Restaurant · Dili
Pro-Ema Restaurant School
A training restaurant where young Timorese women learn to cook and serve. Affordable lunches with Italian and French influences, and some of the best desserts in Dili.
Last verified: Checked against the Tourism Timor-Leste directory and published reviews
By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Pro-Ema Restaurant School is a restaurant in Bidau Lecidere, Dili, serving international food and desserts. Every meal supports hospitality training for young women.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- International, Desserts
- Area
- Bidau Lecidere, Dili
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | International, Desserts |
| Area | Bidau Lecidere, Dili |
| Good to know | Social enterprise |
What to order
- Desserts
Why go
- Every meal supports hospitality training for young women
- Known for its desserts
- Good for: lunch with a purpose
Location
Location
Pro-Ema Restaurant SchoolBidau Lecidere, Dili-8.5524, 125.5843
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- Hours (as listed)
- Not published. Call or message ahead.
- Phone
- +670 7862 8966
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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