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Restaurant serving house-made Italian cuisine and became fully vegan in Jan 2021. Offers caponata, battuta al coltello, lasagna, spaghetti bottarga, pollo alla cacciatora, and more. Located in Alfama district, next to the University of ISPA, between Santa Apolonia and the Fado Museum metro stations. Reservations are required via booking system Umai only. Link on website and Instagram bio. Only accepts Portuguese card payments or cash. Previously called Horacio. Companion animal friendly. Open Mon-Tue 19:00-23:00, Fri-Sun 19:00-23:00. Closed Wed-Thur.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 23 Jun 2025 by _the_kangaroo_
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Added by KajsaSchmid on 12 Feb 2020
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179 Reviews
First Review by ElliottButler
maddysteele
Points +40
This is a must - Edit
Beautiful authentic 100% vegan Italian restaurant in the heart of Lisbon’s most historic neighbourhood.
Read moreThe lovely owners have managed to capture generations of traditional Italian dishes with vegan ingredients. It’s fresh, home made and takes like real Italian 🤌
Already planning a trip back!
Pros: 100% authentic vegan Italian , Beautiful location , Lovely owners
Cons: None!
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JušaFabjan
Points +70
O M G - Edit
This place is amazing! They make their own cheeses and the food is just WOW! My friend once had gluten free gnocchi and they tasted so good.
Read moreDefinitely worth a visit, just make sure to book a table before.
Pros: Typical Italian food made vegan, Super friendly staff and owners
Cons: Ran out of panna cotta everytime I was there
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ThaisCarvalhoTobias
Points +25
The best italian food - Edit
Melhor lasanha que eu já comi na vida!
Read morePros: Tudo vegano, Atendimento excelente
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ritadecassiapsilva
Points +84
Italianíssimo - Edit
Autêntica comida italiana e com a vantagem de ser totalmente vegana! Entradas, pratos e sobremesas, todos muito saborosos! Preço adequado à qualidade da comida! Equipe muito simpática e animada!!! Recomendo!
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RosaC
Points +52
Brilliant authentic vegan Italian food - Edit
Lovely little place with very traditional/authentic but fully vegan Italian dishes. Some of the best Italian food I've had (including in Italy!) Definitely book as it's very small, especially if you want to eat inside. Lovely friendly staff. Lots of choices.
Read morePros: Lasagne, Home made vegan cheese, Home made limoncello
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Cris5
Points +283
Maravilhoso!!!!!! - Edit
Restaurante 100% vegan e acolhedor, situado num bairro histórico de Lisboa.
Read moreA comida é muito boa e as pizzas incríveis!
Equipa simpática e bem disposta!
Sem dúvida a repetir!!!
Highly recommended😄
Cons: Fraca iluminação na mesa , Posicionamento mesas não permite muita privacidade
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Jenokir
Points +160
Feels like heaven - Edit
We ordered the lasagna and pizza with chorizo for take away and were amazed by how delicious it was. Pizza dough was fluffy, tomato sauce fruity and full of flavour, great chorizo and mozzarella alternative. Best vegan lasagna I have ever eaten. Friendly staff. When you’d like to eat in the restaurant better make a reservation some days ahead.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff, So many options to choose
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Hilmoon
Points +1158
Our Best Meal! - Edit
We have been traveling for 2.5 months and this was THE BEST MEAL we've had. The love and care (and delicious flavors) that go into the dishes are unmatched.
Read moreWe made reservations through the website (highly recommended) and arrived for the second seating at 9:30pm. They were out of a few desserts by that time so if you are a big dessert lover I would suggest going to their 7:00pm seating.
We enjoyed negronis, seitan + tonnato appetizer, lasagne bolognese and the pepperoni pizza. Each bite was absolutely delicious. Cooked to perfection. The prices are also very reasonable for homemade dishes as good and unique as these.
We wish we lived in the area so we could make this spot a regular dinner spot. Alas, we will just have to come back each time we visit Lisboa. Obrigada for the amazing meal!!
Pros: Flavors are amazing!!, Reasonably priced, Yummy drinks
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HaugachakaMan
Points +2287
The great Italian experience - Edit
This is a place with so much good food you have to return to.
Read moreA good variety on all options of the menu, with a visual look that it just makes you appreciate the food. The taste is beyond any other Italian restaurant in Lisbon, as far as I know or tried.
The staff is very friendly and helps you if any choice issues come.
Although, due to the limited seating, a reservation is almost required; it is worth it.
Pros: Fantastic food, Friendly staff, Great environment
Cons: Limited seating
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SimãoBotelho
Points +149
Maravilhoso - Edit
Não conheço outro restaurante igual: que nos traga a essência da comida italiana caseira, o sabor, o carinho, o conforto e tudo isto sem sofrimento animal, é sem dúvida um dos meus restaurantes preferidos 🌱 Grazie
Read morePros: Simpatia do Staff, Comida Deliciosa
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AnisaurusRex
Points +47
Lovely place and great food - Edit
We were really lucky to get a table on a Saturday night without having a reservation. And what a lovely evening it was! We had the bruschetta, the „rabbit“ and the parmigiana and everything was soooo good. We would definitely come back.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Great food, Friendly owner
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FranciscoSS
Points +228
Delicious homey italian cuisine restaurant - Edit
This restaurant consists in a very small room in Alfama (better to make a reservation beforehand), requiring a pleasant walk to get there, and just for that reason it already has somekind of a magical feel to it.
Read moreWe were very well received - the service was great, the staff were really nice and helpful and the environment was very comfortable and homey.
For starters we had the “cheese” plate, probably the best I’ve had, each type was so remarkable in terms of consistency and flavour.
The main dishes were the lasagna alla bolognese (delicious with a kind of sweet aftertaste) and a fried calzone (interesting concept, was good, but ends up being too much bread).
We ended our meal with the napolitan cake, cause the waiter said it was the most typical/singular of the bunch, and it did not disappoint either.
The price range is more on the expensive side, but given the location, quality of the food and service, it is justified. I can’t wait to return!
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-13
Pros: A menu full of diverse options for every taste, Great environment service, friendly staff, Beautifully balances a Lisbon and Italian feel
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AlexAvocado
Points +1248
Delicious vegan Italian comfort food - Edit
This little vegan Italian restaurant serves delicious food, like different kinds of pasta, pizza, but also Portuguese dishes.
Read moreWe ate twice at this restaurant during our stay in Lisbon. We had the bruschetta as a starter, which was really tasty and came with Hummus and cashew cream (mozzarella). Tomatoes were really fresh and tasty.
We also tried the lasagne, papardelle al ragu, pizza Margherita and pizza montanara (pan fried pizza). All the dishes were good. We liked the pasta dishes the most. Perfectly al dente pasta and the sauces were very tasty.
Sadly tiramisu was sold out on both occasions, but we had the hazelnut cake and the Napolitan one (ricotta cake). Both were good.
If you are staying (vegan) in Lisbon you should definitely visit this place and enjoy their delicious food. The staff is really friendly and it seems like they have a lot of fun running the restaurant. Book a table otherwise you will be disappointed! Five stars for sure!
Pros: Delicious food, Cosy restaurant , Friendly staff
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cecile_b
Points +2744
Amazing! - Edit
I spent such a wonderful dinner at Horacio. This place is very small and cosy, so it’s mandatory to book.
Read moreTheir proposition, Italian food veganized, is quite unique in Lisboa. Everything was delicious, especially the “rabbit”.
Cocktails and wine were very good too!
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MaïlysB
Points +18
Parfait - Edit
Lieu très convivial et agréable, et plats délicieux !!
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ajkelkar
Points +173
Vegan Italian food! - Edit
Had the Gnocchi and Bolognese lasagna. It was amazing. Hard to get a table without a reservation though. Limited seating in winter I guess. The staff are so friendly and amazing.
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MollyBrockett
Points +126
The best vegan food of our trip! - Edit
The food was amazing and the couple who own it are absolutely lovely.
Read morePros: Great menu , Good vibe , Lovely owners
Cons: Small space so reserve if you can
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siljaastu
Points +125
Only take-out - Edit
We were excited to try the pasta but unfortunately they were only open for take-out and we could only have the pizza and the lasagna. The pizza was good, the lasagna mostly tasted of tomato sauce but nothing else. Really nice service though.
Read morePros: Nice service
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T0
Points +356
Hidden gem - Edit
This place is a hidden gem in the middle of Alfama. It is run by the loveliest people possible and all food is perfect Italian comfort food! We could be back very day!
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Maortt
Points +78
100% Italian and vegan 🤩 - Edit
A small and modest place with vegan Italian food, Highly recommend visiting!
Read morePros: Service above expectations , Delicious food , Good vibes
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BriS
Points +39
Amazing food, wonderful service - Edit
Yet another amazing vegan restaurant in Lisbon. Feels like eating in a locals front room, really cozy with amazing food. My partner is half Italian and was brought up on authentic Italian food and we never eat at Italian restaurants as he says most Italian restaurants are rubbish. The fact that he loved the food here and said it was full of depth of flavour speaks volumes. Book ahead as there are very few tables and it's very popular.
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mmm🍄
Points +84
best vegan food of my life - Edit
welcoming staff, incredible food. this place lives up to the hype! a must-go in alfama
Read morePros: huge menu, great wine
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Rosievahidi
Points +16
Amazing traditional Italian food - Edit
Quaint Italian restaurant - amazing vegan food cooked by an Italian chef. Probably the best vegan meal we had in Lisbon!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan food
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JamieDyer
Points +30
So perfect - Edit
The best vegan Italian I have ever had. The staff so nice and helpful. Very small so call before
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kübelkrebs
Points +83
Go there! - Edit
Everything was perfect, the menu, the taste, the location on one of Lisbons many stairways, the wonderful staff, we can only recommend going there (and probably reserve a table, because it was completely full when we left)
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tlcady01
Points +58
Incredible authentic food! - Edit
This was our favorite hidden gem in Lisbon. They operate out of a little kitchen tucked in an alleyway and set up checkered tablecloth tables near the stone steps outside—a very romantic setup. The menu is amazing, with some of the best Italian dishes I had even before I went vegan. We ended up going twice during our week in Lisbon.
Read moreThe staff were very friendly, and the chef came out to pour our wine and tell us about it and his restaurant. Everything was great, but the eggplant and pasta dishes stood out for us. They also had incredible cake—we had lemon cake the first night and an awesome chocolate-peanut butter the second.
The prices are also very reasonable for the quality—between 10-15 Euro for an excellent dish. I can't recommend Horacio enough. We were very happy to spend our money to support such a unique and delicious vegan business.
Pros: Amazing authentic Italian dishes and deserts, Romantic and interesting location, Friendly and informative staff
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inesmartins1
Points +121
Great authentic Italian food - Edit
This restaurant is amazing, I’ve been there several times and it never disappoints, the food is always great, their lasagna is probably the best I’ve ever had, the pizzas are perfect and the pizza bianca is especially good, I highly recommend the pastas as well. There’s a different desert everyday and it’s always great.
Read moreAlso the staff is very friendly and the cook is Italian so he makes tradicional recipes for the pasta of the day.
Pros: Friendly staff, Tradicional recipes, Authentic Italian food
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