Zambeze
Zambeze
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Popular dishes
Curry, ginger and coconut duck stew
€23.5
Chef's Couvert
€8.5
Restaurant menu
- Stewed cuttlefish
- €18.5
- with garlic, coriander, lemon juice and white wine
- Sautéed shrimps with garlic and chili
- €18.5
- Rocket and smoked salmon salad
- €14
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Reviews
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Karine W. • 1 review
April 14, 2024
10/10It was absolutely awesome. The food, the view the staff… Great experience overall
Zambeze • Owner
Dear Karine, We thank you for the preference and for the time taken to evaluate our services. We are very pleased with your kind comment and to know that you enjoyed our location and staff! We hope to welcome you back to our restaurant. Best regards, Zambeze Team
Marco s. • 2 reviews
April 5, 2024
7/10Nice setting and good food, but I found it overpriced for the poor level of service and basic selection of menu
Zambeze • Owner
Dear Mr. Marco, We thank you for the preference and for the time taken to evaluate our services. . It was a pleasure for us to welcome you, this certainly will be shared with our team so that our service consistently meets our service standards. We hope to welcome you back to our restaurant. Best regards, Zambeze team
Hugo B. • 18 reviews
March 23, 2024
10/10Restaurant with very nice staff and ambience. Definitely coming back!
Zambeze • Owner
Dear Hugo, On behalf of the entire team, thank you very much for your kind comment. We are very happy to know that you had a pleasant experience with us and that you liked our staff and ambience! We hope in the next opportunity, to welcome you back to our restaurant. Best regards, Zambeze team
Teddi S. • 1 review
February 18, 2024
10/10Surprisingly excellent!
Zambeze • Owner
Dear Client, Thank you very much for choosing us and for taking the time to evaluate our services. It was a pleasure for us to welcome you and we hope , in the next opportunity, to welcome you back to our restaurant. Many regards, Zambeze Team
R B. • 3 reviews
January 19, 2024
10/10Beautiful restaurant! Friendly and very attentive staff. Good food and the view from the terrace is breathtaking.
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Zambeze • Owner
Dear client, On behalf of the entire team, thank you very much for your kind comment. We are very happy to know that you had a pleasant experience with us and we hope in the next opportunity, to welcome you back to our restaurant. Until then, follow our social networks and be the first to know about our news and offers and discounts! Best regards, Zambeze Restaurante & Rooftop Bar Team
Heli P. • 3 reviews
January 6, 2024
8/10Restaurant is stylish and in good location. Food was good, portions were very hot and of good size. However, compared to price, quality was average, nothing special. Meat and vegetables were slightly overcooked. Display was dull. Service was friendly enough and attentive, but Yamms-discount wasn´t taken into account directly. Also, when we ordered two soups for starters, waiter asked whether we like some bread with it. It was an unpleasent suprise, that the bread costed more than two soups.
Zambeze • Owner
Dear client, Thank you very much for visiting and for posting your review. On behalf of our team we appreciate your comments, which we hold in the highest regards. On your next meal, we look forward to having you as a guest. With kind regards, Zambeze Restaurante & Rooftop Bar Team
Tatjana V. • 1 review
January 1, 2024
10/10We loved the ambiance, the view, excellent and very amicable service. Food was out of this world:served on exquisite plates, prepared on a real Mozambican way, our waiter new a lot about Maputo,where some of stayed frequently many years ago. We also enjoyed the little lanes in Alfama which we had to "navigate" to locate "Zambeze".
Zambeze • Owner
Dear client, We thank you for the preference and for the time taken to evaluate our services. We are very pleased with your kind comment and hope to welcome you back to our restaurant. Many regards, Zambeze Restaurante & Rooftop Bar Team
Keith J. • 1 review
December 2, 2023
10/10Beautiful scenery over looking the city. The food is amazing as is the facilities and service!
Zambeze • Owner
Dear client, We thank you for the preference and for the time taken to evaluate our services. We are very pleased with your kind comment and hope to welcome you back to our restaurant. Best regards, Zambeze Restaurante & Rooftop Bar Team
Marc H. • 151 reviews
November 27, 2023
8.5/10Beautifully decorated restaurant, with an amazing view over the heart of Lisbon. Nice considerate service. Food is good but less innovative than expected.
Zambeze • Owner
Dear client, We thank you for the preference and for the time taken to evaluate our services. We are very pleased with your kind comment and hope to welcome you back to our restaurant. Best regards, Zambeze Team
Antonio P. • 20 reviews
November 18, 2023
8/10The restaurant provides a sophisticated ambiance, complemented by the use of Vista Alegre dishes. The service is generally pleasant and friendly. However, we did encounter a minor issue with the receptionist, who may have seemed disengaged and preoccupied with his computer. Given the restaurant's standards, we had anticipated a higher level of interaction and a warmer welcome. On a positive note, the dishes served at the restaurant were of exceptional quality, showcasing the use of premium ingredients. If you are seeking a taste of Mozambican cuisine, the restaurant offers a worthwhile experience. Nevertheless, there was an unfortunate incident where we requested a non-alcoholic cocktail due to an allergy, but were served one containing alcohol instead. Fortunately, the consequences were minimal, resulting in only temporary dizziness and facial redness for my partner. Additionally, at the conclusion of our meal, the expected Yum discount was not applied and we add to ask to correct the final bill. In summary, it would be advantageous for the restaurant to focus on improving the initial customer welcome and providing a more attentive and warm reception. By doing so, they can elevate their overall service and cultivate a more enjoyable dining atmosphere for their valued patrons.
Zambeze • Owner
Dear client, We thank you for the preference and for the time taken to evaluate our services. We are very pleased with your kind comment and hope to welcome you back to our restaurant. This certainly will be shared with our team so that our service consistently meets our service standards. Best regards, Zambeze Team
Patricia R. • 25 reviews
October 21, 2023
10/10Spectacular panoramic views over Lisbon. For dinner go earlier to see Lisbon colors at sunset, while drinking something. Food is very well cooked and tasty. Laurentina shrimps or the Mozambique’s crab curry are two delicious plates. The octopus, cod fish and the steak are equally delicious and more traditional Portuguese with a twist. The service is very good. To go back!
Rebekah K. • 1 review
October 7, 2023
10/10Great dinning experience, the ambience, service and food were 10 out of 10!
Amelia A. • 2 reviews
September 4, 2023
10/10Amazing meal. Every course was delicious including the wine!
Carolyn H. • 2 reviews
September 13, 2023
8.5/10Great spot with a view and unique menu. Servers were professional and helpful. Food was very good.
Nayansaku M. • 2 reviews
August 15, 2023
10/10This restaurant is excellent, both in terms of the quality of the service and the attentiveness of the waiters and waitresses, as well as the chefs for the food, and more specifically the seafood. It's a must-see in Lisbon and I come back every time I'm in the city. A big thanks to the whole team for their impeccable service and the care they put in.
Hakim B. • 33 reviews
July 11, 2023
9/10Delicious fous and great view for a reasonable price. The shrimps were divine. Thé octopus was perfectly cook. The service was good but slightly stretch in their desires to please all customers inside and outside. But will be back
Rosemary T. • 1 review
June 18, 2023
9/10The onion risotto hands down was one of the best I’ve had with the black pig fillet. Food was delicious. Service could be a little bit better but ambiance was excellent too
Beth M. • 2 reviews
May 30, 2023
10/10Delicious blend of Portuguese and Mozambican flavors. Nice wine list. Gorgeous views!
Mayara A. • 12 reviews
May 21, 2023
4.5/10The food was good but the service was terrible. The guy that works at the reception was super arrogant and didn't welcome us at all. Never returning and would not recommend
Will R. • 1 review
April 13, 2023
2/10Woeful! no atmosphere, food is overpriced and servings are tiny. i had to go home and eat more cos i was so hungry. servers were uninspired and very slow
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About this restaurant
Zambeze, a river of African inspiration. Located in the historical centre of Lisbon, between ‘Largo do Caldas' and ‘S. Jorge' castle, Zambeze Restaurant offers an exquisite view between downtown Lisbon and the Tagus river. The restaurant is set on the top floor of the restored former market ‘Chão do Loureiro'. Zambeze Restaurant combines the best regional cuisine of Central Portugal, with the unique and intense African flavours. The decoration enhances traditional elements of the Portuguese culture, including Bordallo Pinheiro porcelain pieces inside and two “azulejos“ (glazed tiles) panels outside, created by the artist Paulo Ossião. Outside, settled within a magnificent surrounding, the terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a modern and relaxed evening.
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Calçada do Marquês de Tancos, Ed EMEL, 1100-340 Lisboa
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