What to eat at Páteo?
Páteo is the restaurant at Bairro do Avillez dedicated to Portuguese cuisine, with a contemporary approach full of flavour. The menu includes starters, seafood, fish dishes – including cod dishes – meat dishes, vegetarian options and desserts, always with attention to good products, the right techniques and the desire to bring out the best in each ingredient.
Portuguese cuisine restaurant
For those who want to know what to choose at Páteo, the answer may vary depending on the moment and the occasion. Páteo’s menu is signed by chef José Avillez and offers good Portuguese cuisine. Among the most emblematic dishes are Green beans tempura with lemon salt and tartar sauce, Bulhão Pato clams, Brás-style cod with explosive olives and Scarlet shrimps with a flavorful rice. All of these dishes are rooted in tradition but presented with a contemporary touch.
For those who want to experience contemporary Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon, Páteo is a good choice. The proposal respects Portuguese flavours, showcases good products and the recipes bear the signature of José Avillez. And all of this in a contemporary, beautiful and welcoming setting.
The menu also includes gluten-free options. For vegan meals, allergies or other restrictions, it is recommended that the team be informed at the time of booking and upon arrival, so that the most suitable options can be indicated.
Portuguese restaurant with fish and seafood
Páteo is also a good choice for those looking for a Portuguese restaurant with fish and seafood in Lisbon. The sea is very present on the menu, whether in the starters, seafood dishes, fish suggestions or cod recipes. Prawns with garlic and chili, Lobster bisque, Oven roasted octopus with garlic and rosemary, Grilled squid, black rice with chorizo and kimchi mayonnaise, Grilled sea bass with shrimp rice or Oven roasted cod loin with onion confit and “punched” potatoes are good options for those who want to try Portuguese specialties and enjoy the taste of the sea right in the center of the city, in Chiado.
Portuguese restaurant with meat
But the experience is not limited to fish and seafood. For those who prefer meat, the menu includes dishes full of flavour and comfort, within a varied Portuguese offering, such as Chicken “piri-piri”, “Bairro-style” eye fillet steak with sauce and potato chips or Roasted lamb with potatoes and sautéed rapini, among others. There are also vegetarian options, such as Fried rice with mushrooms, pine nuts, green asparagus and fried egg, Green lentil and chickpea curry with vegetables and white rice, and Linguine with grilled green vegetables and basil.
Where to try Portuguese desserts in Lisbon?
Desserts are one of Páteo’s strong points. A good Portuguese meal has to leave room for something sweet. The difficult part is choosing: Pastel de nata mille-feuille, light and delicious, chef José Avillez’s interpretation of a Lisbon classic; Bairro’s Pavlova, a crisp meringue with an irresistible strawberry mousse, red fruit compote and cream cheese foam; Hazelnut 3, a chef José Avillez classic: hazelnut ice cream, hazelnut foam, grated hazelnut and fleur de sel, all served in a glass in generous layers; Bairro’s chocolate cake, a rich and creamy chocolate cake, prepared with the best chocolate and in the ideal portion; Passion fruit with coconut sorbet: surprising, refreshing and with a tropical touch; and Our sponge cake infused with orange, vanilla and cinnamon, finished with a little fleur de sel, cream ice cream and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Restaurant with Fado Nights
On special evenings, such as Fado Nights or dinner concerts, special menus may be available. Information about these dinners with music can be found in the Bairro do Avillez Agenda on the website bairrodoavillez.pt.