Darryl S.
Yelp
During our time in Lisbon, naturally, we're Yelp!-ing to find vegan haunts throughout the city. Organi Chiado is one of the top-rated restaurants in town, and a short walk from our pad in the Bairro-Alto, so off we went for lunch to check it out! The place was already in the thick-of-things by the time we made it to the Chiado district. The interior ambiance exudes a quiet sophistication. Our waitperson was very welcoming and attentive throughout. Of course, all that sightseeing meant a parched palate, so a super-chilled Super Bock was first on-order. For sustenance, we started with a shared appetizer of bread and spreads. Oh, WOW!!! Three types of spreads were presented: Basil Tofu; Olives-Walnut; Peanut Butter- Apple. All were awesome, with the Basil Tofu (for me) being the star. I'd never tasted a spread like it: Refreshing and silky smooth and sublime. (The Olive-Walnut was strong and hearty; Peanut Butter and Apple tasted exactly like that!)
Organi Chiado offers two specials which change daily, and on our first visit we both couldn't resist the offering of Braised Tofu (served with lime rice, side salad, and tempura veggie crisp). WOAH!!! Hands-down the best food we've eaten (up to that point)!!! And, too, the prices were surprisingly very reasonable, especially considering the upscale air of the place, and the awesomeness in flavors! We left totally satiated, and made a pledge to return to Chiado Organi in the very near future...!
[As it turned out, "the very near future" came the following evening, after a disastrous, unfinished, dinner at another vegan restaurant. We came running to Organi to our rescue! It didn't fail us!!! And, too, we got to chit-chat a lot more with our gal from the day before, which was really lovely.]