
Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Organic
Beer/Wine
European
Fusion
Gluten-free
Portuguese
Modern dining vegetarian restaurant opened Feb 2019. Menu offers vegetarian and vegan dishes, using seasonal and local products. Open Tue-Fri 12:00-14:30, Tue-Sat 19:00-23:00.
29 Reviews
First Review by MariaKalinina
teresalamim
Points +55
Unique experience - Edit
We opted for the "carte blanche" menu, which includes 7 different moments. The food was absolutely amazing, with lots of different textures and flavors. Definitely a unique and gourmet experience.
Read moreNote from November 2023: the location of the restaurant here in HappyCow is not correct, so make sure to check on Google.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-09
Pros: The food, The service, The decoration
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koenxkoen
Points +93
Amazing food - Edit
This was without a doubt the best food I ever had in my life. And I have been to a lot of places. But this was amazing, bold but balanced flavors. My mind was blown with every course.
Read morePros: The food, The atmosphere , The napkin flolding service
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SJS5
Points +400
Stunning food / stunning price - Edit
My husband booked Arkhe for a recent big birthday of mine and I was really looking forward to it. On arrival we were seated next to the toliet which was disappointing as he'd told them it was a special occasion. We bought some very delicious / expensive wine and opted for
Read morethe 5 course tasting menu ... Each course was either sublime or packed full of so much flavour my mouth was dancing! The 5 courses were just about the right amount of food, although not sure how much additional space 2 more small courses would have taken up!
The service was very intense and slightly clinical, not as welcoming or friendly as one might hope for when spending serous money, maybe I was being silly to think such an establishment would be fabulous and down to earth at the same time. I don't live in Lisbon but if I were to return I wouldn't book again. So many nice places to eat out in Lisbon!
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Neda.banana
Points +249
They Deserve a Michelin Star - Edit
What an experience! The food, ambiance and service were impeccable and I can't recommend this place enough.
Read moreYou can feel that every component from the moment you step foot into the restaurant to the moment you leave, is curated to make you have the most magical time. Arkhe is on the Michelin guide, which is how we found them, but don't yet have a star - which they truly deserve and in my opinion should be getting soon!
We went to many nice restaurants during our stay, but this was by far the best meal we had at Arkhe.
Pros: Food and wine pairing, Service, Atmosphere
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JP,allplants
Points +105
Exquisite - Edit
Food exquisite. Service delightful. Experience meticulously choreographed. Setting relaxed yet refined. Wine magnificent.
Read moreBowled over. Arkhe will surely be Michelin * soon.
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Nieve
Points +3425
Such a unique, beautiful experience - Edit
10/10, 5 stars, I'm so impressed. We loved our dinner experience at Arkhe. We decided to go all out with the full tasting menu with wine pairing, my two friends had the vegetarian set, I had the vegan. All of the dishes were crafted so beautifully, they were delicious, creative, and unique. The wines as well were gorgeous, really well paired, and quite diverse. The only draw back was that the staff spoke so quietly we didn't hear half the descriptions but we didn't care, we just enjoyed. Can't recommend this enough for your next special occasion.
Read moreDepending on your budget and preference there are a few ways to have your meal - you can choose the number of courses for a set tasting menu or choose dishes from the menu card. The staff can talk you through your options to make sure you get the meal that's right for you! They asked about allergies and preferences so it seems even the tasting menus could be adapted.
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Rondriel
Points +82
Outstanding - Edit
I’ve been vegan for 25 years. This was easily some of the best vegan food I’ve had in my life. Everything was on point and the service was fantastic as well
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Outstanding quality
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CatarinaCarvalho
Points +73
Good food but over expensive - Edit
Very nice food, in a lunch type of ambient decor.
Read moreThe experience was good but very expensive, particularly the wines.
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PedroBeltrao
Points +2156
Delicious Vegan tasting menu - Edit
For many months I've been feeling silly: I've tried many good vegan restaurants in many cities..yet..in the city I live... I still hadn't been to Arkhe... Yeah. Silly.
Read moreToday that changed! One thing that has stopped me was that when I tried to book it with The Fork, it seems that they only accept the fork bookings for lunch.. I had friends who succeeded booking dinner by email or calling, but to be honest it's 2022, I want to be able to book with a couple of clicks and not too much work... this is the only negative thing I have to say about Arkhe. But well, it got to a point where I had to quit waiting for them to allow me to reserve the table how I wanted and I called and booked.
It's easy to sum up the meal. The food was really really good. You have 3 choices: 3 course meal, 5 course meal (on both, you can choose which dishes you want from the list) or 7 course meal, where you'll just have everything. Beware that it's vegetarian, but you can ask for a full vegan menu, and that's what I did: 7 course vegan menu.
Everything was super well though, tasty and delicious. Service was also super nice and the venue, is in the place where Pachamama was some years ago, which is not super fancy but it's a nice spot.
Added descriptions to all the pictures. My fav dish was the Salmorejo tartelette and least fav were probably the terrine (very well executed, just not a fav for me) and the peach dessert (which personally I found a bit bland).
You can also get a wine pairing for the menu, I didn't, but got a glass of white in the beginning, and a glass of red in the last few courses. The red was good, but the white one was really really, really.. really good, it was called Ameixâmbar and it's from the Azores islands.
5* definitely, very hard to compare with the other fine dining vegan tasting menu options in Lisbon, Encanto and Mini-Bar (that is not vegetarian but does a full-vegan tasting menu)... I guess I need to return to all of them :)
Pros: Delicious food, Great service
Cons: Not being able t book dinner digitally-had to call
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AbdullahKaratas
Points +52
Vegan star cuisine - Edit
The restaurant has the option of a pure vegan menu. Considering the service and the food, it's been the best vegan place in Lisbon for us. A must have if starred vegan cuisine is important to you.
Read morePros: Extremely good service , Extremely good food
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Wjulio58
Points +140
Seven star - best veggies place !!! - Edit
Gastronomic veggies/ vegan restaurant. Best food I ever eat. Everything's perfect. Service in your native language ( portugese Englisb Spanish French and maybe other).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-01
Pros: Wonderful , Possibility to try different services , Best place in lisbone
Cons: Any
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ssconn
Points +36
Excellent and attentive dining experience. - Edit
My husband and I treated ourselves to this delicious and lovely dining experience. And it’s definitely an experience. Nothing we could make at home. They created food that you wouldn’t think would work together but it does. Each bite was delicious and different. We had the 3 course with wine pairings. I would highly recommend and if we return to Lisbon, we’ll be dining here again.
Read morePros: Equal vegan options to vegetarian options. , Food was unique and delicious.
Cons: It is on the expensive side but not overly so.
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kbw5044
Points +1236
An amazing vegan fine dining experience - Edit
My husband and I are in Lisbon for our honeymoon and went here for a nice dinner. We went with the 7 course meal and wine pairing. You have the option of 3, 5, and 7 courses. The quantity of the food goes down as you select more courses so it's not too much food.
Read moreIt was amazing. They did so many creative things with mushrooms and their sauces were so delicious. It was very easy to order vegan. We just told them we were vegan when we got there and the chef even made extra off menu items for us. The service was also excellent- always ready for our next course.
It's definitely expensive but good for a special occasion. If you want to go, definitely make a reservation ahead of time.
Pros: Very easy to be made vegan, Chef will custom make vegan options off-menu
Cons: Expensive
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cecile_b
Points +2600
Amazing experience! - Edit
I've been a few times to Arkhe, either for lunch or the dinner, and it was always wonderful.
Read moreTheir cuisine is delicate and delicious, the wines are also great and the service is perfect. Would recommend 100x!
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·X·
Points +15739
Arkhe - Edit
I had a beautiful meal here on my birthday recently. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has plants scattered throughout.
Read moreI had the three course tasting menu and substituted the dessert for an additional starter (which was a good choice!). I was so surprised by my first starter, the cold cherry soup, it was phenomenal paired with the smoked cream (they made this vegan). The second appetizer was the watermelon ceviche and that was surprisingly delish as well. The winner of the night was main, which was the gnocchi, artichoke, confit garlic...you just have to see my photos of it below...gorgeous.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-10
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Deppaoo
Points +11
Peccato - Edit
Purtroppo un'esperienza negativa. 'Purtroppo" in quanto le aspettative erano piuttosto alte. Il locale è bello e curato: corredato di piante (vere!) Nonostante la prenotazione, ci è stato assegnato il tavolo a fianco il passavivande, attaccato alle comande. Probabilmente non avevano altri tavoli disponibili (?), ma un tavolo lì non dovrebbe proprio esserci. Il servizio passa da un estremo all'altro: timido, amichevole e a tratti super formale (inopportuno). Il menù sulla carta è piuttosto interessante (abbiamo testato 6 piatti su 8). Purtroppo restano interessanti solo su carta: abbinamenti non piacevoli al palato, un riso overcooked e una sapidità eccessiva. Nei dessert, molteplici errori di esecuzione: consistenza della crema errata, quantita eccessiva di burro nel brownie e gelati di accompagnamento con proporzioni eccessive di panna. Due note positive: c'è cura nel food design e i vini consigliati dal sommelier si sono rivelati due ottimi abbinamenti food/wine. I prezzi (non considerando la qualità) sono in media. Overall il mio giudizio è: MIGLIORABILE.
Read morePros: Location, Food design, Wine
Cons: Taste of food, Service, Communication
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DukeRadish
Points +1168
Best vegan option in portugal - Edit
I had one of my best meal at Arkhe. The service is top tier, and the menu offers enough vegan choices. I would definitely recommand any one passing by in Lisbon to go for a diner there.
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IsabelLopesdeSousa
Points +74
The best vegetarian restaurant in Lisbon - Edit
My favourite vegetarian restaurant in Lisbon. This restaurant is the vegetable-based reference in the city. It is very close to a fine dining experience. You'll find signature dishes cooked with high quality ingredients and great technique in a creative and sofisticared way. The menu is seasonal so it changes frequently, and the prices are a bit higher, but I find it fair. I love that they don't have a lot of options in the menu, and each one is very very good. I went there two times and I tasted all the dishes on the menu..everything was fantastic. If you like this restaurant and you're going to visit Oporto (Porto city), you should go to Fava Tonka, which is an author restaurant with a very similar cuisine.
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AlineFaucoulanche
Points +35
Aussi beau que bon - Edit
Assiettes soignées digne de restaurant gastronomique. Vrais plaisirs autant pour les yeux que pour les papilles
Read morePros: Gluten free friendly
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BaGuevara
Points +13
Excelente - Edit
Cozinha vegetariana de alto nível. Recomendo fazer menu degustação para provar tudo! É mesmo muito bom e o serviço bom também. O preço está à altura da cozinha.
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Matham
Points +490
Great staff and food! - Edit
A bit on the expensive side, but totally worth it as a vegan experience
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Soniaaprisco
Points +2230
Comida saborosa e surpreendente! - Edit
Fomos jantar com reserva.
Read moreEspaço simples e elegante mas despretensioso. O serviço muito simpático e eficiente. Opções vegan bem assinaladas. Combinações surpreendentes, comida bem confeccionada e bem apresentada. Gostámos bastante! A repetir!
Pros: Comida bem confeccionada e apresentada , Bom Ambiente, Serviço simpatico
Cons: Porções pequenas
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BeatrizGrau
Points +18
Fantastic - Edit
Amazing food, creative and delicious. I was happy to try different creations and to be amazed by taste and presentation at a plant based restaurant again. Hands down excellent.
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brynjar
Points +19
Amazing vegetarian/vegan food - Edit
Me and wife loved every single dish we had.
Read moreBeautiful ingredients, refined combinations and kind service.
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BradenPollock
Points +605
Outstanding - Edit
Mostly vegan with several vegetarian items. Clearly marked. The flavors are all excellent.
Read morePros: Great service , Nice ambiance , Great food
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veggievera
Points +16
Excellent Food & Service - Edit
We stumbled across Arkhe while looking for veggie-only restaurants near our Airbnb apartment. The service was very kind and friendly and the food was phenomenal. The restaurant offers a lot of vegan dishes and vegan options. All the courses we had (2x Starters, 2x Mains, 2x Desserts) have been excellent (alongside a great selection of wine and other drinks).
Read moreApparently the menu is changing every few months too!
Pros: Lots of vegan choices and options, Nice staff and excellent service, Great atmosphere
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PedroWaagner
Points +146
Amazing restAurant - Edit
Amazing food
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Pros: Lots of vegan options , Great taste , Great service
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