A Cevicheria

A Cevicheria sits on Rua Dom Pedro V in Príncipe Real and is chef Kiko Martins's tribute to Peruvian cuisine, built around a small, ever-changing ceviche menu that pairs Peruvian technique with Portugal's abundant Atlantic seafood. The daily ceviche is the restaurant's calling card, alongside an octopus tiradito and a causa layered with bacalhau that nods to the restaurant's Portuguese setting. The dining room is compact and playful, dominated by a large hand-crafted octopus sculpture suspended from the ceiling, with a handful of counter seats facing the open kitchen and a few small tables; the atmosphere is casual and lively rather than formal, and dress is relaxed. Pisco-based cocktails and a short list of Portuguese white wines are the natural pairings for the citrus-forward ceviche dishes, and the drinks list leans toward refreshing options suited to the acidic, seafood-driven menu. Because the space seats only a small number of guests at a time and has built a strong reputation since opening, reservations are recommended, particularly for dinner, though same-day availability can sometimes be found by calling ahead or arriving right at opening. The counter seats facing the kitchen are considered the best in the house for watching the ceviche being prepared to order. A Cevicheria was among the restaurants that helped establish chef Kiko Martins as one of Lisbon's most recognizable culinary figures, and it remains one of his most visited concepts alongside Taberna da Rua das Flores. The restaurant is closed Mondays, and dishes are sized for sharing among two or three ceviche plates per couple rather than one dish per person.