What kind of food does Cantinho do Aziz serve?

Mozambican-Portuguese cuisine — bold, warmly spiced dishes influenced by Africa and Portugal. Highlights include matapa, piri-piri prawns, and grilled chicken with African spices.

Is it suitable for children?

Good for food-adventurous kids aged 5 and up. There is no formal kids' menu but the sharing-style dishes mean children can try a variety.

Do you need a reservation?

Strongly recommended. The restaurant is small and extremely popular — it fills quickly, especially on weekends.

How much does dinner cost for a family?

Expect USD 60-90 for a family of four with drinks. The generous portions mean sharing dishes is realistic for larger families.

Cantinho do Aziz

Name: Cantinho do Aziz
Address: Lisbon, Portugal, US
Telephone: 21 887 6472
Rating: 4.1

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Rating

4.1(3,651)

Family of 4

USD 60-90

Duration

1-1.5 hours

Best Ages

Little kids to teens (5+)

About

Cantinho do Aziz is a Lisbon institution, one of the city's most celebrated restaurants serving Mozambican-Portuguese cuisine in the heart of the historic Mouraria neighborhood. Named after its founder, Aziz Sattar, whose family has been running this tiny restaurant for decades, the food is deeply flavored, warmly spiced, and built for sharing. Dishes like matapa (a peanut and cassava leaf stew), grilled prawns with piri-piri, and chicken dishes with African-influenced spice blends are the kind of food that adults remember long after the trip.

For families with children who have at least some adventurousness around food — typically age 5 and up — this is a genuinely memorable dining experience. The space is small and lively, which means it fills up fast; arriving early or having a reservation is strongly recommended. There is no formal kids' menu, but the generous, shareable format of the dishes means children can try a bit of everything.

Portions are substantial. The Mouraria neighborhood surrounding the restaurant is one of Lisbon's most historically rich and culturally diverse areas, worth exploring before or after dinner.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Stroller-Friendly

Limited

Nursing / Changing

Not Available

Kid Meals

Limited

Setting

Rainy Day

Great option!

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

Early evening — arrive when they open to secure a table

Wait Times

30-60 min without reservation on popular nights

Nearby Food

Mouraria has many small cafes and restaurants. This is the meal destination.

Why Kids Love It

Cantinho do Aziz serves Mozambican-Portuguese food unlike anything else in Lisbon — adventurous kids who like flavorful food will find it genuinely exciting, and the generous, shareable dishes make it feel like a feast.

Pro Tips from Parents

This is one of Lisbon's most beloved African-influenced restaurants — worth the wait if you hit a queue.
The Mouraria neighborhood is fascinating to walk through before or after dinner.
Order several dishes to share — the food is meant for communal eating.