very small, just a few tables and chairs on the pavement but a great place to start the evening. Opens at 6pm and closes when it feels like it!
