Café do Rio

Hamburger shops are a dime a dozen in LX, but this one is worth its weight in gold.

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Rua da Alfândega, 114
Baixa
+351 218 868 050 website
Mon – Thu, 12h – 15h, 19h30 – 23h; Fri – Sat, 12h – 15h, 19h30 – 24h, Sun, 12h – 15h, 19h30 – 23h

The best Portuguese-teaching waiters are at Café do Rio near Terreiro do Paço. They give you plenty of encouragement to learn the language and it’s all done in a lighthearted, fun manner. Also, it has one of the best burgers in Lisbon. Sorry to all the artisanal burger boutiques.