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Every single dish here took our breaths away, none more so than the deceivingly incongruous tuna ceviche with beetroot. A disparate but ultimately harmonious work of art, chunks of fresh tuna reside in a pool of absolutely amazing tasting chilled beetroot broth which was bursting with sweetness and a mildly acidic tang. Coupled with the imperceptible umami of foie gras shavings, the sweetness of lychee and the toasty crunch of hazelnut, each spoonful was packed witha melange of bright, zesty, meaty and nutty flavours. A Cevicheria rightly deserves its reputation at the forefront of Lisbon’s vibrant food scene.
Taste: 5/5
Not only do they excel at ceviche, A Cevicheria apparently does a mean beef taco too. The shatteringly crisp shells were laden with a generous filling of tartare, dobs of pungent horseradish cream and a fine dusting of nori, creating a chain reaction of flavours that set off umami bombs with every bite.
Taste: 4/5
Like some Lovecraftian nightmare, tendrils of roasted octopus clung on to inky mounds of mashed potato, exuding a smoky seductiveness and brash flavour that drew us in with its gastronomic black magic. The bursts of caramelised sweetness from the cherry tomatoes and crunch of scattered pork belly popcorn further heightened our enjoyment of an already amazing dish.
Taste: 4/5
Star chef Kiko Martins A Cevicheria is in a class of its own. Focusing on Peruvian-style ceviche, the first plate to land on our table had already set a high bar for our expectations. An effervescent potato cream blankets alabaster chunks of cod and meaty octopus that have been marinated in tiger’s milk whilst around the plate, little dobs of egg yolk emulsion add a luxurious mouthfeel with each spoonful and little slivers of pickled onion lent a welcome tanginess which balanced out the richer elements.
Taste: 4/5
