Lilia

Top choice in Santa Teresa & Lapa


You could easily miss the low-key entrance to this tranquil lunch spot. Covering the top two floors of a 19th-century building, the restaurant has an airy, creative design, with white brick walls, shelves of plants, and decorative balconies overlooking the street. The three-course menu changes daily, focusing on simple but beautifully prepared dishes; it always includes a vegetarian option.

Recent hits include seafood cassoulet, curry with grilled vegetables and barley, and steak with cassava puree.


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