Curated food market featuring 40+ stalls from Lisbon's best chefs and restaurants. Under one roof find everything from seafood to pastéis de nata, casual dining with communal seating.
Time Out Market Lisboa occupies the hall of the Mercado da Ribeira on Avenida 24 de Julho near Cais do Sodré, in Lisbon, Portugal. Curated by the Time Out media brand, the food hall gathers around 40 stalls and counters from well-known Lisbon chefs and restaurants, giving visitors a one-roof sample of the city's cooking. Typical dishes range from grilled fish, bacalhau and presunto to burgers, sushi, petiscos, pastéis de nata and desserts, with most plates costing roughly 8 to 25 euros. Stalls linked to chefs such as Henrique Sá Pessoa and Alexandre Silva are among the draws, with plates listed at around 15 and 18 euros respectively. The room is large and communal, with long shared tables beneath a high vaulted roof, loud and busy at lunch and in the evening, and there is no dress code. Diners order at individual stalls, then carry food to any free seat; there are no table reservations and no waiter service, apart from bars that pour wine, beer, ginjinha and cocktails. The market is open daily from about 10am to midnight. Queues build at the most popular stalls at peak meal times, particularly weekend evenings and in summer, and finding seats can take patience. Its appeal lies in variety, since a group that cannot agree on cuisine can each choose a different counter and eat together. Prices are higher than at traditional neighbourhood tascas, and the atmosphere is more tourist-oriented than local, but quality is consistent and the format makes it a practical first or last meal in Lisbon. The surrounding Cais do Sodré district is also known for nightlife along Rua Nova do Carvalho, so the market works as a start to an evening.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 10am-12am |
| Reservations | Walk-in |
| Address | Av. 24 de Julho 49, 1200-479 Lisboa |
Signature dishes
- Various dishes — $8-25
- Henrique Sá Pessoa plates — $15
- Alexandre Silva creations — $18
Location
Av. 24 de Julho 49, 1200-479 Lisboa
38.7066, -9.1453 View on map
Highlights
- Around 40 stalls from leading Lisbon chefs and restaurants under one roof
- Communal seating that suits groups with different tastes
- Plates from chefs such as Henrique Sá Pessoa and Alexandre Silva
- Open daily from 10am to midnight with bars and dessert counters
Tips for visiting
- Visit at off-peak times, such as 11:30am or mid-afternoon, to avoid queues and find seats
- Send one person to claim a table while others order from different stalls
- Budget roughly 8 to 25 euros per dish; sharing several plates keeps costs down
- Weekends and summer evenings are the most crowded
- No reservations are taken, so flexibility matters for large groups
When to visit
Weekday late mornings or mid-afternoons for space; evenings for atmosphere.
Accessibility
The hall is on street level with generally flat access, though crowds can make movement difficult at peak times; staff can advise on the easiest entrance.
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Frequently asked questions
Can tables be reserved?
No, the market is walk-in with shared communal seating.
What are the opening hours?
It is open daily from about 10am to midnight.
What does a meal cost?
Most dishes cost around 8 to 25 euros per plate.
Where is it?
On Avenida 24 de Julho 49, beside Cais do Sodré station in Lisbon.