About SpoonZoom

Safe dining in Portugal shouldn't be a guessing game.

SpoonZoom is building a verified food allergy and dietary directory for restaurants in Portugal, so every diner can eat out with confidence.

Our mission

Why we built this

Portugal is one of Europe's great food destinations. But if you have a food allergy or follow a specific diet, eating out here can feel like navigating a minefield. Restaurant websites rarely list allergens. Google results are unreliable. And asking staff can be a lottery, even in good restaurants.

We decided to do the work properly. We contact restaurants directly, ask the right questions about ingredients, kitchen practices, and cross-contamination risk, and publish the answers in one place. The result is a directory you can actually trust.

Our process

How we verify restaurants

01

We reach out

We contact restaurants via Instagram and email, no cold calls, no forms. We introduce SpoonZoom and explain why it matters to allergy-aware diners.

02

We send the survey

Once a restaurant is ready, we share a detailed survey covering 19 dietary categories: gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, egg-free, shellfish-free, vegan, and more. We ask about dedicated menu options, kitchen practices, and specific cross-contamination risks.

03

We review the answers

We read every response carefully. If something is unclear, we follow up. We flag potential risks (like shared fryers) so diners can make informed decisions.

04

We publish and keep it current

Verified listings go live with their full dietary profile. We check back with restaurants periodically to make sure information stays accurate as menus change.

Listing badges

What our badges mean

Confirmed

The restaurant answered our dietary questions directly, completing our full survey. Everything shown here has been confirmed by their team.

Partly confirmed

The information here comes from the restaurant itself, either their own menu or a reply to our outreach, but they have not yet completed our full survey. Treat these details as a starting point, not the full picture.

Not confirmed

We have not heard back from this restaurant yet. None of the dietary information here is from them, it is listed from public sources only, so no dietary claims should be assumed until they confirm with us.

Who it's for

Built for diners and restaurants alike

Travellers visiting Portugal

Planning a trip with dietary restrictions? SpoonZoom gives you a trusted shortlist before you land, so you spend your evenings eating, not researching.

Residents in Portugal

Already here and looking for reliable options near you? We cover neighbourhoods across our cities and keep listings current.

Restaurant owners

Thousands of allergy-aware diners actively search for safe places to eat. A verified SpoonZoom listing puts you in front of exactly the right audience.

Get in touch

Contact us

Have a question, a correction, or want to partner with SpoonZoom? We'd love to hear from you.

✉️ hello@spoonzoom.com

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