Lisbon · Principe Real & Rato

Restaurante Eleven

Name: Restaurante Eleven
Address: Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon, Lisboa, 1070-051, PT
Telephone: +351213862211
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.4

Michelin-starred contemporary restaurant atop Eduardo VII Park with panoramic city views.

Restaurante Eleven, Lisbon · Principe Real & Rato

About Restaurante Eleven

Michelin-starred contemporary restaurant atop Eduardo VII Park with panoramic city views. The tasting menus (EUR 130-180) showcase Portuguese ingredients with international technique. Floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist design, impeccable service - Lisbon's most elegant dining room.

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Rua Marquês Fronteira Jardim Amália Rodrigues, Parque Eduardo VII, 1070-051 Lisboa, Portugal

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Request a window table on the west side for sunset views over the park and river. The lunch menu (EUR 75) offers better value than dinner.

Plan for about 3 hours.

Restaurante Eleven is in the Principe Real & Rato neighborhood of Lisbon. The address is Rua Marquês Fronteira Jardim Amália Rodrigues, Parque Eduardo VII, 1070-051 Lisboa, Portugal. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Closed on Sunday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.

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