Fine dining steak dish at Downunder by Justin Jennings, MICHELIN selected restaurant in Lisbon

MICHELIN Guide Selected 2024, 2025 & 2026

Dinner Worth
Talking About

Australian fusion from the inaugural World Cook Champion. Great food, no pretence.

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MICHELIN Selected
4.8★ TripAdvisor · 717+ reviews
🏆 World Cook Champion

The Experience

Something Different.

Kangaroo tartar with truffled caviar. 36-hour pork belly with lime caramel. Tom yum chicken with lemongrass risotto. This is Australian cooking with Asian roots — the kind of food Lisbon hasn.t seen before.

The vibe is relaxed — dark room, good wine, no rush. The food is serious but the atmosphere isn't. Most people come for dinner and end up staying longer than they planned.

Located in Lisbon's Santos neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the waterfront. Your table is waiting.

Prawn verrine with avocado and mango at Downunder Australian fusion restaurant Lisbon Chocolate and salted caramel tart at Downunder restaurant Lisbon Crispy vegetable gyoza with Asian slaw at Downunder by Justin Jennings Lisbon Seared Australian Black Angus steak with roasted vegetables at Downunder Lisbon

The Chef

Your Dinner is Cooked by a
World Champion

In 2022, Chef Justin Jennings competed against 15 of the world's best chefs across the UK, Europe, and Mexico — and won. He became the inaugural World Cook Champion, with the series airing on Amazon Prime.

But his story started long before that. Born in Australia, Justin was named Young Chef of the Year at just 23. Over 20+ years he's led kitchens across Australia, Hong Kong (where he opened 5 restaurants in 3 months), and now Lisbon — where he's earned a MICHELIN Guide Selection for 2024, 2025 and 2026.

A passionate fisherman, forager, and advocate for sustainable produce — every dish reflects Justin's deep connection to where ingredients come from.

🏆 World Cook Champion ⭐ MICHELIN Selected 📺 Amazon Prime 📖 UNCHOPPED Cookbook
Chef Justin Jennings, inaugural World Cook Champion, in the kitchen at Downunder restaurant Lisbon
Chef Justin Jennings at MICHELIN Guide 2024 ceremony, Downunder restaurant Lisbon Chef Justin Jennings competing on The World Cook, Amazon Prime TV series

Special Events

Wine Dinners &
Special Nights

We regularly host food and wine pairing events featuring a different winery each time, with a custom menu crafted for the evening.

Next Event

Taste & Savour

A 3-course dinner paired with wines from Monte dos Perdigões. An evening of food and wine you won't get from the regular menu.

📅 Thursday, 26 March · 19:00 – 21:00

🍷 Monte dos Perdigões

🍽️ 3-course dinner with wine tasting

💰 €55 per person

⚡ Limited spots

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How It Works

Our Wine Events

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We partner with a different winery for each event — from Portuguese estates to Australian vineyards.

02

Chef Justin creates a custom menu specifically designed to complement each wine.

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The winemaker joins us to present each pairing and share the story behind the wines.

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Limited seats per event. Book early to secure your place.

What Our Guests Say

What Guests Say

4.8

TripAdvisor · 717+ reviews

#107

of 5,381 restaurants in Lisbon

MICHELIN

Guide Selected 2024, 2025 & 2026

"This was a fantastic experience! I came across this restaurant on the Michelin guide and decided to make it a part of my Lisbon trip and I am glad that I did. The tasting menu was incredible — every course was a surprise."

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TripAdvisor Guest

Travellers' Choice 2025

"Who would have thought an Aussie restaurant in Lisbon would be this good. After days of great Portuguese seafood it was nice to experience some of the best modern Australian offerings. Thoughtful, creative, and absolutely delicious."

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Google Review

Verified Diner

"Fantastic and romantic. The kangaroo tartar was unlike anything I've ever had. The atmosphere is relaxed but the food is absolutely world-class. We'll be back every time we're in Lisbon."

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Rua dos Industriais 21

Lisboa 1200-685, Portugal

Santos / Estrela neighbourhood

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Mon–Sat: 19:00 – 23:00

Sat Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30

Closed Sunday

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