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Vegan restaurant serving different plates daily plus offers snack foods like burger and fries, scones, and toasts. Dessert choices include vegan cheesecake, chocolate cake, brownies, and mousse. Beverages are natural juice and biological wine. A menu set option comes with soup and the day's main course. Relocated from Rua Vitor Cordon, 26. Open Mon-Sun 12:30-18:00, 19:00-23:00.
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Added by Kaitykah on 24 Jun 2016
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831 Reviews
First Review by Kaitykah
monemori
Points +934
Amazing - Edit
Fine dining-esque place. The place itself is really cool, tastefully decorated. Staff was nothing but polite, attentive, and professional. Food was excellent. We ordered the cheese plate to share, it has a good sample of artisanal fermented vegan cheeses. The ravioli were to die for. As for dessert, the custard and the chocolate peanut pie were good, but the berry crumble was a delight.
Read moreIt IS pricey but the quality of food and of the service match the price, in my opinion.
Recommended!
Pros: Delicious ravioli, Very attentive and professional staff
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SusanaDuarte
Points +11322
Excellent food - Edit
4,5*
Read moreThe francesinha was a bit of a let down: sauce is a great tomato sauce, but it's not a francesinha sauce, wrong kind of chips served with it, and bread a bit tough.
Polvo á lagareiro was good, nothing to point there.
Chocolate and hazelnut mousse 5/5.
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-10
Pros: Chocolate mousse is delicious
Cons: Francesinha don't recommend
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DFS61
Points +296
An Exploding Vegan Scene in Lisboa! - Edit
Our inaugural meal on Day 1 (of 45 days) in Lisbon, we chose Ao 26 as our introduction to Portuguese vegan cooking. (We were excited from the reviews.) To start, it took us forever to find the restaurant because the address on Yelp! was an address long-ago moved from (now housed by another fancy restaurant). (We trekked up-and-down, back-and-forth, exhausted by the time we decided to call; whereby, we got the correct address.) The street entrance is relatively discreet, with a long stairway down to the restaurant. At the bottom of the staircase, you enter an open-aired, plant-filled courtyard, with a surprisingly modern restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Quite beautiful and sophisticated; likewise is Ao's interior ambiance. Chic. Host and waitperson were friendly and welcoming (after some "Não falo português" pleasantries on our part), with just a whiff of anti-English snobbery. Nothing off-putting; but, I did sense it in the Host's greeting.
Read moreAnyway, we settled-in with a start of a couple of beers the exhausting jaunt to find the place. (This is a 100% vegan restaurant, so I'll eschew with using "vegan," henceforth.) I started with an appetizer of "calamari" (battered mushrooms), served with an aioli. I really liked it. It looked small-ish, and was a bit on the cooler side temperature-wise, but was very filling. For my main, I went with the "octopus" (trumpet mushrooms), which came with a paella-like accompaniment. Both were really good; perhaps a bit one-note, but that's what I ordered -- I couldn't complain. (Jay's order was beautifully presented; and, although, he initially enjoyed the flavor, as the meal progressed, he said it was a bit too much "slimy" mushrooms. To me, it looked very "soft" in overall texture, with a lot of purée'd base. But that's for him to review....) ;)
Overall, Ao 26 was a very nice introduction into Lisbon's vegan scene.... (And there've been many others following...!!!) :D
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akbrewman
Points +245
Will Have To Try Again - Edit
On my first day in Lisbon, we embarked on a culinary adventure to AO 26 Vegan Food Project, a highly acclaimed vegan restaurant renowned for its fusion and traditional Portuguese cuisine. Nestled beneath an unassuming street entrance, the restaurant descends into a courtyard through a set of stairs. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows create a subtle challenge in locating the entrance door.
Read moreThe interior exudes a modern and contemporary ambiance, characterized by its hip and inviting decor. While the host exhibited a touch of disdain, the waiter’s warm and friendly demeanor made up for it.
To commence my meal, I opted for the “calamari,” accompanied by aioli. For my main course, I selected “Shadow Of The Mount,” inspired by the flavors of Alentejo. The dish featured a delightful array of flavors, including “iscas” of oyster mushrooms served with millet awakens infused with sea flavors, a consomme of mushrooms, a vinaigrette of forest fruits, and crispy woop root straw.
The calamari was satisfactory, but the “Shadow Of The Mount” left me somewhat underwhelmed. The combination of tender textures and slimy mushrooms detracted from the overall experience. Despite the flavorful elements, the dish’s texture was a significant drawback. I'll have to try them again with a different menu item.
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mankeerat
Points +47
Overrated - avoid - Edit
The decor is nice and that’s about it. The food is not great. I got the Franschinha (or something like that) and i wish i read the reviews on here beforehand. It was really rubbish and did not taste like it had been cooked in the restaurant at all. It tasted like Heinz tomato soup poured all over the dish and the vegan filling inside was just awful. Many reviews also advise against this dish. We also got the tofu main and that was really really salty. The service wasn’t great, very moody
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sirenoman66
Points +42
Just Ok - Edit
The food was just okay, tried the steak and francesinha, but expected wild flavors and just good some Okay food, had way better food at cheaper spots, not worth the price
Read morePros: Ambiance , Service, Traditional food
Cons: Expensive , Just okay
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CLRtraveller
Points +9230
Excellent! - Edit
First visit: the meal deal of the day included beverage (I chose iced tea), soup (creamy pumpkin) and chef’s plate of the day, a delicious meal of tofu in Asian sauce with sautéed green-pea pods and other vegetables, served with rice-with-veg-bits and rocket salad. I wanted every dessert on the menu but limited myself to a perfect crème brûlée and, to take away, the daily “creative art” dessert, ferrero rocher cheesecake - wow!
Read moreI went again, on a Monday (great that it’s open every day of the week) and again had the meal deal, with lemonade, creamy veg soup and risotto and croquettes. They didn’t have a “creative art” dessert that day, but I had the warm berry crumble with ice cream and caramel sauce - so good! I also took away the Caesar Salad (Seaser) with volcanic quinoa (grown in volcanic soil), tofu and romaine lettuce.
At street level, there’s only a small sign, easy to miss. Down the stairs into a courtyard and entrance to the pleasant, greenery-adorned eatery.
The only discomfort for me is seeing things like octopus on the menu, despite knowing it’s not real octopus.
Pros: all vegan, creative dishes
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Dariush
Points +1032
Can Be (Much) Better - Edit
Hardware: 5 stars
Read moreThe restaurant is in a great part of town. The dining area, overlooking an outdoor space, feels high-end and natural. The decor is impressive.
Software: 3 stars
Unfortunately the service left something to be desired. We arrived at 5 PM, having booked a table for that time online. The maitre d seemed displeased, and noted for us that we’d need to scram by 6 PM. Our server likewise seemed bored/ displeased to have us there. (I’m sensitive to the fact that we don’t speak Portuguese, so it could have just been the effort of dealing with us… but that’s tough to reconcile with what seemed like excellent English spoken by the staff).
Food: 4 stars
The food was good- although consensus among our party was that the food at Kong and Organi were even better. The desserts were a knockout though, and 26 has by far the best wine menu.
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TomPalmer99
Points +84
Underwhelmed - Edit
Nice atmosphere but the food was just okay. Food didn't pack a punch. Disappointed overall. We had the cheese board, ravioli and sandwich in tomato soup.
Read morePros: Service friendly, Atmosphere, Location
Cons: Overpriced, Bland, Overhyped
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Margarida.Cabral
Points +30
Delicious vegan food ! ⭐️ - Edit
Great location and a very welcoming atmosphere!
Read moreKind and friendly staff.
Delicious food !
Good price for the quality and diversity of dishes 🙂
Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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carlu0
Points +57
¡Fantástico! - Edit
Un lugar donde degustar la cocina tradicional portuguesa sin sufrimiento animal. Todo delicioso y el servicio de 10.
Read morePros: Francesinha, Choco frito
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Beba112
Points +736
Fully vegan restaurant offering traditional local foods - Edit
We had a decent meal, ordering the Friends Dinner, a cheese board, and the Francesinha. Everything was ok. The Friends Dinner offered a wonderful variety, but the standout for me was definitely the babaganoush—perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The cheese board was also well-curated, and the Francesinha was rich and satisfying, however it may not be for everyone. I recommend this place for a traditional Portuguese dining experience with friends. I will say it’s not the best vegan food I’ve ever had but worth the try.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-11-04
Pros: So many options
Cons: Pricey
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Vetrolucido
Points +22
Overrated - Edit
The restaurant is very cozy and pleasant. However, I think the food is overrated. Three dishes from the "Portugues starters board" are made with mushrooms with similar flavors to each other. I liked the second dish, tofu a lagaleiro, although the cabbage leaves were very hard. The desserts were nothing special. The chocolate tart with peanuts was too sugary and the crème brulée, a simple soy milk in cream, I did not smell any flavor. Most disappointing was that as soon as we finished dinner, I still had wine in my glass, we were brought the bill even though we had not asked for it. We had not been warned that after 2 hours we had to leave the table. In my opinion, we paid too much for what we received.
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polanito
Points +4595
Fancy place fancy food - Edit
I would give this place a 4.5 stars if I could because I feel it's a bit overpriced for the amount of food you get. Having said that, I loved everything we had and the place is beautiful!
Read moreThey serve many Portuguese traditional dishes which I really liked.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-03
Pros: Beautiful place, Delicious food
Cons: Overpriced
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AlexGallows
Points +4798
Pretty, fancy, not that impressive - Edit
Our most expensive lunch in Lisbon in the most beautiful locale was good but not great.
Read moreThe food could have been more bright and have bigger portions for the prize. Nothing quite wowed me, but everything was nice.
Only thing that was unpleasant was the cheesecake which had blue cheese flavoring and they used too much giving it a rotten taste.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-03
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jefferyh
Points +36
Superb lunch - Edit
The best meal we have had in Lisbon at this classy restaurant. We could have eaten everything on the menu. Returned again within 24 hours and it was just as good again
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-24
Pros: Superb food, Classy surroundings , Attentive service
Cons: None
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DhvanishaThacker
Points +96
Nice - Edit
Nice ambience and location. Not over priced. Limitation on items for people who do not eat mushrooms like myself as majority of the popular dishes have mushrooms.
Read moreAll items are homemade and natural.
I ordered the seitan sandwich and homemade fries thinking it was chips but was actually crisps. Overall okay not the best.
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Anders_
Points +162
Very delicious and extraordinary - Edit
The restaurant offers very delicious and extraordinary food for a very fair price. Totally recommend it if you would like to taste something special.
Read moreThe service was very fast.
Pros: Delicious , Fair price, Fast service
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GeorgeThompson
Points +109
Didn’t live up to the hype - Edit
I was excited for our reservation but it was a bit disappointing for us
Read moreThe service was patchy; the welcome we were given felt a bit cold although it did improve as the place filled up
I had the ‘islander’ which lacked flavour. The presentation was great though. The desserts were the high point; we had the peanut chocolate pie and ‘daily special’ which was a banoffee pie when we were there
The place was full on a Tuesday so they’re obviously doing something right though; maybe we had an off day
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JamieMcVeg
Points +57
A well established project - Edit
I had an overall great experience with this place. I ordered the sweet potato fries and the fried cuttlefish as a starter. The fries were good, but I was amazed by the fried fish. As a main I ordered the Tofu A Lageiro, which left me satisfied but not overwhelmed. For dessert I chose the chocolate and peanut pie, which was mouthwateringly amazing.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-15
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dveron
Points +70
An absolute must if you're in Lisbon - Edit
This was the absolute best food and dining experience we had on our trip. If you want to have Portuguese food veganised, this is it. We had the starters selection with the sardines and a bifana for lunch. The location is pretty and everything is just so well made.
Read moreI wish we had a restaurant like this at home.
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lindab13
Points +154
Cool dining experience - Edit
I enjoyed coming here, especially as my first dinner in Lisbon! My fav dishes were the fried mushroom (great consistency), the "octopus" salad (which reminded me a lot of the og I used to have in Italy) and the francesinha (great, though I would have preferred real fries and not chips)😄
Read moreGet the peanuts and choc dessert only if you reeeally like peanut butter 😅
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TildaWatson
Points +98
Sophisticated supper with open kitchen - Edit
The menu had an array of Portuguese inspired dishes, I had the sea soup - which was unbelievably tasty, fishy, and satisfied my craving for fresh tastes of the sea. Complete with caviar! This restaurant is certainly inventive and it's great seeing vegan places packed full! A must if you are a vegan in Lisbon!
Read morePros: Traditional Portuguese options , Open kitchen and friendly service , Natural food made in house
Cons: Super busy setting (I can be sound sensitive)
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OliviaStevenson
Points +81
Fabulous food - Edit
Came here with my husband during a day trip of Lisbon. Came for a late lunch after 4. Ambience great. Music good. Nice to see the seitan being prepared.
Read moreHas 2 fishy starters. The octopus, really just lovely mushrooms on toast and the take on sardines on toast, the Portuguese speciality. Actually I appreciated the art in this but didn’t actually love it. Only because it was fishy. My husband really enjoyed the fish flavours but for those who don’t enjoy vegan food that pretends to be meat avoid this and stick to the Notoctopus!
Had the 2 house salads. Both delicious, zesty. Full of flavours and quite different
Desert, well I’m always taken with a crème brûlée and this take with cardamon was lovely. However the peanut and chocolate cake steals the show. I was dubious. Usually I find these things too sickly, too sweet but this was perfect. With a coffee!
Pros: Just fabulous
Cons: No outdoor seating
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Mrs.Kamelin
Points +1636
Foodgasm - Edit
This was probably the best vegan food i've had in Lisbona.
Read morePacked with flavour, perfect textures, perfect synergy of ingredients... simply amazing.
Updated from previous review on 2024-09-26
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CarlaSC
Points +26
Amazing food! - Edit
Cannot describe how amazingly seasoned this food was. The decor and vibe of this restaurant is great as well. Definitely returning here next time I visit Lisbon.
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SofiaGusmeroli
Points +294
Super! - Edit
Piatti della tradizione portoghese rivisitati in chiave vegana, tutti buonissimi! Location molto bella e personale super gentile. Assolutamente consigliato!
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