Tantura

We loved everything about Tantura; from the lively, colorful atmosphere to the warm service and delicious food. The menu is perfect for sharing, with vibrant Mediterranean flavors that feel both homey and creative. My husband and I especially loved the homemade bread (truly the best we’ve ever tasted), the falafel and the labanea, all full of fresh and comforting flavor. And to finish, the malabi dessert was smooth, fragrant, and the sweetest ending to a beautiful meal. Whether you come for dinner with friends or a cozy night out, Tantura makes you feel like you’re part of something warm and genuine. Definitely one of our Lisbon favorites for Mediterranean cuisine.

SO DELICIOUS!!!! the food was divine, flavourful and very big portions - great for sharing! very good value for money too and speedy service without feeling rushed! highly highly recommend- fantastic options for vegetarians and vegans, so much choice. forgot to take pics of all the dishes but we had 5 between us and couldn’t finish all! chairs slightly uncomfortable and music little loud

So happy to be back at Tantura — every visit is a treat! The food, the atmosphere, the service… everything is always spot on. This time, the desserts were the real stars — five stars, actually! Huge thanks to the Tantura team ❤️

I had an amazing experience at Tantura in Lisbon – by far the best food and service compared to any other restaurant I’ve visited in the city. The dishes are unique, full of flavor, color, and variety – every plate feels special and made with love. It’s unfortunate that some people are leaving unfair one-star reviews without comments, motivated not by their experience but by political bias and antisemitism against an outstanding Israeli restaurant. This place truly deserves recognition for its quality, warmth, and authenticity.

We were told about Tantura and highly recommended to go there on our trip to Portugal. I am so glad we took the recommendation. The place is very eclectic, with a homey feel. The manager was lovely when we wandered in during the day to see if they served lunch, which they don't. We came back for dinner and found the food to be amazing, you can tell it's all prepared with love. There is so much unique flavour to the food, and the portions are more than ample. We met one of the owners, Elad, who was warm, welcoming and humble, which made our visit even more special. We would be happy to return to Tantura on any future visits to Lisbon.

Great atmosphere, service and food! The hummus was delicious for our starter. We sampled a number of different items from the menu and they were all amazing! Wish we would've stumbled across this sooner as we would've made a return visit. Highly recommend!

Amazing experience at Tantura! 🍴 The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, perfect for enjoying great food and good company. The flavors are authentic and vibrant — the hummus is simply a must-try, probably the best I’ve had. Main dishes are full of freshness, spice and balance. Service was excellent: friendly, quick and always ready to explain the menu and recommend dishes. A restaurant full of soul that truly takes you on a culinary journey to the Middle East. Definitely one of the best places to eat well and leave happy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — Highly recommended and I’ll definitely be back!

Incredible food. Best falafels and hummus I ever had.

Amazing food!!!! Loved the various dishes served beautifully. Also the server was very accommodating.

This place is delicious! The staff was friendly and helpful with all of the dietary restrictions and requests our party had. It's pretty small, so definitely recommend a reservation - especially for larger groups. The portions are good and the food comes out as it's ready, so be sure to remember what you ordered! I had the shakshuka and it was delicious - eggs were cooked perfectly and it had a little kick to it. I also had some of their hummus and it was very creamy.

So many incredible flavors, service was excellent and the tasting menu was divine! Come hungry so you can enjoy all the offerings.

The food and drinks were authentic and fantastic. Highly recommend enjoying an evening here!

This place is awesome. Falafel was some of the best I've had outside of Israel. Hummus with Romanian kebab and grilled chicken kabobs were also incredible!

Great food, Ambiances and location. I highly recommend it for everyone. We did the tasting menu and we got way too much food.

I love this place. The Israeli hummus is delicious with falafel. I had the stew which was like traditional beef stew on hummus served with pita. It was delicious . I washed it down with their white sangria. Perfect. I am not a huge fan of the tabouli. Too much parsley for me but my wife loved it. Great ambience in this place. The service was decent but too much time between the food coming out. I think they were not paying enough attention but overall we still loved it all. And will probably be back next time we visit.

THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD, y'all! My husband and I were planning to go somewhere else for dinner, but they were not able to fit us in. We were walking around looking at Yelp reviews, we found Tantura have 5 stars reviews. Very rarely to see 5 stars reviews, so we decided to check it out. As soon as we got our food, we understood why it's 5 stars. The food is so fresh and everything tasted so good. We got chicken shawarma and hummus to share between the two of us, and it was perfect. Dare I say this is the best restaurant we've tried in Lisbon. Highly recommended!

The mushroom hummus and rice were wonderful! The ambience was nice. Tables a bit too close together. But our waiter made excellent recommendations when they were out of what we wanted to order. We arrived 5 minutes late, but I called and they were kind enough to hold our table. The proximity of the tables allows you to meet and talk to people, which was nice!

Had a great experience here -- lovely staff, excellent atmosphere, great feel and good drinks. Get the barrekas!

Book a reservation at Tantura for insane flavors. The mushroom hummus was a party in my mouth, definitely the best hummus I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. Order the bread with dipping sauces. The trio of tzatziki, tahini, and coriander dips proves a tasteful rotation. Our hummus arrived with fluffy pita, which was another form of bread I couldn't resist. Seriously, I overconsumed. And I'm judgmental when it comes to bread quality. Throughout the meal, our waitress remained attentive and swift. She recommended the vegetable shashuka, a tomato-based blend of spices with roasted vegetables and poached eggs tossed into the mix. It was solid choice, next time I'd also like to try to meat shashuka. All in all, I highly recommend Tantura. Just be careful with the bread because it's dangerously tasty.

seriously the best hummus i think i've ever had in my life. had a great cocktail. amazing service. had shakshuka hummus which was fantastic. no gluten free bread but swapped it for a good amount of veggies. falafel was fantastic. they fried it in different oil for me (gluten allergy). israeli salad was a great portion size, we were able to get it as a size. had no issues here at all and would love to come back!

Delicious shashuka and hummus- great service. Very relaxing atmosphere. No trouble getting a table but visiting in December - small and likely to be very busy in season

Fantastic food. Probably the best Israeli/middle eastern food we have had ever. We liked it so much that we went back again in our 5 days we were in Lisbon. Would love to see more locations globally.

Loved our dinner date night here! Such a cozy vibe and the food was excellent. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and they blend together so well. We went without a reservation and we're lucky to be seated quickly (before dinner rush). We tried the tasting menu and we're so happy with all the picks. Recommending this spot to all our friends visiting Lisbon for a great dinner :)

The BEST mediterranean restaurant in Lisbon! Food and service were outstanding!! They also have a vegan selection. Our waiter Lucas was excellent. He was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. The chef Lucas prepared amazing dishes for us. The dessert was delicious too. We highly recommend Tantura. If I could give them a 7 star I would. You would love their dishes and won't be disappointed.

Very good ! Had the Chefs Choice and Sangria Blanca. Great service and awesome atmosphere.

Omgosh, best Mediterranean food I've ever eaten in my life. Every thing my friends ordered was just as amazing as what I got. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food. The experience was 5 star. The hummus was amazing, full of flavor. I wish I lived here. The service was great. They managed to accommodate our party even when they were pretty full.

Excellent. High quality service, homey atmosphere. Some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had. 10/10.

This was the most fabulous Israeli meal! I ordered more than my stomach could handle because it all looked so good. Everything was very tasty and fresh and flavorful. Do not skip desert, the Knaffe was out of this world.

It's a small place so get a reservation. Tantalizing food. Everything was delicious and fresh. Wait staff very helpful. A special experience!

Almost everything we had here was great. The only off note was the grilled mixed vegetables which was oddly the contents of a mixed salad but grilled - not at all what we expected. The chicken was amazing. We will definitely go back.

Food is good. Service seems a bit lost at times but was not a showstopoer. Definately coming back

Ahh soooo delicious everything!!! Hummus had the best flavor! Loved everything we had their chef & staff is fantastic!! Also they have the Best chocolate dessert ever!! Went back another night just to have it to go!! Must try!

The best restaurant in Lisbon!! I was surprised with the dishes, very good fresh food , vegetarian options, couldn't ask for more! Thank you so much!!!

My friends and I found this place as we were heading home after a few drinks. Someone had told me about this place before and I really wanted to like it. I do like the decor, Nothing Special, normal hummus .. no taste slow service shouting in the kitchen Overpriced!

The best hummus and pita I have ever had!!!! Get a reservation here several days in advance. Great prices, portions, ambiance, and lively place with friendly staff. Also quick and easy takeout service.

Really great vibe and service was great. Only giving a 3 due to the fact they don't serve the pitas until 10pm, Mostly vegetarian dishes before then.

This place is a must stop for a casual, lovely dinner in Lisbon. The staff is incredibly accommodating and the owners are so friendly. I had takeaway falafel, hummus, labneh which were all delicious and prepared with a unique flair that would be hard to replicate. An absolute gem, 10/10.

This is absolutely an amazing place! Finally a true authentic Israeli food restaurant in Lisbon! The atmosphere is very cozy with open kitchen where you can see both brilliant chefs Elad and Itamar are doing their magic ! Falafel is one the best I ever had ! Crispy outside and soft, almost creamy inside! Eggplant with tahini sauce is to die for! Fresh Pita bread is baked on the spot in wood-burning oven, as well as fantastic middle eastern style pastries ! Everyday you can enjoy a different daily dish ! So don't wait and book a table!!! It's a must! Enjoy

Absolutely amazing. The staff was so helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The food (we only ate the veggie fare) was outstanding. Honestly, if i didn't have hang ups about going to the same place night after night, i could eat here every day. Just go.

Amazing food, amazing ambiance, and amazing prices! Loved this establishment! It was one of the first restaurants I went to in Lisbon and it set the bar high. Best food I had. Authentic Israeli food. Everything tasted very fresh. I loved the Labne! It had pomegranates that gave it an extra kick. So delicious. The breads and olives that came with the meal were also great. Ordered several appetizers and the bill only came out to 30 euros. If you are in Lisbon, make sure you check this gem out. Also, the service was lovely. The servers were very attentive and helped with explaining the menu and giving recommendations.

Exceptional! Service and food fantastic. Mediterranean with a twist. Very good flavors, Bob

Lisbon has really great food and Tantura is no exception. Spectacular service with charming chefs and servers- an overall wonderful experience awaits you at Tantura. Great for meat eaters, and vegetarians and vegans alike. And while I'm sure the entrees are wonderful, we opted for tapas style, getting 4 starters which was too much for two but very good anyway :). Great wine and beer selection. Try the smoked cauliflower, even if cauliflower isn't you're thing- it will blow your mind.

It was the best Jerusalem hummus (with beef) we have had outside of Israel. The pita bread was straight out of the oven. They offered interesting house-made breads with unique dips. The Israeli salad was simple but fresh and with a unique taste from the seeds. Service was quick and attentive. Only complaints: The decor was a bit worn - they could use a touch up, though we have seen worse. Also, the tables were uncomfortably close together. Also, not every dish was quite as amazing as the hummus or as simple and good as the salad.

Excellent israelí food in Lisbon. Tabula, pepper hummus and meatballs pita are very good.

We are lucky to be accommodated especially others won't come until 9pm. Had one simple but rich, the most important is the delicious food here. Been warmly welcomed and enjoyed a lot.

Fantastic place with delicious food and cozy atmosphere! We didn't make a reservation, but got a table quite quickly, beer bread was phenomenal and every dish we got was very fresh. Lots of greens. The best hummus and falafel we every had!

Great place for those who like Mediterranean food. We very much enjoyed their freshly baked pita, light and flavorful tabbouleh with pomegranate seeds, labneh, shakshuka, and meat ball wrap. The place itself is small and seems to be busy but they take reservations if you can call in advance. Very good service as well!

I came here not knowing Portuguese. The service was lovely, my first place to eat in Lisbon and set the bar high. The food was really good and cost was very reasonable. They were really helpful in helping me understand the menu. Thanks Tantura!

Great, healthy food, charming tiny space, great service. A good break from the typical tapas. Good falafel, smoked cauliflower was very unique. Oh and it was an amazing value!

Sub-par Israeli food, priced extravagantly. I don't see why anyone would go here, unless they live in Lisbon and miss a pale imitation of Israeli good. The hummus is sub-par, the Labaneh was disgraceful, the couscous actually wasn't that bad (if someone drags you here, get that). The wine was priced more fairly than Israel, but that was the only bright point in the whole meal. The service was authentically inattentive. Why in god's name would anyone pay 8 EUR for a bad hummus? If you've never eaten good Israeli food, and you find yourself here, forget you read this review and be happy you don't know what the real thing tastes like.

Fantastic restaurant. The cauliflower was delicious and so was the falafel pita. Great service and value, will definitely go there again next time I'm in Lisbon.

Unreal food, friendly staff, and even better prices! My friends and I went here one night for dinner and ordered around 5 dishes to split and four drinks, all for around 40 euros. Incredible! Coming from the States, I typically get impatient with European service, but Tantura had excellent service so we weren't waiting around like usual. Tantura is a reason for me to come back to Lisbon soon!

This review is long... but to sum it up: GO TO THIS RESTAURANT --- We stumbled upon this gem looking for something that could satisfy a vegetarian AND a carnivore. We love Mediterranean food at home (Los Angeles, CA) and we were excited to see a Portuguese spin on the dishes. However, we got so much more. We didn't have a reservation, (you should make one to ensure you get to taste the amazing flavors and plates offered) but - they still allowed us to sit at a bar in the middle of the small and cozy restaurant. We enjoyed quite a few dishes, but the Shakshuka was our favourite beyond a doubt (they have a vegetarian version and with meat) - the harmony of the flavors was like nothing we've had before. While waiting for our dishes to come to our table, we saw 2 chefs hard at work. We were lucky enough to meet them after dinner service and learn a little about them as well. They are from Israel and opened the restaurant together in June of 2017. They've put everything into Tantura. When they spoke you could see the love and passion they have when in the kitchen and when talking about recipes and food. When watching them cook it was evident that every plate was made fresh to order and you could see they were meticulously made with pride, dedication and lots of experience. The falafel was amazing, the house-bread (beer bread and pita) was warm, fresh and delicious. We would have been happy to just have that alone. We also enjoyed the smoked cauliflower that was truly in a category of its own - we've never had anything like it, GET IT ! It's creamy and crunchy and I want to eat it everyday. The serving staff was helpful on walking us through the menu, explaining the dishes, offering advice on our choices and we had a great time talking to them about travels, food and life (this is harder to find most times in Euro). We loved everything so much, and we know you will too - so go here, eat here, don't ever leave. (We actually went back the next day).

We are vegetarian, and this was our best meal in Lisbon by far. Highly recommend. Try the shakshuka for sure. Awesome. Smoked cauliflower also.