Zaytouna Lisboa — Mercearia in Arroios, Lisbon
Zaytouna Lisboa on Rua Ângela Pinto in Arroios is a mercearia where reviewers keep coming back for the hummus and falafel.
What it is
Zaytouna Lisboa is a mercearia on Rua Ângela Pinto in Arroios, open from 10 am to 11 pm every day except Sunday. Reviewers recommend the hummus for its smooth texture and the falafel as light and crispy, and the shop also sells Middle Eastern spices to take home. A typical visit runs about €10 to €15.
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A mercearia counter in Arroios
Zaytouna Lisboa is an independent mercearia on Rua Ângela Pinto in Arroios, the kind of small shop where the counter does most of the work and the shelves carry the rest.
Reviewers single out the hummus for its smooth texture and the falafel as light, crispy and among the best they have tasted. Foul is described as layered and complex, and baba ghanoush gets praise for its rich taste. Chicken sandwiches and shawarma are noted for being juicy and well spiced.
Beyond the counter, the shop stocks Middle Eastern spices for home cooking, and there is a selection of Palestinian soft drinks that is hard to find elsewhere in the neighbourhood. Reviewers also mention the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the store itself.
The one recurring friction is long waits for service, which is worth knowing before you arrive hungry at a busy moment. The kitchen runs late, though, so a visit after the first dinner rush is a reasonable bet.
What to look for
Hummus
Reviewers often note its smooth texture and flavorful taste.
Falafel
Many find it light, crispy, and among the best they have tasted.
Spices for home cooking
A good selection of Middle Eastern spices to buy and take home.
The pick list
What to bring home
Hummus
Reviewers often note its smooth texture and flavorful taste.
Falafel
Many find it to be light, crispy, and among the best they have tasted.
Spices for home cooking
The store offers a good selection of Middle Eastern spices for visitors to buy.
Foul
This dish is described as layered, complex, and exceptionally tasty.
Baba Ghanoush
Visitors enjoy this eggplant dip for its rich taste.
Who is this for
This suits travelers staying in or passing through Arroios who want a proper mezze counter rather than a sit-down restaurant, and who are happy to eat hummus, falafel or a chicken shawarma at a small table or take it away. It also works for anyone building a pantry at home, since the spice selection is one of the things reviewers mention most. Solo explorers and curious browsers will find enough on the shelves to make the stop worthwhile.
If you want to shop for fresh fruit and vegetables rather than eat at a counter, Mercado de Arroios on the same street is the market hall to head for.
The verdict
Zaytouna Lisboa is not the place for a quick, no-wait meal, since reviewers regularly mention long waits for service, but it still suits anyone in Arroios who wants well-reviewed hummus, falafel and Middle Eastern spices at €10–15.
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