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 are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
A small, lively counter-and-tables room serving Peruvian-Portuguese ceviche under a sculpted octopus.
Our read - 02
Buzzy and fun, but the no-booking policy means queuing.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, A Cevicheria works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, A Cevicheria works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, A Cevicheria delivers.
Think twice if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give A Cevicheria a miss.
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — A Cevicheria isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
A Cevicheria is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You care about the visual experience
For beauty & photography, A Cevicheria is hit or miss.
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 ↗