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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, creamy "codfish", chocolate mousse, "meat" croquettes, and more. Set lunch menu option features soup and the daily main. Soy and gluten-free options available. Pet-friendly. Booking is advised. Open Mon-Sun 19:00-22:30, Tue-Sun 12:00-14:30.
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Last update on 01 Aug 2025 by joanarcesar
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Added by gugri on 24 Feb 2022
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214 Reviews
First Review by gugri
CeliaPardoHonrubia
Points +296
Authentic Portuguese Flavours, 100% Plant-Based - Edit
A delightful vegan take on Portuguese cuisine
Read moreA Minha Avó offers traditional Portuguese dishes reinvented in a fully vegan version, and they do a fantastic job of preserving the soul of the originals.
We tried the "octopus" rice, the "meat" croquettes, the stuffed "meat" roll with vegan alheira, and finished with the Leite Creme.
The "octopus" rice was rich, comforting, and packed with deep, intense flavours. It had a wonderfully creamy texture that made it incredibly satisfying.
The "meat" croquettes are a must if you miss the smoky, chorizo-like flavour. They really capture those traditional notes, and the accompanying sauce complements them perfectly. Personally, I don't miss that flavour, but I have to admit they recreated it remarkably well.
My favourite dish was definitely the stuffed "meat" roll. Its flavours were more subtle and balanced, which suited my taste perfectly. It was hearty, delicious, and beautifully prepared.
For dessert, the Leite Creme was excellent. The delicate vanilla flavour paired wonderfully with the crisp caramelised topping, creating a classic and satisfying finish.
The restaurant has a minimalist yet cosy atmosphere and is clearly very popular, so it's a good idea to book ahead.
Finally, a special mention to the wonderful staff, who were warm, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit—especially Alexandre from São Paulo, whose friendliness made the experience even more enjoyable.
A great place to discover Portuguese cuisine from a fresh vegan perspective. Highly recommended!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-02
Pros: Super friendly and attentive staff, Great variety of traditional Portuguese vegan dish, Cozy and minimalist atmosphere.
Cons: Prices could be a little more affordable., Booking ahead is recommended.
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AnjaBertheussen
Points +1760
Alright - Edit
All the dishes we tried looked good. It was not a big hit for me as I do not miss steak or fishflavors, and the menu did not have many vegatables.
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vaz
Points +3344
Good place if you like to go down memory lane - Edit
If you like to go down memory lane and enjoy the taste of Portuguese typical dishes before you were a vegan, this is the place. If you not, maybe this is not the place for you.
Read moreThe food was good and the staff was nice.
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MinervaG
Points +2391
Good food - Edit
The food was good. I only tried the francesinha. It wasn't my favorite dish, but that's just my personal preference as I wasn't a fan of the acidic/vinegary sauce it came with. Overall, it was a good dish, good vibes, and friendly staff.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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Blndog
Points +117
Delicious Authentic Portuguese Food - Edit
We usually come to this restaurant from time to time on special ocasions. This restaurant is located in central Lisbon (aka difficult parking). Hubby loves to come here for the bitoque. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Read moreWe order the croquetes everytime we come here and they are delicious and taste meaty, they also come with a mayo sauce.
For hubby, we always order the bitoque, which comes with a mustard and garlic sauce, a vegan egg (very realistic), plain rice and salted fries. I don't enjoy it much myself, I think the bitoque with the white mushroom sauce is a lot more delicious, but hubby loves this one specifically.
For myself I sometimes order the vacalhau or the bitoque with white mushroom sauce. They are both delicious dishes but I prefer the bitoque. This bitoque comes with rice and fries aswell.
The vacalhau is a bit "underwhelming" for me, it's main protein source is pleurotus mushrooms and IDK about yall but I think a handfull of mushrooms shouldn't be considered a protein base. Give vegans a meatier protein please! Mushrooms are way too mushy and spongy, it's not the best alternative to fish. The vacalhau is not bad, it does taste slightly fishly but not enough to surprise me.
We also tried the francesinha, it's really good, meaty and not too spicy.
They serve teas, handmade kombuchas, and fresh juices, neither of us are big fans of these drinks here, they are a bit "underwhelming" aswell, but I think this is a bit subjective. We like our drinks a bit more suggary and stronger. The kombucha isn't bad but the floaters on there give me the hibbie jibbies, and I normally like fermented foods and drinks (kefir, iogurts, etc.). The drinks are a bit sour, they could all use a bit of sugar IMO. If you have IBS, prepare for acid reflux.
The price for 2 people to dine here is a bit over 50€ if you ask for desert and drinks, which is a tad bit expensive but considering they serve elaborate dishes, I think it's justifiable.
I believe they could improve the experience of this restaurant if they made it a bit more whimsy and romantic. Dim orange lights, more plants and flowery, cozy decoration. I know the restaurant wants to give the "grandma's house" vibes but considering that the menu is on the more expensive side (not very grandma like), they serve more elaborate dishes, the way they present the food, couples come here often, I think it would make it better since the experience seems more like "fine dining" then your tipical grandma's house.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-27
Pros: 100% vegan, Authentic portuguese cousine, Delicious croquetes
Cons: Expensive, Good but underwhelming
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Julie_Starling
Points +145
Lovely Portuguese food - Edit
Love it when vegan eggs are done well and they've nailed it here.
Read moreWe had a starter and main each and were absolutely stuffed by time we left.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-22
Pros: Egg, Steak, Mustard sauce
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AnnaLorenz
Points +32
Comida INCRÍVEL - Edit
O atendente Alex fez um serviço excelente e a comida estava deliciosa. Super recomendo.
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Karo_socialwitch
Points +633
The most amazing place ever - Edit
I’ve visited a lot of vegan places around Europe that serves vegan versions of traditional dishes but this is my absolute favourite. The taste is out of these world. The complexity of flavours were outstanding. I was so sad that I could not eat more!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-16
Pros: Service, Outstanding flavours , Presentation
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LiaAraújo
Points +216
Comida tipica portuguesa vegana - Edit
I visited this vegan restaurant with a friend and was impressed by its creative take on traditional Portuguese cuisine. We skipped the starters because we wanted to save room for dessert, and it was definitely the right decision.
Read moreFor our mains, we ordered the Bitoque com Ovo, made with seitan, and the Bacalhau à Moda da Avó, made with tofu. Both dishes were absolutely delicious, packed with authentic Portuguese flavors and beautifully prepared. It was amazing to enjoy these classic comfort foods in a fully vegan version without losing their traditional character.
For dessert, we shared the chocolate mousse and the Doce da Casa, a typical Portuguese dessert made with layers of cookies, crème brûlée-style cream, and chopped chocolate. Both were rich, indulgent, and the perfect ending to the meal.
A great spot for anyone looking to enjoy vegan food with a true Portuguese soul.
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-15
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ElinorNeiman
Points +113
BUENISMA comida tradicional portuguesa - Edit
El tofu envuelto en nori se pasó y las croquetas tb dms rico
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-12
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barriga_vegana
Points +140
Excellent - Edit
We had an amazing experience. It does get busy, so be sure to make a reservation, but it’s so worth it!
Read moreFelt like a genuine place; great food and service. Would go back!
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swumps
Points +436
Traditional and Vegan! - Edit
Wonderful way to experience traditional Portuguese dishes but without the animals. Great seitan ‘steak’ and vegan ‘egg’, imitation fish dishes using tofu or mushrooms with seaweed, Portuguese sausages and pickles etc. Big portions and all very tasty!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-04
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SanciAuxdy
Points +2207
Traditional Portugese dishes, but vegan 🌱 - Edit
Vegan versions of authentic Portugese cuisine. So good!
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Giada38
Points +127
Good but not excepcional - Edit
It was a really nice restaurant with good and chilled vibes.
Read moreThe food was good but there was some umami missing.
The croquetes were incredibile!
We had than bacalhau com nata and francesinha. They were good and a lot of food but I had better ones in other places.
The waiters also got our orders wrong.
Updated from previous review on 2026-05-03
Pros: Croquetes, Atmosphere
Cons: Peixinhos, Bread
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vegan_cara
Points +373
great vegan Portuguese food - Edit
I tried the francesinha, which was delicious! loads of choice, and a great opportunity to try authentic Portuguese dishes that are vegan too
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-24
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FilipSuchocki
Points +67
Absolute must - Edit
This is an absolute must for a vegan in Lisbon! Traditional Portugese meals made vegan, absolutely delicious and beautiful!!
Read moreStaff is friendly and helpful, menu gives some nice variety of options for starters, mains and dessert
Be careful, portions are rather big😄
Though quite pricy, I think it is absolutely worth for the experience it offers
10/10 highly recommend!!!
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-12
Pros: Flavour, Amount of options, Portion size
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MadBadBunny
Points +104
Traditional Portuguese - Edit
Excellent vegan restaurant opposite Parque metro and 10 mins from our hotel. 2 courses for 2 plus drinks for under €60. Very filling so no room for dessert!
Read morePros: Croquettes, Mango drink, Meatless loaf
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RyanPeek
Points +38
10 out of 10 - Edit
Delicious, really fantastic food with wonderful flavours
Read morePros: Taste, Textures, Amount
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ChristineMcsyrett
Points +52
Beautiful food - Edit
We were spoiled for choice with the menu but eventually settled on the prego. It was so good! My husband had dessert - doce de casa - and it was so good we went back a few days later so that we could both have some.
Read morePros: Gorgeous food, Great service, Extensive menu
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LisaSpykers
Points +10755
Great for tasting veganized Portuguese dishes! - Edit
It was great to try a variety of traditional Portuguese dishes, including the desserts, made vegan. Prices are reasonable and the food is made well. The seitan used is excellent and is made in-house. It's best to reserve during lunch hours as it gets very busy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-25
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chlod
Points +542
Great restaurant - Edit
Loved the croquettes with the mustard sauce and really liked the francesinha with the seitan, tofu and vegan cheese (i don't know if it tastes similar to the real thing tho!). Kind service and spacious restaurant.
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Malte666
Points +383
absolut Essenswert - Edit
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Abend. Alle Gerichte waren ausgezeichnet und extrem lecker 😋. Die Kroketten ein Genuß, das Brot super fluffig. Das Francesinha war extrem lecker. Ich meine mit Tofu und Tempeh, dazu eine Tomatensoße. Wirklich sehr lecker. Der Kuchen sehr gut abgestimmt und nicht zu schwer, auch sehr fluffig. Unbedingt vorbeischauen
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-12
Pros: Kroketten, Kuchen als Nachtisch
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Nicolevegan
Points +5748
Typische portugiesische Küche - Edit
Hier gibt es typische portugiesische Gerichte in veganisierter Art. Geschmacklich sehr gut und definitiv empfehlenswert.
Read moreEs gibt eine englischsprachige Karte und das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und freundlich.
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Daniel“Daniel”
Points +84
Lecker - Edit
Traditionell portugiesisch & vegan. Freundliches Personal & das Essen schmeckt sehr gut !
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-26
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IrinaBoichenko
Points +76
Very tasty - Edit
Super leckeres Essen und freundliches Personal
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AdrianaCarreira
Points +253
Um dos meus restaurantes vegan preferidos! - Edit
Sem dúvida que é um dos meus restaurantes vegan preferidos. Já é a terceira vez que lá vou e saio de lá sempre muito satisfeita. A comida muito boa e imita muito bem a comida tradicional portuguesa. Sempre que for a Lisboa e puder, vou lá almoçar. Recomendo muito!
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Longchenpa
Points +32
Cozinha vegana tipicamente portuguesa - Edit
Gostei do sabor da comida que me lembrou as tascas portuguesas com a particularidade de ser feita sem crueldade animal.
Read morePros: Adorei a limonada de morango e gengibre, Gostei muito do bitoque com ovo
Cons: Tivemos que comer rapido para dar a mesa
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