It is still possible to eat well and cheaply in Lisbon: 12 restaurants with dishes for up to €10

If you’re looking for a solution for weekday lunches in Lisbon that breaks the routine, Mama Shelter has the answer. From Monday to Friday, the restaurant offers three lunch menus that combine price, flavor, and speed.

But only one of them fits on this list, which is the most affordable option: the Dish of the Day, for €10, which changes daily.

The new Bitoques à Portuguesafrom A Padaria Portuguesa are proof that a meal doesn’t have to be expensive.

With tender meat, a fried egg (which could be better), French fries (plastic, but edible), rice, and a flavorful sauce, this classic won’t let you down, maintaining a tradition that Lisboners love: an “okay” meal for less than €10, in what is the perfect option for those who want to eat quickly and cheaply in various parts of the city of Lisbon.

Tasca do Tretas is one of those hidden gems in the middle of the city that is still open from Sunday to Friday, with a menu that doesn’t exceed €10.

It’s located in Alameda, in the actors’ neighborhood, and as for the food, it’s anything but “crap”! The weekly menu, starting at €7.50, consists of:

• on Sundays there is always Leitão
• On Mondays, you have Feijoada à Transmontana, Mão de Vaca, and Dobrada.
• on Tuesdays, Fava Beans with Ribs and Jardineira
• on Wednesdays, it’s the traditional Cozido à Portuguesa
• on Thursdays, the house specialty, Pernil (reservations recommended)
• on Fridays you can try Arroz de Cabidela (chicken rice) and Piano no Forno (oven-baked chicken).

The portions are always very generous, a source of pride for those who serve at the table, who are always very friendly and available to provide any extras.

Very close to Largo de Camões is one of the smallest taverns, but always with delicious food, which we have already had the opportunity to try.

And you don’t even need a name! Just search for “restaurante Das Flores” and there it is.

Get the phone number because you’ll definitely need to book a table if you want to eat here, in a space that seats just over 20 people, 22 to be precise.

As for the dishes, our suggestion is the Beef Croquettes with Tomato Rice. They are small, always served hot, and are among the most delicious we have ever eaten.

If you order them individually, don’t forget to add a little mustard on top.

For many years, Lisboners have been passing by this bifana tavern right in front of Largo de Camões.

Some say that grilled steak is even better than pork sandwich,but that’s another discussion.

If you want to vary, there are also other options, such asBitoque à Trevo, omelets, alheira guarnecida, or the dishes of the day, which are always different and priced below €10.

Balcão do Marquês is very close to Marquês de Pombal. It’s not exactly a tavern, but it serves typical Portuguese dishes at authentic tavern prices. That’s why it’s on this list.

Every day you have a choice of four dishes, including fish, meat , and a popular option, starting at €6.95. If you want to opt for the menu of the day, for €10.30, it includes the dish of the day + drink or soup + coffee or pastel de nata.

At the Pólo Cultural das Gaivotas, you will find a pleasant garden with a nice restaurant.

Here you’ll find everything: vegetarian cuisine, culture, Vhils, and a delicious menu of the day for €10.

There are many Indian restaurants, butthis is one of our favorites and has the friendliest staff in Lisbon.

There are two lunch menus, one for vegetarians and one for omnivores. The first includes a vegetable curry, rice, a drink, and coffee. The second has the same options, but the main course is a delicious chicken curry.

Try it inside or on the small terrace,between 12pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday.