Maré

wines

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  Alandra Tinto

  An easy-drinking red from Esporão in the Alentejo. Bright ruby with notes of cherry and ripe plum, pairing well with bacalhau and croquettes.
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  Vinho Verde de Ponte da Barca

  A fresh, aromatic Vinho Verde from the Lima valley. Pale gold with notes of white flowers and citrus, served chilled from the ice.
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  Vinho da Casa — House Red

  A smooth, fruit-forward Portuguese red wine from a small producer. Served by the glass or jug at Maré.

starters

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  Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

  Thick slices of house sourdough topped with smashed avocado, poached eggs, olive oil, and corn salad leaves. Vegetarian and dairy-free.
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  Bolinhos de Bacalhau

  Handmade salt cod fritters made daily. House-desalted cod folded with potato and parsley, fried until golden and crunchy.
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  Canapé Smoked Salmon

  Cold-smoked Atlantic salmon rolls with cream cheese, fresh chives, and cracked black pepper. Served cold with sea salt flakes.
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  Indian Samosas

  Hand-folded pastry filled with spiced potato and onion. Three per order, fried to order and served with a cool yoghurt dip.
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  Meat Croquettes with Garlic Mayonnaise

  Hand-shaped croquettes made daily from slow-braised meat. Fried to order and served with lime wedges and house garlic mayonnaise.
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  Mussels with Peppers and Parsley

  Fresh Atlantic mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, and olive oil, finished with peppers and parsley. Served with bread.
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  Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese

  Baked portobello caps filled with sautéed spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds and herbs, topped with melting cheese. Naturally gluten-free.

vegetarian

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  Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

  Thick slices of house sourdough topped with smashed avocado, poached eggs, olive oil, and corn salad leaves. Vegetarian and dairy-free.
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  Black Burger with Chickpeas and Vegetables

  A fully plant-based burger with a charcoal bun, chickpea and sweet potato patty, and smoky sriracha mayo. Made in-house at Maré.
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  Carrot Soup with Cream and Parsley

  Slow-cooked carrot soup blended until smooth. Served with a swirl of cream, olive oil, parsley, and croutons.
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  Creamy Red Cabbage Soup

  A naturally violet red cabbage soup, slow cooked with onion and garlic. Served with a swirl of cream, toasted almond flakes, and fresh chard.
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  Farfalle with Pumpkin Sauce and Parmesan

  Al dente farfalle tossed in a smooth sauce of roasted pumpkin, garlic, and rosemary, finished with grated Parmesan.
• 
  Indian Samosas

  Hand-folded pastry filled with spiced potato and onion. Three per order, fried to order and served with a cool yoghurt dip.
• 
  Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Cheese

  Baked portobello caps filled with sautéed spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds and herbs, topped with melting cheese. Naturally gluten-free.
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  Veggie Burger

  A house-made patty of vegetables, legumes, and grains in a toasted seeded wholegrain bun. Served with a basket of crisps.

fish & seafood

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  Bacalhau Assado — Baked Cod Loin in Olive Oil

  Thick cod loins desalted in house for two days and slow baked in olive oil. Served with roasted potatoes, broccoli, eggs, and olives.
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  Bacalhau à Brás

  Hand-shredded salt cod cooked with onions and garlic, folded with crisp matchstick potatoes and creamy eggs. A Maré staple since opening.
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  Bolinhos de Bacalhau

  Handmade salt cod fritters made daily. House-desalted cod folded with potato and parsley, fried until golden and crunchy.
• 
  Canapé Smoked Salmon

  Cold-smoked Atlantic salmon rolls with cream cheese, fresh chives, and cracked black pepper. Served cold with sea salt flakes.
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  Grilled Sardines with Salad and Bread

  Fresh Atlantic sardines grilled over charcoal, served with a green salad and bread. Pair it with a chilled glass of Vinho Verde de Ponte da Barca.
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  Mussels with Peppers and Parsley

  Fresh Atlantic mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, and olive oil, finished with peppers and parsley. Served with bread.
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  Polvo Grelhado — Grilled Octopus

  Slow-cooked Atlantic octopus finished on a hot grill. Served in a black iron pan with garlic butter, white wine, and parsley.
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  Spaghetti with Mussels and Red Pepper

  Fresh Atlantic mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, tossed with sweet red pepper and spaghetti. A dairy-free main course from Maré.

portuguese classics

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  Bacalhau Assado — Baked Cod Loin in Olive Oil

  Thick cod loins desalted in house for two days and slow baked in olive oil. Served with roasted potatoes, broccoli, eggs, and olives.
• 
  Bolinhos de Bacalhau

  Handmade salt cod fritters made daily. House-desalted cod folded with potato and parsley, fried until golden and crunchy.
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  Caldo Verde

  A classic Portuguese kale soup with potato, onion, and chouriço, served with a thick slice of broa cornbread at Maré.
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  Grilled Sardines with Salad and Bread

  Fresh Atlantic sardines grilled over charcoal, served with a green salad and bread. Pair it with a chilled glass of Vinho Verde de Ponte da Barca.
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  Molotof

  A light Portuguese pudding made from whipped egg whites and sugar, served with dark caramel syrup and toasted almonds.
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  Pastéis de Vouzela

  A traditional pastry from Vouzela in the Beira Alta region with thin filo pastry and a rich egg cream filling, finished with icing sugar.
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  Polvo Grelhado — Grilled Octopus

  Slow-cooked Atlantic octopus finished on a hot grill. Served in a black iron pan with garlic butter, white wine, and parsley.

Portuguese classics

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  Bacalhau à Brás

  Hand-shredded salt cod cooked with onions and garlic, folded with crisp matchstick potatoes and creamy eggs. A Maré staple since opening.
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  Castanhas de Ovos

  Castanhas de Ovos are traditional convent sweets from Alcobaça made from egg yolks and sugar. Served as a dessert or alongside coffee.
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  Covilhetes

  Hand-laminated pastries from Vila Real filled with slow-cooked Maronese veal and baked in traditional black clay moulds. Served warm.
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  Francesinha

  Porto's most famous sandwich made with ham, linguiça, and cured sausage, topped with melted cheese and a beer-based sauce. Served with fries.
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  Pasteis de Nata

  Hand-laminated custard tarts baked fresh in our stone oven. Made with egg yolks, cream, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Served warm.

vegan

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  Black Burger with Chickpeas and Vegetables

  A fully plant-based burger with a charcoal bun, chickpea and sweet potato patty, and smoky sriracha mayo. Made in-house at Maré.
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  Tiramisu Chia Pudding

  A plant-based treat made fresh daily with chia seeds soaked in espresso and oat milk, topped with vanilla cream and dark cocoa powder.

soups

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  Caldo Verde

  A classic Portuguese kale soup with potato, onion, and chouriço, served with a thick slice of broa cornbread at Maré.
• 
  Carrot Soup with Cream and Parsley

  Slow-cooked carrot soup blended until smooth. Served with a swirl of cream, olive oil, parsley, and croutons.
• 
  Creamy Red Cabbage Soup

  A naturally violet red cabbage soup, slow cooked with onion and garlic. Served with a swirl of cream, toasted almond flakes, and fresh chard.

desserts

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  Castanhas de Ovos

  Castanhas de Ovos are traditional convent sweets from Alcobaça made from egg yolks and sugar. Served as a dessert or alongside coffee.
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  Chocolate Mousse

  A light, gelatin-free mousse made with single-origin 70% dark chocolate, hand-whipped egg whites, and cream. Served chilled with a chocolate curl.
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  Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream and Mint

  Ripe pineapple grilled until caramelized and served warm with caramel ice cream and fresh mint. A light, vegetarian, and gluten-free dessert.
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  Molotof

  A light Portuguese pudding made from whipped egg whites and sugar, served with dark caramel syrup and toasted almonds.
• 
  Pasteis de Nata

  Hand-laminated custard tarts baked fresh in our stone oven. Made with egg yolks, cream, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Served warm.
• 
  Pastéis de Vouzela

  A traditional pastry from Vouzela in the Beira Alta region with thin filo pastry and a rich egg cream filling, finished with icing sugar.
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  Tiramisu Chia Pudding

  A plant-based treat made fresh daily with chia seeds soaked in espresso and oat milk, topped with vanilla cream and dark cocoa powder.

beers

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  Cerveja à Pressão — Portuguese Tap Beer

  A crisp, pale gold Portuguese lager served very cold in a chilled glass. Available as an imperial or a caneca.

meat

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  Covilhetes

  Hand-laminated pastries from Vila Real filled with slow-cooked Maronese veal and baked in traditional black clay moulds. Served warm.
• 
  Francesinha

  Porto's most famous sandwich made with ham, linguiça, and cured sausage, topped with melted cheese and a beer-based sauce. Served with fries.
• 
  Meat Croquettes with Garlic Mayonnaise

  Hand-shaped croquettes made daily from slow-braised meat. Fried to order and served with lime wedges and house garlic mayonnaise.

pasta & mains

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  Farfalle with Pumpkin Sauce and Parmesan

  Al dente farfalle tossed in a smooth sauce of roasted pumpkin, garlic, and rosemary, finished with grated Parmesan.
• 
  Spaghetti with Mussels and Red Pepper

  Fresh Atlantic mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, tossed with sweet red pepper and spaghetti. A dairy-free main course from Maré.