Modern Portuguese spot in Lisbon with a 4.3-star rating. Open late daily.
Cantinho do Avillez, located in Lisbon’s vibrant Chiado district, is a celebrated restaurant by Chef José Avillez, offering a modern take on Portuguese cuisine. Known for its creative dishes and welcoming atmosphere, it blends traditional flavours with contemporary flair. This is the latest English menu for Cantinho do Avillez, a Modern Portuguese Restaurant in Lisbon. Below you’ll find all dishes, prices, and specialties.
Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
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Bread Basket | Freshly baked bread with butter | Cereals (Wheat) | €3.75 |
Tempura Green Beans | Typical petisco: green beans battered, fried, served with lemon salt and tartare sauce | Cereals (Wheat), Egg | €7.50 |
Partridge Empadinhas (2 units) | Savoury partridge-filled pastries | Cereals (Wheat), Egg | €9.00 |
Guacamole with Homemade Crisps | Fresh guacamole served with homemade crisps | Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €10.50 |
Marinated Courgette Carpaccio | Courgette with pine nuts, watercress, and lemon | Vegetarian, Nuts (Pine Nuts), Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €11.50 |
Tuna Tartare with Asian Flavours | Fresh hand-chopped tuna, marinated, served with homemade toasts | Fish, Cereals (Wheat), Soy | €14.75 |
Marinated Corvina | Corvina with lemon, pistachios, and mint | Fish, Nuts (Pistachios), Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €13.50 |
Tiger Prawn with Yuzu and Truffle Sauce | Tiger prawn with a yuzu and truffle sauce | Crustaceans, Gluten Free | €19.00 |
Octopus Tartare with Kimchi Emulsion | Octopus tartare with a spicy kimchi emulsion | Molluscs, Gluten Free | €16.50 |
Malagueña-Style Prawns | Prawns cooked Malagueña style | Crustaceans, Gluten Free | €15.50 |
Baked Nisa Cheese | Slightly baked Nisa cheese with Alentejo black pork ham, honey, rosemary, and truffle oil | Dairy, Gluten Free | €14.50 |
Croquettes with Truffle Mustard (2 units) | Classic beef croquettes with truffle-infused mustard | Cereals (Wheat), Egg, Mustard | €6.50 |
Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
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Caesar Salad | Romaine lettuce heart with Caesar dressing, chicken breast, crispy bread, and lemon | Cereals (Wheat), Egg, Dairy, Fish (Anchovy in dressing) | €17.50 |
Salmon Salad | Cured salmon, roasted aubergine, baby plum tomatoes, rocket, and honey-citrus vinaigrette | Fish, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €18.50 |
Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
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Flaked Cod with Crumbs, Egg, and Explosive Olives | Confit cod loin flakes, Mafra crumbs, savoy cabbage, green beans, low-temperature egg, and spherified olives | Fish, Cereals (Wheat), Egg, Gluten Free (if crumbs omitted) | €22.75 |
Cod Loin with Onion Compote | Cod loin with onion compote, roasted baby potatoes, and red pepper cream | Fish, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €28.00 |
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Basil and Pancetta | Carnaroli rice with sautéed wild mushrooms, pancetta, parmesan shavings, and basil | Dairy, Cereals (Rice) | €23.25 |
Red Duck Curry with Rice | Red curry with confit duck leg, coconut milk, Chinese aubergine, and dark rice | Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €25.25 |
Cantinho Beef Tartare | Raw minced beef, seasoned with Dijon mustard emulsion, served with parmesan fries, truffle cream, and basil | Mustard, Dairy, Cereals (Wheat in fries) | €25.25 |
Wagyu Burger with Onion Compote and Pickles | 180g Wagyu beef with onion compote, pickles, red onion pickles, lettuce, and kimchi cocktail sauce, served with homemade fries | Cereals (Wheat), Dairy, Soy | €28.00 |
Cantinho Beef Steak | Sirloin steak with steak sauce, garlic cream, ham, and homemade fries | Dairy, Cereals (Wheat in fries) | €32.75 |
Sautéed Corvina with Lobster Sauce | Corvina with lobster sauce and chopped green asparagus | Fish, Crustaceans, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €31.00 |
Prawn Moqueca with White Rice | Prawn stew served with white rice | Crustaceans, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €25.25 |
Grilled Pork Strips with Crumbs and Tomato Salad | Grilled pork with crumbs and a tomato salad | Cereals (Wheat), Gluten Free (if crumbs omitted) | €29.00 |
Cod Fishcakes with Tomato Rice | Traditional cod fishcakes served with tomato rice | Fish, Cereals (Wheat), Egg | €23.50 |
Linguine with Ragù | Linguine with ragù, parmesan, and basil bread | Cereals (Wheat), Dairy | €23.00 |
Oven-Baked Chicken with Travel-Inspired Flavours | Oven-baked chicken with global spices, served with fries | Cereals (Wheat in fries) | €25.50 |
Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
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Wild Mushroom Risotto with Sunflower Seeds | Wild mushrooms, sunflower seeds, and basil | Vegetarian, Dairy, Cereals (Rice), Gluten Free | €22.00 |
Green Vegetable Curry with Chickpeas | Green curry with chickpeas and Thai rice | Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €20.50 |
Flattened Vegetable Tortilla | Vegetable tortilla with olives and straw potatoes | Vegetarian, Cereals (Wheat in potatoes), Gluten Free (if potatoes omitted) | €19.50 |
Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
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Tomato Salad | Tomato with red onion and coriander | Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €4.00 |
White Rice | Plain white rice | Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €4.00 |
Fries | Homemade fries | Vegetarian, Cereals (Wheat), Gluten Free (if flour omitted) | €4.00 |
Sautéed Vegetables | Vegetables sautéed with basil olive oil | Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Lactose Free | €4.00 |
Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
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Voucher for Two | Lunch or dinner for two, including cover, starter, main, dessert, one drink (JA wine, beer, or soft drink), water, and coffee | Varies by selection; may include Cereals (Wheat), Dairy, Egg, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Nuts, Soy, Mustard | €100.00 |
A meal for two at Cantinho do Avillez without alcohol costs approximately €60–€80, including starters (€6.50–€19.00), mains (€19.50–€32.75), and desserts (assumed at €8–€12, not listed), plus cover (€3.75 per person). With alcohol (e.g., house wine or beer at €5–€8 per glass), the total rises to €70–€96, adding €10–€16 for two drinks.
This menu guide is AI-generated and may contain errors. We use artificial intelligence to estimate possible allergens based on dish names, but this is not a substitute for professional allergen information. Always inform your server of any allergies, intolerances, or dietary restrictions before ordering. Do not rely on this guide—ingredients, preparation methods, and cross-contamination risks can vary.
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The menu provided is as accurate as possible as of the upload date, 03 July 2025, but prices, availability, and ingredients are subject to change.
4.3 Stars