Vegan restaurants Lisbon

Vegan Lisbon

In recent years, Lisbon has become a top spot for plant-based restaurants as Portugal’s vegan population has grown, and there are now dozens to be discovered along the city’s historic streets.

Lisbon’s oldest vegan eatery, The Food Temple, serves exquisite seasonal dishes on the quaint steps outside, and near the waterfront, at Al Sanpietrino Trattoria, Alex and Kajsa have created the rustic ambience of an Italian restaurant by reimagining old family recipes. Meanwhile, in Cais do Sodré, Kong prepares hearty yet refined dishes with global inspirations.

Further north, O Gambuzino’s casual fine dining experience is enhanced by the bold flavours of its homemade ferments. In Largo de São Sebastião, family-run café My Mother’s Daughters honours nature’s bounty with nourishing meals, and across the city, The Green Affair celebrates natural ingredients in its stylishly serene restaurants.

A Minha Avo’s innovative chef, Carina Monteiro, has crafted distinctive plant-based versions of Portuguese classics like francesinha and bacalhau. The tranquil AO 26 Vegan Food Project takes a similar approach of elevating traditional dishes, and Organi Chiado follows macrobiotic principles to ensure that meals such as feijoada are both healthy and tasty.

Plant-based comfort food can be found at Vegan Junkies, whose menu appears on a vintage vinyl, and Mother Burger, which specialises in juicy burgers and creamy milkshakes, while over in Costa de Caparica, beach-goers can sample vegan fast food in the laid-back environment of Bone Free. For those wanting a delicious dessert, Scoop 'n Dough makes award-winning ice cream and doughnuts, O Jardim da Jujé serves irresistible cakes alongside grab-and-go bites, and at UAO Smart Italian Gelato, confectioner Marco Bauli offers authentic Italian gelato.

Lisbon’s impressive range of vegan eateries means that there are plant-based options to suit all tastes, from sophisticated dining and health-boosting meals to comforting junk food and indulgent desserts.