From neighborhood hangouts to natural-wine specialists and polished tasting rooms, these are our favorite wine bars in Lisbon for an interesting glass, a memorable bottle, and people who know what they’re pouring.

In the heat of the summer, there’s nothing quite like settling into a breezy spot close to vast blue of the Tagus River with some friends and a few snacks. But due to the city’s hills and its construction projects, it’s not always easy to find a nice place for a picnic close to the river. One consistently good spot, though, is Tapada das Necessidades, previously a royal park. It’s also conveniently close to the Alcântara neighborhood, home to some of our favorite food and wine shops. While we aren’t currently permitted to drink in public places – a new Covid-19 measure – we can still picnic with amazing produce while overlooking the river and the 25th April Bridge.

At Oliveira’s Moçambicano in Lisbon, Rui Oliveira serves a rich Mozambican crab curry built on piri piri, coconut milk, tomatoes, garlic and crab flown in from Mozambique. Here, he shares the recipe for one of the restaurant’s most personal dishes.