Savor the regional flavors of Portugal at one of the best restaurants in Lisbon, Impulso Restaurante & Bar. Inspired by the foodways of the regions serviced by the rail lines that converge at Santa Apolónia Station, Impulso is a culinary crossroads of customs and ingredients, allowing diners to experience the breadth and depth of Portuguese cuisines without ever having to leave their table. Guests are transported across the country through contemporary dishes crafted with seasonal products that have been brought in by rail to the train station and, as petiscos (the Portuguese version of tapas), are made for sharing. After all, there is no better way to travel than with friends and family at one’s side. Along with an extensive selection of regional Portuguese wine, beer, mocktails, and cocktails are also available (including a Negroni made with Lisbon’s famous ginja, or sour cherry liqueur), as is soda, juice, tea, and coffee.

The dishes and drinks are not the only aspects of Impulso influenced by Santa Apolónia Station. The dining room itself takes its inspiration from train travel though Portugal, too. Not only is the open kitchen designed to resemble a ticket office, with windows that gaze out over the station, but the furnishings and finishes are evocative of an elegant railroad dining car. To be sure, the restaurant offers a refined way for travelers of all sorts to experience the country through its food. Impulso is open from 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM and offers seating for up to 122 guests.