Vegan
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Portuguese
100% vegan traditional Portuguese food. Menu may include duckless rice, bitoque (seitan steak with fried "egg"), francesinha, Portuguese-style "pork", chocolate mousse, "meat" croquettes, and more. Set lunch menu option features soup and the daily main. Soy-free options available. Pet Friendly! Booking is advised. Open Mon-Sun 19:00-23:00, Tue-Sun 12:00-15:00.
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Added by gugri on 24 Feb 2022
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130 Reviews
First Review by gugri
Cris5
Points +227
Extraordinário - Edit
Excelente restaurante vegan no centro de Lisboa.
Read moreEspaço amplo e agradável, equipa eficiente e profissional, serviço rápido e comida deliciosaaaa!
Versões veganizadas de pratos típicos portugueses.
A destacar o bitoque com ovo (vegan): tudo extraordinário!
Experiência a repetir e a recomendar!
Pros: Food, 100% vegan, Staff
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luciatazp
Points +1991
Traditional and cozy - Edit
I love the atmosphere here and the croquetas were amazing! The daily noodle soup could have been more flavorful however, next time I’m excited to try more of their ‘Portuguese food done vegan’ options! The dessert was also delicious 🌱
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-20
Pros: Cute vibes, Homemade food, Lunch menu available
AlexGallows
Cuando fuimos a Lisboa fue uno de nuestros favoritos ^^ gracias por tu review, me ha traído muy buenos recuerdos.
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kateisvegan
Points +297
Delish! - Edit
A unique experience for sure, the food looked and tasted amazing and the service was fantastic!
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ayoung15
Points +1532
I think it needs improvement - Edit
Food took an extraordinary time to arrive (almost 1h) They told us it’s because I ordered one of the “fish pies”/bacalhau, but everyone else in the restaurant had the same issue and many people were complaining.
Read moreWhen the food arrived I wanted to love it but didn’t think it was anything special and wasn’t blown away by any of the flavours either. Nothing too special. Dessert wise wasn’t any better either. The pudim was the best out of the desserts we tried.
Lovely decor on the bathroom though!
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-11
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ervadaninhalastrar
Points +66
4.5* - Edit
- comida muito boa mas podia ser ainda mais saborosa;
Read more- bom espaço e ambiente;
- atendimento podia ser mais simpático;
- descontos com o the Fork.
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Cayetana
Points +1552
espectacular! - Edit
Me encantó todo. La carta tiene principalmente platos tradicionales portugueses inspirados en recetas de la abuela (como dice su propio nombre) en versión plant-bases. Fue muy difícil elegir porque todo tenía una pinta increíble.
Read moreAdemás, el personal fue super amable, incluso con mi perra. #Veganuary
Pros: la comida, la atención (incluidas las atenciones a mi perra), espacio
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DFS61
Points +588
Upscale Vegan Portuguese in Saldanha! - Edit
There's been a dearth of restaurants offering plant-based alternatives to Portuguese favorites. So it was a happy circumstance that we found A Minha Avó ("My Grandmother")!
Read moreA Minha Avó's deceptively modest façade belies its sophisticated interior. Entering, there's a short, but relatively steep staircase going down to the below-street-level space, which acts as a foyer before entering the front counter. When we arrived (a little after 12:00), there were already folks seated and ordering. We inquired if it were possible to have lunch for two (having read that it can be difficult to secure a table without a highly-recommend reservation.) Fortunately, we were able to secure a table, but had to vacate by 13:30, which was plenty of time for us. A-OK, we're in! 😄 The larger space in the back (where we were seated) is bright, with a wall of below street-level windows with some vegetation; interior walls were enhanced with decorative flower boxes. It was all very bright and airy and simple.
We began with a couple of refreshing Ocean Beer Lagers (from Spain). For starters, we went with the Pica-Pau (homemade seitan, pickles, parsley and olives, with side basket of sourdough bread [extra]) and Estaladiços de "Alheira" (Portuguese sausage with spinach wrapped in crunchy dough topped with sweet and sour sauce). Both were excellent. For our mains, I did the Francesinha ("[t]ypical Northern dish, with bread, seitan steak, smoked tofu and vegetable chorizo, wrapped in delicious homemade sauce with fried "egg" on top," served with a side of french fries); my better-half went with the Bitoque com "ovo" ("... steak made with [ ] homemade seitan, fried "egg" on top and [ ] typical sauce with wine, mustard, olive oil and garlic," served with fries and white rice). The Bitoque was excellent (from what I tasted). My Francesinha was very good; although, perhaps I should've done my homework on what a Francesinha is because I wasn't too keen on the sauce-soaked bread. That said, it was still an "adventure" I'm glad to have explored. Naturally, there was no room for dessert--which we will definitely save room for our next visit. Service was excellent throughout; empty plates were removed efficiently. As can be expected from an upscale restaurant, prices were on the higher end (for Lisbon's standards), but certainly not outrageous, and well-worth it.
Despite my very slight distaste of the Francesinha, we are so looking forward to returning…!!!
Pros: Food, Ambiance, Service
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akbrewman
Points +292
A Must Try - Excellent Portuguese Food - Edit
Read moreAfter a morning of exploring the Parque Eduardo VIII, we proceeded to the highly anticipated A MINHA AVÓ restaurant. Renowned for its Portuguese cuisine adapted to a vegan diet, the restaurant was already bustling upon our arrival, just a few minutes after opening.
The hostess promptly greeted us and seated us in the spacious and well-lit rear dining area. After a brief perusal of the menu, the server returned to our table to take our order.
I commenced with an Ocean Beer Lager, Pica-Pau as the starter, and Bitoque com “ovo” as the main course. Within a few minutes, the Pica-Pau arrived, a traditional Portuguese dish featuring homemade seitan steak, pickled vegetables, parsley, and olives. Its culinary excellence was remarkable. The gravy, infused with a subtle tartness attributed to the pickles, complemented the flavor of the seitan steak.
Upon completing the starter, the server promptly cleared the plates and presented the main course, Bitoque com “ovo” as per the menu’s description. The dish consisted of the most famous Portuguese steak, crafted without homemade seitan, topped with a fried “egg,” and accompanied by the delectable traditional sauce made with wine, mustard, olive oil, and garlic. A side of fries and rice completed the meal.
The Bitoque com “ovo” was nothing short of extraordinary. Its exceptional taste left an indelible impression on my palate. While I yearned to sample the non-vegan version to facilitate a comparative analysis, A MINHA AVÓ’s vegan rendition has surpassed all expectations.
The restaurant’s exceptional dining experience justified the wait and the journey to the Sao Bastian neighborhood. I eagerly anticipate returning to explore additional delectable dishes offered by this culinary gem. #Veganuary
Pros: Staff, Food, Ambience
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CUBANOVEGANO
Points +284
FANTASTIC - Edit
Food was great as well as prices & service.
Read morePros: Everything , Food, Price
Cons: Not on every corner, Not in every city, Not in every country
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KerryAnn
Points +516
Nice food, very disappointing service - Edit
It was really interesting to try vegan versions of Portuguese dishes, something we prioritize wherever we travel. However, it seems this place is quite poorly managed, and has difficulty with time management and scheduling. We arrived during lunch and were warned immediately we would only be able to have a table for about an hour and 10 minutes, which was fine, we didn't plan to be that long. About 40 minutes later, as we were trying to finish eating, we were told to leave our table because it was getting busy and they needed it. There were many empty tables, and the table next to us had been finished eating for 20 minutes and just scrolling through their phones. We had been willing to order a bit more food, still planning to be out by the original time they asked, but we were really put off by what seemed like very poor time management and communication on their part. Also, the bathroom has a glass door, and is easily visible as people move through the restaurant.
Read moreWe liked the dishes we tried well enough, but we were also curious to try more and didn't get the chance. Disappointing when you do have to travel outside the centre to get there.
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itsjustgui
Points +63
Amazing food - Edit
Service is amazing, food is SPECTACULAR is one of the few places you can eat real traditional portuguese food in a vegan version
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-12
Pros: Service , Food
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SusanaDuarte
Points +11438
Good but not great - Edit
Negatives, the food was almost cold and although it was good I think there was something missing, specially the sauce of the bitoque, too lemony. The highlight for me in terms of flavour was the bolo de bolacha (best vegan I've ever had!) but the slice was super thin for the price you pay. However, I would recommend for the typical Portuguese flavours.
Read morePros: Bolo de bolacha
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AdrianaKaczmarska
Points +80
Tasty food big portions - Edit
I had the francesinha and it was delish. The sauce was creamy and full of flavour and the egg! It tasted like a real egg 😀 look forward to coming back here to try other dishes on the menu. Did not have space for the dessert after the main 🥴
Read morePros: Authentic Portuguese dishes, Tasty, Fully vegan menu
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DiegoDiaz
Points +76
Tradicional - Edit
Comida portuguesa veganizada
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Melli_23
Points +128
Authentic Portuguese food! - Edit
I went with my Portuguese friend and she loved it. All the flavors are original and so so good.
Read moreFor my taste, the Portuguese kitchen is just not using enough salt maybe haha
Overall amazing authentic place, would highly recommend!!
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vrcp
Points +127
Incredible - Edit
The best homestyle vegan Portuguese food I have had in my 3 week trip in Portugal!
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polanito
Points +4598
Typical Portuguese food - Edit
Cozy restaurant serving veganized versions or typical Portuguese dishes like francesinha, rice octopus or pastéis de nata. Everything we tried was delicious, including dessert.
Read morePros: Typical Portuguese food
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AlexGallows
Points +5137
Amazing homemade comfort dishes - Edit
I had never tried Portuguese cuisine outside of Pasteis de Nata, but my God did it blow me away.
Read moreThe seitan steaks were some of the best food I've had in a while: comforting, rich, meaty and filling.
Deserts were also another highlight reminding me of my grandmothers cooking.
In fact, this seems to be the aim: dishes that recreate the cooking of their grandmothers but vegan. They ace it.
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karened
Points +162
Best vegan dessert - Edit
The whole menu was great and we enjoyed it all but the desserts were amazing. Our waitresses were very friendly.
Read morePros: Dessert!, Really well presented, Staff
Cons: Nil
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jefferyh
Points +36
Super food - Edit
The second best vegan meal we have had in Lisbon
Read morePros: Excellent food, Good ambiance , Excellent service
Cons: None
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ramosdiogo
Points +41
The best vegan food I’ve ever had - Edit
So many flavour I have not experienced since turning vegan, the bacalhau com natas is perfection, the bitoque is freakishly good, so much more I want to try. And the service was incredible
Read morePros: Bacalhau com natas, Pica pau , Service
Cons: The mojitos were a bit thick
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sunny0854
Points +139
High class vegan food - Edit
It was actually the best vegan steak I ever had.
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samuel2511
Points +16
Bombastisch - Edit
Uff das war echt echt gut. Kann ich sehr empfehlen.
Read morePros: Ambiente, Geschmack, Personal
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EmiliaXoXo
Points +53
Matter of taste - Edit
If you like trendy vegetarian restaurants which serves food that tastes like meat and has modern minimalistic decor, I think you might like this place.
Read moreIs the food especially healthy, fresh or is it somehow going extra mile - no.
Is the atmosphere cozy or warm, authentic or especially comfortable - not really.
Concept restaurant, feels like its maybe owned by someone who does not work there, not bad but just not my favorite cup of tea.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-07
Pros: clean, fast service, food does taste what it is supposed to I believe
Cons: trendy and a bit cold and shallow atmosphere
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MatEP
Points +58
Incredible Food Great Atmosphere - Edit
We arrived late without a reservation and it was very full. Despite this the team founds us a table quickly without fuss. All the food we had was astonishingly well made, delicious and masterful. The atmosphere was great and very friendly.
Read morePros: Food quality , Atmosphere, Friendly service
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Veronique93
Points +91
Il migliore! - Edit
È diventato uno dei nostri posti preferiti a Lisbona! Locale molto curato, cibo tradizionale portoghese 100% vegano delizioso 🤤
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fabiomfsousa
Points +42
Simplesmente o melhor 🫶🏻 - Edit
Um dos melhores restaurantes que já fui. A comida derrete na boca 🤤 Comida caseira mesmo, como comida de vó. O bitoque é DIVINAL. Pra se voltar várias vezes.
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