Latest news and stories about restaurant closure in Portugal for expats and residents.
With monthly losses, Vibe will close at the end of the month. The location, the menu, and the economic crisis are some of the factors pointed out by the Italian chef for the closure. His future lies in Lisbon.
In SEM's case, after five years in Alfama, what lies behind the closure is a 'change in life'. But it's not a goodbye to the restaurant trade, they assure — for now the restaurant will operate normally until April.
On 19 April the doors of SEM Restaurante, located in Lisbon's Alfama district, will close. The project by Lara Espírito Santo and George Mcleod, awarded in 2024 for its sustainable approach and fight against food waste, promises developments soon.
An Israeli restaurant, Tantura, was forced to close in Lisbon after threats, boycotts and anti‑Semitic vandalism.
Tantura had been open for nearly ten years and will close on Saturday, the owners said on Instagram.
