Very hip and cool restaurant/speakeasy inside the Barrio do Avillez "restaurant complex". I came without reservations and only for a drink but I was able to snag a seat at the bar in front of the mural with the woman. Loved the ambiance, food options looked very good (I did eat at Cantinho do Avillez earlier in the week in Chiado). 3 more restaurants in this complex. Love the neighborhood with tons of restaurant and bar options. read more

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My husband and I are big foodies. We love dining at top restaurants around the world, and I love molecular gastronomy. However, since having kids, this has been difficult to continue. The great news is that with Mini Bar, you get the best of both worlds - the creative menu without needing a babysitter. Mini Bar is kid friendly, and the server we had was so awesome with our kids that I can't sing his praise though. We opted for the Tasting Menu, and ordered a pizza and fries for the kids. The food arrived pretty quick, until we hit the mains, then it slowed down a bit too much for my liking. The space is pretty interesting, and there's plenty of room, so you don't feel squished in. All in all though, great experience. Happy that I got to have my meal without having to ditch my kids with a stranger in a foreign country. read more

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From a Michelin Chef, a Disappointing Experience I had high expectations for Minibar in Lisbon, but the experience was disappointing from start to finish. The waiters were clumsy, dropped dishes on the table, and had no idea how to place silverware properly. Even worse, a different waiter brought each dish, and none of them knew what they were serving -- a real problem when one guest is lactose intolerant. The apple margarita was good and the giant olive was interesting, though it felt like it was trying too hard to be clever. The foie gras giant ball was genuinely excellent -- easily the highlight of the night. The beef tartare was a disappointment: Spanish capers that tasted like nothing, no acidity, no balance, no character. The tuna tartare was equally anonymous, with the same herbs and seasoning recycled across every plate. The batter was soggy and oily, the asparagus lifeless, and the French fries seemed straight from a frozen bag, fried at the wrong temperature. The supposed truffle sprinkles were sparse, dull, and definitely not freshly grated Italian truffle. The only way to add some flavor was with a bit of Parmesan -- grated, apparently, the day before. Dessert (basil lemon) was refreshing, but by then the meal had lost all credibility. The dining room is pleasant, but the tables are in poor condition, cluttered with unnecessary objects, and the noise level makes conversation difficult. At $95 per person, it's seriously overpriced -- and $75 for the wine pairing is a truffa. From a multiple Michelin-starred chef, this was deeply disappointing. I'm sure José Avillez wasn't in the kitchen, but he should probably visit Minibar more often. It might have been good once -- now it's just an expensive tourist menu. read more

Mini Bar de José Avillez - Minibar... just mini. - Gastropubs Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Fun and hidden away at the back of a restaurant, the entrance to this spot was through a bookshelf, giving it a speakeasy vibe. The decor and ambience are great. Tables are small and a little cramped. The food was delicious - we had the large foie gras pearls, tuna tartare cones, truffle dries, asparagus tempura, steak, passion fruit globe. Wonderful flavors! Portions are small so it felt a little overpriced but I guess you're paying for the experience. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Overall, one of my four favorite restaurants from the trip! read more

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Mini Bar once again blue wide remains one of Lisbon's most memorable dining experiences. What began as a spontaneous stop on Friday evening-after discovering the restaurant doing a December 2025 trip-quickly turned into two consecutive nights of exceptional hospitality and cuisine. Even without a reservation, the host welcomed us graciously, arranged a table f following night, and set a standard of professionalism that carried through the e weekend. The staff, from management to our server, delivered polished, attentiv that elevated every moment. The menu continues to shine. The coastal prawn ceviche was bright and refreshir exploding olives playful and delicious, and the octopus-tender, flavorful, and pe executed-was the best we tasted in Lisbon. The tiger prawn curry offered rich, b flavors, while the mushroom risotto emerged as the unexpected star of the evenir performances on Saturday added a vibrant layer to the already sophisticated atmosphere. By the end of the night, we were sharing dishes with the table beside us and laugh over drinks-exactly the kind of experience that makes a restaurant unforgettable. I later posted photos, friends immediately responded: "Mini Bar... love that place!" now 1 understand why the sentiment is universal. read more

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From the entrance can tell this is a great restaurant. The menu seemed very complex at first but our server Joaquinn was great in helping us and his recommendations. For me, the absolute delicious showstoppers were the tuna tartare cone, the octopus and the passion fruit desert! My friends also really enjoyed the beef tartare and the duck curry. Notable mentions would be the Al pastor tostada and cod fish tempura. We decided against the chefs tasting menu because we wanted to sample a little bit of everyone even though it would cost a little more. But if it's just 2 of you the chefs menu is a great option. If you're a fan of octopus this is the best I've had my entire trip. It was super tender, flavorful and juicy along with some char which I have no idea how they were able to do all of that. And the tuna tartare cone is fresh tuna at its finest. Passion fruit dessert was one of the bigger portions we had out of everything we ordered. The duck curry was also plentiful. The decor and vibe is unlike most restaurants and very cool. I didn't have anything to drink but my friends said the mint martini was outstanding! I do not recommend either of the tuna belly. They weren't very good at all. Had a bad aftertaste. Overall a great experience and great food read more

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Visited the speakeasy and it was nice and intimate. Very cute restaurant and if I were to visit again, I will be sure to make a stop there. The drinks were good. read more

My husband and I went here Monday night, the last night of our trip and Lisbon. We were so excited and this restaurant did not disappoint. Walking in the restaurant is indeed hidden as it seems like we walked through a couple of restaurants before getting to the hidden bookcase. Once inside, we were set quickly with our reservations And explain the menu. We chose to go à la cart and order dishes for each act on our own each of the dishes for small plates with a Unique and exciting presentation. For the first few acts, we ordered the beef tartare, which we are not used to, but did taste great. We also ordered foie gras which though presented well with the pearls, was not our speed & after googling, will definitely not order again. The shashimi was excellent and very fresh. My husband wanted to order more. We also enjoyed the al Pastor tostadas. For the last act, my husband ordered the beef which had a horse radish like sauce, and I ordered the oxtail rice. Both were excellent and very tasty. The service was friendly and informative. We really enjoyed our night, though we had to leave early. read more

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Service was slow, but the bar was packed. There was a stage, but no entertainment. You'd think that a bar that size inside a restaurant and another restaurant would have entertainment. Could really be nice. We didn't eat, but had a couple of drinks. read more

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YELP HAS WRONG LOCATION! Use the address listed on Google maps as yelp is incorrect and takes you to a hotel. You can make a reservation on their website. Most bizarre bar I've ever been to. First of all you have to walk through 2 other restaurants to even get to the bar. The bar is hidden in the back of another restaurant. The door is hidden as a a book shelf and then one of the staff members will open it for you. Once inside look right and you'll see the girl on the wall behind the bar. To the left is a stage. We tried the 8€ Croquettes- Really good, but you can eat all 3 in 20 seconds or less. Next, the 6€ "roasted chicken" with avocado cream, smoked cottage cheese, piripiri and lemon. Absolutely weird. Where is the chicken? Then, the 8€ small potatoes with kimchi mayonnaise were excellent. Next, the 15€ grilled vegetables curry tasted great, but another tiny dish. We didn't try any drinks, but they looked good. This is definitely a date lounge spot for drinks. The food was great, but I'd need to spend 300€ to even feel full. The portion sizes are for a baby. read more

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Located in the back of another restaurant, Mini Bar feels tucked away but once you're inside it's absolutely the main event. Live music early in the evening, a dj later. The food is fantastic. The service amazing. People are partying and eating and drinking and it's an event that you don't want to miss. There's a tasting menu so you don't have to make tough decisions, and as the night continues you can sing along or dance and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

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When a celebrity chef open too many restaurant and food was mediocre. All the dishes probably more delicate and fun and interesting for the scene and local, but they were executed poorly. - Chocolate Cream dessert was probably the worst dessert we've ever had in our life - frozen Choco cream as ice cream?? - El Bulli Olive bottom grade version (had tried much better ones in Spain) - Avocado Tempura - avocado quality was so so and flavorless. - Tuna Tartar come was interesting but over seasoned slightly. It was an unnecessary stop for us in Lisbon we think. read more

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Honestly good, but definitely overhyped... some food delivers, but much are aimless gastronomic explorations. Came here with much hope but don't need to come back. Highlights were the beef with fried egg and surprisingly the foie gras with cotton candy. Prawn was also nice. Olive and hummus pearl were one note and unnecessary. Sea bass and chicken were unmemorable. Overall, more ceremony and ambiance than substance and even the service (possibly because of my terrible Portuguese) was spotty. Unfortunate overall. read more

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We felt the price for the amount in each serving was a little high, BUT, the food was very very good, a nice combination of flavors. The cocktails were creative and tasty, it was hard for me to decide which to have next, and the atmosphere was nice. Advertised as a "hidden" restaurant (behind a bookcase in the main restaurant). Our server was very informative and helpful in helping us choose what dishes and drinks to try. Also, looks like a good place for lots of occasions. We were 2 couples, we saw one woman by herself enjoying her time, a couple of dates, and a group of 4 guys hanging out. read more

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My friend and I were so excited to dine here - everyone who has visited Lisbon has recommended this restaurant for us. Don't get me wrong, the food was great and the experience was awesome but both my friend and I woke up with severe food poisoning after dining here at 8pm on 9/24. Posting pictures of everything we ate here for reference. I reached out to the restaurant to flag getting very ill just hours after dining here and I have yet to get a response. If you or anyone you know also got sick from eating here in this day or shortly after, I apologize and hope you also didn't get as sick as we did. read more

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I really liked the molecular gastronomy finger foods here. We had the following and enjoyed all of them: * Golden egg hummus * Foie gras tartine with cotton candy * Shrimp with lime * Shrimp cerviche * Beef croquetas * Massaman duck curry and rice The cocktails we had were unimpressive though (1 star off). With a name like "Mini Bar," you would think that the cocktails would be good. Mine tasted like a simple mojito. At 17 euros per cocktail, I would have rather spent the money on another food item. The restaurant is hidden behind two of Jose Avillez's restaurants. You have to walk through those other two restaurants, come upon a blue hidden bookshelf with a woman's leg as the door handle (no joke). I can see so many inappropriate comments being made here. read more

Okay, this is a MUST VISIT in my book. It's mysterious for a reason, and they definitely did a good job making it feel like a speakeasy. It's apparent that José Avillez hails from El Bulli. Reserve this for a special occasion- it's expensive but worth the experience. The decor is stunning, and you definitely feel transported. It felt burlesque-y in all the right ways. I would have loved better music (they do live music at 10:30pm on Thursdays) but we had a great time nonetheless. The cocktails are beautiful, and they have an extensive wine and champagne list for your celebration. The food is meant to be surprising, and the waitstaff almost abstains from explaining anything until you ask- which I can see from other reviews, might be frustrating if you're not sure. I asked plenty of questions, and made sure I understood which items didn't have dairy. The foie gras com algodão doce e framboesa lyo (foie gras with cotton candy and raspberry)- wow. I could have ordered more of this, it was stunning. The Tempura avocado with dehydrated kimchi and coriander sprouts, ALSO delicious, sopped all that sauce up. And highly recommend the tuna tartare cone as well. Next time I would go back for a full several-course meal. Thank you, José Avillez, stunning experience. read more

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This place is awesome! We had dinner at the tapas bar at the front and ended in the speakeasy at the rear! We visited here 18 months ago and had to come back. Did NOT disappoint. Food is fantastic! Sommelier was very helpful and waitress was attentive and efficient. Space is beautiful and well maintained. Overall an excellent choice! read more

Highly recommended the tasting menu, gets you a little something like of everything. Cocktails are delicious. Never seemed rushed, but also didn't wait much between courses. read more

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We loved everything about MiniBar. It was fun and the food so unique. Nothing is what it seems. Finding the door to the restaurant was the first challenge. You have to walk thru three different restaurants to get to this one. Once you come in the menu is very funky. Just try everything. We did almost everything on the menu between us. read more

Incredible Chef has two other Michelin rated restaurants. It's no wonder this place has incredible drinks and food. Tried three cocktails and they were all perfect. Ordered the tuna tartar cones, steak, duck masala, truffle fries and dessert. This is the first time in a very long time that everything was a 10/10. Kudos to the bar, the kitchen, and the hosting staff. read more

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Mini Bar is a swanky spot for food and cocktails! We came here for drinks and dessert during our last night out in Lisbon, and couldn't have picked a better venue. It's located all the way at the back of Jose Avillez's series of restaurants, and you pass through a hidden door to enter (speakeasy style). The food menu looked incredible as well and everything from the menu to decor was themed as a theatre show. Worth a visit! read more

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This restaurant has such a unique and delicious menu, I highly recommend! You can order off one of their tasting menus or, order whatever you like (which is what I did). Everything is extremely creative and well thought out. A lot of different flavors on the menu I wouldn't have typically throughly to pair, but they pulled it off. Also loved the presentation of all the food. read more

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Despite my 2-star rating, I want to acknowledge that the 5-star reviews are accurate. This place has a great vibe and cool, yet upscale speakeasy atmosphere and it was the most amazing gastronomic experience. (I had the tasking menu.) The cocktails were also exquisite. I made a reservation in advance, but the restaurant was not full the night I went (a Wednesday night in mid-July). My down-rating is because of what happened to me while dining here. I was dining alone (travelling alone), seated at a table in the restaurant near the bar, and I was drugged. I know I was drugged here because I was here for 4+ hours and it is where I have my last memory until I woke up in my apartment more than 12 hours later and I had been assaulted. I left my drink unattended at my table twice to use the bathroom, but each time I had notified my waiter. I even offered to pay my bill before doing so to avoid suspicion I was running out on the bill. (The restrooms are outside the restaurant in the adjoining space.) My waiter assured me it was okay. He had been friendly and attentive all evening. At this time, the restaurant had emptied quite a bit and none of the tables around me were occupied. My last vivid memory is my waiter ushering me welcomingly to a seat at the bar, since the dining room was winding down. I often travel alone, and I have never felt in danger. This is not the type of establishment where I would expect this to happen, so I want this to be a warning to other solo female travellers. My experience here was truly wonderful up until the point I last remember, but I am in utter shock and disbelief about how it ended. read more

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What an amazing find- the ambiance is funky and eclectic and the food and service were spectacular. We ordered the tasting menu and were pleasantly surprised by the bold flavors and beautiful presentation. We had wine, yes, we did the wine pairings and beware: the "grand" wine pairing does not mean higher quality it means quantity (NOT a complaint, just a fact). We spent 4 whole days in Lisbon and this dinner was certainly a highlight. Many thanks to Alex, our amazing sommelier. Or I think his name was Alex. You know, too much wine. Highly recommend. read more

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Great place, the food experience was very good as well as the entertainment, the service and the ambiance was excellent, highly recommend it. read more

I love that this spot is hidden behind 3 other restaurants in the front. The small plates of food are phenomenal and the cocktails are great too. Their electronic menu for the drinks is a bit confusing though, especially when it's separate from the food menu which comes from a QR code. read more

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It's alright... kinda boring! We were expecting a show and live music during dinner but was told it doesn't start until midnight! The food lol oh gosh! Some of the the portions are so small and just so unnecessary! The tables were so closed to each other and you can't help but listen to their conversations.. food came out quick.. It was just alright; def overrated and don't book dinner before 8pm or you'll be more bored out of your mind.... Spend your money somewhere else or just come at 12am for drinks.. I would not recommend having dinner here... read more

Mini Bar de José Avillez - Skip all of them! Not good at all! - Gastropubs Near Me - Lisbon, 11

First, it was a recommendation. Second, our favorite restaurant is Minibar in Washington DC by Jose Andreas. So we had to try it. What a great experience! We did the tasting menu with a bottle of wine. Similar to DC minibar each dish was so good. Our favorite was tuna. Yummm. One thing since some of the foods were eaten by fingers a little towlet would've helped. We went to Belcanto the night before and I appreciated Mini bar more. read more

Must visit if you're in Lisbon. One of the best meals I've had. The tasting menu is excellent and extremely reasonable. Can't wait to come back! read more

Mini Bar de José Avillez - "Cheesecake" - Gastropubs Near Me - Lisbon, 11

While in Lisbon, the bf and I wanted to try a José Avillez restaurant, and this is the one we picked. Overall, this was one of our favorite meals in all of Portugal! I loved that the restaurant was fine dining, without the super "stuffy" atmosphere that usually comes along with fancy restaurants. We opted for the "epic" tasting menu which was about 12 small courses, which was enough food to leave us feeling satisfied without being overly stuffed. All of the courses were nearly bite sized and an explosion in your mouth every time. I loved the "everything is not what it seems to be" theme. If I had to give just 1 criticism, it is that I would skip the cocktails. I thought they were wayyyy over priced and not that great. With Portugal having so many great wines, I'd skip the cocktails and do a bottle instead! read more

My wife and I went to Mini Bar last night. It was the nicest meal with ever had and the waiter took it to the next level. His name was Joel, and Joel was simply amazing attentive. He knew when to come to our table, when not to come to the table and his recommendations and customer service was impeccable very professional took Being a waiter to the next level I've never been impressed like I was last night with the waiter Joel. read more

I'm sure you expect no less from a chef coming from elbulli. This is a small tapas inspired bar and restaurant. We had an excellent assortment of tapas, creative and delicious. The service was excellent, really informative and attentive. I'm not used to such good service and attention to detail. We started our food tasting journey through the streets of Lisbon at the Mini Bar. The four dishes we had where. 1.) Gambas do Algarve em ceviche 2.) Cornetto" temaki de tártaro de Atum com soja Picante 3.) Ferrero Rocher, parece que é, mas não é! (foie gras) 4.)Atum braseado com arroz de sushi All good some better then others, I would go back to try several other dishes. But there's so many other great places to try first. read more

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This place is amazing in so many ways - great service - outstanding delicious food. Dined there few times while staying in Lisbon - I do recommend their tasting menu- let the chef surprise your taste buds. read more

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We went to Mini Bar for drinks and desert and we had higher expectations given the hype and the atmosphere when you walk-in. Our waiter was really nice but failed to explain the menu properly. I thought I was getting a chocolate sorbet but instead received some kind of chocolate mousse with coco nibs. My boyfriend had the hazelnut mousse which was slightly better than what I had. Another drawback the lack of bathrooms in the restaurant. I had to leave the restaurant and go downstairs and use the theatre's bathroom. It felt very odd especially for a highly rated restaurant. I have never seen this before at a fancy restaurant. If you are looking for a trendy place, this could be an option. read more

Wow! No, really. Wow! What an experience. It was delicious, entertaining, and beautiful all at once. Great atmosphere and service along with inventive dishes. Highly recommend doing the chefs choice meal. I didn't read the description of the dishes on it and just let them come as one happy surprise after another. read more

I honestly cannot remember how I found this place - I think someone must have recommended it to me but thank god they did because it was most definitely a highlight in Lisbon (fun fact, they also have a location in Porto!). I came here one night without a reservation and was able to get seated at the bar within about 5 minutes. From the moment I sat down, I knew this was going to be a great spot. The service was great - Andre was helping me out and he was fabulous! He gave me the run-down on the restaurant and filled me in on his all-time favorite dishes which was super helpful because I'm extremely indecisive. I started off with this gin cocktail that Andre recommend that was delicious then finished off with an old fashioned with my meal. For food, I ended up ordering the Tuna Tartare Temaki Cone, LT Egg with Parm, Potatoes with Garlic Mayo, Beef Tartare with Dijon Mustard, and cheesecake for dessert. Everything was absolutely incredible! My favorite was probably the tuna tartare cone and the cheesecake. I loved the mini portions because I was able to try a little bit of everything I wanted and didn't leave overstuffed! Definitely check this place out when in Lisbon or Porto. read more

This restaurant had a really nice atmosphere and nice staff. The food was good. We had the luck to get a table without any reservation. read more

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Trendy yes, hipster, oh yes, delivers excellent service and interesting food, hell yes! Chef Jose Avillez has quite the empire developing and I doubt he is in the restaurant all that much but his team is top notch and well trained. I've only gotten last minute reservations so end up eating at the bar which was perfectly fine for me but people wanting a more dining experience will probably want to get a booth or table. Some people say Chef Avillez is just ripping off the Adria Brothers especially Tickets with Mini Bar but while the techniques are familiar I do think he puts his own spin on things and is trying to find unique dishes and combinations. Since he was part of the creative team at El Bulli there are dishes that have elements and techniques that originated or were popularized there. I personally like the club vibe and I'm used to the more relaxed style of service you find in Portugal and Spain. They were able to adjust our tasting menu to the French Spouse's pescatarian needs. The food was fun, creative and flavourful. The tasting menus are reasonably priced and a deal compared to some of the tasting menus at other restaurants of this caliber in the UK or Spain. At 55 and 45 Euro these are smaller menu than say at Disfrutar with it's 18 courses.There are more like 6-10 course some only a couple of bites. If you are looking for a more formal experience or less modern cuisine then Belcanto will probably be a best choice for you of Chef Avillez's restaurants. read more

The most interesting experience I've ever had! The food, service, EVERYTHING was on point! In this restaurant, you share many different plates all of which have the most interesting flavors! For example, we started off with an amuse bouche which consisted of a cocktail bite! I can't choose one favorite dish I loved all of them!! read more

Mini Bar de José Avillez - cocktail bites and olive bites - Gastropubs Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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