Reviews - Downunder by Justin Jennings
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Hugh K. • 1 review
December 23, 2024
8.5/10the staff who attended to us...he is so amazing in describing every dish we ended up ordering more than we should. he's the example that all restaurants should follow. the cerviche in Tom Yam and roo tatare is originally wonderful!
David Y. • 1 review
December 9, 2024
10/10Fantastic food and wonderful service. Can strongly recommend the belly pork main, simply melts in your mouth and very tasty. As for the dessert we shared the sticky date pudding….yum! Very reasonably priced too so you must give this little gem a try!
amir l. • 19 reviews
December 11, 2024
10/10professional touch
Guilherme R. • 1 review
November 26, 2024
9.5/10Nice and cozy restaurant. Good and different food.
Shai L. • 3 reviews
November 22, 2024
9.5/10+2We had an incredible experience in that restaurant the chef is amazing all the dishes were excellent , special and unique. It is not a show of …restaurant but a really excellent chef that would like to show his abilities. The pork belly was Super same with the Salmon sashimi and even the Guacamole was special.
Foodie At Heart C. • 23 reviews
November 18, 2024
9.5/10Chef Jennings rightly reserves the Michelin status. Food was fresh and well fused, not confused. Service was friendly but I think our guy was new and at times we felt rushed. Crocs, Roo, Tomyam rice a must followed by the sticky pudding. Not to mention the Sollaire vino verde that paired with all. The price was just right! Thanks to The Fork for the 30%off. Highly recommend.
Claire W. • 2 reviews
November 16, 2024
9.5/10Food was delicious-
Sara R. • 34 reviews
November 9, 2024
10/10Amazing, outstanding! My favorite by far in Lisbon!!
Carol M. • 4 reviews
November 8, 2024
10/10Incredible food. Interesting menu with lots of choice. Our second visit and definitely not disappointed. Service was excellent. Steak and Duck were delicious, as were the entrees however dessert stole the show. Five star
Mark C. • 1 review
November 5, 2024
10/10The 8 course degustation was truly amazing. Each course was a creative blend of flavours and textures, well paired with Australian and local wines. Chatting to Justin highlighted how passionate he is about food. An exceptional dining experience!
Çağla B. • 2 reviews
November 2, 2024
10/10Everything is so delicious and perfect. We loved it and suggest it to everybody. Thanks chef Justin Jennings!
Catherine S. • 2 reviews
October 25, 2024
9/10Wonderful food. X
Sergey Y. • 54 reviews
October 17, 2024
10/10Great experience, we really enjoyed our main dishes (ordered duck, steak, and corvina), the vinho verde we got was also excellent (Alvarinho, I believe)
Dominic H. • 1 review
October 19, 2024
10/10Really interesting food with great mix of flavours. Server was very friendly and provided excellent recommendations for food and wine
Simon G. • 9 reviews
October 18, 2024
9.5/10Interesting menu well executed. Staff could be a bit more cheerful but the chef came out to speak to us at the end which was appreciated. Enjoyed
Jonathan N. • 4 reviews
October 16, 2024
9.5/10High quality food. Knowledgeable and attentive waiter
Curtis H. • 1 review
October 12, 2024
10/10The food was so beautifully prepared. I had vegetables that I don't particularly like, but I eat them. Those veggies prepared at Down Under I LOVED! The fish was so beautifully seasoned, fresh, and perfectly cooked. I also loved the fact that the owner/chef, Justin Jennings, took the time to come out and visit with his consumers and was willing to explain how things were cooked. So far, in my 67 years, this is the most memorable meal I have ever had the pleasure of consuming (and I eat quite regularly)!
Danilo B. • 15 reviews
September 28, 2024
9.5/10Excellent food. Nice experience. I really recommend this restaurant!
Ryan B. • 4 reviews
September 30, 2024
10/10We arrived a few minutes earlier and were seated right away. The food is excellent, from tasting menu to other dishes and dessert. Miguel was awesome. Chef Justin came out and said hello, nice touch. Beautiful decor and intimate place.
Bruno P. • 43 reviews
September 20, 2024
10/10Nice food
Carolina F. • 3 reviews
September 21, 2024
7.5/10The server was super nice but it took a while to take our order, sparkling sangria needs improvement. The food was amazing
Jacqui R. • 1 review
September 16, 2024
10/10+1It was my niece's birthday 🎂. Chef came out and introduced himself and gave her a little birthday chocolate and candle to blow. Made her night!! Plus the food was absolutely incredible! Everyone in our party enjoyed the meal! Outstanding to say the least!
Luli S. • 15 reviews
September 11, 2024
10/10delicious food
THOMAS y. • 1 review
September 12, 2024
9.5/10Food was really really good loved our visit
Julia C. • 1 review
September 12, 2024
9.5/10The service was impeccable, the food (6 course tasting menu) was even better. A lovely evening
Patrick M. • 1 review
September 5, 2024
10/10delicious pork belly and crocodile. my girlfriend also loved her crab
Luis B. • 33 reviews
September 6, 2024
9.5/10Food was great, and we were catered to by this amazing waiter Miguel, who explained every dish and made great recommendations - plus, was extremely knowledgeable. He was the best waiter we found in many months of regular dining out. Great experience!
Catarina C. • 37 reviews
September 3, 2024
10/10Always an amazing experience!
ILAN B. • 1 review
September 3, 2024
10/10very unique
Kelvin L. • 6 reviews
September 3, 2024
9/10Faultless service and relaxed comfortable decor. Wine pairing was suitable using a value selection. The food prep was nearly perfectly executed. The expression of creativity left room to desire, relying on asian flavors like tom yum, plum sauce, and five spice for novelty, when in fact they were overused to the point of boredom. The repeated sous vide dishes were also too pillowy and unadventurous. If we overlook the lack of creativity, the food, particularly the grilled fish, was nonetheless very well done and most enjoyable. The portion was rather too small, however. I left unsatisfied after the six course menu, and have just picked up a crepe takeout to make up the shortfall.
Alexey N. • 2 reviews
September 2, 2024
10/10Excellent food, great service, fascinating experience
Youssef K. • 13 reviews
September 2, 2024
10/10Another amazing meal at this friendly and delicious Michelin Guide restaurant. This time we tried the marvelous creation of Chef Justin, the Kangaroo Shepherd pie. If you like lamb shank with an Australian twist then this dish is the way to go. Also, the Covina fish dish was to die for, paired with the NZ sauvignon blonc which was very smooth and refreshing.
Miguel S. • 11 reviews
August 20, 2024
10/10Superb food and service has always. Definitely my favourite restaurant in Lisbon
Jonathan D. • 1 review
August 22, 2024
10/10Amazing food - Justin came out and chatted to us at the end, which made it extra special
Denise E. • 44 reviews
August 17, 2024
10/10+2Very nice and unique restaurant. The staff is very friendly and make you feel at home. The food was delicious, every single dish was excellent. Make sure you order the kangaroo & pork belly! We will be back!
Carol H. • 17 reviews
August 17, 2024
10/10Everything about our visit to Downunder was top notch! Warm, friendly, informative service and incredible food and wine pairings. The shared couvert (breadbasket with a tasty assortment of warm breads and butter) and shrimp appetizer, the kangaroo and pork belly main dishes, as well as the dessert (affogato), were all nicely presented and absolutely delicious. We followed our server's wine suggestions and were glad that we did. A lovely meal at a highly recommended restaurant!
Youssef K. • 13 reviews
August 15, 2024
10/10+2I have been living in Lisbon for almost 4 years and I regret not knowing about this amazing restaurant. I am foodie, chef, and nutritionist, and I have dined in thousands of restaurants including many Mechlin stars and Mechlin guide restaurants. I would say this restaurant is on the list of my top 10 restaurants in Lisbon. If you are food enthusiastic, adventurous, and appreciate creative dishes, sauces, and spices, then you don't need to look further...this is your place. The food is infused with flavors from multiple cuisines. Australian, Asian, African, etc. Each dish is prepared with unique sauces and spices to bring it to perfection. Our order was: Appetizers: Pork Belly, Kangaroo pate, crocodile salad, and the prawns. Mail course: Corvina fish and Kangaroo steak. All were amazing, and I would give them 10/10, except for the Kangaroo pate, I would give it 6/10 (this is just my opinion). The service was also amazing, our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable.
Carlos P. • 1 review
August 3, 2024
9.5/10This was our highlight meal of our trip to Portugal. Who would have thought about Australian food in Portugal? Kangaroo tartar was delicious. The service was very friendly and knowledgeable about their dishes. Food and services were one of the best we have ever experience. The only point against this restaurant was that their air conditioner situation needs improvement. They have 2 floors, and if they run their AC on both floors that power goes out. For the quality of food and the cost of the meal, you would think they will have settle in an environment/ambiance that can manage the patrons of the restaurant. BUT even with that inconvenience, this is a must try place/food.
Bernarda R. • 77 reviews
August 5, 2024
9.5/10The food is consistently good with different types of food. The service is very good and attentive. We recommend this restaurant it’s becoming one of our favorites in Lisbon.
GABRIELE G. • 3 reviews
July 31, 2024
9.5/10Food was really good, especially the crocodile, impeccable service. A bit too hot inside
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