Joyce G.
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I had a delicious lunch in Lisbon, Portugal at Organi Chiado, an organic, vegan restaurant, centrally located, in the downtown area, which sources all its food directly from local farmers and producers. All the food is fresh, and free of chemicals and preservatives. I started with an appetizer combo of a homemade, cashew based cheese wheel, with fresh, moist, cut squares of homemade, gluten-free rice bread, and the most delicious Portuguese olives one can imagine, garnished with lime zest and minced garlic. I think that Portuguese olives are my favorite! They have such a rich, dynamic, and distinctively unique flavor! The waiter told me that the olives had been freshly delivered directly, earlier that day, by the olive farmer.
I followed that up, with a generous, delicious, and satisfying main dish plate, comprised of all organic, baked carrots, baked red onion, baked sweet potato, baked tomato, fresh quinoa salad, large, fresh avocado slices, fresh raw red cabbage, arugula, walnuts, balsamic glaze, and crisp salad greens. I had a refreshing, cold glass of organic strawberry lemonade, made with the pulp of lemons and strawberries. This restaurant is a wonderful destination in Lisbon for vegans or anyone who appreciates vibrant, organic, farm to table food. Organi Chiado features both outdoor and indoor seating. It is best to walk here, or take public transportation, as it is in the heart of pedestrian and car crowded downtown Lisbon. Leave your car at home. It is up two large banks of steps on the side of a hill from the street.
Photos, copyright: Joyce Glasgow, 2025