Bristol’s Plantuguese: England’s vegan Portuguese restaurant

Portugal may be known more for grilled sardines, salted cod and custard tarts. But in the hip funky city of Bristol, something is happening to change all that. Plantuguese is bringing the flavours of Portugal to England, with a completely plant-based menu.

Portuguese cuisine has plenty of dishes that naturally lend themselves to plant-based cooking. Beans, chickpeas, potatoes, rice, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, onions and olive oil are all staples of Portuguese kitchens.

Herbs and spices add plenty of flavour, while grilled and roasted vegetables can provide the satisfying textures normally associated with meat and fish. It can also be a great introduction to plant-based eating for people who would not normally choose a vegan restaurant.

Bristol is the best place to do this!

Like London and Brighton, Bristol is up there as one of England’s most vegan-friendly cities. So if you’re going to launch a unique eaterie like this, Bristol is likely one of the best places to do it!

What can you eat at Plantuguese?

Lots of good food, for eat-in or take-out. It’s also only a short walk from the city centre, and gluten-free diets are catered for.

Some dishes to enjoy include:

Tábua de Queijos (plant-based cheeses with bread and sides)
Pica-Pau (Juicy Marbles ‘steak cooked in garlic and wine with pickles)
Vieiras à Plantuguese (pan-seared ‘scallops’ in a garlic cream sauce)
Argolas de Lulas (plant-based calamari with house aioli)
Ovo Estrelado (vegan fried egg!)
Pastel de Nata (vegan Portuguese custard tarts)
Gin & Raspberry Cheesecake

Fun facts about Portugal!

Vegan Portuguese custard tarts (Lazy Cat Kitchen)

Portugal is one of Europe’s oldest countries, with the city of Lisbon predating the country! It’s one of the world’s best places for growing cork (stripped from trees that are not cut down, and an ideal ‘vegan leather’ not just for wine bottles!) Indeed port is indeed from Portugal!

It’s also known for its beautiful ceramic tiles (azulejos) that are seen in churches and even railway stations nationwide).