14 Best Shopping in Lisbon, Portugal

It's been described by local press as "the prettiest store in the city," and few would argue with that description. The large, beautifully styled emporium stocks finely packaged traditional Portuguese goods at every price point, ranging from soaps and shaving cream to glassware, ceramics, textiles, notebooks, food, and olive oils. Airy and spacious, the contemporary shop is a must-visit for gifts and mementos that truly capture Portuguese life. There are branches in Chiado and at Time Out Market, but the Intendente store is a tourist attraction in itself.

It calls itself “Lisbon’s meeting point” for a reason. This chic, storied department store is where people of all ages meet before a night out on the town. Inside are 50 national and international chain stores offering everything you could need to look and feel fabulous, and there are 15 restaurants in the smart food court on the top floor, offering views of Chiado. The building itself is worth a visit, having been painstakingly restored after a fire consumed much of the centuries-old building in 1988. The smart Hotel do Chiado today occupies the lower floors.

There's a feast for the eyes at this shop, whose walls are lined with colorful tins of sardines and other seafood, as well as fruit preserves and other delicacies. The staff serves you from behind an antique wooden counter.

The Portuguese love affair with azulejo tiles is evident on buildings across the country, but taking home a tile as a memento has implications, as many of those for sale have been stolen from historic buildings. For a more ethical option, Cortiço & Netos sells distinct and beautiful discontinued tiles from the 1950s onward. You can buy just one tile or by the square meter.

Shopping doesn't get any more stylish than at this grand 18th-century mansion, which has been transformed into a gallery showcasing some of the best of Portuguese design and even a few international brands. The bar and restaurant in the inner Moorish-style courtyard is an attractive place for a meal or a gin drink.

Overlooking the the busiest part of Chiado, this shop has a particularly Instagram-worthy view of the cobblestone pavement from above. The collection of bags, stationery, ceramics, and other products designed in Portugal and abroad are worth considering for more than just a photograph.

Established in 1741, this workshop and store uses century-old techniques, including painting and glazing entirely by hand, to create contemporary designs and reproductions of antique tiles.

The so-called "thieves" market (it used to be said that stolen items invariably ended up here) is now the most famous flea market in Portugal. You'll need a few hours to browse all the stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to antique furnishings, with plenty of colorful treasures in between. Running until about 2 pm on Tuesday and a little later into the afternoon on Saturday, it's a memorable shopping experience. The market attracts serious collectors as well as casual browsers, so dedicated bargain hunters should be prepared to arrive early to grab the best deals.

There are now several branches of this respected wine merchant in Lisbon, but the Sant Justa elevator location has been in business for almost a century, and the knowledgeable English-speaking staff will let you know everything about the vintage you've selected. Bottles are stacked from floor to ceiling and packed in glass vitrines like museum displays. Garrafeira Nacional is also known for its selection of Portuguese spirits and fortified wines.

Sourdough loaves made by talented and passionate young baker Diogo Amorim attract carb-craving Lisboetas from across the city. Amorim learned his trade in the some of the world's top kitchens, and here he perfects the art, using flour prepared in an on-site stone mill. There are now several branches of GLEBA in and around Lisbon, but this is where it all began.

Lisbon’s smallest shop is one of its most charming, selling nothing but custom-made, finely crafted gloves since 1925. It’s the last place in Portugal where you can get these exclusive gloves, and it's recognized as one of the best stores of its kind in Europe. The well-preserved neoclassical interior fits two customers at a time, who go through the process of trying on the different sizes and colors by placing their elbows on a small cushion and letting the fitter make the perfect adjustments.

With tiled floors and vintage fittings, this beautifully designed grocery store and wine bar is run by the team behind the acclaimed Prado restaurant. Its shelves are stocked with seasonal, often organic, locally sourced products including cheeses, tinned fish, bread, fruits and vegetables, and dry goods. The adjoining bistro serves delicious small plates and a range of Portuguese natural and organic wines to complement them.

For some fairy-tale shopping, browse the racks here filled with fantastical frocks, capes, and more. Madonna is whispered to be among the celeb customers to have done so.

One of the city's oldest goldsmiths, W. A. Sarmento first opened its doors in 1870 and remains famous for its characteristic Portuguese gold and silver filigree work. Beautifully crafted pieces from six generations are displayed in an on-site jewelry museum.