Boubou's

The cooking and the experience

The kitchen focuses on seasonal produce and thoughtful dishes, with clean flavours and combinations that raise an eyebrow in a good way. It's not food to fill you up; it's food to notice. The menu changes with what the market offers, so each visit brings something new.

Service matches the tone of the house: attentive, friendly and without long speeches. Ask for wine advice, that's what they're there for. If you have any dietary restriction, mention it when you book.

The room and what to expect

The room feels cosy and refined, with the discreet charm that suits the neighbourhood. It's a dinner for talking without shouting, for two or a small group. No tie required, but a neat look suits the atmosphere.

At the €€€ level, it's one of those restaurants that works for marking a special date without turning the night into a formal event. Expect a suitably leisurely meal, to savour without hurry.

Príncipe Real around the table

Rua do Monte Olivete lies between the Príncipe Real garden and Rato, in a calm residential area. Before dinner, walk through the garden past the huge cedar that shades half the neighbourhood, and browse the design shops and mansions around. Lisbon's Botanical Garden is a few minutes' walk away, if you arrive in daylight.

Heading down Rua Dom Pedro V, you reach the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint and Bairro Alto, for a drink after dinner. Rato metro station is close, making the trip back to your hotel easy. It's a great neighbourhood for an afternoon stroll without crowds.

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