Restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal
Il Matriciano
100Pearl PointsPractical São Bento
About Il Matriciano
Book Il Matriciano for an easy São Bento meal when location and low booking friction matter more than a documented chef, awards, or wine program. It is a practical Lisbon option for a relaxed date, small celebration, or short-notice dinner, but wine-focused diners should compare nearby venues before making it the centerpiece of the night.
Should you book Il Matriciano in Lisbon? Yes if the verified basics fit your plans: it is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday, lists a smart casual dress code. Beyond that, the available verified details are limited, so this is a practical choice rather than a page that can be justified with confirmed awards, chef details, signature dishes, price guidance, or a documented service format.
The decision should stay direct: book it when the timing works for your group and you are comfortable confirming the remaining details directly before you go. The verified hours are 12:30–3 PM and 7:30–11 PM from Monday to Saturday. If your meal depends on a specific cuisine, wine program, tasting-menu format, seating style, or dietary accommodation, check the venue's official channels before committing.
Use it for a practical Lisbon plan, not a statement dinner
The main appeal that can be stated from verified information is timing. Il Matriciano offers both lunch and dinner windows Monday through Saturday, which gives it more planning flexibility than a dinner-only venue. Sunday is not an option, so weekend plans should be built around Saturday service or another Lisbon restaurant.
Because price guidance is not verified here, treat the value question cautiously. It may be worth booking if the menu and room match what the group wants once confirmed, but it should not be presented as either a bargain or a splurge. The same caution applies to drinks, menu format, service style: there is no verified detail here to support choosing it specifically for bottles, pairings, counter dining, or a tasting-menu experience.
Who should choose it over other options
Choose Il Matriciano when its Lisbon location, Monday-to-Saturday schedule, smart casual dress code fit the plan. If the meal needs a more clearly documented identity, compare it with other options such as Café de São Bento, Downunder by Justin Jennings, Nori Restaurante Japonês, Caracóis de São Bento, or R de S. Bento 81, then confirm current details directly with the venue you choose.
For solo dining, business meals, or celebrations, the safest approach is to confirm the practical details before booking. There is no verified bar-seating setup, table configuration, price range, or special-occasion service detail here. Lunch is available from 12:30–3 PM Monday through Saturday; dinner is available from 7:30–11 PM on the same days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Il Matriciano?
There is no verified bar-seating detail for Il Matriciano. If bar dining or counter seating matters to your plan, check the venue's official channels before booking. Café de São Bento is another option to compare.
Is Il Matriciano good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if the verified hours fit your schedule, but there is no confirmed seating format here. Il Matriciano is open Monday through Saturday for lunch from 12:30–3 PM and dinner from 7:30–11 PM, it is closed on Sunday. Nori Restaurante Japonês is another option to consider.
What should I wear to Il Matriciano?
Il Matriciano lists a smart casual dress code. Aim for neat, polished casual clothing rather than very formal attire. If your plans are more occasion-led, Downunder by Justin Jennings is another option to compare. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Is Il Matriciano good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key occasion if the schedule and smart casual dress code suit your group. However, there is no verified award, tasting-menu, private-room, or service-format detail here, so confirm directly if the occasion depends on specific arrangements. Café de São Bento is another option to compare.
Is lunch or dinner better at Il Matriciano?
Both lunch and dinner are verified. Il Matriciano serves lunch from 12:30–3 PM and dinner from 7:30–11 PM Monday through Saturday, it is closed on Sunday. Choose the window that best fits your Lisbon plans. R de S. Bento 81 is another option to cross-check.
What are alternatives to Il Matriciano in Lisbon?
Options to compare include Café de São Bento, Nori Restaurante Japonês, Caracóis de São Bento, Downunder by Justin Jennings, R de S. Bento 81. For Il Matriciano, the verified planning details are its Lisbon location, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, Sunday closure, smart casual dress code.
How far ahead should I book Il Matriciano?
No verified booking-difficulty guidance is available here. If you want dinner during the 7:30–11 PM window, it is sensible to check availability in advance. Lunch is served from 12:30–3 PM Monday through Saturday. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
Location
R de S. Bento 107, 1200-661 Lisboa, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
Compare Il Matriciano
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Matriciano | Lisbon | , | , |
| Café de São Bento | Lisbon | Portugese | , |
| R de S. Bento 81 | Lisbon | , | , |
| Nori Restaurante Japonês | Lisbon | , | , |
| Caracóis de São Bento | Lisbon | , | , |
| Downunder by Justin Jennings | Lisbon | Australian Contemporary | €€ |
How Il Matriciano Lisbon compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Café de São Bento, Portugese, Portugese
- R de S. Bento 81, Notable alternative
- Nori Restaurante Japonês, Notable alternative
- Caracóis de São Bento, Notable alternative
- Downunder by Justin Jennings, Australian Contemporary, €€
How Il Matriciano compares in São Bento
Il Matriciano is the easier, lower-commitment pick if the priority is a sit-down meal around Rua de São Bento without turning the reservation into a project. Café de São Bento is the stronger cross-shop for diners who want a clearer Portuguese identity, while R de S. Bento 81 is the direct neighborhood comparison when location is the deciding factor.
If the group is choosing by cuisine direction, Nori Restaurante Japonês is the better pivot for Japanese, Downunder by Justin Jennings gives a clearer contemporary brief with listed €€ positioning. Caracóis de São Bento is the more casual-feeling alternative when the night calls for something simpler nearby.
For a date or small celebration, Il Matriciano makes sense when the group wants convenience and an easy booking. For a wine-led dinner or a meal where the format needs to be known before committing, Downunder by Justin Jennings or Café de São Bento gives a more defined starting point from the available comparison set.
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