Páteo FAQ’s

Yes. Páteo, at Bairro do Avillez, has a menu dedicated to the finest ingredients and flavours of contemporary Portuguese cuisine, with starters, fish, seafood and meat dishes, vegetarian options and desserts, while remaining true to tradition and showcasing Portuguese produce. It also offers a diverse and distinctly Portuguese wine list, as well as beers and cocktails.

Yes. There are vegetarian options, such as “Mushroom Fried rice” or “Green Curry with lentils and chickpeas”.

The menu does not include marked vegan options, but the Páteo team will suggest a vegan alternative.

Yes. Páteo’s menu has several gluten-free options, such as “Bulhão Pato Clams”, “Prawns with garlic and chilli”, “Octopus tartare”, “Grilled tuna”, “Our Brás-Style Cod”, and “Chicken Piri-Piri”.

Allergies and dietary restrictions should be mentioned when booking and again on arrival at Páteo. The team will be able to indicate the most suitable options.

No. Páteo does not have tasting menus. However, there may be special menus on event days, such as Fado nights or concerts.

The average price per person is €50, excluding drinks. However, the final amount always depends on the dishes and drinks chosen and on the occasion, such as Fado nights, concerts or other events.

Yes. Páteo is suitable for families.

Yes. Páteo is suitable for children.

It depends on the experience you want: at lunchtime, for a Portuguese meal in a friendly, bright room with good service; at dinner, for an even more atmospheric and magical experience. There are Fado nights and dinner concerts. The programme can be checked at bairrodoavillez.pt.

A smart casual style is recommended.

Yes. Páteo is accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Yes. Páteo is pet-friendly.

Yes. Páteo hosts Fado nights. Book your table for dinner at Páteo at 9:30 pm and enjoy live Fado from 10:15 pm. Dates should be checked at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Fado nights at Páteo usually take place on Wednesdays. Book your table for dinner at Páteo at 9:30 pm and enjoy live Fado from 10:15 pm. Dates should be checked at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Yes. Fado nights combine dinner with live Fado. Book your table for dinner at Páteo at 9:30 pm and enjoy live Fado from 10:15 pm. Dates should be checked at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Yes. Páteo hosts concerts once a month, with a special dinner. Please check the Bairro do Avillez agenda at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Dinner concerts at Páteo combine live music and dinner with a special menu. Dinner is served from 9:30 pm and the concerts start at 10:30 pm, lasting about one hour. For these special evenings, tickets must be purchased at bairrodoavillez.pt. Seats are always limited and prices vary according to the table location in the room. Please check the Bairro do Avillez agenda at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Yes. With Fado nights and special dinner concerts, Páteo is a good option for anyone looking for dinner with music in Lisbon. Please check the Bairro do Avillez agenda at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Yes. Páteo at Bairro do Avillez is an ideal venue for private events, group dinners, private celebrations such as birthdays and pre-wedding gatherings, meetings and corporate events, subject to availability and prior request.

Páteo can accommodate group dinners, corporate and brand events and meetings, presentations, private celebrations such as birthdays and pre-wedding gatherings, press lunches, press dinners, and experiences featuring Fado or concerts. If you wish, you may also arrange your own entertainment. Please visit the Events section for further information on conditions and availability.

Yes. Thanks to its central location, size, beauty, unique atmosphere, connection to Portuguese cuisine and the signature of chef José Avillez, Páteo is a strong option for meetings or corporate events with lunch, dinner or entertainment.

Yes. Páteo is a good option for group dinners, thanks to its central location, convenient access to nearby car parks, its size, the beauty of the space, its unique atmosphere and its connection to Portuguese cuisine. For groups of up to 12 people, book online at bairrodoavillez.pt/Páteo. For groups of 12 or more, please submit your request through the Events section

Specific conditions or menus may apply to groups, depending on the date, group size and event format. Please contact us through the Events section.

Yes. Páteo is a great choice for birthdays, family celebrations, pre-wedding gatherings, special dinners and important occasions, particularly for those looking for excellent Portuguese cuisine, a beautiful setting, a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service and easy access. Please contact us through the Events section.

Yes. Páteo organises bespoke Fado events or events as part of its existing programme of Fado nights. Please contact us through the Events section.

Yes. Páteo already hosts monthly concerts with a special dinner and can also accommodate event formats featuring live music, subject to prior request and availability. Please contact us through the Events section.

Yes. Thanks to its central location, easy access and nearby parking, atmosphere, distinctive visual identity, carefully considered and surprising décor, high-quality cuisine and attentive service, Páteo is well suited to brand presentations, meetings, press lunches, press dinners and brand activations, subject to prior request. Please contact us through the Events section.

Páteo can be considered for filming or photo shoots, subject to availability, prior authorisation and agreement on the conditions with the team. Please contact us through the Events section.

Páteo can accommodate groups of up to 200 seated guests (using the ground floor and balconies), or up to 250 seated guests (using these areas as well as the Pizzaria Lisboa space). For groups of 12 or more, please submit your request through the Events section. For groups of up to 12 people, book online at bairrodoavillez.pt/en/pateo.

Please contact us through the Events section.

Booking is recommended, especially for dinner, weekends, groups and evenings with programming such as Fado or concerts. Even without a reservation, we will do our best to find a solution: you may wait in our Lounge area and enjoy a drink until your table is available, or explore one of the other three restaurants at Bairro do Avillez.

Reservations should be made through the website bairrodoavillez.pt/reservas or via Instagram @bairrodoavillez. For groups of 12 or more, please contact us through the Events section.

Páteo is open every day from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm and from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Páteo is located inside Bairro do Avillez, in Chiado, Lisbon, at Rua Nova da Trindade 18, in a central location close to Baixa, Rossio, Bairro Alto, Príncipe Real, theatres, shops and cultural landmarks.

Páteo is easily accessible on foot from Chiado, Baixa, Rossio, Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real. It is also accessible by public transport, including the metro (Baixa-Chiado station), bus, taxi and ride-hailing services. There are several car parks nearby.

Yes. Páteo Vouchers offer a unique lunch or dinner experience for two at Páteo, in Bairro do Avillez. The Páteo Voucher includes, per person, a couvert, starter, main course, dessert, drink, water and coffee. Páteo Vouchers can be purchased at https://www.joseavillez.pt/en/product-category/voucher/.

Yes. Páteo has service in English.

Taberna is more informal, centered on Portuguese «petiscos» (snacks), quick meals and the terrace. Páteo is better suited to a full Portuguese meal in a beautiful, welcoming and distinctly Portuguese setting. At lunchtime, the room fills with natural light; at night, the atmosphere changes and becomes more magical. On selected evenings, there is entertainment such as Fado nights and special dinners with live concerts. Please check the Bairro do Avillez agenda at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Páteo is a Portuguese cuisine restaurant for lunch and dinner, open every day of the week. It has an entertainment program that includes Fado nights and special dinners with live concerts. Please check the Bairro do Avillez entertainment agenda at bairrodoavillez.pt. Mini Bar is a sophisticated space hidden behind a door that opens onto a unique and surprising atmosphere. Mini Bar is open for dinner every day and is ideal for cocktails and intimate dinners. On selected days, Mini Bar has live music, DJ sets and a show. Please check the Mini Bar program at bairrodoavillez.pt.

Páteo is a Portuguese cuisine restaurant with a warm and elegant atmosphere; Pizzaria Lisboa is more family-friendly and relaxed, with thin-crust pizzas, pasta dishes, risottos and dishes designed for sharing.