High-end African restaurant with 4.2-star rating. Open until 11 PM daily.
Zambeze, located in the heart of Lisbon, offers a unique culinary journey blending the rich flavours of Portugal’s Beiras region with the vibrant spices of Mozambique. This fusion restaurant captivates diners with a menu that balances familiar tastes with exotic, unforgettable dishes. Perfect for those seeking an adventurous dining experience.
This is the latest English menu for Zambeze, a Fusion Restaurant in Lisbon. Below you’ll find all dishes, prices, and specialties. (Use the dropdown above to select other languages).
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Bread and Toast Basket
Freshly baked bread and toasts
Contains Wheat
€2.50
Zambeze Couvert
Bread, butter pats, seasoned olives, and olive oil
Contains Wheat, Dairy
€4.50
Chef’s Couvert
Chef’s selection of appetisers
Contains Wheat, Dairy, Nuts (may vary)
€8.50
Starters
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Bulhão Pato Baby Squid
Baby squid cooked in a garlic and coriander sauce
Contains Molluscs
€18.50
Garlic Prawns
Prawns sautéed in garlic and olive oil
Contains Crustaceans
€18.50
Arugula Salad with Smoked Salmon and Feta
Fresh arugula with smoked salmon and feta cheese
Contains Fish, Dairy
€14.00
Octopus Carpaccio
Thinly sliced octopus with a trilogy of peppers and arugula
Contains Molluscs
€15.00
Octopus Salad
Octopus with fresh vegetables and dressing
Contains Molluscs
€15.00
Sautéed Mushrooms with Ham and Serra da Estrela Cheese
Mushrooms with cured ham and Serra da Estrela cheese
Contains Dairy
€13.00
Soups
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Soup of the Day
Chef’s daily soup selection
May contain Celery, Wheat, Dairy (varies)
€4.00
Rich Fish Soup
Hearty fish soup with fresh seafood
Contains Fish, may contain Crustaceans, Molluscs
€9.50
Vegetarian
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Wild Mushroom Risotto
Creamy risotto with forest mushrooms
Vegetarian, Contains Dairy
€16.00
Grilled Vegetables with Honey, Soy, and Ginger Sauce
Assorted grilled vegetables with a sweet and savoury sauce
Vegetarian, Contains Soybeans
€12.00
Vegetable Curry with Coconut Rice
Spiced vegetable curry served with coconut rice
Vegan
€14.50
Seafood and Fish
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Crab and Prawn Curry Risotto
Risotto with crab and prawns in a curry sauce
Contains Crustaceans, Dairy
€32.50
Cod with Cornbread Crust and Chestnut Purée
Baked cod with a cornbread crust and chestnut purée
Contains Fish, Wheat
€24.00
Mozambican Crab Curry
Crab cooked in a rich Mozambican curry sauce
Contains Crustaceans
€35.00
Prawn Curry
Prawns in a spiced curry sauce
Contains Crustaceans
€25.00
Laurentina Prawns
Prawns cooked in a Mozambican-style sauce
Contains Crustaceans
€23.50
Mozambican Tiger Prawns
Grilled tiger prawns with Mozambican spices
Contains Crustaceans
€37.50
Octopus Fillets with Tomato Rice
Octopus fillets served with tomato rice
Contains Molluscs
€24.00
Grilled Octopus with Black-Eyed Pea Migas
Grilled octopus with black-eyed pea crumbs
Contains Molluscs, Wheat
€24.00
Octopus Rice (2 people)
Octopus rice dish for two
Contains Molluscs
€39.00
Octopus Rice (½ portion)
Single portion of octopus rice
Contains Molluscs
€22.00
Fish Tranche in Coconut Dairy
Fish cooked in a creamy coconut milk sauce
Contains Fish
€21.50
Seabass Fillet with Cod Brandade
Seabass fillet topped with cod brandade
Contains Fish, Dairy
€20.50
Meat
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Goat Rice with Chestnuts
Slow-cooked goat with chestnuts and rice
Contains Nuts
€23.50
Iberian Pork Plumas with Onion Risotto
Iberian pork with creamy onion risotto
Contains Dairy
€22.50
Zambeziana Chicken
Chicken cooked in a Mozambican-style sauce
None
€17.50
Lafões-Style Steak with Grilled Potatoes
Grilled steak with regional spices and potatoes
None
€24.50
Portuguese-Style Beef
Beef cooked with garlic, wine, and spices
Contains Sulphites
€23.50
Duck Chacuti
Duck in a spiced Mozambican chacuti sauce
None
€23.50
For the Little Ones
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Bitoque
Small beef steak with fried egg, rice, and fries
Contains Eggs, Wheat
€14.50
Desserts
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Biscuit Cake with Caramel Crunch
Layered biscuit cake with caramel topping
Contains Wheat, Dairy
€6.50
Chocolate Mousse Duo
Two types of chocolate mousse
Contains Dairy, Eggs
€6.50
Requeijão Cheesecake with Pumpkin Jam
Creamy cheesecake with pumpkin jam
Contains Dairy, Eggs
€6.50
Creamy Chocolate Cake with Ice Cream
Warm chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream
Contains Wheat, Dairy, Eggs
€7.00
Seasonal Fruit
Fresh fruit of the season
Vegan
€6.00
Ice Cream
Selection of ice creams (consult staff)
Contains Dairy
Consult
Cheeses
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Cheese Board
Assorted cheeses with accompaniments
Contains Dairy, may contain Nuts
€17.50
Serra da Estrela Cheese
Casa da Ínsua Serra da Estrela cheese
Contains Dairy
€8.00
Cost of a Meal for Two at Zambeze
A meal for two at Zambeze without alcohol costs approximately €50–€70, including starters (€13–€18.50), mains (€17.50–€37.50), and desserts (€6–€7), plus cover (€4.50–€8.50). With alcohol (e.g., house wine or beer at €4–€6 per glass), the total rises to €60–€85, adding €8–€12 for two drinks.
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⚠️ Critical Dietary & Allergy Warning
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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Disclaimer
The menu provided is as accurate as possible as of the upload date, 09 July 2025, but prices, availability, and ingredients are subject to change.