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Instant Crunch

Restaurant Brunch restaurant Tapas restaurant

One of the Top rated Tapas restaurants in Lisbon


Address

R. da Mãe de Água 9, 1250-154 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

www.instantcrunch.pt

Contact

+351 21 151 1516

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (791 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 2:45 pm, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2:45 pm, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 2:45 pm, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 2:45 pm, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 2:45 pm, 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: brunch (17) great (14) good (11) recommend (11) Lisbon (9) dishes (8) breakfast (7) meal (7) delicious (7) tapas (7)
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  • 5/5 Stefan B. 2 years ago on Google
    These two raise the bar for breakfast/lunch places, to say the least. This cute little place is an ideal way to start a day in Lisbon. The level of detail and skill they put into their dishes are extraordinary, seeing as the vibe is very laid back and comfortable. It’s fun to have that feeling of coffee place while at the same time truly enjoying a good meal. Service is super friendly and attentive by one of the owners who both obviously put their heart into this place. We chose a breakfast for two that consisted of many fine dishes, paired with some mimosas because why not.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sebastian L. 2 years ago on Google
    So happy that we discovered this place! We had brunch here one day and immediately came back the next day. Everything was delicious, everything homemade and fresh, very good attention to details, beautifully presented. The owners are super nice! They also have tapas which we unfortunately didn't try, but I'm sure they're good!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sasha K. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a hidden gem! The garden patio is super cute and can only be described as a little oasis. The food is amazing - just look at the photos! Service is terrific! Fast and super friendly. Our meals were as delicious as they are beautiful. Good vegan options as well. 10/10. Thank you so much! 😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great food! We came in for a drink and something small but decided to stay for dinner because the good was so tasty. Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mar e. 2 years ago on Google
    We ate here for dinner and the food was crazy good. I think I had one of the best desserts I ever ate. But also the Tapas were amazing. I highly recommend this place to everybody coming to Lisboa!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gal Z. 2 years ago on Google
    This brunch/ breakfast is the highest Level of experience you could ever get I promise to you. The esthetic dishes, the way they serve you, the people of this beautiful tiny restaurant, I'm a breakfast eater and I have to say that if you are a breakfast lover too, it is a must visit place: the ideal daily dish is fantastic and their shakes and well as their tapases for brunch like the squid stew and the stuffed mushrooms! Thanks a lot for this restaurant making my day! Anastasia the owner is a legendary woman hosts from all over the heart, I wish I had 10 stars to rate this place cause 5 isn't enough!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luca T. 6 months ago on Google • 366 reviews
    One of the best brunch places in Lisbon. They have so many different carefully crafted artistic brunch options. Going back here all the time!

  • 5/5 Anton D. 2 months ago on Google • 108 reviews New
    From the moment I stepped into this small, cozy gem, it felt like a hidden family treasure. The ambiance was warm, the service attentive, and the array of tapas offered a delightful journey through flavors. Each dish was a burst of deliciousness, clearly made with care. A perfect spot for those seeking a delightful, intimate dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ilan K. 8 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    One of our best experiences in Lisbon! Like most of the gems in Lisbon, it's not surprising to have found them while walking uphill. The modest entrance masks a romantic, cozy back yard that is ideal for an intimate date night of flavors and sensations. Every single dish was spot on. We tried to take photos of our plates but they were gone before we remembered to actually take the photos. The presentation is esthetic and plates are small enough to fill you up while sampling but are also great to share and try your partner's choices. You definitely want to try out the next item on the menu and the next. The owners/operators are a wonderful French couple that made their home here in Lisbon. So, as foreigners ourselves, visiting, it was easy to relate and recognize how all these different details add up to make perfect sense on a plate. If I wasn't clear enough I highly recommend dining at Instant Crunch, Lisbon. You'll see attached a few of the dishes we did get a photo of, but we had to stop ourselves to do that, so don't mind the fork and the spread sauce (it was awesome).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimi 7 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    This is truly a hidden gem in the city! Really recommend it! Amazing food, great prices, beautiful atmosphere, lovely service! Definitely recommend PS1: the cod croquettes are to die for! PS2: the portions are quite large, so although the people working there will suggest that you take 3 per person, 2 per person or 5 per two people are more than enough!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iris Z. 3 weeks ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Beautiful little restaurant. Food was excellent and fresh and the owners were so lovely. Definitely recommended and would love to come again if we have time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefanie dos S. 2 years ago on Google
    very delicious food. I had the vegan brunch and my friend the instant crunch. I liked the food very much. the staff / owners are very friendly. will come back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ethan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible hidden gem! Great coffee. The food is so special. Love how they are able to combine so many flavors in every plate. The staff is so friendly and hospitable. Would come back without a doubt next time we’re in Lisbon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HenRI jOng P. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Best Food i have eaten yet in lisbon! Delicious food, beuatiful decoration, the plates were amazingly presented and i ate like a king! Even my stomach was applauding. Absolutely recommend this restaurant!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Charming garden patio cafe (well shaded) with excellent brunch and tapas. Food and drinks were great….EVERYTHING looks so good! Take it slow and keep ordering. You will not be disappointed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shefali G. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect meal! Cozy place for brunch. Portion was too large, worth the value. Loved the food and the service. Will visit again!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff C. 1 year ago on Google • 214 reviews
    Wonderful dining experience! The restaurant is managed my a young French couple and their creativity and attention to detail is seen in the quality of the food and overall experience. There are many gluten free options to enjoy! Will definitely go back on our next trip to Lisbon.

  • 5/5 Mike F. 6 months ago on Google • 123 reviews
    one of the tastiest brunches in lisbon. food made deliciously without compromise for quality. healthy, fresh and. delicious. This is not your regular brunch place.

  • 5/5 Diana M. 4 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Always a great experience. Been here many times. Staff were friendly and the food always tastes great. Make sure you call them first before you go because we were turned away once without reservation.

  • 5/5 Xieanne Le (. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    We initially were trying to eat at one of the more “popular” breakfast spots but the line was crazy long so we ended up at this hidden gem. The menu is small but absolutely delicious! Our waitress was so helpful when it came to our food choices and our children said they made the best hot chocolate.

  • 5/5 nora w. 2 weeks ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    A little off the beaten tourist path but truly a special place. The couple who runs this spot does a great job of making it cozy. The food is spectacular- I especially loved the tofu and sweet potatoes (I don’t normally enjoy tofu but this was some of the best) and the molten lava chocolate cake was so yummy. Also one of the best lattes we had. Good for breakfast and dinner. Don’t think twice, come to instant crunch!

  • 5/5 Alberto C. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    I'm not a brunch fan but this place was "óptimo". Food was delicious and the service was top-notch. I looked at the menu online and saw that they had tapas which I specifically wanted to try the chouriço. The server explained that the tapas were not part of the brunch but went above and beyond to serve us the chouriço. The small cozy ambiance was a delight too.

  • 5/5 Nicole C. 1 year ago on Google
    The selection of tapas we ordered was all very tasty. We finished our meal off with the chocolate fondue, which was fun. The fondue was dark chocolate, so luckily it wasn’t overly sweet. Nice food, nice service, would recommend.

  • 5/5 Bren F. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here twice and both times blew us away! Got their brunch for two and was just enough. All the flavours mixed extremely well and nothing was over powering. Everything was excellent including the service. Definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Aleksandra M. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a brunch at around 12/13, it was not crowded at all. The place is very nice and has a bak yard. Tea collections is really great - white cinnamon tea is amazing 🤩 vegan brunch option was good too! I very much loved the vegan crepes! The staff is very lovely too :)

  • 5/5 i c. 2 years ago on Google
    Stumbled across this place after giving up on the idea that 3 fish lovers and 1 vegan could eat tapas style food together, only to be proven wrong. Great choices for vegans (pumpkin hummus was fantastic), fabulous food and fish dishes. The sharing platter for two serves 2-3 people easily and is great value for money. Staff is super friendly and helpful, they also speak multiple languages to cater to just about everyone it seems. Very impressed, thanks for a great dinner!

  • 5/5 sashabcn 9 months ago on Google
    The portions are insane, no way you will eat it all. Good brunch and place is very cozy, for me is one of best places I’ve been in Lisboa, very cute inside. Waiters are very lovely, well, like in all the city. If you will pass by, give them a visit ☺️

  • 5/5 Leanne O. 2 years ago on Google
    Would definitely eat here again! They were full with reservations and we had to wait an hour, was worth the wait! Everything on the plate had its own great flavor and they give you savory and sweet, which is rare. We ordered the “Morning Routine”. 10/10 would recommend 🌝

  • 3/5 James G. 7 months ago on Google
    Massive portions. Great crispy potatoes. The dishes did seem a bit confused though. The salads were served with crepes and like four other things. Huge servings, the gluten free crepes were decent. If you want to fill upnin a nice garden this is a good choice.

  • 5/5 MC M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute place with private patio behind. Nice people in charge as well. Fair prices and great quality. See you soon guys!

  • 5/5 Catherine Mc G. 4 months ago on Google
    Instant crunch was a great find! It stood out as one of favourite eating experiences on our trip. The atmosphere is unique and quiet and the food was delicious. There were also gluten free options available. We would definitely recommend this place for brunch!

  • 5/5 Ashley C. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible meal! Probably the single best vegetarian/vegan meal I have ever had. I had the viva vegan plate and all 4 dishes were outstanding. My husband had a non-vegetarian dish that was equally impressive. We finished the meal with the 5 crepes - amazing! This is a must try restaurant in my book.

  • 5/5 Renan L. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful! Tasty and great quality meal. The staff was pretty nice to me and my partner (even sunday late-night). You can tell the food is well-prepared, the portions are fair-size and the menu has good options. Strongly recommend the Focaccias, meat balls and the "Brioches Perdidas com caramelo e Chantilly" (Dessert). Great experience for my holiday's last night in Lisbon <3

  • 5/5 dominique c. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place, excellent food and excellent service.

  • 5/5 Monika Z. 2 years ago on Google
    We had one of the biggest and the best breakfasts ever ;) we chose the one with Shakshuka and granola and with scrumbled eggs, mashrooms and patatos and fruit salad on the side. I think we'll be full till the evening. Amazing! The place is cozy and relaxing. I can highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Federica S. 2 years ago on Google
    Just one word: amazing!! The location is cozy, the food really good, different kind of brunch dishes with a mix of salty and sweet small plates, with the perfect price for value. Highly recommended for an good lunch away from the touristic streets.


Call +351 21 151 1516 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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