Lisbon ·Príncipe Real ·Ice cream
Mú - Gelato & Caffè
Lisbon's most ingredient-honest gelateria does one deliberate vegan scoop daily, the mango is the one to beat, but always ask what's dairy-free before the flavours change with the season.
What to order
- 1 Vegan mango gelato
- 2 Papaya sorbet (sugar-free & likely dairy-free)
- 3 Pistachio gelato (non-vegan but benchmark for quality)
Insider tip
The sugar-free and vegan options overlap but aren't identical, on quieter days only papaya or mango may tick both boxes. Go early in the afternoon when the day's full flavour rotation is still intact, and note they cap tastings at two samples per person, so if you're vegan, use both wisely to confirm before committing.
The area
Príncipe Real has the highest density of excellent restaurants in the city, upscale, unhurried, and easy to spend a full day in, with a Sunday antique market, a garden with views, and good eating at almost every turn.