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4.2 (35 reviews)
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GF pastels de nata
Carson C.

I'm SO glad I found this little cafe while on my trip in Lisbon. I really wanted to try pastels de nata, but unfortunately it's made with non gluten free ingredients. When I saw that I could get them here, I made sure to stop on my very first day in Lisbon. I was not disappointed at all. I also ended up getting pizza too! Definitely a must-stop if you are gluten free and you are visiting Lisbon.

Gluten Free Nata
Natalee G.

Excelente! Terrific find for a gluten free treat. Great breads, pizza and Nata! Located just off the river - near(ish) to the time-out market

Claire W.

Gluten free people with celiac: go here. You will be...so astounded and grateful! The pasteis de nata were everything I could ask for and gave me an option to not be left out while my fiancé and friends were enjoying their amazing Portuguese desserts. The staff speak English and they are pretty straightforward. Uber will not be able to find this place and drops you off a little past it and around the corner so don't be disheartened just get out and walk around the block. The five stars are for the quality and selection of the food. The ambience is not fancy: it's almost like an NYC deli bakery feel with an option to eat at cafeteria style tables inside or street facing tables outside. But who cares, since it serves delicious, freshly baked gluten free desserts that would otherwise be lost on a traveler experiencing Portugal for the first time! Thank you so much Zarzuela!

All of my gluten free goodies!
Mary L.

There are so many beautiful and delicious looking pastries in Portugal that it kind of makes you want to cry when you realize you can't eat any of them because you're allergic like me. Luckily, after reading many celiac blogs, I found this place! They offer many gluten free options for celiac diners and clearly mark what is gluten free and what's not in their display case. They also have some savory options if you want to have a meal there as well! I got an almond croissant, a chocolate croissant, some pasteis de nata and this pastry with cream on the inside that reminded me of malasadas that you get in Hawaii. Everything was super delicious and it was such a relief to be able to eat sweet carbs again while in Portugal!

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Christine S.

I came for the vegan pastel de nata and I was not disappointed. They were so good that I took a box full of them home with me. Vegan and gluten free options are clearly marked. Bring cash!

Gluten free heaven

Incredible find in the heart of lisbon!! Right by the water a must try for sensitive stomachs !!!! And.... shorty beers

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Limited GF. Appears to be under a different name. Pastal de nata was pretty good. Croissant was more like a cake.

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I came here for the gluten free egg tarts and was disappointed. It tasted horrible. And it doesn't look like the other photos on here.

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Gluten free pasteries and they were all amazing. Try not to eat the whole store.i might move to portugal just to eat here.

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They boast their pastel de nata is "one of the best"--and they are right. Almost perfect.

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Amazing! The best gluten free I have had in Europe! All pastries, pizza, waffles, everything you could want gluten free they have!

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We were so grateful to have found a place where we could try the pasteis de nata where there is both a gluten free and a gluten free/vegan option.

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Art Italiana - Margherita pizza for two. A perfect lunch!

Art Italiana

4.7(6 reviews)
0.6 kmBairro Alto - Bica - Cais do Sodré, Santa Catarina
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We stumbled upon this hole in the wall after wandering back from the terminus of the #28 tram this…read moreafternoon. Always enjoying city's on foot, we were talking about hunger and we walked right by the front of this great little restaurant. The staff were wonderful, outgoing and courteous, making us feel right at home as soon as we set foot in the understated but well decorated place. Our service was spot on with our salad arriving very quickly, our ice cold beer moment before, and our tap water in a little pitcher. Our ice request brought two big cubes in a separate glass, put in our glass with ice tongs. The ice was so cold it momentarily stuck to the tongs. Our shared Greek salad arrived as soon as our server went back into the kitchen looking wonderful and laden with very tasty firm feta. We had vinegar and oil on our table so we got to dress it ourselves, always our choice. It was plentiful and excellent. As we requested our margherita pizza came a minute after our salad was cleared, so our small table had plenty of room for our water, beer and food. The washrooms were clean and tidy as was the shared wash up area. All in all and excellent find that if we lived in Lisbon would be a go to place for a pretty darn good pizza!

Still crave it. Was visiting from USA. Took it to go same dish. I tired pasta. Still droolingread more

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Art Italiana - It's simple signage belies the treasures inside.

It's simple signage belies the treasures inside.

Art Italiana - Greek salad, enough for two.

Greek salad, enough for two.

Art Italiana - Menu front

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Menu front

Pastéis de Belém - Coffee with Lemon

Pastéis de Belém

4.5(1.4k reviews)
5.4 kmBelém, Belém - Restelo
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Whoa...way better than Manteigaria! This is the original location and Manteigaria is literally next…read moredoor. The crust on the pastel de natas here are flaky and crisp, which is what I initially expected. The custard is smooth and not too sweet. They run 1.60 euros/piece. There's table service, fast counter, and original counter. Table service had a line on a weekday afternoon, but the other two options did not. The original counter is more aesthetic, whereas the fast counter is literally like a plain storefront.

With such a rich history and love for the pastel de nata, I've been excited to try the pastry at…read morePasteis de Belem, dining in. Shout out to the staff for being quick and efficient at filling the tables and helping people locate their ideal spots. There is plenty of seating both inside the building and outside. The restaurant walls are adorned with beautifully designed blue tiles which adds to the warming and communal theme. Now to start, the pastel de nata here is pretty amazing. First, you have the multiple layers and crunchy, crispy texture from the buttery crust. Then you have the delicately whipped sweet custard which practically melts in your mouth. What takes this to the next level is adding a punch of cinnamon on top, which gives it a punch of warmth and is satisfying on the palate. To mention the mango milkshake, it was ok but I would call out that it didn't have much sweetness to it as I assume the mangos used were not fully ripe. That would be the one piece of feedback but otherwise, it tastes very bright and refreshing which is perfect for a hot Lisbon day. For a future time I want to try the sandwiches as these also seem to be a hit and are recommended by a lot of people! This place is definitely worth the hype and I'm glad I was able to stop by!

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Pastéis de Belém - Cappuccino with whipped cream

Cappuccino with whipped cream

Pastéis de Belém - The main dining hall.

The main dining hall.

Pastéis de Belém - Espresso

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Espresso

Open Brasserie Mediterrânica - Tandoori Chicken Breast

Open Brasserie Mediterrânica

4.6(12 reviews)
1.8 kmCampo Mártires da Pátria, Príncipe Real - Av. Liberdade
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This restaurant is Certified by the Celiac Portuguese Association…read more The staff is friendly and speak at least English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The restaurant is spacious including diners from the hotel and outside. Can be noisy if there is a large crowd however feels calm and homey. Ricardo is the manager/head of staff, super helpful & very patient. Rafael was one of our servers and he was so friendly and patient in answering questions. Immediately after being seated, we were asked who at the table had celiac. Menu is clearly labeled with gluten free items and dairy free options as well. Vegetarian items are also labeled. Gluten free bread is available for the table. The Shitake Mushroom Cream Soup with Truffle Mascarpone Quenelle is just absolutely the best soup ever; if you're a fan of mushrooms. The orange and Chocolate cake was so good! Portion size was just right! It was so great to be able to dine without being scared of cross contamination. Please note that at first this was hard to find, it is part of a hotel. Highly recommend.

Open Brasserie Mediterrânica is inside Inspira Liberdade Boutique Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. After…read morehearing about their gluten-free offerings, I decided to give this place a chance for one of my evening meals during my trip to the city in the Winter of 2023. The interior is fairly comfortable with many tables suited to larger parties, yet the menu and prices seem to be more in line with fine dining, while the menu was limited, I was told that pretty much everything could be adapted to be made gluten-free. I ordered the Tandoori Chicken Breast which was listed on the menu as coming with potato gratin and some mushrooms, it also came with a small number of vegetables. While I was waiting for my food, they ended up bringing some gluten-free bread and oil to my table, the gluten-free bread was hot and individually wrapped so I was really excited to try it, but the bread wasn't good at all. One of the rolls was seeded (I hate seeded bread), and the other one just didn't taste good. After the bread, I was brought another dish, which appeared to be a slice of cheese with tomato and some sort of pesto dressing, while I appreciated them bringing this to my table as a mini appetizer, my server didn't explain what it was, so I had no idea on what I was eating. I was disappointed with the service overall, as they didn't explain the cheese dish they brought to the table, and were not too attentive during my meal, my glass of water fell empty, and they also didn't check up on how my meal was until the very end. Despite being quite spacious, they did put a large family including children right next to our table, despite having gaps in-between other diners and the space to do so which I would have preferred they avoided. The portion size was a little small, it would be ideal for a light lunch but if you're looking for dinner, it would be better suited for one to have multiple courses. My main course was actually pretty good, the chicken was cooked well, and the tandoori sauce was tasty, the potato gratin also was very good, I thought it was a cool idea to have little pieces of bacon inside it, I just would have liked a lot more of it. The carrots were hard and almost inedible so having a little more chicken, and a little more potato would have made it much more filling. A service charge did appear to be added to my bill, which was only a couple of euros, it didn't appear that they charged for either the bread or cheese plate. 3* - Many positives for sure, the food was good, I just would have liked more of it. Improvements to service are also an urgent must.

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Open Brasserie Mediterrânica - Inside Dining

Inside Dining

Open Brasserie Mediterrânica - Shitake Mushroom Cream Soup

Shitake Mushroom Cream Soup

Open Brasserie Mediterrânica - Orange and Chocolate Cake

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Orange and Chocolate Cake

La Trattoria - Poppy-encrusted salmon on pappardelle with asparagus and cherry tomatoes

La Trattoria

3.7(14 reviews)
2.3 kmRato, Príncipe Real - Av. Liberdade
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Hungry for a lite dinner, we scouted our area around the hotel, and found this great Italian…read morerestaurant close by. The ambiance was wonderful, the attitude welcoming and friendly, and the food was excellent. My only complaint was too much salt in the spinach salad, which beyond the salt (I might even be more sensitive than most because I use so little), the salad was delicious and oveflowing with bacon, egg, and spinach. I would definitely order it again, just mentioning no salt. For the main course, we shared a pappardelle pasta with poppy-encrusted baked salmon, and a side of seasaonal vegetables. The salmon was more cooked than I personally prefer, always choosing to go between raw and seared, but the flavor was good and my partner loved it. Our server, Bruno, was helpful and friendly, always accessible but never hovering. All the dishes we saw going to other tables looked great. I would certainly return, and suggest you do as well.

While staying in Lisbon, this was our fancy night out. We came here because of their gluten free…read moreoptions. Menu was labeled and our server was great with all our questions. Wonderful cocktail list and wine selection. To start, we ordered the bread basket. My daughter who has Celiac was brought a separate gluten free bread basket along with separate dipping/olives. Everyone was very happy with their dishes and the dessert was amazing too. Carbonara was fantastic as was the truffle pizza. Very pretty inside with wonderful service!

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La Trattoria - The bar

The bar

La Trattoria - Spinach salad

Spinach salad

La Trattoria - Wood-fired pizza oven

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Wood-fired pizza oven

Zarzuela - gluten_free - Updated July 2026

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