Codfish, seafood & sweets

Aveiro cuisine is naturally deeply influenced by the sea flavours, for there are many restaurants in the city where we can eat the freshest fish varieties and seafood. And obviously, codfish. Portugal's favourite fish. But Aveiro is also the place to taste new trends and a paradise for sweet-tooth travellers. "Ovos-moles" and charming patisseries leading the way.

Fama by Luís Lavrador

The fine dining restaurant Fama by Luís Lavrador is the result of the vision of two generations, created by father and son. Luís Lavrador, the son, is the man in charge of this mandatory restaurant of Aveiro.

Based on the best season products and on the excellence of traditional Portuguese flavours, Luís Lavrador tries to reveal secrets, to tell stories and to offer unique experiences through its gastronomic creations.

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Cais do Pescado

With an unrivalled location at the colourful Mercantéis quay, in Aveiro, a city that never ceases to impress, Cais do Pescado Restaurant is the place to go, if you love fish and sea-related flavours. A place that pays homage to the sea tradition, so deeply rooted in local identity.

Housed in a beautiful historical building, Cais do Pescado presents a refined yet cosy atmosphere. The decor was naturally inspired by the sea elements.

Chef Carlos Salvador is the maestro of this orchestra of memorable flavours. He uses the freshest seafood, fish and eels in his dishes. Codfish also plays a major role. Through his recipes, the Chef and his young devoted team pays a tribute to Aveiro and to its gastronomical identity and memories.

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Salpoente

Housed in a former salt warehouse, the restaurant Salpoente is the perfect place for codfish lovers in Aveiro. A place that pays tribute to the gastronomic memories of the region. A place where codfish is reinvented in the most fascinating way!

Located in Cais de S. Roque, Salpoente restaurant can be reached by moliceiro boat. This is an exquisite fine dining spot of Aveiro led by the gifted Chef Duarte Eira, who passionately selects the best ingredients, creating remarkable dishes, paired with excellent wines. The service is absolutely flawless and highly professional. The brilliant renovation works of the building were carried out by Portuguese architect Ana Paula Tinoco.

Salpoente is driven by the goal of becoming the best codfish restaurant in Portugal. A place to fall in love with in the light-kissed city of Aveiro!

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O Bairro

Benefiting from an outstanding location in Beira Mar quarter, next to the Fish Market of Aveiro, restaurant O Bairro is a colourful spot of the city, where you can taste mouth-watering specialities and irresistible desserts.

The restaurant decor is quite cheerful, depicting the typical inhabitants of Aveiro. O Bairro - "the quarter", literally translated - offers its customers a familiar-like cosy ambience. In sunny days, the terrace is the best place to enjoy a tasty meal and a superb view over the Ria de Aveiro and the beautiful houses in bright colours of Beira-Mar quarter.

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A Revolta - Hamburgueria & Cervejaria Artesanal

Located at the heart of the city with a superb view over the Ria de Aveiro, A Revolta is considered the best burger restaurant in Aveiro, providing its customers a lean-back cheerful atmosphere.

"Revoltado" is the best-sold burger of this house and it was actually the first one to be created. But there are many creative burgers to be tasted. This burger restaurant serves Portuguese craft beer, valuing the indisputable quality of national products.

"The" spot for meat lovers in Aveiro!

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Flor d'Aveiro

One of the most iconic patisseries of Aveiro, Flor d'Aveiro is the place for sweet-tooth travellers, deeply fond of the irresistible "ovos-moles", chocolate and sugar creations.

This patisserie was renovated by the atelier of Ânia Gabriel Abrantes and it became an enchanting spot full of light and functionality, inspired by the colours of the sweet delights: yellow of the egg; white of the sugar and black of the chocolate.

The owners of Flor d'Aveiro opened the romantic patisserie Doce Meu, at the heart of Coimbra downtown.

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Confeitaria Peixinho

Founded in 1856, Confeitaria Peixinho is the oldest bakery in Aveiro, producing the iconic "ovos-moles" (soft eggs). This mouth-watering sweet speciality was created 5 centuries ago by the nuns of the Jesus Monastery. Confeitaria Peixinho bakes the century-old original recipe!

Aveiro soft-eggs were actually the first Portuguese sweet to be acknowledged with the protection status by the European Comission, as well as the Protected Geographical Indication.

Confeitaria Peixinho is located at the heart of Aveiro in a pedestrian street by the Main Canal of Aveiro Lagoon. Apart from the delicious "ovos-moles, Confeitaria Peixinho fabricates other sweet specialities made of soft-eggs.

A charming place full of elegance where you can taste the unique Aveiro "ovos-moles", while drinking a comforting tea or coffee.

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