Italian spot in Benfica with a 4-star Google rating. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
La Focacceria Pugliese in Benfica, Lisbon, brings the authentic flavours of Puglia, Italy, to Portugal with a focus on traditional street food. Founded by Alfredo Giangaspero, this restaurant celebrates Puglia’s culinary heritage, offering dishes made with high-quality, imported Italian ingredients. It’s a must-visit for lovers of Italian cuisine seeking a genuine taste of the “heel of Italy’s boot”.
This is the latest English menu for La Focacceria Pugliese, an Italian Restaurant in Lisbon. Here are their dishes with descriptions, dietary info, prices and specialties. (Use the dropdown above to select other languages).
Menu
| Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread | Bread cut into slices | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat) | €1.50 |
| Classic Bruschetta | Toasted bread seasoned with tomato, oregano, and extra virgin olive oil | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat) | €3.60 |
| Caprese Bruschetta with Burrata | Burrata served with classic tomato bruschetta and wild rocket | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €10.20 |
| Delizia della Puglia | Fried burratina with tomato sauce and a slice of fried bread | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €10.20 |
| Vegetarian Mixed Antipasto (2 people) | Mixed board of grilled and marinated vegetables | Vegetarian, Vegan | €15.00 |
| Italian Mixed Antipasto (2 people) | Mixed board of typical Italian cheeses and cured meats | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €19.00 |
| Special Antipasto (2 people) | Mixed board with Angus bresaola, Grana Padano DOP cheese, and wild rocket | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €17.00 |
| Pugliese-Style Mussels | Mussels cooked in Pugliese style | Molluscs | €10.00 |
| Tarantina-Style Mussels (2 people) | Mussels with tomato sauce | Molluscs | €10.00 |
| Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focaccia Barese (slice) | Slice of focaccia with extra virgin olive oil and cherry tomatoes | Vegetarian, Vegan, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat) | €3.00 |
| Focaccia della Casa (slice) | Slice of focaccia with extra virgin olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and black olives | Vegetarian, Vegan, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat) | €3.50 |
| Focaccia Bianca (slice) | Slice of focaccia with extra virgin olive oil, red onion, and rosemary | Vegetarian, Vegan, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat) | €2.90 |
| Focaccia Leccese (slice) | Slice of focaccia with fior di latte mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and pancetta | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €3.80 |
| Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Della Casa | Mozzarella, mortadella with pistachio, Grana Padano DOP cheese, and smoked cheese | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy, Nuts (Pistachio) | €13.40 |
| Calabrese | Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and spicy Spianata | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €13.20 |
| Bufalina DOP | Tomato sauce, basil, and mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €14.60 |
| 4 Prosciutti | Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian ham, smoked Italian ham, mortadella Bologna with pistachio, and Angus bresaola | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy, Nuts (Pistachio) | €15.60 |
| 5 Formaggi | Mozzarella, gorgonzola, Grana Padano DOP, smoked scamorza, and pecorino romano DOP | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €14.60 |
| Valtellina | Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Angus bresaola, Grana Padano DOP cheese, and wild rocket | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €15.50 |
| Crudaiola Pugliese | Sliced fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, wild rocket, and ricotta dura shavings | Vegetarian, Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €14.10 |
| Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasagna | Traditional lasagna with meat sauce | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €6.00 |
| Baked Pasta with Meatballs | Pasta with meatballs baked in tomato sauce | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Dairy | €6.00 |
| Penne with Cherry Tomatoes | Penne with cherry tomatoes, anchovies, capers, olives, and basil | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Fish | €9.00 |
| Spaghetti allo Scoglio | Spaghetti with squid, prawns, and mussels | Cereals containing gluten (Wheat), Crustaceans, Molluscs | €11.00 |
| Dish | Details | Dietary Info | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato and Rocket Salad | Salad with tomato and wild rocket | Vegetarian, Vegan | €4.00 |
| Pugliese Salad | Salad with lettuce, tomato, tuna, olives, and onion | Fish | €5.00 |
A meal for two at La Focacceria Pugliese without alcohol costs approximately (€15.00–€38.00), including starters (€1.50–€19.00), mains (€6.00–€15.60), and no desserts listed (€0.00), plus cover (€1.50). With alcohol (e.g., house wine or beer at €3.00 per glass), the total rises to (€21.00–€44.00), adding €6.00 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 July 16, 2025, but prices, availability, and ingredients are subject to change.
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