Lisbon · Since 2014

No WayJose

Authentic Portuguese flavours. Bold. Fresh. Unforgettable.

FlameFreshPetiscosVinhoBoldDoce
Charcoal grilled
Over Portuguese oak
Curated cellar
Douro · Alentejo · Vinho Verde
4.9 / 5
1,200+ guests this year
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Warm interior of No Way Jose restaurant

Nossa história

A taste of Portugal,
unfiltered.

No Way Jose was born in a tiny kitchen in Alfama, where Avó Mariana refused to compromise on the marinade. A decade later we still grill over coals, still pour generous, still believe every plate should taste like a Sunday in Lisbon.

From line-caught seafood to slow-fermented sourdough and cellar-aged port, every detail is a love letter to Portuguese craft.

37
Recipes
100%
Charcoal
62
Wines

Signature dishes

Plates with
attitude.

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Frango Piri-Piri
01 · Signature

Frango Piri-Piri

Charcoal-grilled half chicken, 24-hour piri-piri marinade.

Bacalhau à Brás
02 · Classic

Bacalhau à Brás

Salt cod, onions, straw potatoes, eggs, olives.

Arroz de Marisco
03 · Sharing

Arroz de Marisco

Saffron seafood rice with prawns, mussels, clams.

Chouriço Flambé
04 · Petisco

Chouriço Flambé

Flame-licked smoked sausage, sourdough, aioli.

Polvo à Lagareiro
05 · Mar

Polvo à Lagareiro

Slow-roasted octopus, smashed potatoes, garlic oil.

Pastel de Nata
06 · Doce

Pastel de Nata

House-laminated custard tarts, blistered, cinnamon.

Toda a semana

Weekly specials
& live events.

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Tuesday

Piri-Piri Night

Half-chicken, fries & a glass of Vinho Verde.

R 195
Friday

Live Fado

Acoustic Portuguese soul. Two sets from 20:00.

Free with dinner
Saturday

Charcoal Feast

Sharing platter: piri-piri, picanha, espetada.

R 695

Reserve your table

Tonight tastes better
in Portuguese.

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