A Cevicheria
Chef Kiko Martins's no-reservations ceviche bar in Príncipe Real, marked by a giant octopus on the ceiling.
The call
Worth it if you're traveling as a couple and you're traveling solo.
Short answer
Is A Cevicheria worth it?
A Cevicheria deserves a place on most first itineraries. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
A small, lively counter-and-tables room serving Peruvian-Portuguese ceviche under a sculpted octopus.
- 02
Buzzy and fun, but the no-booking policy means queuing.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, A Cevicheria is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, A Cevicheria is an easy yes.
Food is a reason to travel
A Cevicheria rewards a trip built around food & drink.
Think twice if
You're traveling with kids
With kids, skip A Cevicheria.
You're watching the budget
A Cevicheria can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You only have one day
Keep A Cevicheria only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You care about the visual experience
A Cevicheria offers some beauty & photography, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The plates that decide it
- Ceviche 'Puro' with leche de tigre — the house benchmark — white fish in a spicy tiger's-milk marinade with sweet potato and red onion
- A tiradito — the Nikkei, sashimi-style cut that shows the Japanese-Peruvian side of the kitchen
- A pisco sour — the Peruvian-leaning drinks fit the menu well
Plan it well
- Cost
- ~€35–50 per head
- Allow
- 1–1.5 hours incl. queue
Sources and method (2)
- Chef Kiko Martins's no-reservations ceviche bar opened in 2014 in Príncipe Real, seating only ~26–28 under a large sculpted ceiling octopus. acevicheria.pt ↗
- Menu applies a Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) approach to Portuguese ingredients; the no-booking, small-room format means queuing at peak times. flavorsandsenses.com ↗