In Bocca al Lupo

We went to this place because of the good reviews on HappyCow. Where I live, pizza places are quite cheap, so I was shocked when I saw the prices… I had almost decided not to have a pizza with vegan cheese but a normal one without cheese, as usual. But then I decided to go for the one with vegan cheese, although the price premium isn’t really justifiable (about 3 €, when I remember correctly).

Actually, my vegan pizza with two of the cheaper toppings cost me 15 € and was the most expensive dish I had in Portugal. But…it was worth it! The pizza dough is thin and crispy and baked in a wood-fired oven. The vegan cheese is really great (I had the tofu-based cheese, they also have a lupine-cheese), and the quality of all ingredients very high (and organic). I especially loved their olives! The wine I had was also very very good.

All in all, we enjoyed our evening at “In Bocca al Lupo” very much. It is a lively and popular place with very nice staff.

They also have vegan starters and desserts. Everything is clearly marked. They also offer a huge selection of drinks – this is a place where you can also enjoy some cocktails.

Updated from previous review on 2016-11-26

Haing decided to give up completely on visiting Terra, the long standing vegetarian buffet restaurant close by after going regularly since 2012 we needed to discover a new place in this local, mainly tourist free and intimate part of Lisbon. By the shear chance of good luck (literally In Bocca al Lupo or "in the mouth of the wolf" as used in Italian opera or theatre circles) this was it. I love pizza. Over the years I have probably eaten hundreds, if not thousands of pizzas. Here in Lisbon tonight I have seen a freshly made vegan pizza baked in a traditionally fired oven right in front of my eyes. It was one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life. Thin crust, delicate tomato base, vegan cheese and my choice of fresh garlic, onions and olives as toppings. The restaurant is beautiful. I wish I could award 5 happy cows but of course some meat is served so this is not possible. The staff are knowledgable. There is no need to worry about any confusion when ordering as vegan. It even comes up on the TV screens so the chefs know exactly what pizzas to prepare as vegan. I felt absolutely 100% confident in everything we consumed here. Even the house wine was labelled as organic and vegan. See my pictures. I completely love this place. This is wonderful authentic Italian dining in the secret heart of Lisbon. There's also a gorgeous craft beer place very close by. But keep that information to yourself please.

Updated from previous review on 2016-09-12

Since we are organic only vegetarians, we were thrilled to find this wonderful little pizzaria/trattoria tucked away in a tiny side street in Lisbon. Great food, service and tasteful decor....just loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was VERY pleasantly surprised by this place. A neighbourhood pizza restaurant which has vegan pizzas with the option of two types of vegan cheese! It was so good we went two nights in a row. The vegan chocolate chilli mousse for dessert was also excellent. The staff were extremely friendly and there was also a good range of drinks available including craft beers. Highly recommend!