In order to bring some daylight to the basement level, the wall that once shielded the staircase was demolished and cleverly replaced by a white shelving unit that rises all the way to the ceiling. Backed by a metallic mesh, the structure both allows light to pass through and serves as a display for groceries, utensils and plants.

For the interiors' palette, the designers have selected pastel colors, teal blue for the walls and tan leather for the diner-like seating, harmoniously complemented by the coolness of the polished grey concrete floors and the stainless steel counters and matching tables to create an atmosphere of urban sophistication albeit softened by the wooden stools and the planted pots. With a breakfast menu that includes croissants, bagels and crepes as well as all-day treats like tapas, sandwiches and salads, Deli is the ideal place in Lisbon to start your day in its historic center or grab a snack on your way to visit the city’s botanical gardens next door.