We love to eat around here, and restaurants with business lunch menus in Lisbon are among our favorite spots to visit when we start to get that little hunger pang.
Whether for lunch or dinner, this guide is a true culinary highlight, featuring cuisines from all corners of the world.
After all, Lisbon is one of the best cities to sample a taste of the very best that the five continents have to offer.
QOSQO is the oldest Peruvian restaurant in Lisbon… and we’ve even been there (several times) to confirm that it serves some of the most traditional delicacies from this beautiful Latin American country.
At QOSQO, you’ll find the best flavors and aromas of Peru, prepared by those who truly know how to do it to perfection.
The executive menu includes classic dishes such as the Couvert (a basket of Peruvian bread); a starter, with a choice between Tequeños with chicken and creamy cheese or Solentino salad, and a main course, with a choice of chicken and vegetable Chaufa, vegetable Chaufa, salmon ceviche, tuna ceviche, or pork loin with homemade mashed potatoes and Asian mushrooms, accompanied by a beverage of your choice: a glass of red or white wine, still or sparkling water, a soft drink, or a beer
ÀCosta offers haute cuisine with a view of the Tagus River, as its location in the renovated Doca da Marinha is one of chef Olivier da Costa’s latest creations , providing a unique gastronomic experience featuring contemporary Portuguese cuisine.
The flavors and sophistication of this restaurant reflect not only Portuguese culture but also the chef’s passion for reinterpreting traditional recipes with a modern twist.
With decor inspired by the sea and a breathtaking view of the Tagus River, ÀCosta is an invitation to an exquisite break in the heart of Lisbon.
Trying ÀCosta’s Executive Menu is like embarking on a sensory journey through the flavors of the sea and the land, with dishes such as Bacalhau à Brás, Shrimp Açorda, Beef Tartare, or Alentejo-style Pork, available Monday through Friday for lunch (except on holidays) for €29: This includes an appetizer, main course, beverage, and coffee—all served in an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
Joachim Koerper, the Michelin-starred chef, is in charge of the kitchen at Eleven, a restaurant known for its top-tier gourmet menu.
At Eleven, located at the top of Parque Eduardo VII, you’ll be amazed by the food and the view stretching all the way to the Tagus River.
The Executive Menus, updated every two weeks, consist of artisanal breads and butters, olive oil, an amuse-bouche, an appetizer, a main course, and dessert.
It always features dishes made with the freshest seasonal ingredients available.
550º Restaurant
The 550º Restaurant & Bar is revamping its lunch offerings with the new “Chef’s Suggestion,” featuring a menu that changes every week and focuses on the specialty that defines the restaurant’s cuisine: cooking over an open flame, on coals, and on the grill.
Designed by Chef David Casaca, this Executive Menu—which includes a main course, a drink, and coffee— features comfort food. Depending on the weekly rotation, you might find options like braised pork cheeks with truffle-infused mashed potatoes, roasted chicken with polenta and mushrooms, grilled sea bream fillet with cilantro rice, or oven-roasted pork neck with shallots.
You can dine indoors or enjoy the restaurant’s outdoor terrace.
Cantinho do Sol
Every day of the week, until 3 p.m., you can choose one of six daily specials— almost all of which change from day to day (though Grilled Chicken Breast is always on the menu)— and get two side dishes to choose from among rice, beans, french fries, and salad.
The meal also includes an appetizer with bread and olives, a drink (a glass of wine, beer, soda, or water), coffee, and a choice between the soup of the day or a dessert.
Capítulo Restaurant & Bar
One of Lisbon’s newest top-tier restaurants is Capítulo, located at the Convent Square Hotel and run by Portuguese chef Isaque Cunha, who invites Lisboners to enjoy his executive lunches during the week.
Whether for business or with family, this is a great option for anyone who values their time— or is short on it—and can choose to have lunch inside the beautiful restaurant or outside on the equally lovely terrace.
There are two Executive Lunchoptions:
- LisbonMenu for €19.80
- CapítuloMenu (€26)
It offers different dishes from Monday through Friday, such as Tuna Pica-Pau, Octopus Rice, Portuguese-Style Pork, or Chicken Stew with Peanut Sauce.
OPEN Brasserie
The OPEN restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients for its midweek lunches.
The Executive Menu features meat, fish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options and is divided into two options: the simpler one, for €16, which includes a main course, a drink, and coffee; and the more complete one, for €18, which adds a starter or dessert to the meal.
Chiado Palace
Just stepping inside this 18th-century palace is reason enough to come here for lunch or dinner. But as soon as you sit down and begin to take in its vast rooms while you wait—briefly—for your well-deserved meal, you’ll realize you have to come back more often, especially to try its Barão Menu, which returns this September.
In addition to indulging in a delicious full-course menu, let yourself be swept away by this impressive and iconic space at the Palácio Chiado, ideal for a business lunch or a simple escape from the daily grind.
Changed every two weeks, the Barão Menu (€25) includes an appetizer, a main course—a choice of fish or meat—a drink, and coffee; a dessert can also be added for an extra €4.
XXL by Olivier
The XXL restaurant, run by chef and entrepreneur Olivier, offers two new menus that complement an à la carte menu that’s already incredibly delicious, in a setting that combines sophistication with traditional Portuguese cuisine.
These two options are absolutely divine:
- Steak & Frites for €22.90
- Burger & Fries for €19.90
Velho Mirante
The Velho Mirante restaurant, which specializes in traditional Alentejo cuisine, offers a complete Executive Menu, featuring a meal that includes an appetizer (bread, olives, and butter), dish of the day (fish, meat, or vegetarian), beverage (glass of wine, beer, soda, or water), dessert, and coffee.
As for the quality of the food, it’s “home-style,” exactly what we’re looking for when we want to recharge after a particularly grueling morning at work.
Lisbon Balcony
At this restaurant , you’ll find one of the most breathtaking views of the city, as well as a menu that balances tradition with innovation, featuring a variety of dishes that change throughout the week, highlighting the diversity of Portuguese cuisine.
Among the classics, we highlight Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, Oven-Roasted Ribs with Bean and Cabbage Migas, Grilled Grouper Head with Potatoes, Ossobuco with
pumpkin and mushrooms, among many others.
There are two Executive Lunchoptions:
- ExpressMenu for €19.50
- ExecutiveMenu for €24
Grill D. Fernando
The iconic restaurant on the top floor of the Altis Grand Hotel prepares a special dish every day and is ready to welcome anyone who stops by for a quick lunch during a workday, a business meeting, or even a lunch with friends who’ve stepped out of nearby offices.
The Executive Menus at Grill D. Fernando (€29.50) begin with the customary amuse-bouche, featuring olive oil, butter, olives, assorted breads, and paper-thin herb-flavored toast; one of the chef’s specialties of the day as the main course; the famous Christmas pastry from the Altis Grand Hotel to sweeten the palate; and coffee to finish. The dishes served are either fish or meat, always with unparalleled flavor and showcasing Portuguese cuisine.
And don’t forget that every Thursday, the dish of the day is Portugal’s most quintessentially Portuguese delicacy: Cozido à Portuguesa.
Fábrica da Picanha
For those looking to avoid both expensive lunches and fast food, Fábrica da Picanha has launched a new lunch menu designed for a quick meal at an unbeatable price.
The concept focuses on fast service, with dishes arriving at the table in under 10 minutes, and lets you choose a protein and its side dishes. For meats, there’s picanha, maminha, pork ribs, chicken tenders, and Tuscan sausage. For sides, you can choose between rice, black beans, French fries, salad, or vinaigrette.
The final price varies depending on the protein you choose, but drinks—fresh juices or lemonade—and coffee are always included with the meal at no extra cost.
Mama Shelter Lisbon
The Mama Shelter restaurant blends Portuguese cuisine with French specialties and the brand’s classic pizzas.
During the week, there are executive lunch menus that include the daily special (€13.50), a pizza (€15.50), or a salad (€10), accompanied by a beverage (water, soda, a glass of wine, or draft beer) and coffee.