LAB is a restaurant in Ericeira Centro, Ericeira. Rated 4.9 stars from 156 Google reviews. Known for food that surprises without showing off and service that actually smiles. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #8 of 16 in Ericeira Centro.
Rankings updated April 2026
LAB
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Quick Verdict
Yes. The food lands consistently, the staff knows what they're doing, and the price-to-quality ratio keeps people returning mid-holiday to eat through the menu again.
You want to order 4–6 small plates, share them, and taste what the kitchen actually does well without pretension or a €50 tasting menu.
About LAB
LAB is a small restaurant on Rua dos Ferreiros in central Ericeira where you order multiple dishes to share, eating as you go. The kitchen's open to the dining room, so you can watch the team work. Codfish lasagne, duck rice, lamb shank, tartare sando, and cheeseburger rotate through orders. Reviewers keep coming back — one visitor ate there twice in one holiday and wanted to return again. Service moves fast and arrives smiling. The space is tight and cosy, the kind of place that fills by dinner time. One note: the kitchen exhaust can be heavy some nights, so if smoke bothers you, mention it when you arrive.
What Stands Out
Food that surprises without showing off
Reviewers praised 'flavours that are elaborated, made with great care' and mentioned standing orders: tartare sando, duck rice, lamb shank, codfish lasagne, and chestnut soup. One visitor from San Sebastian — a place known for food — called it 'the best meal we have had in Portugal.'
Service that actually smiles
'Always served with a smile' and 'service was very fast and nice' appear across reviews. The team is described as 'amazing' and 'impeccable' multiple times.
Designed for sharing, not solo dining
Reviewers consistently recommend ordering everything and splitting plates. One Portuguese review notes the format is 'tapas that are shareable between two people — you order several dishes and divide them.' Groups of 4–6 get the most value.
What Customers Say
Without a doubt, the food is simply amazing, always served with a smile.
I would recommend to always try to get everything on the menu and share with friends!
Enquanto estiver em Ericeira, retornarei até explorar todo o cardapio.
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Contact
R. dos Ferreiros 6, 2655-325 Ericeira, Portugal
+351 261 869 341Frequently Asked Questions about LAB
No online booking available. Arrive before 8pm on weekdays or expect a short wait. Weekends fill faster — one reviewer noted standing room at the bar by 9pm on Saturdays.
Tartare sando, duck rice, lamb shank, codfish lasagne, and chestnut soup are the standouts mentioned repeatedly. Order 4–6 plates to share if you're 2–3 people. The menu changes, so ask what's on the day you visit.
One recent reviewer noted heavy kitchen smoke and uncomfortable air one evening. It may not happen every visit, but mention it to staff when you arrive if you're sensitive — they can open windows or seat you near ventilation.
One reviewer eating a lot of small plates said the price was 'very good' relative to quality. Expect €30–50 per person depending on how many plates you order and whether you drink wine.
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