A Cevicheria

A Cevicheria is a ceviche bar on Rua Dom Pedro V in Lisbon's Príncipe Real district, a hillside neighbourhood of antique shops, boutiques and garden terraces above the Bairro Alto. The restaurant is associated with chef Kiko Martins and serves Peruvian-inspired seafood with Portuguese fish and shellfish. The menu centres on ceviche, raw fish cured in citrus, onion and chilli, with the classic ceviche, a tuna poke bowl and tiger's milk, the sharp, spicy cure served as a small drink or shooter, among the best-known orders. Other dishes include tiraditos, seafood tacos and cooked fish plates, and cocktails built on pisco, including the pisco sour, form the bar programme alongside Portuguese wines and beer. The dining room is small, bright and lively, and the most recognisable feature is a large octopus sculpture hanging from the ceiling, which has become a landmark of the venue. The mood is informal and fashionable, with a mixed crowd of locals and visitors, and the noise level rises at peak times. Seating is limited and the restaurant does not take reservations, so queues form for lunch and dinner, particularly on weekends. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon to midnight, and arriving soon after opening or in the mid-afternoon gives the best chance of a table without a wait. The format is built around sharing, with small plates and bowls at moderate prices, and a meal of several dishes is usually priced in the mid range for Lisbon. Fresh seafood is the focus, so the menu varies by supply. It is a short walk from the Jardim do Príncipe Real and the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, and suits visitors who want a lighter, fresher alternative to traditional Portuguese food.