"Maybe a dingo ate your baby." (Elaine/Seinfeld)…read more Conveniently located about a block from my hotel, Pingo Dingo (called Pingo Doce by some) became a frequent stop for me to pick up water bottles and other staples during my time in Lisbon. One of my favorite things to do when traveling abroad is to wander the aisles of grocery stores on the prowl for good deals, amusing products, and wild Australian dogs. The aisles of Pingo did not disappoint! Star Wars obsessed? Check out the Jabba the Hutt fish in the seafood section! Fan of the Two-Buck Chuck? Pingo has a full wall of wines under $5. Kermit is your spirit animal? Muppet eye special in aisle 3! Take note that items from the deli and pastry section must be paid for at that counter. There is also a check-out line reserved only for pharmacy items. Pingo also houses the entry to the "secret" Castelo Elevador, which will lift you most the way up to St. George Castle. Overall this chain grocery store is a fantastic pit stop to load up on refreshments, basic needs, and cheap pastries. Next time some obnoxious woman complains, "I've lost my fiancé, the poor baby," put on your worst Australian accent and let her know he's at the Pingo Dingo!

awesome! great prices, great service, great chocolate and wine selection - great deli and great…read morelocation

I finally got to go here! I had heard great things about it. The concept is very cool. Unique…read moregrocery store that serves brunch. I only had dessert there. The prices were very high. 1.80 € for a pastel de nata is way to pricey! (no matter how yummy it is) I loved their selections though. Unique groceries from all over the world, and different wines! I even saw a bottle of Kahlua:) I want to go back and have brunch there.

Fábrica da Nata focuses on doing one thing extremely well: Portuguese custard tarts…read more The pastéis de nata are served fresh and warm, with the signature caramelized top that gives way to a smooth, creamy custard center. The custard strikes a great balance -- rich and eggy but not overly sweet. The pastry shell is where these really shine: thin layers of laminated dough baked until they're deeply golden and crisp. The result is that perfect textural contrast: crackly pastry on the outside and silky custard inside. Like most Portuguese pastry shops, the setup is straightforward. You order at the counter, the service is quick, and the focus is on getting the tarts to you while they're still warm from the oven. Cinnamon and powdered sugar are available to sprinkle on top, which adds a nice extra layer of flavour. Lisbon has many places competing for the title of best pastel de nata, but Fábrica da Nata holds its own. The quality is consistent, the tarts are fresh, and it's an easy stop whether you're looking for a quick snack or a traditional Portuguese pastry with coffee.

This was our first stop for natas after arriving in Lisbon. Last time we ate upstairs with seats…read moreoverlooking the street but this visit we took them to go since we wanted to get back to our hotel due to the weather. Service was quick and both packed together in a paper sack. They were nice and warm. We had to remove them to add our cinnamon and powdered sugar in the store so that was one of the drawbacks of ordering to go. Luckily our hotel was just minutes away and the natas were still warm when we got back. Overall our mouths enjoyed the flaky, crunchy crust and creamy texture of the egg tart but it seemed bit too soft this time. Still in our top 3 places to grab pasteis de nata in Portugal.

It's great to have an actual supermarket so close to the cruise port. Good place to stock up on…read morethings like chocolate bars and snacks

Lisbon is full of mini mercados whose selection and quality vary, but if you want a full-fledged…read moresupermarket, this is the place to go. It's located inside the Santa Apolónia Station (you can only get to it through the station) and has excellent selection and great prices. Want a decent bottle of wine for two euros? Here it is. Their bakery and deli are great, their fruit and vegetables section is diverse, and the only drawback I encountered was that they sell ground coffee but not paper cone filters. Despite that, it's a valuable resource for just about any other need you'd have during a visit to Lisbon.

Everything you need if staying near the major hotels within the Sete Rios area. Good place to…read moregrabbed bottled water other amenities instead of paying hotel mark-ups.

Awesome tiny market that maximizes its space, having a great variety of food, beverages, fresh…read morefruit and produce, deli meats and other household items. We were greeted immediately by the cashier, who spoke English very well and clearly enjoyed practicing it. Originally looking only for bottled water, his suggestions resulted in us purchasing fresh strawberries, a couple bananas and a bottle of local red wine! The store was clean, well organized and well staffed.

One of the best, simple breakfast deals in town!…read more My wife saw a little group of people loitering near the entrance just prior to the 800 am opening, and as soon as they opened, they rushed inside. So curiously we followed the crowd and they all had congregated in the bakery and deli area. The prices are VERY affordable as compared to the tourist trap stores. A lot of the locals shop here and this market is always busy! So if you want a cup of coffee with a Custard tart, or coffee with a nice buttered bun, combined, it cost us 2.09 euros! There is a small sitting area to eat your stuff, but the unsaid expectation was to "eat and run" since a steady stream of people were also taking this opportunity for a great deal! A convenient location to get groceries as our hotel was also right down the street!

We have a 45-day stay in Lisboa, so our first to-do item was find a market to stock our fridge…read more Pingo Doce ("Sweet Drop") is a chain "supermercado" in Portugal, with over 400+ stores across the country. What can I say? It's a supermarket! (Lol!) The stores we've visited were well-appointed, stocked, and modern. If you like meats and fish, they've got it all fresh. Being plant-based, Pingo is not the most stocked as far as those items go; but, it does contain a number of products for us. And, too, the prices are all very comparable, if not cheaper, than what we pay back in our local Hannaford back in the States. In sum, Pingo Doce is a very fine supermercado to go to when in Lisboa! :D

Pingo Dolce is a supermarket chain in Portugal. The…read morelocation of this grocery store was close to our hotel. I didn't find much in terms of candy/ snacks made in Portugal, but there are a lot of different ones from other European counties.

Came here to get piripiri hot sauce for home and as gifts, there were different heat levels. They…read morealso have different types of canned tuna, octopus, and sardines. Some tuna with olive oil were on sale for less than 1€. I don't know if they are the same quality as the canned fish shops but it's much cheaper than the 16€ that they charge in the specialty shops!

Sweet lady works behind the counter. She doesn't speak English, but we're in her country so we…read moreshould have learned more to communicate with her. Place sells basic essentials which was great and a lifesaver. Has chips, cheeses, wines, napkins, cup ramen, sodas, and some deli meats

Honestly the best part of this place was the nice decor inside. We received minimal service at best…read moreand the food was very underwhelming. The masala papad was very sour and the paneer tikka masala taste was off...it did not taste like paneer tikka masala. The naan was probably the best tasting thing we ordered here. Not very good Indian food...at least not based on what we ordered. I wouldn't call this place authentic at all...maybe it's just the standard of Indian food here.

Very kind waiter. Whole family was craving Indian food…read more This was what we needed! Great food! Definitely recommend!

We had a great experience at Swaagat, especially given that we were a large group of 19 people. The…read morerestaurant was very accommodating, and the host and staff were super pleasant, welcoming, and engaging throughout our visit. We started with paneer tikka and chicken tikka--both came in generous portions and were freshly made. The chutneys paired really well and added to the overall flavor. We also had a bottle of Piano red wine, which surprisingly worked quite nicely with the food. For the main course, everything was delicious. Standouts for us were the butter chicken, palak paneer, biryani, prawn curry, and garlic naan. The food tasted very fresh and well prepared, and you could tell care went into each dish. Service was fast despite the size of our group, which we really appreciated. Most importantly, everyone had a good time--especially the kids. Overall, a very enjoyable meal with great food and warm hospitality. Would definitely recommend for both small and large groups!

After a week of protugese food we wanted a break and had indian. No regrets, this place was…read morefabulous, we even came back on a day we were too tired to find a place to eat so we just came back here since it was so good the first time. I had the meat and seafood thali, both were good, but I definitely preferred the meat one. Chai isn't on the menu, but they said it we'd available when I asked. The chai was also quite good and in a really cute pot. One thing that could have made it better though is if the pot had better insulation, the tea got cold really quick.