The Food Temple
€€ · vegan
The Food Temple is a pioneering vegan restaurant in Lisbon, tucked into the stairs of Beco do Jasmim in the historic Mouraria neighbourhood. Billed as Lisbon's first vegan restaurant, it opened around 13 years ago and serves a seasonal menu built for sharing, with changing vegan tapas plus a daily main dish. The drinks list favours local producers, with natural wines and artisanal beers whose selection shifts with the season. Dinner runs Tuesday to Sunday, 18:30 to 23:30. Tapas typically range from about 3 to 9 EUR, with dishes around 12 EUR, in an intimate, casual setting.
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Frequently asked questions
What does The Food Temple serve?+
A fully vegan, seasonal menu designed to be shared: changing vegan tapas alongside a daily main dish. The drinks list focuses on local natural wines and artisanal beers, with a selection that changes over time.
What are the opening hours?+
The Food Temple is open for dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, 18:30 to 23:30. It is closed on Mondays.
Where is The Food Temple located?+
It sits at Beco do Jasmim 18, 1100-289 Lisboa, on the stairs of a small square in the historic Mouraria neighbourhood of Lisbon. In summer there is casual seating out on the neighbourhood steps.
How much does a meal cost?+
It is a moderately priced spot. Tapas typically run from about 3 to 9 EUR, with dishes around 12 EUR, and the menu is built for sharing several plates.
What makes The Food Temple notable?+
It describes itself as Lisbon's first vegan restaurant and has stayed in the heart of Mouraria for around 13 years, shaped over time by its teams, chefs, neighbours and regulars into an intimate, community-rooted spot.
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