Mercado da Ribeira
Mercado da Ribeira
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10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
In the morning, Mercado da Ribeira is a traditional food market that dates back to the 1890s, where you'll find local vendors selling fresh produce, flowers, fish, cheese, and other groceries. When the market closes, head to the next-door dining hall (Time Out Market), where there are over 30 stalls showcasing the best of Lisbon's culinary scene. Curated by Time Out’s food writers and editors, you'll find street food vendors and Michelin-star chefs serving up traditional Portuguese fare, seafood, pizza, ice cream, and more. Get your food, grab a beer, and find a seat by the communal tables. Meal times are busy, so get there early to avoid the lines. Don't miss all the best spots on a walking food tour of Lisbon. – Tripadvisor
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Neighbourhood: Bairro Alto, Bica & Cais do Sodré
Enjoy a cocktail, discover a jazz club, hit the dance floor or simply grab a beer and catch up with your friends in the street: Bairro Alto, Bica and Cais do Sodré are the core of it all. Amazing rooftops, restaurants, cafes, bars, art galleries, museums and theaters abound. Start off by admiring the river from the Santa Catarina belvedere, have a cocktail at PARK's rooftop bar, try a typical Portuguese steak, or the fresh grilled fish, at Príncipe do Calhariz, and later explore the dozens of streets full of bars and clubs! Whether you're visiting for a day or a whole week, make sure you visit Bairro Alto and its surroundings.
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- Cais do Sodré • 2 min walk
- Baixa/Chiado • 9 min walk
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- JLMarietta127 contributionsFun, and Delicious Food!We visited the Time Out Market (the evening dining hall) while in Lisbon. It was so interesting to see all the people (locals and visitors) enjoying all the various foods and drinks! We even ate dinner there and had a great time! Before dinner, we sat and relaxed at the park nearby and watched the locals enjoying their family outings.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 October 2023
- Chris SLondon, United Kingdom68 contributionsPinoquio, great fishIt’s an old market now turned into a very cool food destination. Small kitchens, wine shops, ice cream shops all grouped together in a small d market. I ate at Pinoquio, the clams and Jake were of the highest quality and the service was friendly and very high standard. An absolute must to stop and eat in Lisbon.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 November 2023
- Peter SSingapore, Singapore421 contributionsNice Market with lots of food optionsVisited the market twice during my visit to Lisbon. First visited on a Sunday but all the market stalls were closed. The Time Out food court was opened though and there were plenty of food choices to try out although some were more expensive than in other places but to be expected for a place catering to tourists. Returned the next day (Monday) but was disappointed that only the vegetable and fruit stalls were opened. Anyway, it should still be on your to do list when in Lisbon.Visited February 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 3 March 2024
- Mark LEvans, Georgia641 contributionsLarge food marketCame here in the evening for dinner. the Time Out Market has numerous vendors selling great food at decent prices. Easy to find something each persone would like. Good for teens and older kids as they pick out what they each want. Good valueVisited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 16 March 2024
- Andrew Z358 contributionsGood place for a quick snack.It is very popular place not only among tourists but there are a lot locals having a quick bite. Many different choices from sea food, pizza, kebabs. A lot of choices of wine and beer. It maybe difficult to find empty seats, but if move around you can find something. We stopped there for a quick taste and we were not disappointed.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 April 2024
- Helen SLondon, United Kingdom75 contributionsGreat place to sample local food options in a fun settingWe were recommended this place by a WithLocals tour guide, because one of us is vegetarian and they said it would be a good place to get some classic local food while also having interesting vegetarian options. They were right! In the end we both chose something from Susana Felicidade - I had octopus and he had a sweet potato, pea, egg and mushroom concoction that he was very happy with. There were loads of great options, including for beer, wine, and desserts, and a DJ playing music that people were dancing too - loud enough to be danceable, quiet enough to allow diners to chat to each other, which I think is the perfect volume!Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 April 2024
- Ian JSt Ives, United Kingdom412 contributionsGreat Market & It's Probably Impossible Not to Eat & Drink Something !What a superb experience. In the morning it is a bustling market and then it transforms into a wonderful eating/drinking experience in the evening. We loved it. We visited one morning and instantly decided to return in the evening for food. There is a central seating area with food stalls all around. Simply find a table then select what you want to eat and drink from the numerous stalls. Great quality in a relaxed and fun environment. Highly recommended.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 5 August 2024
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Derrygonnelly, UK118 contributions
Mar 2023
The food court is nothing short of amazing. There is something to entice every palate and some of the nation's aspiring chefs are represented here.
Although there are an extensive array of tables or benches available, it can be difficult at peak periods to find a couple of seats together in the communal dining area.
We arrived prior to 2pm and it was disappointing to discover that the flower and vegetable market closed around 2.30pm. Having opted to eat first, we never got to visit the markets. We will be wiser next time around.
The Time Out Market as it is known as is well worth a visit.
Although there are an extensive array of tables or benches available, it can be difficult at peak periods to find a couple of seats together in the communal dining area.
We arrived prior to 2pm and it was disappointing to discover that the flower and vegetable market closed around 2.30pm. Having opted to eat first, we never got to visit the markets. We will be wiser next time around.
The Time Out Market as it is known as is well worth a visit.
Written 4 April 2023
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WorldTravellerSoon
Canada375 contributions
Apr 2022
Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market) is a tourist-must-visit. The location is excellent (next to metro, ferry terminal and train station).
There is a huge food hall, traditional market place and craft market (the day we visited).
The traditional market opens everyday but closes quite early. The food hall is always busy. The price is quite high for the same food compared to other food courts or restaurants.
There is a huge food hall, traditional market place and craft market (the day we visited).
The traditional market opens everyday but closes quite early. The food hall is always busy. The price is quite high for the same food compared to other food courts or restaurants.
Written 29 April 2022
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claudio d
Viterbo, Italy42,902 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Classic covered city market that differs from the others due to the predominant part reserved for catering. Even if its history is older, the current building was built in 1882 but we see it (apart from interior modernizations which took place in the 20th and 21st centuries) as it appears after the restoration works which ended in 1930 (following the disastrous fire of 1891). As I was saying, the main feature is the large space reserved for catering, where around 40 different refreshment points (including gourmet ones) operate, with 750 seats available, of which 500 are indoors; was created in 2014 under the name Time Out Market. It is not a place to eat cheaply: the offer is varied and of good quality and the prices are therefore adequate. Unfortunately, given its central location (in front of the Cais do Sodré station), it is overrun by crowds of people (with lots of tourists), so at lunch time the restaurant area appears more like a bedlam (I don't know as it is in the evening). Aside from catering, there is still a large sector dedicated to the classic food stalls of meat, fish, fruit and vegetables as well as, in this market, a large presence of florists. Upstairs there is the space reserved for events. The classic market stalls are open from 10am to 2pm while the catering is active until midnight (until 2am from Thursday to Saturday).
Written 16 May 2024
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,567 contributions
Apr 2019
Right at the "Cais do Sodré" on the "Chiado" quarter in the "Baixa Lisboeta", you will find the traditional "Mercado da Ribeira", also known as "Time Out Market". It dates from 1882 and was totally renovated in 2014. It gathers, over 3,000 m², more than 30 bars, restaurants, coffee and pastry shops, as well as flowers, fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, meat and souvenir stands. It is amazinly vibrant and quite crowded, as you may imagine. But, certainly unmissable! Enjoy!
Written 28 March 2020
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PressyH
Istres, France70 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Original concept which offers several “restaurants” in the same place sharing a common room for tables. The quality is there, but be careful, the room fills up very quickly and therefore seats are rare. The price is also a little higher than in other restaurants.
Written 21 March 2024
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caster94
15 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Having also visited markets where it is possible to eat in other cities, we expected something less commercial and more real, as well as cheap. There are foods from different cultures, from Italian pizza (19 Euros for a sausage and provola cheese, but nothing exceptional) to Portuguese ham (8 Euros for a modest-sized sandwich) and good Italian ice cream (4 Euros for a medium cup). Good Portuguese wine (6 Euros per glass) as well as fish, hamburgers, sushi, hot dogs, good Portuguese and French pastries. You order and then there are large tables in the center where you can sit and eat, leaving trays and glasses there because there is a tidying up service. It's worth an experience but I don't think I would repeat it.
Written 20 March 2024
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Revista Hotéis
Sao Paulo, SP2,837 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
The construction of Mercado da Ribeira, also known as Time Out, began in the year 1600. But it needed to be rebuilt several times as it was hit by a major earthquake in 1755 and a fire in 1983. Until 1980 it also served as a poultry slaughterhouse and until the 2000s it was the city's main supplier. The market has more than 30 spaces, including restaurants, bars, cafes and pastry shops, in addition to dozens of fruit, vegetable, fish and meat stalls. It also has a concert hall, a terrace for warmer days, and flower and souvenir shops. It is possible to have several meals and try typical Portuguese cuisine from renowned chefs' menus. There is an underground parking lot next door and it is recommended to visit on weekdays, as at the weekend the space is very popular with visitors, and it is difficult to find a place to sit and eat. Mercado da Ribeira opens every day and from Sunday to Wednesday it is open from 10:00 to 00:00 and from Thursday to Saturday, it continues until 02:00.
Written 11 February 2024
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Speziluca
Bari, Italy100 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Place with many small kiosks where you can order all kinds of food from Portuguese to more international ones. I recommend going outside lunch and dinner hours because at that time there is a lot of confusion and finding a seat is really challenging. An experience worth having even if there was a lot of confusion but it was well managed in the end
Written 16 February 2024
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Chris S
London, UK68 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
It’s an old market now turned into a very cool food destination. Small kitchens, wine shops, ice cream shops all grouped together in a small d market.
I ate at Pinoquio, the clams and Jake were of the highest quality and the service was friendly and very high standard. An absolute must to stop and eat in Lisbon.
I ate at Pinoquio, the clams and Jake were of the highest quality and the service was friendly and very high standard. An absolute must to stop and eat in Lisbon.
Written 23 November 2023
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Mark L
Evans, GA641 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Came here in the evening for dinner. the Time Out Market has numerous vendors selling great food at decent prices. Easy to find something each persone would like. Good for teens and older kids as they pick out what they each want. Good value
Written 16 March 2024
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Roam38292344762
State of Mato Grosso
Queria saber se funciona no dia 25/12 ate a noite.
Written 31 October 2019
No estoy seguro. No recuerdo ver ninguno el día que estuvimos.
Written 10 August 2019
che uscita metro devo prendere per raggiungere il mercato?
Written 16 May 2019
Cais do sodre terminale della linea rossa il mercato di trova di fronte a questa fermata.
Written 17 May 2019
8pm. Time Out food hall closes later.
Written 3 April 2019
Is there a martlet for items for sale instead of all food?
Written 27 March 2019
Yes there are some souvenirs for sale
Written 2 July 2019
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