Sem Restaurant & Wine Bar

Lisbon, Portugal

This Lisbon spot exists not only to feed but to showcase what’s possible with a bit of creative thinking about waste. Not satisfied with the pursuit of mere sustainability, SEM aims to eliminate excess in the food chain by celebrating unsung ingredients, committing to regenerative agriculture and reducing the use of plastic to near-nil. Ingredients normally shelved are given spotlight while leftover components make their way into ferments, sauces, infusions and preserves, shaping a menu in constant change with each passing day. Vegetables typically dominate the roster with meat coming from ethically vetted sources and fish – invasive Zander, perhaps – strictly from fresh water rather than depleted sea stocks. The result of all this careful consideration is a meal that feeds mind and soul as well as stomach, leaving you with some big ideas about what the future of dining ought to look like.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $92
• Dinner: Weds– Sun
• 351 939 501 211
• Visit Sem Restaurant & Wine Bar's Website

Location

Rua Das Escolas Gerais 120, Lisbon, 1100-220