The 10 best shops in Lisbon

For the first time since it launched 14 years ago, the Portuguese brand Wewood has opened a store in Lisbon, bringing its solid wood furniture, crafted on the outskirts of Porto, to the city centre. The brand is under the creative direction of Joana Marcelino and new designs are spread across two floors – including pieces like the Re-Form console and the Platform bed, alongside brand classics such as the Metis desk and the XI bookshelf. In addition to its own creations, the store also features a curated selection of pieces from other brands – rugs, textiles, ceramics, and lamps – all with sustainability in mind.

Following high demand from Lisbon families, and after opening a store in Porto (where the brand is based), Piupiuchick can now be found in the capital. The shop may be small, but it brings the essence of the brand to Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique neighbourhood, known for its abundance of children's shops and, more recently, for a new wave of Portuguese brands. Piupiuchick's mix of colours and patterns is a key element of the brand, with checks, stripes, flowers, and animal prints making appearances season after season in new guises.

From a young age, Sorana Ploata knew she would be a ballerina. She went from spending hours practising in an empty room, to performing onstage (at just nine years old, she danced Mikhail Fokine’s The Dying Swan). Her first pointe shoes, which she wore in this ballet, are on display at Balletto, the shop opened by the Romanian dancer this January. In the window, a piano and chandelier from her parents and grandparents' houses, make the space feel like home for Sonia. Ballet attire, leotards, skirts, tutus, and pointe shoes from brands like Bloch, Capezio, and Grishko are all on sale here, and pointe shoes can be purchased by appointment with Sorana. The shop also offers ballroom and tap shoes and hosts workshops, lectures, and discussions around dance.

The iconic shop by Catarina Portas permanently closed on 21 July. About two weeks later, A Vida Portuguesa (which translates to The Portuguese Life) reopened just a few streets down, in the space that had housed the historic Férin bookshop for over a century, which closed in 2023. The books, as promised, were kept at the front of the store to preserve the space’s bookselling tradition, but the range of items extends far beyond books. There is perfumery, groceries, spirits, a generous selection of Bordallo Pinheiro ceramics, toys, stationery, household items, and textiles, especially kitchenware. But there’s more to come at this new location in Chiado – the shop’s lower floor is still to open, expected to be ready sometime this autumn.

The new Fashion Clinic spans 550 square metres and is entirely dedicated to women’s fashion. The project, which aims to offer a personalised shopping experience, was designed by Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen and is separated into sections to give an intimate vibe. The shop was inspired by the minimalism of art galleries and dark-toned artworks and furniture pieces (also designed by Van Duysen) stand out against the white walls. There is a corner dedicated to Christian Louboutin, as well as other specialised areas reserved for jewellery, shoes, and bags. There are over 30 international brands in this new space, with highlights including labels such as Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Ferragamo, Manolo Blahnik, Stella McCartney, and Tom Ford.

Mateo, a jewellery brand founded by Matthew Harris in New York, could have designed his shop with a sophistication imported straight from Manhattan, but instead, the décor reflects the new surroundings, with perfectly integrated elements evoking Portugal. The narrow space is divided into two rooms downstairs with a third upstairs. The different collections are displayed in separate showcases. The first collection, inspired by a toolbox, remains one of the most sought-after. But others have since arrived – small diamond letters encapsulated in clear quartz, the flowing lines of the Curve collection, pearls in their rawest form, and an explosion of colour with blue topaz, amethyst, citrine, and malachite, where Matthew returns to turquoise, a colour that reconnects him to his homeland.

The first thing you’ll notice when entering the newly opened Silent Home, located midway between Marquês and Amoreiras, is how good it smells thanks to the candles by Cereria Mollá, a Spanish company founded in 1899 that knows both how to maintain tradition and keep it fresh. Fragrance is a major passion for Daniel Fonseca and Hugo Covaneiro and Silent Home was born from a desire to create a brand that brought beautiful scent into others’ homes. Since then, the project has evolved: now, it’s a curated space entirely dedicated to design and decoration. Silent Home finds a perfect balance between minimalism and the allure of excess. On the one hand, it seeks timeless designs and pieces created with comfort in mind; on the other, it offers a selection of objects that bring personality to any space.

Founded in 1988 by the Frenchwoman France Ame, in the legendary and now-defunct Estoril Sol Hotel, it didn’t take long for Espace Cannelle to become one of the most stylish concept stores along the coast. In 2003, it relocated to a larger space at the Estoril Arcades, right across from the Casino gardens, where it remains today, showcasing iconic fashion names such as Etro, Alberta Ferretti, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Max Mara. In spring 2024, a new chapter began in this three-decade-long story: it opened a new location at the Cascais Marina, a glass-walled island overlooking the sea on what’s known as the Fashion Promenade. The brands available at this store are the same as those in Estoril, but the selection of pieces differs. 'Here, the style is beachier, more sea, more Riviera. It suits the Marina,' says Anne Amorim, head of communications. Highlights include swimwear by Brazilian designer Lenny Niemeyer, leather sandals by Greek brand Di Gaïa, colourful patterned dresses by Borgo de Nor, and accessories from Gas Bijoux, perfect for both the beach and a party.

The colour and plasticity of clay inspire the architecture at Disco Wheel, but it’s the ceramics on sale that truly shine. This is an international selection, but two Portuguese brands – Úrsula and Grau – are also represented. The neutral pieces by Cole & Cinder come from Dubai, and the works of Chilean artist Mariela Torres and UK-based Hannah Simpson also stand out. Prices range from €20 to €300. A curtain behind the counter partially covers the entrance to an area where workshops take place. Here, one-and-a-half-hour classes are held from Wednesday to Sunday at 7 pm.

A few minutes from Avenida da Liberdade, there's a new perfume atelier dedicated entirely to creating personalised fragrances. With this new space on Rua da Alegria, a new chapter begins for Opar. The duo still has the perfume lab across town in Lapa, where the focus is on crafting unique, bespoke perfumes for each client. The boutique offers a different experience: in addition to an open door, passers-by will find the brand’s first two replicable fragrances and a first edition of scented candles.