Lisbon · Santos & Madragoa

A Travessa

Romantic restaurant in a converted convent with garden dining in the peaceful courtyard.

About A Travessa

Romantic restaurant in a converted convent with garden dining in the peaceful courtyard. Portuguese and Mediterranean dishes served under orange trees and bougainvillea. Slightly formal atmosphere, excellent for special occasions. Mains EUR 20-32, wine list strong in Alentejo reds.

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Address

Madragoa, Tv. do Convento das Bernardas 12, 1200-638 Lisboa, Portugal

Neighborhood

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Reserve a garden table for dinner (they're first-come at lunch) - the candlelit courtyard under the trees is magical after dark.

Plan for about 2h 30m. Evening visits offer a different atmosphere with softer light.

A Travessa is in the Santos & Madragoa neighborhood of Lisbon. The address is Madragoa, Tv. do Convento das Bernardas 12, 1200-638 Lisboa, Portugal. The area is well-served by metro.

Evening visits offer a unique atmosphere. The light is softer, crowds thin out, and the experience feels more intimate.

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Museum

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