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    The Food Temple

    4.6 (36 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian, Vegan
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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sarah B.

    Found this gem thanks to a TimeOut article on vegetarian restaurants in Lisbon. This spot takes great pride in their food, with friendly and low-key staff and local food and wine selection. Each dish was delectable, and super affordable! We were able to sit on a table outside, which was awesome as it was on the stairs and totally different from the typical outdoor dining experience. I am recommending it to everyone I know!

    not a dish. just a postcard from the food temple.
    J D.

    the food temple. not easy to find. hidden behind a blue door. but we stayed 100 m away. so no problem. small space so u better reserve a table in advance. basic design when it comes to furniture, but hey, we are here for the food. and since we are neither vegetarian nor vegan we are curious. in a nutshell: the starter soup beetroot was tasty but slightly too thick and could have had some more spices. all 3 tapas we had were very well balanced and served the both of us. the main dish - theres only one per day (see pict) was tasty but needed a bit of salt. beer is cheap. and all in all we spent 35 euro. staff was nice and helpful. all speak english ;-). we would go again and didnt miss the meat. thx. ps no dogs allowed. as always in lisboa. which is not nice as ours was waiting at home.

    Charming.
    Liz K.

    Worth a visit for the authentic and unique setting alone. The restaurant is located in an alley surrounded by buildings. If I was to describe it in one word, I'd definitely say 'charming'. If you are young and would like to make the most out of your visit, ask to be seated on the stairs. You will be provided with a beautiful stool that serves as a table. Looking up, you will see a lady hanging out her laundry, two neighbors talking to each other through the windows, again - charming. They also have a few 'normal' tables. We made dinner reservations - definitely make one in advance - and I can not praise Alice enough, for exquisite customer service (stands out even in uber friendly Lisboa), she was the one to hold email correspondence with me. We ordered a bottle of wine and everything they had on the menu that evening, though I must honestly say it was way to much food. Didn't make it to dessert, which was a shame, as everything sounded really good. Sitting on the stairs, enjoying the authentic surrounding, drinking a bottle of wine and enjoying a wonderful vegan meal. A truly unique experience.

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    We aren't vegans or vegetarians, but heard some great things about this place and decided to give it a try. We highly recommend making a reservation (we did, through email, and they were both extremely pleasant and quick to reply). We arrived at 7:15, and wasn't seated until 7:40 while two of the folks working there took a smoke break. To be fair, they don't officially open until 7:30. Everyone working there dress and look like hippies, and that's more or less the vibe of the place. But they are all super friendly, which made our experience really enjoyable. They change the menu everyday, so even repeat visitors will find something new. There's a juice of a day, an iced tea of the day, soup of the day, three tapas, one main course, and three dessert choices each day. They also have a pretty extensive beer and wine menu. The four of us basically got two of everything, and didn't really have any complaints. The food was flavorful and delicious, though frankly nothing all that *amazing* that means a 5-star review for me. What is pretty cool is the fact that they have an open kitchen, and for us it felt like watching a few young people cooking a home made meal together. Just three small things to note. The prices are a bit high for the portion, ingredients, and skills required, though you might feel different. A few of the dishes that are meant to be hot also came lukewarm, which was a bit puzzling to us, since the open kitchen suggests that food is made to order. Finally, they only take Portuguese cards or cash, so foreigners take note!

    One of the best spots in Lisbon for vegan food. I was here with two of my friends that I made at a hostel nearby and we decided to dine here for our last night with each other in Lisbon. It was a bit of trek to find but the food was amazing. Highly recommend trying the entire menu. The menu changes often so it's always something new. Everything was super fresh, and you can definitely taste all the flavors of the dishes! Portions were just enough that the three of us finished every last bite. They also make good recommendations for wines that pair well with the dishes being served that night. Overall, healthy, delicious and great vibe! Would definitely visit when I'm in Lisbon again.

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    Excellent food and sangria! From a NYC foodie. I love to try vegan on different countries and this is quite good.

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    Cute little place with a nice, healthy menu. Food was good and people were very nice. Great craft beer options too.

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    (which a lot of the veggie friendly restaurants in Lisbon seem to be) It was small plates so i got a soup, tapas and and entree and a dessert.

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    Princesa do Castelo - Brunch

    Princesa do Castelo

    4.5(26 reviews)
    0.4 kmSão Vicente de Fora, São Vicente - Graça
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    3.5 stars. Princesa…read moredo Castelo is a hole-in-the-wall vegan restaurant along one of the roads where tram 24 runs through the Alfama district. I was intrigued by the presence of a vegan restaurant in Lisbon, but it seems like vegan and vegetarian restaurants are plentiful here. The menu is just as tiny as the restaurant. There are 2 main dishes and a few desserts and starters. I ordered the daily dish, which was called Brunch. It included vegan cheese on toast, vegan sausages, a slice of sun-dried tomato, roasted beets on top of potatoes, and oats with strawberries and bananas. Elements of the dish were both a hit and a miss. As a non-vegan, the individual components were very good attempts at replicating the real thing. First, the cheese had the right texture. It had a very light and subtle flavor that I enjoyed. The vegan sausages were too dry on the inside. The beets and potatoes were particularly good, but I'm a bit biased as I enjoy beets in general. The oats in soy milk was tasty. There was a subtle sweetness to it. Overall, the food was good and a good value for €13.

    My sister and I ate here twice during our short 4-day trip in Lisbon. The food was excellent both…read moretimes. We got the vegetable curry twice, as well as a quinoa salad, a tofu scramble, a carob cake, and some juice. Out of all of these, the quinoa salad was my favorite. But even the warm curry was delicious on a hot day! The carob cake was a bit dry and crumbly tasting, though -- I think I can bake a better one myself. There was quite a rush for the cheesecake, so I wonder if that would have been better? Sadly they were sold out once we wanted dessert. Service was a bit slow and they don't open before noon, but that's fine when you are on vacation :) As others have mentioned, the space is small, so going here with a large group is probably not advisable. I liked that their food menu was hand-written. It sounds like they just make up the menu as they go, and include whatever dishes they can make with the produce they have available that day. Overall, I very much enjoyed eating here -- it was nice to just get some good old vegetables among all the meat offerings of Portugal!

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    Casa da Tia Helena - Pastel de bacalhau

    Casa da Tia Helena

    4.6(9 reviews)
    0.6 kmAlfama, Mouraria - Castelo - Alfama

    On vacation my husband and I spent two days in the gorgeous neighborhood of Alfama, and Casa da Tia…read moreHelena was one of the restaurants at which we ate. We had no reservation, so we felt thankful to get the last table outside. All of the other customers were local people, which suggests that this restaurant is a high quality. To this review I attached photos of the menu in September 2025. Here are my reviews for what we ate: Pastel de Bacalhau - 3.5 stars - These are codfish pies, and they tasted alright. Melao corn presunto - 5 stars - The menu said that this appetizer was melon and parma. My husband said that it was "good," and I also liked it. Legumes a bras - 5 stars - The menu described this vegetarian main course as shredded vegetables with eggs, onions, and potatoes. I really enjoyed every bite! Vinho verde - 4 stars - This green wine was not my favorite but was good. Ice tea mango - 5 stars - My husband drank this non-alcoholic drink, and he liked it. Ginjinha - 5 stars - We LOVED this cherry liquor! The total price including tax was 41 euros, which I thought was reasonable.

    food: PREFACE CAME FOR A SNACK, so unfortunately take this review with a grain of salt as I didn't…read moreget to eat a real meal here. That being said, got some tapas & one of the best places in Portugal so far. Really wish I had time to come back & grab a real meal. Sausage was just a little bit too salty Service: staff was super friendly Ambiance: in a little alley so feel like it's more of a local spot which I love

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    Jardim das Cerejas - My takeout box

    Jardim das Cerejas

    4.4(68 reviews)
    0.7 kmRossio - Baixa - Chiado, Chiado

    This place was a huge highlight of our time in Lisbon! We…read morehad a meat eater and a person with celiacs who both enjoyed many of the dishes. Great and flavourful food!

    A vegan, plant based buffet in Lisbon?! Now this is why Lisbon ranks so high in my top cities for…read morevegans in the world. I visited Jardim das Cerejas on my final evening in town. I wasn't feeling super hungry so I opted to do a takeout box (€8) of their buffet food. The selection here was fantastic - many lentil/soy based protein options, a salad bar, rice and bread - really the perfect plant based meal where everything was tasty. My average rating really comes from my experience doing takeout. Maybe it's my American mentality, but when they handed me the takeout tray, I made sure to fill it up with as much food as possible (while not overloading). When I went to pay, the owner(?) scolded me and said it was now impossible to close and that I did not do this properly. I apologized and shared my embarrassment with them, but honestly - it was NOT that bad. I wasn't happy that they made a scene where everyone started staring as I continuously apologized and felt stern judgement. Finally, another staff member took over and closed the box for me and I paid and left. After sharing the photos with friends, nearly everyone concluded that it was not overfilled and definitely me just making the most of my limited space. Besides that experience, I still really appreciate them being available and would come back to do the actual sit down buffet so I can avoid this awkwardness again.

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