Conserveira de Lisboa

Cannery · Castelo ·

Conserveira de Lisboa

Cannery · Castelo ·

Specialty grocery selling premium tinned seafood since 1930

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R. dos Bacalhoeiros 34, 1100-071 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

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"Take Home Some Portuguese Conserves Since 1930, the Ferreira family has been selling seafood preserved in vintage-style tins. Browse original wooden shelves stacked with colorful boxes of fish products, including Prata do Mar’s tuna fillets packed in olive oil and salt. Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 34, 351/21-886-4009. This appeared in the May 2013 issue."

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"From war food to convenient cooking, canned food has gone a long way. Conserveira de Lisboa was born in the 1930s and has since specialized in canned fish. What started as a small grocery store soon grew into a multi-generational family business that continues to attract fish lovers from all over the world. Stacked in wooden shelves, the colorful tins are as much of a treat for the eyes as for your taste buds, thanks to its fashionable retro packaging. The tins hold some of the best fish in Portugal including tuna, cod, sardines, mackerel, and eel, mostly from Portuguese waters. These delicacies are preserved into a range of mixes from olive oil to lemon and spicy tomato sauce. Pick up your favorite tin and watch as the staff carefully wraps it up for you, just like in the good old days. None" - rbenn250, joanataborda, hbeerhouse, elcinco, fredengren

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Conserveira de Lisboa

Chris K.

Google

I must give it five even six stars! Absolutely the best canned product stores in Lisbon! Eleven years ago, I visited here and bought several types of cans including sardines, moules, cavala, etc. They use vintage, distinctive paper and carefully tied ropes to wrap gifts, making both giving and receiving a joyful experience. This September, I visited Lisbon again, and also visited the store. The store maintains a consistently vintage and minimalist atmosphere just like eleven years ago. The products, the packaging as always. I really really recommend every tourist come here and bring the most wonderful gifts for yourself and your friends when you come to Lisbon!

Ling

Google

A must-visit if you enjoy tinned seafood or want unique, wallet-friendly gifts. The variety here is incredible — sardines, mackerel, tuna, specialty blends — all beautifully packaged and perfect for bringing home as souvenirs. Prices are fair, and the wrapping service is a lovely touch; they turn every tin into a little present. If you’re into classic Portuguese pantry staples or just want something distinctive to take back for friends, this is a great stop.

Richard A F.

Google

It's all about family at this place! Conserveira de Lisboa is a family owned establishment making delicious Portuguese sardines using family recipes. They're practically an institution when it comes to sardines in Portugal. If you're ever in Lisbon, do make a stop here, purchase a few tins of sardines and bring them home. You'll love them for sure!

Erica T.

Google

Haven't tried the fish yet, but I liked that it felt more authentic than others in the area. Nothing flashy inside the small shop. The men that worked there weren't particularly chatty, but I liked that it was a quick transaction.

Karen C.

Google

A great place to buy souvenirs and canned fish. The staff members were nice; they would introduce the products to customers. It’s pretty crowded as many people shop there.

Antony T

Google

A canned fish shop that opened in 1930 and has a wide variety of canned fish! If you don‘t know what to choose, you can ask the staff to introduce and recommend! Canned food is quite delicious! The store is small, so the stay time is very short. You can quickly line up in your itinerary, buy some cans or take some photos, which is a place you can skip.

UnDiplomatic W.

Google

My husband loved visiting this store. You can tell they have been around for a long time and for a reason. They started canning seafood in Lisbon. Very affordable with cute packaging. They also pack well for transport. We saw it in a Somebody Feed Phil episode & since we Filipinos love sardines too, we needed take some home to enjoy in CH. The sardines are bigger than what we are used to but it’s canned fresh which is the most important part. A great thing to take home from Portugal if you have the weight allowance. The variety is phenomenal.

Jasmine N.

Google

Love this old traditional store, simple and full of history. There are many kinds of tinned fish, the price is much cheaper than other places. We got a few to try and they were all great.

Lily H.

Yelp

Personally, I think the visit depends on who you get at the counter. Our first time there, we had a gentleman with salt and pepper hair and glasses, who was super quirky and patient explaining the different fish and varieties. There was clearly a love for the different fish and varieties offered. We bought a lot of tins and ended up going back 2 days later after trying a few. This time, however, the 2 people at the counter completely lacked friendliness. They were only interested in getting through their line. One of the guys couldn't even wrap and tie our properly. Complete 180 from the first visit and not as pleasant. Either way, the fish was quite good and the prices are way more reasonable than Comur and other shops. The first patient associate also explained to us fish with skin/bone is cheapest. Also, the intense flavors (pepper, spicy) are the best!

Christine N.

Yelp

First Impressions: colorful and friendly and EXPENSIVE!! My sister and I came in to find some items to bring home to our family... the tins are so pretty but also expensive. The tinned sardines (deboned and skinless) are €15, as are the Polvo in olive oil. The sardines in tomato sauce is €9. All in all I spent €44 on three tins as a special treat for my mom who grew up eating sardines on bread when she first came to America and has a special liking for them. I think I will be getting the "regular" tins of sardines, polvo, tuna, etc from the markets to bring home to everyone else lol In Conclusion: I haven't tried it but am looking forward to it when my siblings and I bring it home to surprise our mom. As for everyone else, they will get the tins that the locals eat, lol

Butch E.

Yelp

Very knowledgeable about their products. A lot of options for what they are packed in. And no problem to ship or bring to the states.

Marivic L.

Yelp

This place will draw you in because of the beautiful displays of canned seafood. No, I never thought I'd write that. So, we were looking for sardines for a friend and decided to get much more. The shop staff were very friendly and chatty, especially the main guy in the front. He was a wealth of information. Their items are more pricey than other shops but we got them anyway just to try. Ended up getting the 6 can box and 4 additional types of seafood, including shrimp and mussels because why not?

Darya S.

Yelp

What a quirky stop to check out as you're wandering the area! This is a store of just canned fish. They have octopus, cod, salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna, anchovies, eel, and more. The guy at the front explained their products and the history of the store. He explained why their stuff is so special. We were pretty taken by the displays and ended up buying the sardines and octopus tins to take home. One of Lisbon's most delectable secrets is its stinky, salty, shelf-stable seafood, and it makes for a great souvenir!

Jackson W.

Yelp

I tried the famous Tricana canned fish and was surprised by just how much variety there is, from sardines to squid and everything else in between. I don't normally eat canned seafood but I really liked what I had. I tried the tuna, sardines, and mackerel. All were quite good. It's not anything mind-blowing, but they make for nice h'orderves.

Nilanj D.

Yelp

If you walked around Lisbon without knowing a little bit of Portugal's fishing and maritime history, you might ask yourself a few times why there are so many canned fish shops! And I'm not talking the boring cans of tuna we get in most countries - it's an ART FORM here. The Conserveira is the oldest one of these shops around today, started in 1930! It looks like an olde-tyme apothecary and not a canned fish shop. The folks here hand-wrap the tins and shopping here is an experience. Cans are decorated, wrapped in colorful paper, and there are multiple types of seafood in multiple kinds of sauces and dressings. I'm not too adventurous on seafood so my choice is tuna in olive oil - but there's a different artsy package for you if you want canned cod, mackerel, "horse mackerel," sardines, and much more. I'd really encourage everyone to learn about this really interesting bit of Lisbon's culinary history here: https://www.eater.com/2017/6/28/15870836/canned-fish-tinned-conservas-lisbon-portugal I'm excited to come back someday!

Nelli S.

Yelp

We heard about this place online and wanted to try sardines from one of the oldest canned fish shops in Lisbon. It was a bit expensive, but we managed to get two meals out of six cans for two people which was a pretty good deal. Based off the recommendations from the man who worked there, we got three sardines and three tunas. We would recommend the sardines more than the tuna, especially the Portuguese sardines with lemon!

Kelly K.

Yelp

This review is for the Conserveira de Lisboa stall in the Time Out Mercado De Ribeira. The stall doesn't have samples so I'm not exactly sure how what I bought will taste. But having tried 1 can Of sardines in tomato sauce, I can vouch for the high quality canned seafood. The sardine filets were firm, not fishy tasting, and had just the right amount of delicate tomato sauce. Conserveira de Lisboa sells under 3 different labels but it's all their product. Since I'm leery of things that taste too fishy I ended up getting a variety of smoked mussels, cod and sardines in various sauces, and anchovies. The sauces range from tomato to sweet pepper, onions, garlic, lemon, chile, and some kind of Portuguese soup flavor. Cost-wise, I bought 18 cans for 52 euro. And if you want them to wrap cans for gifts, the paper & string wrap is free while the boxes are about 2 euro. Some of their items, like octopus, are seasonal. Plus the main store carries more variety. I'm really looking forward to trying all of my canned goodies!

Becky H.

Yelp

This shop has a great selection of sardines and other canned seafood - the prices are the best in town! The staff is very friendly and willing to help you with your selection and give great suggestions. These make perfect gifts for family or friends.

Alex S.

Yelp

I am obsessed with places like this. Tradition-based, highlighting a local strength (sardines and other tinned fish), but also totally contemporary in terms of eye-catching design. The fact that these little cans provide perfect souvenirs at an affordable price-point? Just the icing on the cake. Or the spicing on the mackerel. Whatever. Conserveira de Lisboa has, well...tins of fish. Sardines, mackerel, tuna in various configurations (head on! Filets! With oil! With tomato sauce! Spicy! Not spicy!). Shellfish is also available seasonally, and I scored some squid, octopus and smoked mussels. All are brightly decorated tins, which are wrapped up individually for you in brown packing paper, string, and a sticker. All cans were 2 - 3 euro/each. Lesser-known (and not foregrounded in the shop) are some fish pates. Have yet to try them, but sardine and spicy tuna pate? Looking forward to the PARTY FOR 1, side of bread and wine that will kick off for me. Yelp note: they also have a stall in the Time Out Mercado de Ribeira.

Carsten S.

Yelp

It is canned fish but very delicious and in many different varieties. Excellent service and and a great family business that makes you feel welcome

Justyna D.

Yelp

It is a great store, nicely decorated with a huge selection of local speciality - sardines, canned and wrapped in decorative paper. There are many varieties to choose from, different types of sauces, different companies, as well as different price range. If you feel completely lost you can always ask for some help one of the shop assistants. They will be very glad to help you. And if you have never tried sardines before..here is your chance..they have a small tasting section at the beginning.

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Where to Shop in Lisbon for Books, Tinned Fish, and More

"The oldest shop in Lisbon for tinned fish, offering quality conserved fish and preserves with a nostalgic ambiance."

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The Best Black Friday Sales on Fancy Pantry Brands - Eater

"Specialty stores that offer premium tinned seafood, such as sardines, mackerel, and anchovies, known for their quality and taste." - Francky Knapp

https://www.eater.com/24309670/black-friday-dtc-food-brand-sale

Conserveira de Lisboa

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Conserveira de Lisboa – Lisbon, Portugal - Gastro Obscura

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Chris K.

Google

Ling

Google

Richard A F.

Google

Erica T.

Google

Karen C.

Google

A great place to buy souvenirs and canned fish. The staff members were nice; they would introduce the products to customers. It’s pretty crowded as many people shop there.

Antony T

Google

UnDiplomatic W.

Google

Jasmine N.

Google

Love this old traditional store, simple and full of history. There are many kinds of tinned fish, the price is much cheaper than other places. We got a few to try and they were all great.

Lily H.

Yelp

Christine N.

Yelp

Butch E.

Yelp

Very knowledgeable about their products. A lot of options for what they are packed in. And no problem to ship or bring to the states.

Marivic L.

Yelp

Darya S.

Yelp

Jackson W.

Yelp

Nilanj D.

Yelp

Nelli S.

Yelp

Kelly K.

Yelp

Becky H.

Yelp

Alex S.

Yelp

Carsten S.

Yelp

It is canned fish but very delicious and in many different varieties. Excellent service and and a great family business that makes you feel welcome

Justyna D.

Yelp

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