Vegan
International
Organic
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Beer/Wine
Take-out
European
French
Gluten-free
Offers cuisines with world influences, from ravioli and tofu dish to creme brulee. Est. 2015 and became fully vegan as of Nov 2016. After a six month hiatus, reopened Feb 2019. Reported closed, Nov 2019.
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Rua Arquitecto Marques da Silva, 74, Porto, Portugal, 4150-483
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cash only
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Last update on 12 May 2021 by Tchiolanda
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Added by Jeronimo on 15 Mar 2015
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66 Reviews
First Review by SarahLouise
SaraMartins
Points +26
very good - Edit
Risotto and "natas" ! Thank youuu
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NatachaDeSousa
Points +400
Hidden gem - Edit
Cute little place, close to Boavista (tourist area). The nenu changes throughout the year. We loved our meal and dessert, everything looked amazing and was superbtasty. Staff was also very friendly! Shame they are only opened for lunch during the weekends! But cant wait to go back!
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greenhouselife
Points +166
Strange location, good food - Edit
The restaurant was in a strange area but worth going to if you are nearby. Everything is 100% vegan including the wine. If you are in a hurry, this is the place to go! The service was quite hurried. Food was good, fresh and mostly local.
Read morePros: All vegan, gluten free options clearly marked
Cons: location, rushed service
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JohnnyM
Points +46
Friendly staff, also typical Portuguese Food - Edit
Good food. They have also typical portuguese food. The prices are a bit higher. Really polite and friendly staff!
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CláudiaRocha
Points +231
One of my favorites - Edit
This restaurant offers a very interesting menu and I definitely recommend the appetizers and for the main course the falafels. Staff is really friendly too, and as for the price it comes cheap for plenty of delicious 100% vegan food! You must visit!
Read morePros: Portuguese dishes turned vegan Staff Low price
Cons: No air conditioning in the summer
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CátiaCarvalheira
Points +63
Amazing Vegan Restaurant in Porto - Edit
In my opinion Lupin Restaurant is simply the best vegan restaurant in Porto.
Read moreSuggestions to improve: The menu is pretty much the same all the time.
It needs to change often.
I am a regular costumer but I must say that nowadays I don't go regularly because the menu is always the same.
Pros: Fresh food. Amazing, welcoming staff. , Bio ingredients. The quality is outstanding., Splendid dish presentation. Attention to detail.
Cons: The menu is pretty much the same all the time. , Not enough variety.
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Ciracema
Points +24
Amazing flavours - Edit
100% vegan restaurant with a diversity of options and very flavorful and beautifully displayed dishes. Probably the best vegan restaurant I have been too so far! Definitely try it out and taste for yourselves, :)
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Florentia
Points +39
Good surprise - Edit
We were very well received in this vegan restaurant by a nice waitress who was really careful about us. The food is refined and original☺
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Klaris
Points +42
super cool vegan place - Edit
We had the vegan versions of typical Portuguese food, francesinha and pastel de nata. Food and desserts are tasty and not to heavy. The waiting staff is really nice and very attentive and the prices are not to high. We recommend this little all vegan place
Read morePros: typical food, vegan version, staff, pretty cheap for good quality
Cons: none
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HelenGraham
Points +39
Worst vegan food I have eaten - Edit
My husband and I were staying in Porto for a month - a mixture of business and holiday. Our apartment was close to this restaurant so I was looking forward to going.
Read moreThe place is small but not in a pleasant cosy way. The music was loud, the speaker was on the wall behind us. We waited 25 minutes for the food. We had ordered risotto - one mushroom and one beetroot. Neither of us could eat it.
We offered to pay for what we had eaten and chose to leave.
The food is expensive for what you get.
Not worth a visit . There are much nicer vegan places in Porto.
Pros: vegan only restaurant
Cons: noisy , expensive, very slow service
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Leonor Feio
Points +23
So good!! - Edit
Had a 'Wellington' with sweet potato chips and a entree of French fries in francesinha sauce. All the food was insanely tasty and delicious, the staff was nice, the place is small to medium size but really cozy since it was restored from an old house. Decor and ambience is also good with jazz music playing in the background. And also it is cheap! I paid for my friend and I which was an order of two mains, two entrees and two drinks for 25 euros. For anyone vegan who is looking to try the traditional francesinha this is the place. I have tried other versions and this one is so so similar you seriously almost can't tell it is vegan and I am born and raised in Porto so you judge for yourself 😊. Recommended! Can't wait to go back
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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Adi&Sary
Points +72
vegane Portospezialität - Edit
Ein gemütliches, liebvoll dekoriertes Restaurant mit feinen, frischen und grosszügigen Mahlzeiten. Auf der Menükarte findet man auch Spezialitäten aus Porto ... aber eben vegan.
Read morePros: gemütliches Restaurant, feines und grosszügige Portionen, freundliches Personal
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Jill_foody_veg
Points +309
delicious food and fab service - Edit
I had olives and broad beans to start, then risotto. It was all delicious. I'm just sorry I didn't get to go back. The service was fab, the waiter very knowledgable with just the right amount of chat.
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Meaks
Points +5841
Loop the Lupin - Edit
This place was recommended to me by hack_man, and it turned out to be the closest place in Porto from our apartment. Unfortunately it was closed for our first two nights there, but for the next two nights we went and enjoyed the magic. From the outside you may be forgiven for thinking you were on the set of Prisoner Cell Block H, but as the sliding door is opened your are made welcome from the moment you enter. The food here is an art form, some light fresh dishes such as the raw beetroot ravioli starter, and vegan takes on Portuguese classics such as Francesihna and Pastel de nata. I also sampled the roasted tomato starter and mushroom risotto and frankly the banoffee pie was probably worth a visit on its own. The chef came out to speak to us and ask how the food was and talked a bit about their aims etc. The menu also changes every few months or so to reflect seasonal availability. The place was busy, but not crowded, and you could tell it wasn't just vegans who go here to enjoy the food. Lupin is excellent. Go there. Twice.
Read morePros: Outstanding food, Friendly, attentive staff, Relaxed, bright space
Cons: Not open all week
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JennieRDS
Points +90
Fabulous! - Edit
We wanted to try some vegan versions of traditional Portuguese food while in Porto and so decided to make a stop here for lunch. The place has a lovely tranquil kind of vibe with decor to match. In the bathroom, instead of disposable paper towels or a drier to dry your hands there are real small towels that you place in a basket to be washed and reused. The staff were also very lovely and accommodating and the service was really quick.
Read moreTo start, we had some bread with tapenade and olive oil and the rawvioli. Both were delicious. The bread was a lovely texture, soft and spongy like a cake, and the rawvioli - two slices of beetroot with cashew cheese in between - was really light and fresh.
For the main, we had the francesinha and the lentil Wellington. The frencesinha was amazing! So so filling but absolutely delicious. I don't know what kind of vegan cheese they used in place of the egg but it was so melty! I am told the Wellington was also delicious.
For dessert we had to try the pastel de nata. It was so creamy and it came with some little vegan meringues too. We bought three more to take away.
One of the waitresses told us they were going to have a traditional Portuguese bean dish on the next day but unfortunately we left that afternoon. We enjoyed our takeaway pastel de natas on the train over to Spain though. Will definitely come back if we are ever in Porto again.
Updated from previous review on 2017-07-08
Pros: Traditional portuguese food, Pretty decor, Amazing fast service
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PhilStark
Points +88
Deadly restaurant!! Need to return! - Edit
Had lunch at the Lupin. I'm of Portuguese origin and I was dying to have vegan Francesinhas. It was really really tasty. Loved each bite and would love to return for another one! My girlfriend had the Falafel with hummus which was really nice too. For a starter we tried the foccacia with olive oil and some kind of pesto. Really yummy. I was also dying to have a vegan pastel de nata. It was deadly! The chocolate mousse is not really a mousse. More like a chocolate cream. Anyway, go there! Staff is lovely and food is amazing. Can't wait to return!!!
Read morePros: Heaven for vegans
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VanessaDa
Points +40
Delicious - Edit
Wow, everything was so delicious, like -the type that leads you to close your eyes while it melts in your mouth-kind of delicious) I will go back 100%!
Read moreYou have to try the Pastel De Nata!
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venugopadev
Points +154
amazing food, ambience, and staff - Edit
This restaurant is 100% vegan so be prepared to try everything. I stopped here while visiting Porto and it was the best meal of the weekend. For an appetizer we had the raw-violi which was beef sandwiched with cashew cheese. For entrees I had a lentil loaf dish and my husband had the mushroom risotto. For dessert we had a banana custard item. All were excellent. The ambience is quaint, not pretentious. The staff is very kind and they all wore shirts with the name Lupin followed by 100% vegan. The restaurant is open only during certain hours so check ahead to avoid being disappointed. Also it was cash only went I went.
Read morePros: full vegan menu, great staff, parking near location
Cons: cash only, not open until 12 pm
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icalvor
Points +76
Food OK, lovely staff - Edit
Lupin was a nice option. The staff was incredibly kind and the local is clean and not too small. Maybe too far from the city centre and a bit isolated but nothing a map cannot fix. The food was ok - we had a salad and the typical "Francesinha" sandwich. Both were okay, but nothing special.
Read morePros: Clean, Staff, Gluten-free options
Cons: Small portions
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Happy Veg Man
Points +134
Good vegan option. - Edit
We enjoyed our meal at Lupin, and I would recommend it to veg or vegan friends. Our server was friendly, and for the most part, service was efficient. I would say that it is slightly overpriced, compared to another local establishment, when you consider the ambience and food quality.
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hack_man
Points +27859
Destiny for some is to save lives - Edit
Let's make one thing clear, I work to live and not the other way round. To discover amazing vegan experiences in new cities is one of life's greatest passions. This happened in Porto tonight. Even before we stepped foot into this place I had the feeling it was going to be a 5 Happy Cow hit. To be in the company of passionate staff who ooze veganism was a privilege. The connection was instant and the experience unfolded without compromise. We had the house bread with olive oil and black olive tapenade as an appetiser. Delicious. Starters were skipped, straight on to the mains. We had the traditional Porto Francesihna drizzled in signature gravy and a mushroom risotto which was steeped in taste and texture. For dessert, we were tempted into having a traditional Portuguese custard tart and a chocolate mousse. Both were sensational. I don't use this word lightly. Sensational. An espresso and an organic Graham's port helped round off one of the most prolific meals of my life. If any Happy Cow member reading this review happens to go to Porto and wants to experience something very special please visit Lupin and share the wonder of this fabulous place.
Read morePros: beautiful staff, wonderful setting, amazing food
Jeronimo
Thank you so much, looking forward to see you guys again!
Read more:)
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DonnaC
Points +1742
WOW - Edit
What an amazing place this is. The food is sensational, the restaurant has a nice welcoming relaxed vibe and the owners and staff are super friendly. I love Porto and Lupin has just given me a big reason for returning because I love this place so much. I had the mushroom risotto and chocolate mousse and they were both so tasty. We finished with a vegan and organic port and it was very helpful to learn that Graham's port is vegan.
Read moreThankyou Lupin for giving us such a special night.
Pros: amazing food , friendly , 100%vegan
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Lobo Maburi
Points +32
A Jewel in Porto's Culinary Crown - Edit
Lupin Restaurant is a gem. The dishes are prepared with locally sourced ingredients, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Above all, the food is exceptional: a unique and creative menu developed by a wizard who blends flavours and textures to perfection. He needs to release a cookbook.
Read moreJeronimo
Thank you very much ! :)
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Jeronimo
Points +40
the best vegan restaurant in the country,by far!! - Edit
Great food, great atmosphere!
Read moreOrganic and high quality products worked by skilled and passionate Staff!
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alejandroandreu
Points +34
Amazing - Edit
The location is a little bit remote, but let me tell you this place is amazing. It is 100℅ vegan, and they even have a vegan francesinha. I also tried their caramelized soup which was delightful, as well as the desserts.
Read moreIt's a little bit pricier than average but completely worth it! The staff is really, really good too.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Awesome service
Cons: Location
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hotchie_doggie
Points +56
Great, casual vegan - Edit
Solid vegan restaurant with some great options and really nice space. The roasted tomato entrada was divine and surprising, sweet and smoky somehow, even if it was a bit ugly... and the millefeuille main was the best of our four choices. The risotto was good but not amazing, the ravioli was a bit cold, and the francesinha was, well, lunch meat and cheese... Pastel de nata dessert was great. And aquafaba meringues were also a nice touch to the peanut cheesecake. Worth a visit if you're in the area.
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sparklingmushroom
Points +67
Amazing food and place!! - Edit
The menu changes and they sometimes have vegetarian/vegan variations of traditional portuguese food! The food is very very tasty and there are available vegan/gluten free options of some dishes that are vegetarians or have gluten. The staff is very nice and the place is very cute! The bathroom is very eco, with individuals towels to dry your hands that then are washed! The desserts are very good as well! I love the bio juices! An amazing place to eat and spend good time :D
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