Akla Restaurante
Amoreiras, Lisbon
Restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, Akla Restaurante offers dependable availability in Lisbon's Marquês de Pombal district when harder-to-book spots are full or closed. The quieter room favors conversation over spectacle, and the consistent schedule makes it a practical fallback for last-minute planners and Sunday diners.
About Akla Restaurante
Akla Restaurante is a Lisbon restaurant open daily for lunch and dinner: Monday through Sunday, 12:30–3 PM and 7–10:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
The Room and the Rhythm
Akla Restaurante is in Lisbon. Its schedule makes it a straightforward option to consider when you need a restaurant open every day of the week for both lunch and dinner.
If the exact experience matters to you, such as a particular table type, a quieter setting, or a view of the kitchen, ask when booking rather than assuming it is available. For comparison planning, CURA is another Lisbon option to research alongside Akla Restaurante.
How It Compares
Akla Restaurante’s clearest practical advantage is its schedule: it is open daily for lunch and dinner, with dinner hours running from 7–10:30 PM. For cuisine, price level, accolades, wine program, or signature dishes, check current information directly before using those details as the basis for comparison.
Other Lisbon restaurants you may want to compare when planning include CURA, Kabuki Lisboa, Davvero Lisboa, Eduardo VII Room, and Varanda Restaurant. Use current booking pages or direct contact to compare menus, prices, availability, and dining format.
Akla Restaurante is best assessed on practical details: it is in Lisbon, it keeps daily lunch and dinner hours, and it lists a smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- R. Castilho 149D, 1099-034 Lisboa, Portugal
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- iclisbonhotel.com
- Phone
- +351213818700
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Akla sits firmly within the Marquês de Pombal dining corridor, projecting the sure-footed confidence of a destination-level restaurant. Located on Rua Castilho between the financial district and Parque Eduardo VII, it balances a business-minded midday pulse with a more deliberate evening service. The restaurant has a polished, urban character and sits in Lisbon’s fine-dining tier by address and format. Service rhythms feel intentional: efficient and attentive for lunchtime professionals, more measured and composed for diners lingering over charcoal-grilled courses at night.
Best For
Akla is best for midday business meals and intentional evening dining. It works well for working lunches, client meetings, and composed dinners that warrant time and attention. Its placement on Rua Castilho attracts diners who arrive with intention, making it suited to date nights and special occasions where a structured, fine-dining rhythm is appreciated. Expect a restaurant that accommodates brisk daytime service and a more unrushed, sit-down experience in the evening.
Ordering Tips
When ordering, prioritize the menu’s signatures: the ceviche, dishes from the Josper oven charcoal grills, and the Akla Signature Couvert are called out as hallmarks. The neighbourhood context also suggests two distinct service rhythms (midday tends to be brisk and business-oriented, while evenings are more deliberate) so consider timing your visit based on the experience you want. If you prefer a focused, efficient lunch, arrive midday; for a relaxed exploration of the charcoal-grilled plates and the signature couvert, book an evening table and allow time to savor the tasting-style elements on offer.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern design with elegant decor, Portuguese tiled panels, and a sophisticated atmosphere next to the hotel lobby.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche
- Josper oven charcoal grills
- Akla Signature Couvert
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- R. Castilho 149D, 1099-034 Lisboa, Portugal
Planning details
Location
R. Castilho 149D, 1099-034 Lisboa, Portugal · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Eduardo VII Room, Notable alternative
- Davvero Lisboa, Notable alternative
- Varanda Restaurant, Notable alternative
- CURA, Modern Portugese, Modern Cuisine, €€€€
- Kabuki Lisboa, Japanese, €€€
Restaurant context
Akla Restaurante competes on availability rather than accolades. CURA, at €€€€, delivers a more ambitious modern Portuguese tasting progression with better wine pairings, but books out weeks ahead and closes multiple days each week. Kabuki Lisboa, at €€€, offers polished Japanese-Portuguese fusion with a strong sake list, though its energy skews corporate lunch rather than late-night service. Akla's full-week schedule and 10:30 PM close time make it a practical fallback when your first-choice reservations fall through or you land in Lisbon on a Monday.
For similar Marquês de Pombal proximity with Michelin recognition, Varanda Restaurant at the Four Seasons offers starred Portuguese cuisine in a hotel setting, with better service polish but higher prices and a more formal dress expectation. If you want easier walk-in access and a looser atmosphere, Davvero Lisboa and Eduardo VII Room both deliver solid cooking without the booking friction.
Akla works best for travelers who value schedule flexibility over marquee names, and who prefer a quieter room to the bar-counter energy of harder-to-book addresses. If you need one dependable dinner reservation that won't cancel on you, this is a safer bet than chasing the toughest tables in Lisbon.
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Compare Akla Restaurante
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akla Restaurante | Lisbon | , | , | No published awards |
| Eduardo VII Room | Lisbon | , | , | No published awards |
| Davvero Lisboa | Lisbon | , | , | No published awards |
| Varanda Restaurant | Lisbon | , | , | No published awards |
| CURA | Lisbon | Modern Portugese, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Portugal 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #214We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2012024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Kabuki Lisboa | Lisbon | Japanese | €€€ | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceMichelin Guide Portugal 20262026 Michelin 1 Star2026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Akla Restaurante?
Akla Restaurante is open daily for lunch from 12:30–3 PM and dinner from 7–10:30 PM. Choose the service that best fits your schedule, and ask the restaurant whether the menu or availability differs by time of day.
Does Akla Restaurante handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Akla Restaurante directly before booking if you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or specific menu needs.
Can I eat at the bar at Akla Restaurante?
Ask Akla Restaurante directly if you need bar seating, counter seating, or another particular seating format.
What are alternatives to Akla Restaurante in Lisbon?
Other Lisbon options to research alongside Akla Restaurante include CURA, Kabuki Lisboa, Davvero Lisboa, Eduardo VII Room, and Varanda Restaurant.
Is Akla Restaurante good for a special occasion?
Akla Restaurante may be worth considering for an occasion if its Lisbon location, daily lunch and dinner hours, and smart-casual dress code suit your plans.
What should I wear to Akla Restaurante?
The dress code for Akla Restaurante is smart casual.
What should I order at Akla Restaurante?
Review the current menu or ask the restaurant directly for recommendations.
