From the Beach to the Center of Lisbon: The New “Aqui Há Peixe” Restaurant
It was one of the best-known beach restaurants on the Lisbon Coast for over a decade, but it’s now moved to the center of the city. The exact previous location was the beach of Comporta by the increasingly-sophisticated Troia, and it was known to serve the freshest and most perfectly-cooked fish. While the sand and the sea may be gone, its new location allows Lisbon to have the flavors of the ocean at any time of the year without having to go the beach. It’s all found in the Chiado district and the fish arrives every morning to be served later in the day on your plate. Freshness and quality come at a premium so prices are slightly above average from what you’d expect in Lisbon (a quick glance at the menu posted at the door showed that the cheapest dish is 15 euros although I’ve also been told that there are some at 13 and 14 euros). Because I haven’t yet dined there, I can’t really confirm anything, but considering its reputation, I’ll have to do that sooner or later. Having also taken a look at its dining room, it looks informal and unpretentious, much like that of the previous location. Apparently also unchanged from the past are its famous desserts such as the passion fruit mousse and chocolate cake. It all therefore sounds like a very welcomed addition to Lisbon’s restaurant scene, especially in Chiado which is known more for its international menus than for its seafood restaurants.
Address: Rua da Trindade, 18A
Phone: 21 343 2154
Closed on Sundays
