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High fidelity sound, natural wine, modern casual dining
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Stine G
2 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Insanely delicious food, great flavors and high quality. Also got the nicest wine. You get small sharing dishes - there were 2 of us who shared 5 dishes and it was appropriate. A smaller place with slightly loud music - but great atmosphere. We sat at the bar, but with distance from others. Will definitely visit again!

Written May 8, 2024
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Lucy S
5 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
My boyfriend and I visited Lisbon for the first time recently. While wandering the neighborhood we were staying in looking for a place to have dinner, we stumbled upon Dahlia and walked in. The bartender informed us that they were full and booked for the evening, but that it was getting close to the time for one of their reservations to arrive, and that he would call us should they not show. We left our phone number with him, and sure enough we got the call. We couldn’t be happier with the result.
The food at Dahlia is absolutely outstanding, exceeded only by the service. The bartender Adam —- who turned out to be one of the owners — mostly waited on us. But the rest of the staff that ran food and drinks also did an exceptional job of explaining each dish and taking care of us.
The kitchen boasts a series of innovative small plates with thoughtful twists, including a mandarin orange and Brazil nut radish salad; a mushroom gnocchi in a fermented egg yolk cream sauce, and some of the most tender squid I’ve ever tasted in my life. All of which was paired with a top-notch wine menu. We unfortunately didn’t get to delve into their cocktail program, but I’m confident it would have also impressed.
Could not recommend this place enough. If you are in Bairro Alto neighborhood of Lisbon, you MUST pay Dahlia a visit. You will not regret it.
Written January 22, 2023
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Dahlia Lisboa
Thank you so much for the feedback.We really appreciate it.
Written May 13, 2023
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ben
Manchester2 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
Ten of us had a properly great meal here on the last night of a holiday in Portugal. Two families with a mix of adults and teenagers, half of us are veggie. Amazing dishes were brought out one after the other and the plates were fully cleaned by all. Had to stop short of actually licking the remnants of the miso sauce that the potatoes came in off the plate. The wine Adam recommended hit the bullseye as did the mezcal cocktail we rounded it all off with.
Written August 10, 2022
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Amn
Uppsala29 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
The food was not disgusting. It’s just amazingly overpriced and bland. Tasteless and boring. It’s a pretentious kind of vibe who lives off branding the place as a natural wine bar and overcharging the dishes by plenty. If you want good natural wine there’s a lot of other places in Lisbon if you want something to eat as well. We gave some constructive feedback to the restaurant owner who offered us a free dessert, the problem is however, when you’re already had entrees and main dishes that tasted nothing, you’re not really dying for a free dessert… ? I think the attitude of the owner also said everything about this place and left us with a bitter aftertaste. Please, dont go here, the emperor needs to know he is without clothes!
Written April 12, 2022
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FlyingKiwi s
Melbourne40 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
Although the food was delicious, the service and time spent waiting between courses really let this restaurant down. We waited 40 minutes between the first and second course and another 25 minutes for the next. Although this is a small restaurant with few tables, the wait staff seemed completely oblivious. Given Lisbon is well serviced with excellent restaurants, unfortunately Dahlia is not one I would chose again.
Written April 30, 2023
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Dahlia Lisboa
Thank you for the feedback . We apologize that your evening did not meet the standard expected. On the particular evening you visited we did have an issue with one of our staff so the service team were understaffed that night. We however absolutely understand this is not the concern of our guests and every person who walks through the door should always get the best experience. I f you happen to be in Lisbon again we would be more than happy to offer you a couple of complimentary dishes as an apology and an opportunity to show you the fully staffed restaurant experience.
Written May 13, 2023
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Kfir O
Waterloo44 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
The atmosphere at Dahlia was cozy and inviting, making our meal even more enjoyable. If you're in Lisbon and looking for a place with fresh, delicious food, Dahlia is definitely worth a visit. Try the oysters they’re so delicious!! The only downfall is the stools they use as they’re tiny and uncomfortable but the food makes up for it.
Written June 14, 2024
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Theo C
Luxembourg City7 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Small place so booking is needed. Can also get noisy. Food was very good with innovative dishes to share. Dessert was nice too. Maybe 1-2 vegetarian plates or more salad type side dishes could be added to the menu. Service was excellent!
Written March 29, 2024
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Lauren O
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • couples
I cannot recommend this place enough. The music, cocktails, overall vibe was amazing.
But the food. The food is perfect. For sharing with a small group, similar to tapas, was incredible. Each dish was brought out as it was ready, almost like a tasting menu. There’s a good mix between meat & fish dishes but the veggie dishes definitely stood out.
Honestly, 10/10 experience.
Written February 12, 2022
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Sikhei
London271 contributions
May 2023 • couples
This has become one of my favourite restaurants in Lisbon. Punchy flavours and seasonal ingredients with in the style of French cooking with a Japanese/Korean twist. Just enough to elevate the dishes - many places do “fusion” wrong, but Dahlia definitely isn’t one of them. We ordered the oysters, broccolini, squid, and beef tartare. Each dish was extremely well thought out and executed. I would happily order all of them again. We also ordered the fried chicken, and sadly it missed it mark. The nori powder was a bit too fine and became uncomfortable, and it needed more of the kewpie and some acidity. Perhaps subbing the nori for furikake and a yuzu mayo would work. That being said, everything else was perfect. The decor of the restaurant was beautiful and the staff were fantastic. Definitely worth eating here.
Written May 3, 2023
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miss B
Sunderland4 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
Over priced, simply dreadful food. Could honestly say this is one of the poorest restaurants I have ever been to, tasteless, tiny portions which were weirdly lacking in texture ! We shared a selection of plates and there was literally enough for one small bite each from the random selection of strange offerings we were presented. Just goes to show High prices don't guarantee high quality !
Written October 2, 2022
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Mari
Newcastle upon Tyne8 contributions
Apr 2022 • friends
The food, the wine, the vibe and the staff were perfect. Our best meal in Lisboa by far. We stumbled across Dahlia looking for a place for dinner and I’m so happy we did. It’s cosy and has a relaxed and social vibe. We had a bunch of tasty small plates with delicious wine recommended by the staff. Get Dahlia on your list if you haven’t already!
Written August 6, 2022
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Rahima
Amsterdam1 contribution
Sep 2021 • couples
It was an incredible evening for us. The food was the best we had during our 2 week stay. The ambiance warming, like eating with a group of friends. The people hard at work were incredibly helpful and in a pleasant mood. We were at awe. Definitely recommend but make sure to make a reservation before going because we were not the only ones who had to taste this food.
Written September 23, 2021
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Thomas Grigorios
Washington DC22 contributions
Mar 2023 • solo
I was greeted by a very nice host/hostess. I was given a table without a reservation which was relieving.
Bespoke atmosphere with an eclectic minimal menu explained with patience and passion.
Everything I tried seemed to be fresh
The decor matched the energy of the employees, very selected.
Amazing music handpicked loaded to Spotify.
Small place with a cozy clientele
Thomas Grigorios
Written March 29, 2023
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Bella
Gothenburg7 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Good food but the service was not okay. We had to share a knife, ask for refill of wine and they didnt see anything. One was busy with their friends and the other two seemed new and nervous. We cancelled the last dish.
Written April 11, 2024
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alessia c
9 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
Intimate and pleasant place. It's small but everything is put together just right. Excellent and unique food, fast and friendly service. It will feel like you are at the table with many friends. A gem not to be missed

Written September 1, 2023
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