A GoLisbon FAVORITE... Lisbon's most pleasant veggie:

JARDIM DOS SENTIDOS (www.jardimdosentidos.com - Rua da Mãe D'Água, 3, Uptown, Phone: 21 342 3670 $ A friendly staff greets you at this vegetarian restaurant that also offers outdoor seating in a pleasant backyard. At lunch it serves a buffet, while for dinner there is a variety of vegetarian entrees. There are also has some tempting desserts such as passion fruit mousse and a large number of teas. A separate space offers alternative therapies such as acupuncture and shiatsu.

MEGAVEGA
- Rua dos Sapateiros, 113, Baixa/Downtown, Phone: 21 346 8063
$ This is a great option for a quick and inexpensive vegetarian, vegan, or simply healthy meal right in the center of the city. Choose from several menus consisting of hot or cold dishes and salads.

ORIENTE
- Rua Ivans, 28, Chiado, Phone: 21 343 1530
$ It may be called "Oriente," but this is not an Asian restaurant. Instead, you'll find an all-you-can-eat buffet with vegetarian and macrobiotic servings, and delicious non-dairy desserts along with an upbeat ambience.

PALADAR ZEN
- Avenida Barbosa du Bocage 107C Uptown, Phone: 21 795 0009
$ An ever-changing buffet of hot and cold servings to satisfy vegetarian palates. Despite the name and unlike other vegetarian restaurants in the city, there is little "zen" in the décor - this is a contemporary and minimalist space. The buffet has a fixed price (you can go back for seconds - or thirds) but excludes drinks and desserts.

PSI
- Alameda Stº António dos Capuchos, Jardim dos Sabores, Uptown, Phone: 21 359 0573
$ Surrounded by a lovely public garden, this very Zen restaurant (Dalai Lama visited it) has two dining areas, one of them outside (although covered). It has an overall relaxing ambience with soft lighting, and the décor (as well as the menu) has a slightly Indian or Pakistani touch. Good teas and desserts.

TERRA
- Rua da Palmeira, 15, Principe Real, Phone: 21 342 1407
$ As a favorite of famous vegan musician Moby who also owns a restaurant in New York, this is a safe bet for sure. Using mostly organic ingredients, it offers a buffet consisting of salads and some creative vegetarian versions of traditional Portuguese dishes. It also has a good selection of natural juices and some delicious desserts.

TIBETANOS
- Rua do Salitre, 117, Uptown, Phone: 21 314 2038
$ Part of a Buddhist center, this welcoming restaurant has pure vegetarian options. The excellent juices stand out in a menu consisting of salads, soups, and pasta dishes.