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#157 of 2,702 European in Lisbon
#244 of 4,385 Restaurants in Lisbon
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ini Bar is José Avillez’ gourmet bar. This place in São Luiz Theatre has livened up Chiado’s evenings and nights. At Mini Bar, José Avillez presents a drinks’ menu with special cocktails, and a spectacular dinner menu with small and varied gastronomic experiences full of flavour, wonder and fun. This is not a traditional restaurant. Here, everything is not what it seems.
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Dinner, After-hours
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European
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Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 28 April 2020 via mobile

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Date of visit: September 2019
Reviewed 22 April 2020 via mobile

One of the best places in Lisbon. Magic food, amazing environment and excellent service. We tried many plates, but I’m in love with the green cone with salmon. It’s so tasty. Difficult to choose which is your favorite.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 29 March 2020

We had an absolutely delicious meal here. We had the Epic Tasting menu with wine pairing and course after course was excellent. You know when you turn yourself over to a surprise tasting menu that there will be courses that you enjoy more than others,...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 15 March 2020 via mobile

We visited here and did the epic tasting with wine pairing.The first two courses were great and then it went downhill from there.Basic tasteless food greatly presented but bland.The sommelier was 23 years old and inexperienced too.Wouldn’t bother so many better places to visit.Paying for...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 12 March 2020

This was our best dinner is Lisbon. The ambiance, music, drinks, and service were all on point. The food was approachable, delicious, and fun. It was actually really cheap as well, and the small dishes mean you can taste everything. We actually enjoyed this more...More

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 4 March 2020 via mobile

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Date of visit: February 2020
Reviewed 28 February 2020 via mobile

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Date of visit: February 2020
Reviewed 26 February 2020 via mobile

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Date of visit: February 2020
Reviewed 23 February 2020

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Date of visit: February 2020
Reviewed 20 February 2020 via mobile

We had a great dinner here. For two people who work in hospitality this was a breathtaking experience. The team is great, especially Rafael (our host for the night). He made sure we were happy at all times, recommended great wines, was genuinely interested in...More

Date of visit: February 2020
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risaby
20 August 2018|
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Response from brownboynyc | Reviewed this property |
Can't remember. But email them. They're pretty responsive. Or ask ur hotel to?
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susan t
20 January 2017|
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Response from SareySue | Reviewed this property |
Sorry only just seen this 🙈 you have to call the website number and wait til the main line booking answers... it can take a bit of perseverance!
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