Top 4 Ham Dishes in Lisbon (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Caldo Verde at Pap'Açorda, €6.50 (Cais do Sodré)
- Presunto Ibérico at Solar dos Presuntos, (Rossio)
- Charcuterie Board at Comida Independente, €16.00 (Belém)
- Presunto Ibérico at Tasca do Chico, €7.50 (Alfama)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Ham Dishes
#1
Caldo Verde
Pap'AçordaCais do Sodré·$$
€6.50
A simple broth of kale, potato, olive oil, and cured ham.
Tip: Order this as a starter in winter. It's warming and light, pairs with any main.
#2
Presunto Ibérico
Solar dos PresuntosRossio·$$
Spanish cured ham (Jamón Ibérico), sliced paper-thin, served with bread.
Tip: Presunto arrives complimentary—it's charged on the bill unless you decline. Try it; it's excellent. Tear the bread and layer the ham.
#3
Charcuterie Board
Comida IndependenteBelém·$$
€16.00
A selection of cured meats from Portuguese and European small producers, with bread and preserves.
Tip: Eat the Portuguese items first to understand the regional tradition, then compare to the European selections.
#4
Presunto Ibérico
Tasca do ChicoAlfama·$$
€7.50
Sliced cured Iberian ham served with bread and olives.
Tip: Pair with a glass of tinto (red wine) — the wine list is small but well-chosen for this kind of eating.