Best Sushi in Lisbon: 10 Restaurants to Try (2026)

Looking for the best sushi in Lisbon? This guide compares ten sushi and Japanese restaurants for different tastes and budgets: a polished dinner near Avenida da Liberdade, a small counter in Bairro Alto, a neighbourhood restaurant in Benfica or an all-you-can-eat lunch near Saldanha. Use the quick comparison below to choose by style and location, then read each restaurant profile for the details.

The selection includes nine restaurants with sushi on the menu and one Japanese izakaya, Saikai, for readers who want a broader meal. Menus, opening hours and prices can change; use each restaurant's link to check the current details before you book. For more ideas, see our guide to where to eat in Lisbon.

Best sushi in Lisbon: quick comparison

These ten places cover different kinds of Japanese meals. Saikai is an izakaya rather than a dedicated sushi bar; the other nine offer sushi. Instagram links open each restaurant's profile. Google ratings and review counts are shown as displayed on 3 October 2026; they can change. The JNcQUOI Asia rating covers its whole Asian restaurant, not only its Japanese menu.

Yakuza by Olivier

Yakuza by Olivier is the choice for a celebratory sushi dinner. Its menu mixes nigiri, sashimi and maki with the restaurant's more elaborate signature dishes, in a lively and polished setting near Avenida da Liberdade. Come here when atmosphere is as important to the evening as the food.

Best for: a special occasion or an energetic dinner.
Address: Rua Júlio César Machado 7, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check Yakuza by Olivier.

Nómada

Nómada makes its case through creative sushi. The restaurant describes a menu that brings Japanese cooking together with Portuguese and European flavours, with both traditional and fusion sushi selections. Its Avenidas Novas dining room suits a longer dinner when you want to try more than a standard platter.

Best for: inventive fusion sushi.
Address: Avenida Visconde de Valmor 56 D/E, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check Nómada.

MIYAZAKI LISBOA

MIYAZAKI LISBOA is the all-you-can-eat option on this list. Near Saldanha, it offers an à la carte ordering format that lets a group sample sushi, sashimi and cooked Japanese dishes over one meal. It is a practical choice when everyone wants variety and a predictable menu format.

Best for: an all-you-can-eat lunch or group dinner.
Address: Avenida Defensores de Chaves 2B, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check MIYAZAKI LISBOA.

Cafe Dozo, Bairro Alto

Cafe Dozo is a small sushi counter on Rua do Diário de Notícias. The compact room makes it a useful choice for a simple meal in Bairro Alto, particularly if you would rather sit close to the preparation than book a large restaurant. Allow for limited seating and check availability before heading over.

Best for: a small, informal sushi counter in central Lisbon.
Address: Rua do Diário de Notícias 69, Lisbon.
Current details: Check Cafe Dozo.

Kantō Sushi Fusion

Kantō Sushi Fusion gives Benfica a place on this list. Its menu covers sushi and sashimi combinations alongside hot rolls, tempura and cooked dishes, making it flexible for a table with different tastes. Choose it for a neighbourhood meal away from the busiest tourist areas.

Best for: a relaxed sushi dinner in Benfica.
Address: Estrada da Luz 161A, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check Kantō Sushi Fusion.

Saikai Izakaya

Saikai Izakaya is the deliberate exception to the sushi-bar format. It presents itself as a Japanese izakaya built around small plates, drinks and sharing, rather than a conventional sushi or ramen restaurant. Include it in your plans when your group wants a lively Japanese dinner and is happy to explore beyond sushi.

Best for: Japanese small plates and a social evening.
Address: Rua das Portas de Santo Antão 145, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check Saikai Izakaya.

Matsukawa Sushi & Ramen Bar

Matsukawa Sushi & Ramen Bar combines two strong reasons to visit: sushi and ramen. Chef Harry's restaurant in Laranjeiras offers nigiri, sashimi and combinations as well as ramen, so it works particularly well when one person wants raw fish and another wants a hot bowl. Ask about the chef's selection if you want the kitchen to guide the sushi order.

Best for: a meal that combines sushi and ramen.
Address: Rua Joaquim Rocha Cabral 22B, Lisbon.
Current details: Check Matsukawa.

YŌSO Omakase

YŌSO Omakase offers a chef-led Japanese tasting menu in Alcântara. The menu changes with the ingredients available each day and draws on kaiseki techniques, so this is a choice for diners who want to leave the sequence of dishes to the kitchen rather than order a sushi combination.

Best for: an omakase tasting menu.
Address: Rampa das Necessidades 6, Lisbon.
Current menu and bookings: Check YŌSO.

JNcQUOI Asia

JNcQUOI Asia is a large, lively dining room on Avenida da Liberdade with Japanese dishes alongside Chinese, Indian and Thai cooking. It suits a group looking for sushi within a broader Asian menu, with the restaurant atmosphere playing a major part in the evening.

Best for: a stylish group dinner with different Asian cuisines.
Address: Avenida da Liberdade 144, Lisbon.
Current menu and bookings: Check JNcQUOI Asia.

Omakase Wa

Omakase Wa is a sushi counter near Restauradores built around a chef-led omakase meal. The restaurant describes a seasonal sequence of sushi and sashimi prepared in front of guests, combining Edomae techniques with Portuguese fish and ingredients from Japan. Choose it for a focused sushi experience at the counter.

Best for: an omakase sushi counter.
Address: Travessa do Fala-Só 15B, Lisbon.
Current menu and bookings: Check Omakase Wa.

Which sushi restaurant in Lisbon should you choose?

For a special evening, start with Yakuza by Olivier or Nómada; choose YŌSO or Omakase Wa for a chef-led omakase dinner. JNcQUOI Asia suits a group that wants Japanese dishes alongside other Asian cuisines. Choose MIYAZAKI LISBOA if an all-you-can-eat format suits your group. Cafe Dozo keeps things small and central, while Kantō is a useful neighbourhood choice in Benfica. Matsukawa is the answer when the table is divided between sushi and ramen. For a broader Japanese night out, choose Saikai and go for its izakaya experience.

Practical tips before you book

Book ahead for small rooms and popular dinner times, especially at Cafe Dozo, YŌSO and Omakase Wa. Look at the menu before visiting if you want traditional nigiri or sashimi: several places on this list focus on fusion dishes or cooked plates as well. Check each restaurant's latest opening hours and prices, which can change without notice. If location is your priority, see our guide to where to stay in Lisbon and group meals by neighbourhood.

Final thoughts

These ten addresses show how varied a Japanese meal in Lisbon can be. For sushi as the main event, choose by the style you actually enjoy: the creative menus at Nómada and Yakuza, a small counter at Cafe Dozo, the all-you-can-eat format at MIYAZAKI or a sushi-and-ramen meal at Matsukawa. YŌSO and Omakase Wa add two omakase experiences, while JNcQUOI Asia offers sushi within a wider Asian menu. Saikai is here for a different reason: it is a Japanese izakaya worth considering when the meal is about shared dishes as much as sushi.

FAQ: sushi in Lisbon

What is the best sushi restaurant in Lisbon for a special occasion?

Yakuza by Olivier is the most theatrical choice on this list. Nómada offers a more relaxed but still polished fusion-sushi dinner.

Where can I find all-you-can-eat sushi in Lisbon?

MIYAZAKI LISBOA near Saldanha offers an à la carte all-you-can-eat format. Check its current terms and menu before booking.

Where can I eat sushi in Bairro Alto?

Cafe Dozo is on Rua do Diário de Notícias in Bairro Alto. It is a small restaurant, so checking for a table is sensible.

Is Saikai Izakaya a sushi restaurant?

Saikai describes itself as an izakaya for Japanese small plates and drinks, not as a conventional sushi bar. Choose another entry here if sushi is your main priority.

Which restaurant serves both sushi and ramen?

Matsukawa Sushi & Ramen Bar in Laranjeiras offers both, making it a useful choice for a group with different preferences.