There’s no shortage of fantastic places to shop in Lisbon. Whether you’re looking for a unique souvenir, a thoughtful gift, a new outfit, or something to brighten up your home, you’ll find plenty of options across the city—including all kinds of products made right here in Portugal.
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Portuguese brands and stores where you can buy authentic and artisanal products, from cozy t-shirts to ceramic tiles. And since these are far from the only spots for shopping local in Lisbon, we’ve also added some tips to help you find other local businesses worth supporting.
Portuguese brands to seek out in Lisbon
+351 – Best for comfy clothing
Let’s start with the basics—literally. +351 is a Portuguese brand that sells basic clothing items made from locally sourced organic cotton. All of its products are unisex, designed to be as comfortable as possible, and made in small batches: the opposite of fast fashion.
The founder and creative director of +351, Ana Penha e Costa, is an avid surfer, and her love for the ocean is reflected in the brand’s casual beachy style. It’s simple yet sophisticated, unpretentious and accessible, and clearly linked to the sea—just like Lisbon itself.
The brand is named after the country code for Portugal (all Portuguese phone numbers start with +351) and based in Lisbon, though it’s sold in stores all over the country and the world. It also has two of its own shops in the capital, located in Cais do Sodré and Chiado.
Cerâmicas na Linha – Best for local ceramics
You might have noticed that Portugal has a thing for pottery. Handmade ceramics can be found across the country, from fine dining restaurants to rural roadside markets. If you want to take a piece of this traditional craft home with you, head to Cerâmicas na Linha in Chiado.
Cerâmicas na Linha is a spacious store filled with stacks of plates, bowls, mugs, and pretty much anything else that can be made out of clay. All of its products are handmade in Portugal and completely unique, though of course you can find matching sets.
The store also sells products from famous brands like Bordallo Pinheiro (you’ve probably seen its iconic fruit and vegetable-shaped dishes) and small souvenirs with an unmistakably Portuguese touch: think ceramic sardines and refrigerator magnets shaped like pastéis de nata.
Cortiço & Netos – Best for traditional tiles
Azulejos are the beautiful tiles that adorn many Portuguese buildings, often painted or printed with colorful designs and interlocking patterns. And if you’re hoping to buy genuine azulejos in Lisbon, Cortiço & Netos is the place to go.
This one-of-a-kind shop collects tiles that were made in Portuguese factories dating back to the 1960s. Its founder, Joaquim José Cortiço, started the business in 1979; its name pays homage to him and his descendants (netos means “grandchildren”).
At the shop in the Arroios neighborhood, you’ll find an amazing selection of tiles to take home. These aren’t brand new or made-to-order; they’re authentic (and sometimes imperfect) antiques that each hold a piece of Portuguese history—which is exactly what makes them so special.
ISTO – Best for sustainable fashion
ISTO is an independent Portuguese menswear brand that places transparency front and center. It offers detailed price breakdowns for its products and has even invited customers to tour its factories, all in the name of promoting sustainable slow fashion.
The brand’s name is an acronym representing its core values—independent thinking, superb quality, transparent pricing, and organic materials—which tells you pretty much everything you need to know. It’s also a common word in Portuguese, literally meaning “THIS.”
ISTO is defined by a sense of understated elegance and classic silhouettes: the kind of clothes that never go out of style. You can find its four Lisbon stores in Príncipe Real, Chiado, Campo de Ourique, and Amoreiras Shopping Center.
A Vida Portuguesa – Best for artisanal products
If you’re in the market for locally made products but not quite sure what you want to buy, A Vida Portuguesa is the place for you. Its name means “Portuguese life” and that’s a fitting description of what you’ll find here: a wide array of objects imbued with the Portuguese spirit.
A Vida Portuguesa sells vintage posters and stationery, gourmet foods and dinnerware, artisanal jewelry and accessories, woven blankets and scented soaps… in other words, a little bit of everything. The only clear common thread is that all of its products are made in Portugal.
There are two standalone stores in Lisbon—one in Chiado and one in Intendente—plus one inside Mercado da Ribeira (Time Out Market) and DEPOZITO, a shop and cultural space created in collaboration with Portugal Manual (a network of local artisans).
How to support local businesses in Lisbon
Lisbon is an increasingly international city, attracting not just tourists and expats but also big brands and corporate chains en masse. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but if you’re trying to shop local, sometimes it’s hard to tell local businesses apart from their global counterparts.
That said, most Portuguese businesses are proud of their origins—so often all you have to do is look a little closer. Keep an eye out for the words “made in Portugal,” an unofficial label that many homegrown brands use to promote their products.
Another telltale sign of a traditional business is the Lojas Com História designation, assigned to Lisbon’s most historic and traditional shops. Many newer local brands can be found at street markets and cultural centers like LX Factory and EmbaiXada.
If you’re ever in doubt if a certain store or product is Portuguese, our top tip is simply to ask. Lisboetas are often the most adamant proponents of shopping local, so the question “Is this locally made?” will likely be met with appreciation—and maybe even some additional recs.
And after a long day of shopping local in Lisbon, why not sign up for a food tour to try Lisbon’s best bites? An evening food and wine tour in Bairro Alto is a great way to wind down the day. Or perhaps a little evening out in Mouraria and Alfama finished off with the sweet sounds of Fado is more your style? Either way, you really can’t go wrong.
