A Margem

For casual dining with a waterfront view, this trendy little cafe-restaurant is hard to beat. Set on the esplanade in Belém, the terrace looks out over the River Tagus and is especially alluring during the warm summer months. Snacks and light meals, steaks, sandwiches, salads and soups are served throughout the day, with a selection of tempting desserts available as a follow-up or as a delicious treat (check out their ice creams). Service can get a tad slow when it's really busy but this is made up for by the quality of the food and the location. In fact to make the most of the locale arrive just before dusk, order a bottle of wine and watch the sun set over the horizon. Magical!