Taberna FAQ’S

Taberna is inspired by old Lisbon taverns. It is a contemporary, comfortable and carefully designed interpretation of that spirit, within Bairro do Avillez and signed by chef José Avillez. It is ideal for a meal alone, as a couple, in a group, with family or with friends. The space offers versatile meals with quality, extended opening hours from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm, and very friendly service. Taberna at Bairro do Avillez also has one of the best terraces in Chiado.

Yes. Taberna is part of Bairro do Avillez, in Chiado, together with Páteo, Mini Bar and Pizzaria Lisboa.

Yes. Taberna has one of the best terraces in Chiado, ideal for lunch, dinner, petiscos or a pause at any time of the day or evening until 11:00 pm.

Yes. The Taberna menu includes vegetarian options.

Yes. If you let the Taberna team know, they will suggest a vegan option.

Yes. The Taberna menu at Bairro do Avillez includes gluten-free options.

Allergies and dietary restrictions should be mentioned when booking and again on arrival at Taberna. The team can indicate the most suitable options according to the menu.

Yes. The Taberna menu is available on bairrodoavillez.pt.

Yes. Taberna at Bairro do Avillez is suitable for guests with reduced mobility, both indoors and on the terrace.

Yes. Taberna is pet friendly.

Taberna is more informal, focused on Portuguese petiscos, quicker meals, sharing and the terrace. Páteo is better suited to a complete Portuguese meal, with starters, fish, meat, desserts, Fado nights, concerts and events.

Taberna is more informal and relaxed, with a menu of Portuguese petiscos and dishes. Mini Bar is more night-time oriented and sophisticated, and is better for cocktails, creative dinner, live music, DJ and show.

Taberna is more Portuguese and centred on petiscos and comfort dishes. Pizzaria Lisboa is more family-oriented, with thin-crust pizzas, pastas, risottos and dishes to share.

Yes. Depending on opening hours, availability and reservations, you can start the evening at Taberna and continue at Mini Bar with cocktails, music, DJ or show.

Bookings should be made through the bairrodoavillez.pt website or via the @bairrodoavillez Instagram page.

Taberna is open every day from 12:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Taberna can welcome groups, subject to availability, group size and reservation conditions.

Yes, there are group menus available at Taberna. For more information about groups, please see the Events section.

Yes. Taberna can be a good option for more informal company dinners, especially when the aim is petiscos, sharing and a relaxed atmosphere in Chiado.

Taberna, or another space within Bairro do Avillez, may be used for private or corporate events depending on the number of guests, event style, timing and other details to be discussed with the events team.

Yes. Taberna can be a good option for informal birthday celebrations or gatherings with friends and family, subject to availability and reservation. For more information and reservations, please see the Events section.

Taberna is easily accessible on foot from Chiado, Baixa, Rossio, Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real, as well as by car, ride-hailing service or public transport.

There are several car parks in the area.

As an informal space, Taberna is suitable for families. Children are very welcome.

Yes. Taberna has high chairs.

There is no dress code; Taberna has an informal atmosphere. As a general guideline, casual attire is recommended.

Yes. Taberna is accessible for guests with reduced mobility, as are Páteo and Mini Bar. Since Pizzaria Lisboa is on the first floor of Bairro do Avillez and is only accessible by stairs, the Pizzaria Lisboa menu can be served at Páteo, on the ground floor, in cases of reduced mobility.

Yes. Taberna accepts card payments, contactless phone payments, QR code payments, MB Way and cash.

Yes. Taberna sells vouchers for José Avillez restaurants. Vouchers can also be purchased through joseavillez.pt.