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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Mediterranean
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Moroccan, Portuguese
Mezze-based menu plus juices and smoothies, pastries, raw vegan desserts, non-dairy milks. This cafe and galeria features rooftop with sea view in the centre of Cascais, up a multiple flights of steep stairs. Free Wi-Fi. Also sells hand-crafted goods and furniture. NOTE: may use non-vegetarian cheese - please confirm. Open Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00.
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 13 Feb 2020 by DukeRadish
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Added by Greysocialist on 18 Mar 2014
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294 Reviews
First Review by Greysocialist
LodeVlo
Points +51
friendly staff and super mezze - Edit
We had lunch on the rooftop tarrace. Mezzes, different types of small foods. Very nicely seasoned. Beautiful desserts, vegan options. Artisanal beers and fruit juices with refreshing ingredients.
Read morePros: lots of vegan options, sweet and savoury
Cons: not wheelchair accessable. choice of 2 plates (foo
Guest
Anamarta
Points +128
one of best but loosing qualities - Edit
It was one of my favourites. There's a buffet on the lowest floor, and pre-made plates (like two choices) that you can have on the roof or the gallery. Great desearts and juices. Problem is it used to have more quality and variety (both buffet and pre-maid plates) and seems like they are getting relaxed wich is not admittable for the high prices they have. You don't want to pay much for salad. They used to have more original stuff. Also getting a little annoying with the rules..you must ask on the 1st floor for the food, on the second for drinks..then come back to 1st or go to the roof to eat.. they dont like you walking around to see the place first..and last time took way too long to bring the food.
Read morePros: good food and deserts
Cons: loosing variety and effort. getting expensive for
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MichielDesmet
Points +325
Food Lovers Paradise - Edit
Upon crossing the doorstep into the House of Wonders we enter a warm athmosphere with colourful, earthy tones.
Read moreA welcoming chat with founder Anneke teaches us that her team consists of over a dozen different nationalities. This multicultural variety, and a passion for experimental cooking is the basis of creating the dishes that are served here on a daily basis.
We go for the combo of the warm dish, which consists of a trio of small hot dishes, and the buffet option offering a wide choice of cold platters and salads. A range of unique tastes, combining mediterreanian influences, 'forgotten vegetables' and exotic grains deliver a truly sensational, diverse dining experience.
The dessert that follows is a selection of raw vegan parfaits that would even convince the most skeptical food lover. Creamy, sweet and all natural.
House of Wonders earned it's name, and comes highly recommended!
Pros: Excellent food, Very Friendly Staff, Locally produced food
Cons: None!
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sssophiec
Points +110
beautiful roof terrace - Edit
Went here back in August for lunch. The food was really tasty and we wanted to go back for dinner but didn’t get a chance. Great smoothies and quick service at the cool lunch mezze.
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HugoEvangelista
Points +109
Very fresh and tasteful food - Edit
We tried the "share" version with a plate with small portions of the 4 hot plates (there is no option to have big portions of any of the hot plates) and than free access to the cold plates. We requested the vegan version for all the hot plates, since 3 of them where lacto-vegetarian. All of them where very tasteful. The cold buffet was also very nice and fresh. The system is a bit complicated but the staff will have the patience to go through it with you.
Read morePros: Food is excellent and very fresh., Very friendly staff., They have vegan versions of all the hot plates.
Cons: You can only taste small portions of hot plates., Expensive, even if the food is worth it., The menu system is not very straight forward.
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ddbumps
Points +28
Beautiful and delicious plates - Edit
This is not just a beautiful rooftop from which you can spend hours chilling and relaxing in. It offers the most gorgeous vegetarian and vegan plates that are mouth watering, and offer a great selection of fresh juices. The owner has so much energy and is fantastic to spend time with, my friends and I loved this whole experience in Cascais.
Read morePros: delicious food, great setting, owners warmth
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JuliaMariut
Points +25
Great vegetarian food, nice rooftop terace - Edit
Loved the lunch at this nice rooftop restaurant in Cascais. staff is very friendly and the dishes are large and very tasty. Liked the potatoes and hummus especialy
Read morePros: food, location, staff
Cons: none
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BudgetBucketList
Points +1334
Lovely - Edit
I came here based on the previous reviews and I have to confirm all positive written. Beautiful restaurant, we sat on the roof terrace enjoying the lovely view over Cascais. Delicious juices and a plate full of vegan fingerfood. Admitted, there were only a few plates to choose from, but the plates have lots of variety in itself. European prices, not cheap, but for me it was worth the good time I had here.
Read moreVegan full-time traveler and blogger
www.budgetbucketlist.com
Updated from previous review on 2017-08-21
Pros: Good food, All vegan, Nice indoor and outdoor seating
Cons: Not cheap
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Superfry
Points +243
Tasty juices and Food - Edit
Lovely roof top location with imaginative menu.
Read morePros: Lovely location and staff, Imaginative menu, Elaborate Juices
Cons: None
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avocado_jess
Points +3213
Great cakes - Edit
We day-tripped to Cascais from Lisbon and stumbled upon House of Wonders on a wander around the town. We shared the trio of raw vegan desserts, which were all delicious and fresh (we couldn't decide our favourite!), and some good coffee. We sat outside thanks to the weather and it was a very pleasant way to spend a chunk of the afternoon - we were disappointed we hadn't known about it sooner and had a proper meal here. Recommended to friends who visited recently who sat on the rooftop and loved it too. Super friendly staff who were very happy to explain the options and vegan choices.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Great food, Picturesque setting
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corinal
Points +2004
Sit back and relax... - Edit
...because they take care of everything for you, including your food choices. It was really fun to be surprised by what they were going to bring out next. The starter and warm food are part of set menu and then you choose your cold food options. It was great to try such a variety of different kinds of foods. We particularly liked the lime coconut cheesecake, the sweet potato salad (with strawberries!), and the strawberry-guava juice. The staff were so warm and friendly. You pretty much have to make a reservation - we saw so many people turned away because they were full (it was a dinner). It wasn't that expensive either - 25 EUR/person for a 4-course meal and drinks.
Read morePros: Great variety, Mostly vegan food, Nice atmosphere
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newvegana
Points +86
Beautifully flavoured vegan buffet lunch options - Edit
A popular restaurant in the centre of Cascais serving an excellent array of vegan options at lunchtime. I opted for the small plate, which was more than enough, and was presented with beautifully flavoured vegetable dishes and fruit options. Great service, too. Booking in advance recommended.
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veganjazztraveller
Points +508
great food in beautiful surrounding - Edit
thanks to happy cow we found this place in cascais, a very beautiful little village outside lisbon. easy reachable within 20-30 minutes by train.
Read morewe had juices, coffee and cakes on their rooftop terrace and enjoyed it very much.
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resantoniero
Points +52
Great vegan options - Edit
Amazing food with plenty of vegan options. Good atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. Absolutely worth it!
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MikaelAlmgren
Points +337
Good food and excellent view - Edit
Went here during lunch on a Saturday. Very good food and the juices were great!
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Agnieszka06
Points +74
The best food in Portugal :) - Edit
This place is amazing, I have no words.... I stayed 4 days in Cascais and went there 4 times for lunch:) this is how much I loved it. Lunch plates are everyday a bit different, so you can try a lot of delicious food... It is a mezze plate so really you get to try different options.
Read moreThey have amazing juices, spinach & pineapple was my fav, and i tried also mango & passion fruit which was amazing and filling.
Also, if you visit you have to try cakes...omg I tried 4 of them.. With figs, mango and my fav mango/avocado and chocolate cake.... Delicious, best cakes ever! For real!
Not to mention that staff is super friendly, you really fell welcomed and want to go back!
There is also a great terrace so you can really enjoy your meal there while being outside.
Def go! Even if you are in Lisbon and have some time just jump on a train to Cascais (2euro) and have lunch in House of Wonders!
Updated from previous review on 2017-06-28
Pros: excellent food, friendly staff, delicious cakes!
Cons: only one minus is that they are not in Lisbon:)
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AlexandraAguilar
Points +18
Nice experience - Edit
We went there twice.
Read moreThe first time we had a ery nice experience. The vegetarian cakes and tea we tried were very good.
The second time the cakes were not very good, we could feel the soda bicarbonate in all of them...
The place is very nice, the decoration has a very good vibe.
The staff can be very nice or a bit distant.
It is a bit expensive, I think.
But I think you should try it, see it for yourself.
Pros: Nice decoration, Good food, Nice staff
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Distant staff, sometimes
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dikdar
Points +17
wonderful - Edit
Best vegan mezze plate i ever had. A lots of things, i was surprised at every bites.
Read moreMore than cute rooftop, ran by kind people.
I mean it, go there
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victorialove
Points +20
Amazing - Edit
Lovely restaurant! I've been here twice and really enjoyed both times. The menu us like a mezze so you get to try a bit of everything, which I love. For 2 people you can choose a big plate of cold mezze items and 3 smaller hot dishes. They also have nice wine and great white sangria. Very helpful lovely staff, I'll definitely be returning!
Read morePros: amazing variety of food to try
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Xabier
Points +510
Nice rooftop - Edit
Very nice place and atmosphere, nice service and the juices were amazing. Nevertheless the variety was poor the it could be cheaper.
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Juices
Cons: Could be cheaper, Poor variety
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Gems
Points +16
Highly Recommend - Edit
I am vegan and went here for lunch with my Mum, and although she is not vegetarian or vegan she really enjoyed it. Very tasty food with freshly prepared smoothies, delicious desserts more (veggie than vegan) hot drinks and a variety of herbal teas. Staff are also very friendly. Lovely ambience. ?
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ChicagoKayla
Points +48
Go as a pair or group - Edit
This place is sweet. The staff is nice. The food is very good, just be sure to mention if you are vegan or they may try to bring you something with cheese on it more than once. They bring you homemade hummus and GF chapati and it's DELISH.
Read moreAlso, if you go to the main entrance, you'll be redirected around the corner on the right of the building so just go straight there.
There is no menu, just a cold bar to help yourself to a variety of item (most are vegan) and hot dish brought to your table for your group.
Since I was solo, they just brought me a modified hot entree. Another solo vegan traveler walked in and we ended up dining together so that worked out perfect.
I would go back for sure.
Pros: great hummus, kind staff, vegan raw desserts
Cons: need to be just a little bit more conscious of the
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mamba
Points +1436
Place to relax & enjoy life - Edit
The „House of Wonders“ actually consists of three locations: On street level, there is a location that looks like a proper restaurant. Around the corner there’s another entrance, when you go upstairs you first arrive at the cosy café, further upstairs there’s the area where you order the food that is available there (mezze platters, cakes, coffee, juices, wines…), and then further upstairs you arrive at the rooftop terrace.
Read moreWe spent some time at the rooftop terrace and enjoyed smoothies and a vegan mezze platter, so I can only rate this.
The mezze platter was OK but not amazing: I asked for a vegan version of the normally vegetarian mezze platter, and we got some salad, some hummus, and seasonal vegetables, mostly cooked in oil (leeks, pumpkin, beetroot…). There weren't any special tastes, no spices used... I had the impression that they put more effort in the vegetarian mezze.
At first I was a bit disappointed that you can’t really see much of the sea from the terrace. But the atmosphere there is so relaxing and enjoyable, that you are more than compensated for that. We were there in November. When it gets chilly they have blankets, so you can extend your stay. Staff is cheerful, the whole atmosphere laid-back and friendly. Would love to return.
Pros: Great atmosphere!
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Grazer
Points +129
Superb - Edit
I would put this place in the top 3 vegetarian restaurants in Lisbon.
Read moreExcellent service, a great variety of exciting flavours. Nice ambience.
Pros: Excellent meze-style buffet, Very good, smiley service, Nice mellow tunes
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nuno_myoga
Points +61
Nice place in the center of Cascais - Edit
Great juices. Good number of vegan options in a nice space and great location. Can be pricey. Food is ok whit variety. Probably your best option if you are in Cascais looking for a place to eat healthy, vegan/vegetarian food whit your friends.
Read morePros: Vegan options, space and location
Cons: Food as too much flavor (?!) Deserts, juices and d
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Beemana
Points +106
unforgetful - Edit
AMAZING FOOD! During summer they have a raw vegan option but during other seasons only vegan options! The bread which is gluten free vegan & yeast free is the best one i've had (Dipped in humous= perfection), the raw vegan deserts (all seasons) are deliscious and so are the vegan/gluten free cakes! The rooftop is super cool and has a relaxed vibe! THIS RESTAURANT IS A MUST!
Read morei go there almost every weekend ?
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MelColaço
Points +415
Medíocre - Edit
A comida é boa, mas o espaço estava numa confusão autêntica e não deu muita vontade de ficar lá a apreciar a refeição. Também achei o preço muito elevado para a quantidade de comida que colocam, pelo que não fiquei com vontade de regressar.
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