Vegan in Lisbon
Portugal legally requires a vegan option in public canteens, and Lisbon's restaurant scene followed. Bean stews, grilled vegetables, bread and olive oil form a reliable base outside the seafood tradition.
Plant-based friendliness
87
Dishes that are already plant-based
Feijoada de legumes
Bean stew with vegetables instead of pork.
Sopa de legumes
Vegetable soup — check for chouriço.
Pastéis vegan
Plant-based custard tarts at dedicated bakeries.
Market staples
BeansBreadOlive oilKaleChickpeasRice
Phrases to use
- Sou vegano/vegana
- I am vegan.
- Sem manteiga nem queijo
- Without butter or cheese.
Watch out for
- Chouriço in soups
- Egg in pastry
- Fish stock in rice dishes
Questions people ask
Are there vegan pastéis de nata?
Yes — several Lisbon bakeries specialise in plant-based versions.