There are those who criticize it; there are those who support it. Many don’t even understand it. But there is something that everyone agrees: veganism is a way of life and the growing number of vegan restaurants in Lisbon proves exactly that.
Similar to vegetarianism, which is based on the exclusion of animal products and all its derivatives, the followers of a vegan diet, not only refuse to eat meat, but also reject to use any kind of material that comes from animals or that are tested on them. Accessories, clothing or cosmetics that have any kind of bond with animals are some of the examples that don’t exist in the list of products and materials a vegan uses daily. Conviction or need (due to a certain food restriction, intolerance or allergy), it doesn’t matter; the adoption of a vegan lifestyle is a reality that no one can or should ignore.
With an increasing number of supporters, several brands felt the urgency of expanding their product offerings - something that made life much easier for all vegans, who began to find easily and quickly more products adapted to their food option on the shelves of supermarkets or local stores. At the same time, all over the city, several food establishments also wanted to reach this target and conquer this special audience. And that’s why, nowadays, we can find a lot of vegan restaurants all over the city.
So, if veganism is your "thing” and it’s a belief that you want to keep for your life, or if it is an option you need to follow for health issues, don’t be afraid to visit Lisbon. You can be absolutely sure that the capital is fully prepared to receive visitors with exclusive food choices, even completely different than the traditional ones. In fact, there is a wide range of high-quality vegan restaurants in Lisbon you must visit as soon as you get to the city.