Lumi Rooftop — Restaurant in Lisbon

Our experience at Lumi’s rooftop was nothing short of amazing! From the moment I started emailing them after I made the reservation because I wanted to inquire about a cake for my friends who were celebrating their birthdays, to when we finished our meal, the staff here did not miss a beat. Our reservation was at 9pm for 5 people on our last night in Lisboa. Our flight from Tenerife South was delayed so we had to push our reservation back. I emailed them and they swiftly responded letting me know that as long as we were there before 9:30pm, we were all set to go.

We arrived at 9pm and were greeted by the lovely hostess at the door. She was also my point of contact regarding the cake they were making for my friends. Unfortunately, it was raining so we could not sit outside, but the inside of the restaurant was just as cozy and quaint. Our waitress came over with a complimentary glass of champagne for the table and took our drink orders. I opted for a mocktail and my friends got the mojito and sangria (I think). Now, it was time for food and here’s what we got: spicy chicken wings (7/10) -pica-cau (7/10) -portobello mushroom burger (10/10) -roasted octopus (9/10) -oxtail croquette (7.5/10) -spicy garlic king prawn (9/10) -crispy swordfish bao (10/10— the kitchen closed and we begged the chef to make us another one. That’s how good it was)

So as you can see, we made sure to try everything on the menu, for the most part. The food was amazing, the service was impeccable, and the ambience was so inviting. Also, the cake they made for my friends was so cute and we got to share it with some other patrons in the restaurant. We had such an amazing time here that I’m going to make it a mission of mine to recommend this restaurant to everyone who is...

Great vibe both indoor and outdoor. The host was a bit of a brave smart-alec, I'm not sure everyone will recognize the sarcasm with an international audience.

The rooftop was full and everyone was sitting out there. People only sat inside for a drink while they waited to be seated outside. We were one of those guests.

We ordered our drinks but were left alone for a while and couldn't order the food as quickly as I would have liked. We had to wave a server down to order some food.

While we were eating, the host asked if we still wanted to sit outside. Which we did. So he helped us move outside.

I ordered the roasted octopus and my other half ordered the burger. The fries with the burger were very good. My octopus was good/interesting. I don't have a lot of experience with octopus, but it was a little rubbery.

I ordered the Lumi Negroni, which I don't think tasted similar to a Negroni. But a ginny-cinnamon drink, not sweet, very sophisticated. My other half ordered the cocktail of the month which featured ginja and pineapple - too sweet and pineappley in my opinion.

Later we ordered the Lumi After and Port Vintage. You couldn't taste the licour, only pineapple juice and a sweet lime juice. I wouldn't recommend these, unless you love sweet drinks and like drinking juice.

It was off to a good start but the last cocktails ruined my evening. 12 Euros for sweet juice is a waste of money.

For such a nice place, I was...

We enjoyed our experience at Lumi so much that we returned there a week later with friends. If you enjoy the original creations of an inspired chef, this restaurant is a nice break from many of the places that offer the same old dishes. The pea gazpacho is an original take on a favorite appetizer, with just the right amount of tart and crispness, complete with crunchy croutons and cubed cucumber. The bartender also makes drinks that appeal to the eye as much as to the taste buds, including non-alcoholic mocktails, as well as the more recognizable items on the classic cocktail bar roster. King prawns cooked in a spicy bisque make for a messy, but delicious main course. We had a difficult time getting a reservation with the website, but when we showed up for a table of four, the hostess sat us inside and after a little while found us a table outdoors. Certainly, on this rooftop restaurant, the views are fantastic, giving one the chance to see across Lisbon Harbor, or to look out onto the city's many levels. The wait staff were all professionals in hospitality, and the visit there was a pleasure for the senses, and a relaxing way to spend an evening with family at sunset. Very highly...