Marlene,

Fine dining restaurant · Santa Apolonia ·

Marlene,

Fine dining restaurant · Santa Apolonia ·

Signature tasting menus highlight Portuguese tradition and global flavors

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Doca do Jardim do Tabaco Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 1100-651 Lisboa, Portugal Get directions

€50+

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"A One MICHELIN Star restaurant near Lisbon Cruise Terminal known for its modern setting and tasting menus." - The MICHELIN Guide

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/portugal-shines-with-eight-new-one-star-restaurants

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"A haute cuisine-style restaurant adjacent to Zunzum Gastrobar, located in a glass-fronted building next to the Lisbon Cruise Terminal (a bonus for parking, with a huge public car park available). The restaurant, with a contemporary feel, surprises visitors with a large open central kitchen, surrounded by a counter that allows you to watch the chefs at work at all times. Chef Marlene Vieira, together with her team, presents a signature approach based on two tasting menus (9 or 12 courses) referencing both Portuguese tradition (we loved her refined blue lobster, green curry and seaweed) and flavours from other latitudes, always accompanying the dishes with cornbread following her grandmother’s old recipe. A curious detail? If you order a meat option, you are presented with a selection of handcrafted knives, with different handles and hand-sharpened blades, from which you can choose." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/lisboa-region/lisboa/restaurant/marlene

Marlene,

Arnaud K.

Google

A very fine and experimented cooking, French and Portiguese style, caring and easy service team, all happening around the central kitchen. Worth among the many Michelin in Lisboa. You wont go there without a purpose: close to Alfama and downtown Baixa, but on cruise boats docks side ... inside the room, the atmosphere makes you forget the surroundings!

Mitchell M.

Google

Marlene is a fantastic restaurant with good service and a focus on the highest quality dishes. Marlene came to personally check in on all the guests herself as well. The menu was well put together, there’s a large focus on Portuguese ingredients and heritage. Sitting at the counter around the kitchen is a nice change of pace for a Michelin starred restaurant, seeing the chefs plate the dishes kept us entertained all nights. We had a fantastic night and can definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys fine dining.

Cody B.

Google

This was a Michelin spot that truly earned its star. The interior has an intimate yet cozy feel, which is normally hard to accomplish with an open layout. the service was truly amazing. We were one of the last seatings and were worried about keeping the staff late (and we might have) but they were nothing but friendly and extremely accommodating. They even let us take a picture in the kitchen! With a surprise guest!! The food was amazing, it had a heavy seafood feature, but it was creative enough that everyone could enjoy some aspect of each dish. In addition they gave us a great wine pairing, going for some more adventurous choices that matched our tastes.

Graham P.

Google

Tasting menu so basically you get what they are cooking, either 9 or 12 courses of superbly cooked, great quality and fantastic tasting food. Sitting at the counter and watching the meals being prepared adds to the theatre and drama of the event. The staff were wonderful.

Mary Catherine H.

Google

I’ll never forget my experience at Marlene! A true highlight of our trip to Portugal. I was treated with such kindness from the moment I arrived, and every course was full of confident, beautifully balanced flavor. I still can’t get the blue lobster with green curry out of my head. Perfection! I can’t recommend it more and can’t wait to return! Thank you for hosting me!

Helena B.

Google

I had an incredible fine dining experience. We were seated at the counter, which allowed us to watch the preparation and plating of the dishes. The food was outstanding, and the 12-course tasting menu was filled with remarkable flavors. I must admit, the desserts were quite challenging for me because I was so full. They use many Portuguese ingredients, which makes the dishes even more special. The service was excellent—super friendly and occasionally sprinkled with a bit of good-natured humor. The sommelier guided us through eight different wines, explaining each one and why it was the perfect complement to the dishes. I highly recommend this restaurant; it truly deserves its Michelin star.

Joseph C.

Google

What a wonderful experience from start to finish. Marlene really effectively encapsulates Portuguese seasonal produce in a fine dining manner. All dishes were carefully put together and the flavour combinations were tremendous. My highlights had to be the crab and Wagyu and giant squid course. Service was nothing short of exceptional. Every staff member was well drilled and professional, without being pretentious. The counter seating overlooking the kitchen offered a great view of the chefs at work. A real pleasure. Overall one of the best restaurant experiences in Lisbon. Congratulations chef Marlene.

Patrick K

Google

This was likely the best 1 star fine dining experience I’ve had anywhere. Loved the vibe with the center open kitchen with counter seating around it. Made for an intimate yet approachable vibe. The food was engaging with almost every bite landing and making an impression. We went with the 9 moment menu which was perfect and opted out of wine pairing. My fav bite was one with tomato rice and monkfish liver. Service was friendly, explanations were clear, not rushed like an obligation but sincere in wanting you to understand the dish. They also escorted you to the WC which didn’t happen at a 2 star restaurant during the same trip (details matter). At 130 eur, this was also one of the best value for fine dining dinners I’ve had. Verdict: would return and recommend!!