SEM Restaurant & Wine Bar in Lisbon, PortugalSEM Restaurant & Wine Bar in Lisbon, Portugal

The food on the plate is the coming together of what is at its best in the present with the creative consequence of what was not used in the past.

Dinner at SEM

Food & drink

A six-course tasting menu, low-intervention wines, cocktails crafted from by-products and foraged ingredients, and a selection of craft drinks and beer.

Food with a story
Regenerative Agriculture
Eating for the future
SEM Restaurant Dish
Refusing plastic
SEM Restaurant Plastic Free

Constantly researching, experimenting, learning and adapting—our driving force is challenging the status quo while providing excellent food, drinks, and hospitality.

SEM Restaurant KitchenSEM Restaurant evening

The Founders

Lara, a Brazilian, and George, a Kiwi, founded SEM despite their upbringing on opposite sides of the globe. Lara focused on sustainable development, engaging in social and environmental projects in Brazil, while George honed his culinary skills as a chef in restaurants across New Zealand and Australia before joining forces.

Meet our team