Set in a former 17th-century converted convent in the peaceful Lisbon quarter of Lapa, many consider A Travessa to be one of Lisbon's best restaurants. From the creative Portuguese-Belgian cuisine, elegant surroundings, attentive service and charming ambiance, Travessa's quiet location in the historical neighborhood of Madragoa in the Convent of the Bernardas, makes this restaurant also one of the city's most beautiful dining destinations. There are three dining areas: the main room with it's spectacular vaulted ceiling, centuries old tile flooring and period furniture; a small private dining room and picturesque terrace overlooking A Travessa's cloistered courtyard — the ideal location for lunch on a warm summer day — but the warm amber hued lighting, elegant tables and roaring fireplace in the main dining room is the picture spot for a romantic evening for two. The lunch and dinner menu, which changes every day, features a selection of sensational Portuguese-Belgian entrées preceded by seven or eight delicious prix-fixe appetizers, in addition to a wine list that features many of Portugal's best including an extensive selection of Douro reds. A hidden gem in the leafy Lapa quarter of Lisbon, Travessa is both a culinary and historical treasure well worth discovering on any journey to this exceptional city.
Tucked away through a secret doorway and down a small set of step, is Travessa's small lobby
A beautiful bouquet of roses sit on the vestibule
Tavessa's menu and the elegant interior of Travessa
We decided to start with a glass of Portuguese sparkling wine before deciding on our main course
Fresh baked bread is prepared in house each day
Olive oil for our bread
Grilled peppers
A couscous and mixed pepper soup
Smoked Wild Boar
Sizzling cooked black pork arrives at the table on a wooden board, to be carved to served to each guest
Fluffy scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms
Exquisitely perfect scrambled eggs
A light mixed salad with tomatoes, pecorino and balsamic drizzle
Prawn Dumplings with Mango Sauce
Fresh Lisbon oysters with a 'thimble' of lemon juice
We ordered a gorgeous bottle of Duoro wine to enjoy with our dinner
The sommelier decanting our wine
The sommelier places the decanter on a napkin he has folded in the shape of a chrysanthemum
Roast Lamb with Mint Sauce and Mushroom Risotto
Filet of Wild Bull with Mushrooms
An array of side dishes arrive as part of Travessa's nightly offerings, like this silky smooth Spinach Purée
Mashed Celeriac
Lovely Little Roast Potatoes
Warm house made crisps!
A light warm Cabbage Salad
We shared a dessert which was inspired by one made by the nuns: warm eggy and similar to a clafouti, it was delicious
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