A slice of Italy in the Amoreiras hills
Italian food may not be first cuisine that comes to mind in Lisbon, yet in the Amoreiras neighbourhood, Davvero has carved out a distinctive niche in the city’s culinary landscape — offering an authentic alternative in the capital of rolling hills.
The restaurant has become a fixture on must-visit lists, establishing its place in Lisbon’s gastronomic scene. Its name, Davvero - Italian for being the real deal, “the real one” - reflects its ethos: a classic Italian restaurant at the premium end of the spectrum. Housed within a boutique hotel inside a restored century-old residence with just 15 rooms, Davvero retains much of the property’s original elegance. The hotel is one of two sister properties - this is the newer one, Sublime Lisboa, while the other is in Comporta, one-and-a-half hours from Lisbon.
The restaurant’s interiors blend old-world elegance with a cosmopolitan edge: crisp white tablecloths, gleaming glasses, a bartender who shakes his cocktail mixer behind the marble bar counter and plush navy velvet banquettes. There’s a touch of a New York brasserie here, with subtle French accents, while polished yet unpretentious service completes the experience.
