Along the river, Santa Apolónia station, Santos, Docas and Alcântara

Bica do Sapato
The trendiest restaurant in Lisbon, part owner by John Malkovich. See and be seen. Next to Lisbon’s hottest night club Lux and just as spicy, this spacious and refreshingly upbeat restaurant is the perfect spot to begin the evening. Bask in the sun on the esplanade with cocktail in hand and make sure you spot the celebs before they disappear into the night. There is also a sushi bar on the first floor.

Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, close to Santa Apolónia train station. Tel: 21 881 0229. Closed Monday lunch. Open 12:30 - 14:30 and 20:00 - 23:30. Sushi Bar open from Monday to Saturday 19:30 - 01:00.

Yasmin
A new kid on the Lisbon block but already rated one of the best, this is a luxurious and romantic in a bohemian neighbourhood.  With a totally fresh concept menu this restaurant offers its guests creative cuisine, which fuses Mediterranean with Oriental influences.

Rua da Moeda 1. Tel: 21 393 0074. Open 19:30 - 02:00.

Alcântara Café
Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine is served at this trendy dockside warehouse that oozes sophisticated with its nouvelle cuisine style mixed with those traditionally, generous portions.

Rua Maria Luísa Holstein 15. Tel: 21 363 7176. Open all evenings until late.