Lisbon for vegetarians
Portugal is famous for its seafood and fresh fish, but that doesn´t mean there aren´t any excellent vegetarian and vegan options to find! Check out these delicious restaurants in Lisbon for your next visit to the Portuguese capital.
Orteá Vegan Collective - Botanista
Orteá Vegan Collective - Botanista (formerly O Botanista) was established in 2018 by Catarina Gonçalves and chef André Baptista. Its green interior is filled with plants and the menu focuses on unprocessed vegan food, with most items made in-house. There are breakfast, lunch and snack options. For cakelovers there is plenty of choice as well, and you don’t have to feel that guilty: all cakes and sweets are made without any refined sugar. If you’d rather have an alcoholic beverage, you are also at the right place as they serve various cocktails and ecological wines. “Being vegan isn’t reducing ingredients, it´s a discovery and a huge abundance of other ingredients”, says Catarina, “Most of the dishes we present are made with simple ingredients that we have transformed. We make our own bread, vegetable milks and even butters.”
Location: Rua Dom Luís I 19, 1200-066, Lisbon, Portugal
Opening hours: Daily from 12 PM - 11 PM
Instagram: @0botanista
URL: O Botanista
Ao 26 – Vegan Food Project
Ao 26 is a vegan restaurant serving various daily plates like “cuttlefish” with lemon mayonnaise and seitan steak with mustard sauce. They also have foods like burgers, salads, and toasts on the menu. Dessert choices include vegan cheesecake, chocolate cake, brownies, and mousse. For drinks you can choose between coffees, teas, kombucha & juices, beers, organic wines and cocktails.
Address: Rua da Horta Seca 5, 1200-213 Lisbon
Opening hours: daily 12.30 PM- 6 PM, 7 PM-11 PM
Instagram: @26veganfoodproject
Arkhe
Arkhe is a small privately owned restaurant led by two restaurateurs who put hospitality in the heart of the craft. The vegan- and vegetarian-inspired cuisine on offer is based around the best local and seasonal ingredients. Arkhe is a Michelin Bib Gourmand establishment.
Address: Boqueirão do Duro 46, 1200-163 Lisboa
Opening hours: Mon 7.30 PM-10PM, Tue- Fri 12.30 PM - 2.30 PM, 7.30 PM - 10 PM
Instagram: @arkherestaurante
Fauna & Flora
Breakfast/brunch cafe with many vegan and vegetarian options. The pancakes and come in many variations: from oatmeal and banana with Greek yogurt and seasonal homemade jam to matcha with lemon curd. Other menu items are toasts, smoothies bowls, noodle bowls, wine, cocktails and juices. Wooden tables and plants make up the decor and the ambiance is lively and warm. It can get quite crowded as this is one of the popular spots in Lisbon.
Address: Rua da Esperança 33, 1200-655 Lisboa
Opening hours: daily 9 AM - 7 PM
Instagram: @faunafloralisboa
My Mother´s Daughters
Café owned by three daughters and their mother, in Largo de São Sebastião, that serves dishes that are free from animal products, mostly all organic and enriched with superfoods. Special mention: there is always a “zero waste” starter on the menu (where yesterday’s leftovers become today’s starter). There are bowls, starters like hummus with vegetable sticks and cashew crackers, and daily specials like mushroom lasagne or pumpkin quiche.
Address: Largo de São Sebastião da Pedreira 49, 1050-010 Lisboa
Opening hours: Mon- Fri 12 PM- 4.30 PM, Sat & Sun 10 AM - 4.30 PM
Instagram: @mymothers_daughters
JNcQUOI Asia
The restaurant is divided into four areas: cocktail bar, restaurant, sushi bar and terrace. Although not a specific vegetarian/vegan restaurant, it has many vegetarian options. Dishes come from various Asian countries and there is a wide variety of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes. In the evening the vibe changes and the DJ table at the bar area comes alive.
Address: Av. da Liberdade 144, 1250-146 Lisboa
Opening hours: daily 12 PM -2 AM
Instagram: @jncquoi.world
Vegan Junkies
Animal-free fast food is what Vegan Junkies is all about. They serve spicy barbecue wings made of cauliflower, mac and cheese, a selection of tacos with Mexican tortilla corn chips, and different types of burgers. Drinks on the menu also contain cocktails and if you crave a little sweetness you can have a go at the peanut pie.
Address: R. Luciano Cordeiro 28, 1150-300 Lisboa
Opening hours: Mon- Sat 12 PM-3 PM, 6.30 PM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-5 PM
Instagram: @lisbonveganjunkies
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Photos are taken from the websites of the respective restaurants.