Limited tables nightly — Weekend dates book 2-3 days in advance

Chef Justin Jennings, first champion of The World Cook and MICHELIN selected chef at Downunder restaurant in Lisbon
★ MICHELIN 2024-2026

MICHELIN-Selected
Without the €200
Price Tag

World Cook Champion brings Australian-Asian fusion to Lisbon.

4,000+ reviews · 4.8★ rating · Santos

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Limited tables — Book weekends early

4.8★ TripAdvisor
World Cook Champion

4,000+

TheFork Reviews

4.8★

TripAdvisor Rating

3x

MICHELIN Selected

#1

World Cook Champion

The Experience

One of the Smartest
Reservations in Lisbon

While others chase stars and €200+ bills, Downunder delivers Michelin-recognised creativity at a fraction of the price. This is the restaurant savvy travelers discover — and talk about for years.

Kangaroo tartar. Crocodile. 36-hour pork belly. Ingredients you won't find elsewhere in Lisbon, prepared by the first champion of Amazon Prime's The World Cook.

€70 for 5 Courses · €85 for 7 Courses

Michelin-level dining at half the price of Lisbon's starred restaurants

Most guests choose the tasting menu. Signature dishes sell out nightly.

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36-hour pork belly, signature dish at Downunder restaurant Lisbon

"Best meal of our Lisbon trip"

— TripAdvisor review

Only at Downunder

Dishes You Won't Find
Anywhere Else in Lisbon

These are the dishes guests photograph, share, and return for. Bold Australian ingredients prepared with Michelin-level technique.

Kangaroo tartar at Downunder Lisbon

Kangaroo Tartar

Hand-cut Australian kangaroo with native pepperberry, Davidson plum gel, and wattle seed cracker.

Crocodile tasting at Downunder Lisbon

Crocodile

Delicate Australian crocodile with lemongrass, coconut, and Asian-inspired aromatics. Unlike anything in Lisbon.

36-hour pork belly at Downunder Lisbon

36-Hour Pork Belly

Slow-cooked for 36 hours until impossibly tender. Crispy skin, miso caramel, pickled apple. A guest favourite since day one.

Signature dishes are limited - they sell out most nights

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Chef Justin Jennings in the Downunder kitchen, World Cook Champion

The Chef

Justin Jennings

The inaugural champion of Amazon Prime's The World Cook. 20+ years of culinary experience across Australia, Asia, and Europe, now creating one of Lisbon's most talked-about dining experiences.

Justin brings bold Australian flavours and Asian techniques to a relaxed fine-dining setting. No pretension. No stiffness. Just exceptional food in an atmosphere where you feel welcome from the first moment.

MICHELIN Selected 2024-2026 World Cook Champion 20+ Years Experience

Wine Events

Taste & Savour

Monthly wine dinners featuring Portugal's finest producers. Five courses paired with exceptional wines, presented by the winemakers themselves.

€55 per person

5-course dinner with wine pairing and winemaker presentation

Places are limited. Book via WhatsApp to secure your spot.

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Taste and Savour wine dinner event at Downunder

Guest Reviews

What People Say

4.8★ on TripAdvisor - 717+ reviews - #107 of 5,381 restaurants in Lisbon

★★★★★

"Best meal of our entire trip"

"We ate at many restaurants in Lisbon but Downunder was by far the highlight. The tasting menu was incredible value and every dish surprised us."

- TripAdvisor Review

★★★★★

"A hidden gem in Santos"

"Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you. Inside is one of Lisbon's best dining experiences. Creative, delicious, and amazing value for Michelin-level food."

- TheFork Review

★★★★★

"Perfect anniversary dinner"

"We celebrated our anniversary here and it was perfect. Attentive service, stunning food, and a relaxed atmosphere. We felt special all night."

- TripAdvisor Review

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Find Us

Visit Downunder

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Address

Rua dos Industriais 21, Lisboa 1200-685

Santos/Estrela neighbourhood

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Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 19:00 - 23:00

Saturday: 12:00 - 14:30 & 19:00 - 23:00

Sunday: Closed

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Contact

+351 21 401 2967

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Tables are limited. Weekend reservations fill 2-3 days in advance.

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before