Super nice place in the artsy LX Factory area: Restaurant 1300 Taberna @ LX Factory (4. November 2023)
If you haven’t been to the LX Factory, you should definitely pay the place a visit, as it is a lovely area with a lot of artistic elements. One element, which I like about the area, is the fact that you have a lot of different restaurants you can choose from. I decided to pay the 1300 Taberna a visit as the place looked super nice when walking by. As a starter, I went for the “home-made 1300 ginger drink” (EUR 4.00), which was nicely refreshing, but had a bit too much ice inside (for my personal gusto).
Usually, I’m no big fan of the “home-made bread basket, Azorean butter, our olive oil and olives” (EUR 4.50), but in this case it was a bit different as they serve really nice kinds of bread, which are delicious. The bread with chorizo was outstanding, for example, and the butter was rich too.
As one of the starters, I decided to go for the “watermelon and strawberry gazpacho” (EUR 8.00). What I absolutely loved was the way the watermelon was prepared. It was pickled in a way that it had an almost meaty texture, which is quite amazing really. On top of that, it had a sweetness due to the ingredients and a nice crunchy element with the tapioca chip. However, I find the word ‘gazpacho’ a bit of a very liberal interpretation of the dish.
Secondly, I went for the “catch of the day ceviche, avocado, sweet potato chips” (EUR 11.00), which was nice. The fish was cut a bit too chunky for my personal gusto, but the combination of flavours was actually nice and with the roasted corn, the texture profile of the dish was nice too.
What I absolutely liked about the place was the interior, as it is really spacious, and that somehow ensures that you feel super comfortable there.
Another part I really liked about the place was the fact that you’re able to watch the chefs prepare the meal. It must be annoying for them, but it is fascinating to watch. On top of that, the staff is friendly and attentive and actually makes sure you have everything you need and want at all times.
The 1300 Taberna is a safe bet – in my opinion – to visit when you’re in the LX Factory strolling around, and it starts raining, as the place is truly nice, and the food is actually excellent.
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Contact Details:
Restaurant 1300 Taberna @ LX Factory
LX Factory
R. Rodrigues de Faria 103 arm. H
1300-501 Lisboa (PT)
Tel.: +351 21 364 9170
E-Mail: 1300taberna@gmail.com
Homepage: http://www.1300taberna.com
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
