
High-end restaurant with avant-garde local meat & seafood dishes, plus an extensive wine list.
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Address: R. Anchieta 15, 1200-023 Lisboa, Portugal
Website: https://www.almalisboa.pt/
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Plating was thoughtful and refined, with dishes that captured the essence of the sea even down to the broths. The stuffed squid was a standout – intensely flavorful and deeply memorable – while the Sea Flavor dessert impressed with its striking presentation and clever use of seaweed for an umami twist. The rye bread with smoked butter was excellent as well. The service was super warm & attentive. Truly a standout meal in the heart of Lisbon for a flavorful escapism.
She is a pescatarian and they were able to accomodate her dietary restrictions.
I went for the main tasting menu.
The menu was solid, very complete, with the amuse bouche it might be a bit too much, maybe 1 or 2 less dishes it would be ideal (tho im a small person).
Memorable dessert with sea notes. Also felt like drowning in the smoked flavoured butter of the bread course.
The room feels maybe a bit too crowded, I would have enjoyed more room to breathe. Its well decorated, but it could also have a bit more work with shadows/lights contrast (its kind of a portuguese cultural problem).
Price is high but in line with similar tasting menus in restaurants of this caliber.
The service was impecable, very attentive staff and down to earth.
Side note: the bathroom maintenance could use some improvement, i expect a 2 Michelin Star restaurant to have perfectly clean facilities with continuous air freshner and attention to detail even in the toilet.
My partner has food sensitivities, which often makes dining out challenging, but here everything was handled with such care and understanding. At no point did we feel uncomfortable because of this, and we are truly grateful for how smoothly everything was managed. The food was absolutely perfect. Thank you for a wonderful evening.
»Visited: Oct 2024
»Total score-4.8/5–very good
»In a nutshell: I really liked the food and the wines. It’s a shame that the restaurant has closed. I hope that the team’s planned relaunch at the new location will be a success.
»My ratings for this gourmet restaurant in detail:
●●Service–4.8/5–very good
●Hospitality (affability, obligingness, connectedness, atmosphere, temper, professionalism, etc.)-4.8/5
●Facilitation (advance information, booking process, assistance, communication, handling allergies, etc.)-4.9/5
●●Food–4.8/5–very good
●Flavors (range, depth, harmony/balance, complexity, accessibility, etc.)-4.8/5
●Level (craftsmanship, originality, exclusivity, versatility, refinement, etc.)-4.9/5
●Choices-4.7/5
●Comment: It was a fish and seafood menu. I would particularly highlight the excellent starter with squid and rate some of the amuses and the two intermediate courses (with shrimp and octopus) as outstanding.
●●Beverages, mainly the wines–4.8/5–very good
●Taste (depth/range, length, complexity, balance, accessibility, elegance, intensity/subtlety, etc.)-4.8/5
●Level (versatility, exclusivity, novelty, authenticity, originality, consistency, etc.)-4.9/5
●How did the beverages go with the food?-4.9/5
●Choices-4.4/5
●Comment: All wines were from Portugal. My favorite one was an excellent white wine that accompanied the fourth amuse. Too bad I can’t remember the winery, the wine region or the grape variety.
●●Presentation of the food–4.7/5–very good
●Procedures at and around the table (explanations, attunements, elements added/changed, service/staffing intensity, involvement of kitchen team, orchestration, dishes prepared/assembled at the table, etc.)-4.8/5
●Textures and temperature differences-5.0/5
●Colors, decorations-4.8/5
●Timing, sequencing and portion sizes-4.6/5
●Special effects (positionings, DIY-effects, sculptures, surprises, fake effects, olfactory effects, fog/smoke, thematic elements, etc.)-4.3/5
●Comment: The kitchen obviously places great emphasis on textures and temperature differences and I thought this was excellent.
●●Presentation of beverages, mainly the wines–4.8/5–very good
●Procedures at and around the table (explanations, attunements, etc.)-4.8/5
●Quantities poured and timing in relation to the dishes-4.9/5
●●Premises–4.4/5–good
●Accessibility, surroundings, and, where relevant, the view-4.4/5
●How did I like the style, decor, and atmosphere of the dining room or, if applicable, the outdoor area?-4.6/5
●Well-being (space, privacy, temperature, ventilation/odors, lighting, seating comfort, soundscape, sanitary facilities, etc.)-4.1/5
●●Price–4.6/5–good to very good
●Price-performance ratio for food-4.9/5
●Price-performance ratio for wines and other beverages-4.7/5
●Price transparency and correspondence of the expected to the actual price (simple, complete and unambiguous price information on the website and in the menu, etc.)-3.9/5
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The food itself is extraordinary. Each course feels like a journey through Portuguese flavors reimagined—rooted in tradition but elevated with creativity and precision. The balance of textures, the play of acidity and richness, the presentation… everything is thoughtfully composed. You can feel the chef’s philosophy in every bite, telling a story of Portugal with a modern voice. The wine pairing was also outstanding, complementing the dishes while showcasing the country’s incredible vineyards.
What makes Alma truly special is how personal it feels. This isn’t about showing off—it’s about hospitality, artistry, and connection. We left not only full, but deeply satisfied in a way that lingers long after the last bite. Alma is an essential stop in Lisbon for anyone who loves food as both craft and soul.
Choose from 3 Menus, 200 euro pp: Classical, Creative or Vegan Michelin
Honestly, everything is great. From the location, to the decor, to the service, the outstanding food and the great variety of wines and champagne.
If it wasn’t so pricey I would have been a regular.