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).

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.

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.

We have arrived to Setubal by train from Lisbon. Kind man at the,station when asked for directions invited us to his car and gave us a lift. Market looks,and smells fresh aroma of gardens and the sea. If you were blindfolded you would have never guessed that 1/4 of the market was consisting of fish and seafood stalls offering abundance of fresh catch. We treated ourselves to a dozen of oysters washed down with a local white wine at the bar just 20 yards from the stalls under the same roof. Next we have sampled about 5 local cheeses and bought some for later. Compared with Lisbon prices were very much lower. Next we took a short walk to the sea front. This was charming and very tasty experience.

During our trip to Lisbon we always had lunch in this market to look for "typical goodies", on the first day eating at "Susana Felicidade" some excellent bacalhau and roasted polvo, both very good, but the bacalhau was fantastic! We recommend trying it! While on the second day we had lunch at "Manteigaria Silva", the bruschetta with Iberian ham was excellent here too! We recommend stopping by the market to eat typical foods!

Market by the sea. Very chaotic place. Cleanliness is not really among the main factors even if they try it turns out to be very dirty. It is not easy to find a place especially for families with children. On the other hand, there is a lot of choice of food even if the prices are not the cheapest.

We 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!

Many offers with typical foods. Cooked very well. The only problem in rush hour is the difficulty of finding a seat at the tables, especially if there are more than 2. Good cleaning, the attendants frequently go to remove dishes and clean tables.

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.

Good solution for an aperitif in the center of Lisbon returning from Belém. Huge choice of food and drinks, not exactly cheap but very nice also for the atmosphere. You pay exclusively by credit card