Seventh Brunch Lisboa — Restaurant in Lisbon

Pretentious. And not just in the name that refers to the district of New York most famous for its lights and fashion industry, but apart from a few neon lights, the materials are poor, the tables imitate black marble, walls with paper with drawings of white bricks (how much does a brick cost, not much for a place right next to Avenida da Liberdade, one of the most luxurious in the world). The food is good although not corresponding to the prices charged, for example, a brunch for €22 that forces you to have lunch after about 2 hours. For these prices, we also expect fresh, seasonal fruit, not frozen fruit from the nearest supermarket, especially for no reason, considering that the organic market of Príncipe Real is just a 5-minute walk away. The service is typical of those who choose to save money where, in my opinion, it's in second place what makes a restaurant (with the quality of food being first and the space third). At one point there were 5 employees, very young, clearly inexperienced, all together chatting, laughing, and dancing (typically 80s music, nothing against it, because it's a time of excellent music, but nothing to do with the supposed theme of the space), customers looking at them waiting to be served, about 6 people waiting at the door, behind a sign saying wait your turn, without any head waiter present, and all this with the room only 40% occupied at most. When it comes to paying, they don't accept meal cards, which doesn't make sense for a "food" place not to accept. With so many brunch spots in Lisbon and so many that I have visited around the world, I expected more from a 7th Avenue in Lisbon that lived up to its name. But it can improve, if the owners have the will. And they can say, "oh but the business is profitable." To which I can respond, "Tavares Rico also was...

I wish to formally convey my impressions of my recent visit to the establishment in question. Undoubtedly, the place exudes a contemporary vibe; however, I regret to inform that my experience was deeply affected by certain issues that cannot be overlooked.

The "cool" ambiance of the place, which could have provided a pleasant environment, is regrettably accompanied by a noticeable lack of organization. The evident disorder in service and the layout of spaces had a negative impact on the overall experience's smoothness.

On the other hand, the loud sound overwhelmed any chance of enjoying a tranquil meal. The discomfort caused by the uncontrolled acoustics created an unpleasant experience, compromising what could have been a pleasurable moment.

Furthermore, it is crucial to mention the significant discrepancy between the prices charged and the local reality of Portugal. The excessive prices, which deviate from the economic context, may lead to a sense of exploitation that does not align with the expected experience.

Given these factors, I feel compelled to consider the viability of recommending this establishment as a choice for a pleasant breakfast. Concerns about disorganization, excessive volume, and pricing policies may overshadow any positive aspects the place might offer. Regrettably, I must say that after this visit, I have no plans...

We booked a brunch for 4 people (+ 1 baby) in this place and had a bad experience.

First, we arrived early when the place was almost empty and asked if we could seat far from the door because of the cold for the baby. They said it was fine but only for an hour, because after that the table was booked (no arrangement possible even though the table configuration was the same close to the door, and we also had a reservation). Still, we sat close to the entrance. We asked for a baby chair but the tables were so close to each other that it was not very comfortable and hard to use properly without blocking the access to other tables. The food was okay, but nothing special. A lot of salt and sugar was added (in the homemade orange juice for example). Price is expensive for the quality of the products, especially here in Lisbon, you’ll get tastier food in some place more traditional. We also asked for a matcha tea and they brought back a cup of black tea (with teabag), insisting that this was matcha, without questioning themselves (verdict, this was not matcha).

The manager was polite but not convenient at all. We didn’t feel welcome from the moment we stepped in. Maybe it was because we came with a voucher. I would recommend you to go to another local pastelaria where food will be tastier, cheaper and you’ll feel...