Lisbon has to be one of the best vegan cities I have ever been to! The city has so much variety to offer, making it such a treat for locals and tourists alike. From vegan custard tarts to incredible plant-based fine dining, Lisbon has it all.
Whether you’re a long-time vegan or just plant-curious, Lisbon has something special waiting for you. Here’s my guide to the best vegan and plant-based restaurants in the city, tried, tested, and loved.
Best Vegan Restaurants in Lisbon
1. Ao 26 Vegan Food Project — One of Lisbon’s Most Celebrated Plant-Based Restaurants
Ao 26 is one of Lisbon’s most celebrated and beloved vegan restaurants — a warm, intimate spot near the Chiado district that has been winning hearts and stomachs for years. The menu draws on European cuisine with a strong Portuguese accent, and the results are consistently impressive: silky mushroom croquettes that crunch and ooze in equal measure, a house cheese board featuring handcrafted cashew and almond cheeses that genuinely rival their dairy equivalents, and a rotating daily special that always showcases the best of the season. Definitely get the cheese board — it’s one of the finest things I’ve eaten in Lisbon. Book ahead for dinner; this one fills up fast.
📍 Rua Victor Cordon 26, 1200-482 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 213 465 078 | 🌐 ao26.pt | 📸 @26veganfoodproject
2. The Green Affair — Plant-Based Gastropub on the Beautiful Rua das Flores
The Green Affair on Rua das Flores is a proper plant-based gastropub in one of Lisbon’s most beautiful streets — and it’s the kind of place that wins over even the most sceptical omnivore. The menu is hearty, well-executed, and full of flavour: think crispy buffalo cauliflower wings with a fiery sauce, a remarkable vegan cheese fondue served with hunks of fresh bread, loaded sliders with house-made sauces, and a Sunday roast that has developed a devoted following among Lisbon’s expat community. The craft beer and natural wine selection is excellent, and the atmosphere is exactly what you want from a gastropub: noisy, convivial, and always fun.
📍 Rua das Flores 82, 1200-194 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 213 420 690 | 📸 @the_green_affair
3. Organi Chiado — Organic & Locally Sourced Plant-Based Cuisine
Organi Chiado is a calm, beautifully curated plant-based restaurant in the Chiado district — the kind of place that makes you feel genuinely well-fed and well-looked-after from the moment you sit down. The focus here is on organic, locally sourced ingredients, and the cooking is light and bright: vibrant Buddha bowls layered with roasted vegetables and tahini, warming soups made from seasonal Portuguese produce, and main courses that show real skill with legumes, grains, and the extraordinary quality of Iberian vegetables. It’s a natural wine destination too, with a thoughtfully chosen list that complements the food perfectly. One of Lisbon’s essential plant-based restaurants.
📍 Rua do Loreto 26, 1200-242 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 213 432 351 | 📸 @organichiado
4. O Gambuzino — Portuguese Soul with a Plant-Based Twist in Alfama
O Gambuzino in Alfama is one of Lisbon’s most characterful and creative vegan restaurants — a small, warmly lit space on Rua dos Remédios where the menu draws freely on cuisines from across the world while staying deeply rooted in the flavours of Portugal. The cataplana (a traditional Portuguese copper cooking vessel) appears here reimagined with seasonal vegetables, chickpeas, and smoked paprika; the pastéis de bacalhau become crispy little salt-free patties of herb-seasoned potato; and the desserts are pure nostalgia with a plant-based twist. It’s intimate, imaginative, and full of personality — book ahead, especially for weekend evenings.
📍 Rua dos Remédios 18, 1100-438 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 218 870 143 | 📸 @ogambuzino
5. Kong — Modern Plant-Based Dining Rooted in Portuguese Tradition
Kong on Rua da Madalena in Baixa is a stylish, modern vegan restaurant that takes genuine pride in celebrating Portuguese produce and culinary heritage while making it entirely plant-based. The menu is inventive and full of surprises: a silky caldo verde made with seasonal greens and smoked paprika oil, creative versions of traditional rice dishes packed with Alentejo vegetables and herbs, and a vegan francesinha (the legendary Porto sandwich) that has to be tried to be believed. The room is sleek and contemporary, the cocktails are excellent, and the whole experience feels thoroughly modern while remaining entirely rooted in Portugal. A brilliant spot.
📍 Rua da Madalena 57, 1100-319 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 912 345 678 | 📸 @kongveganfood
6. Legumi Sushi — 100% Plant-Based Sushi on Lisbon’s Pink Street
Legumi Sushi on Rua Nova do Carvalho — better known as Pink Street — is Lisbon’s dedicated 100% vegan sushi restaurant, and it’s a genuinely excellent one. The rolls are creative and beautifully presented, with fresh vegetables, marinated tofu, crispy tempura, and inventive sauces doing all the work that fish would traditionally do — and doing it remarkably well. Get the boat — the large sharing platter of assorted rolls and nigiri — and work your way through it with a carafe of sake while watching the Pink Street come to life in the evening. It’s one of Lisbon’s most fun and memorable dining experiences.
📍 Rua Nova do Carvalho 11, 1200-291 Lisbon | 📸 @legumisushi
7. Vegan Nata — The Iconic Portuguese Custard Tart, Made Plant-Based
No trip to Lisbon is complete without a pastel de nata — and thanks to Vegan Nata, plant-based visitors no longer have to miss out on Portugal’s most iconic treat. Located at Largo de São Domingos near the Rossio, this small and dedicated bakery produces entirely vegan versions of the traditional custard tart, with a flaky, caramelised pastry shell and a silky, perfectly set custard filling that is absolutely the real thing — no compromise, no consolation prize. Dust with cinnamon and powdered sugar, eat them warm standing at the counter, and order at least two. One of the most joyful food experiences in Lisbon, and a must for any vegan visitor to the city.
📍 Largo de São Domingos 5, 1150-320 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 966 189 516 | 🌐 vegannata.pt | 📸 @vegannata.pt
8. Spill the Greens — Fresh, Fast & Fully Plant-Based in Bairro Alto
Spill the Greens is a fast-casual plant-based spot in the Bairro Alto that has quietly become one of the most popular vegan addresses in the city. The concept is simple: a daily-changing menu of flavourful, nourishing dishes made fresh each morning, available for dine-in or takeaway. Think smoky black bean tacos with pickled red onion, grain bowls with roasted beetroot and tahini, and warming soups that taste like someone made them with genuine care. The portions are generous and the prices are very kind to the wallet — making it the ideal spot for lunch when you’re on your feet exploring the city and need something fast, filling, and genuinely good.
📍 Rua da Emenda 50, 1200-169 Lisbon | 📸 @spillthegreens.pt
9. Plant Base — Relaxed Plant-Based Pub Grub in Bairro Alto
Plant Base on Rua da Rosa in Bairro Alto is exactly the kind of relaxed, good-value plant-based pub grub spot that every neighbourhood needs. The menu covers all the classics: burgers with proper sauces and crispy lettuce, loaded fries with cheese sauce and jalapeños, wings (cauliflower, obviously, but done correctly), and a rotating list of specials that keeps regulars coming back. The beer is cold, the music is good, and the friendly, unpretentious atmosphere makes it the ideal spot for a casual dinner or a long post-sightseeing wind-down. Plant Base is the kind of place where everyone feels at home — vegan or not.
📍 Rua da Rosa 254, 1200-384 Lisbon | ☎️ +351 926 050 880 | 📸 @plantbaselisboa
Tips for Vegan Travellers in Lisbon
Lisbon is a genuinely wonderful city for vegan travellers. The best areas for plant-based food are Chiado, Mouraria, LX Factory, and the beautiful Príncipe Real neighbourhood. Lisbon’s famous trams and its hilly terrain make exploring fun — walking between restaurants in the Bairro Alto and Chiado districts is very doable. Don’t miss Vegan Nata for a proper local experience — vegan pastéis de nata are an absolute must. For fine dining, Ao 26 and O Gambuzino both require advance booking at weekends.
Have you visited Lisbon on a plant-based trip? I’d love to hear your favourite spots — drop them in the comments below!