Maré
Maré is a small neighbourhood restaurant and café in Lisbon, a few streets from the river. A short menu of pastries and toast, soups, burgers and a pasta, and Portuguese classics such as salt cod, grilled sardines and octopus from the Atlantic, plus convent sweets from Alcobaça and Vila Real. A handful of tables inside and a few on the pavement. Everything is made in-house. The name means tide.
wines
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Alandra TintoAn easy-drinking red from Esporão in the Alentejo. Bright ruby red with notes of cherry and plum, pairing well with bacalhau and croquettes. -
Vinho Verde de Ponte da BarcaA fresh, light-bodied Vinho Verde from the Lima valley in north Portugal. Aromatic with white flowers, citrus, and a gentle natural spritz. -
Vinho da Casa — House RedA smooth, fruit-forward Portuguese red wine from a small producer. Served by the glass or jug, it pairs well with bacalhau and grilled meats.
starters
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Avocado Toast with Poached EggsThick slices of house sourdough topped with smashed avocado and poached eggs. Made with lemon, olive oil, and corn salad leaves. -
Bolinhos de BacalhauHandmade salt cod fritters made daily at Maré. House-desalted cod and potato, fried until golden and crunchy. Naturally gluten-free. -
Canapé Smoked SalmonHand-sliced cold-smoked Atlantic salmon with cream cheese, chives and black pepper. Served as four rolls with sea salt flakes. -
Indian SamosasHand-folded Indian samosas filled with spiced potato and onion, fried to order and served with a cool yoghurt dip. -
Meat Croquettes with Garlic MayonnaiseHand-shaped meat croquettes made daily from slow-braised meat. Fried to order and served with garlic mayonnaise and lime wedges. -
Mussels with Peppers and ParsleyFresh Atlantic mussels steamed with white wine, garlic and olive oil, finished with peppers and parsley. Served with bread. -
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with CheeseBaked portobello caps filled with sautéed spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and herbs, topped with bubbling melted cheese.
vegetarian
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Avocado Toast with Poached EggsThick slices of house sourdough topped with smashed avocado and poached eggs. Made with lemon, olive oil, and corn salad leaves. -
Black Burger with Chickpeas and VegetablesA plant-based burger with a charcoal bun, chickpea and sweet potato patty, smoky sriracha mayo, and fresh greens. Made in-house at Maré. -
Carrot Soup with Cream and ParsleySlowly cooked carrots blended until smooth, served with a swirl of cream, olive oil, chopped parsley and croutons. -
Creamy Red Cabbage SoupA smooth, slow cooked red cabbage soup finished with a swirl of cream, toasted almond flakes and fresh chard. Vegetarian and gluten-free. -
Farfalle with Pumpkin Sauce and ParmesanFarfalle pasta tossed in a smooth sauce of roasted pumpkin, garlic and rosemary, finished with grated Parmesan. -
Indian SamosasHand-folded Indian samosas filled with spiced potato and onion, fried to order and served with a cool yoghurt dip. -
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with CheeseBaked portobello caps filled with sautéed spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and herbs, topped with bubbling melted cheese. -
Veggie BurgerA house-made patty of vegetables, legumes and grains in a seeded wholegrain bun, served with a basket of crisps at Maré in Lisbon.
fish & seafood
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Bacalhau Assado — Baked Cod Loin in Olive OilThick cod loins desalted for two days and baked slowly in olive oil, garlic and onion. Served with roasted baby potatoes, broccoli, egg and olives. -
Bacalhau à BrásHand-shredded salt cod cooked with onion, garlic, and matchstick potatoes, finished with creamy eggs, black olives, and parsley at Maré. -
Bolinhos de BacalhauHandmade salt cod fritters made daily at Maré. House-desalted cod and potato, fried until golden and crunchy. Naturally gluten-free. -
Canapé Smoked SalmonHand-sliced cold-smoked Atlantic salmon with cream cheese, chives and black pepper. Served as four rolls with sea salt flakes. -
Grilled Sardines with Salad and BreadTwo fresh Atlantic sardines grilled over charcoal, served with a green salad and a basket of bread. Paired with Vinho Verde de Ponte da Barca. -
Mussels with Peppers and ParsleyFresh Atlantic mussels steamed with white wine, garlic and olive oil, finished with peppers and parsley. Served with bread. -
Polvo Grelhado — Grilled OctopusSlow-cooked Atlantic octopus, charcoal-grilled and served in a garlic butter, white wine and parsley sauce. Naturally gluten-free. -
Spaghetti with Mussels and Red PepperFresh Atlantic mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, tossed with sweet red pepper and spaghetti finished in the broth.
portuguese classics
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Bacalhau Assado — Baked Cod Loin in Olive OilThick cod loins desalted for two days and baked slowly in olive oil, garlic and onion. Served with roasted baby potatoes, broccoli, egg and olives. -
Bacalhau à BrásHand-shredded salt cod cooked with onion, garlic, and matchstick potatoes, finished with creamy eggs, black olives, and parsley at Maré. -
Bolinhos de BacalhauHandmade salt cod fritters made daily at Maré. House-desalted cod and potato, fried until golden and crunchy. Naturally gluten-free. -
Caldo VerdeA classic Portuguese kale soup with smoked chouriço and olive oil, served with a thick slice of broa cornbread at Maré in Lisbon. -
Castanhas de OvosA traditional convent sweet from Alcobaça made from egg yolks and sugar. Golden, hand-shaped rounds that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. -
CovilhetesHand-laminated pastries from Vila Real filled with slow-cooked Maronese veal, baked in traditional black clay moulds and served warm. -
FrancesinhaPorto's most famous sandwich made with ham, linguiça and cured sausage, topped with melted cheese and a slow-simmered beer and tomato sauce. -
Grilled Sardines with Salad and BreadTwo fresh Atlantic sardines grilled over charcoal, served with a green salad and a basket of bread. Paired with Vinho Verde de Ponte da Barca. -
MolotofA light Portuguese pudding made from whipped egg whites and sugar, served with dark caramel syrup and toasted almonds. -
Pasteis de NataHand-laminated custard tarts baked fresh in our stone oven. Made with egg yolks, cream, cinnamon and lemon zest. Served warm. -
Pastéis de VouzelaA traditional pastry from the Beira Alta region with thin filo pastry, rich egg cream and icing sugar. Served three to a plate at Maré. -
Polvo Grelhado — Grilled OctopusSlow-cooked Atlantic octopus, charcoal-grilled and served in a garlic butter, white wine and parsley sauce. Naturally gluten-free.
vegan
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Black Burger with Chickpeas and VegetablesA plant-based burger with a charcoal bun, chickpea and sweet potato patty, smoky sriracha mayo, and fresh greens. Made in-house at Maré. -
Tiramisu Chia PuddingPlant-based Tiramisu Chia Pudding made fresh every day with espresso, oat milk, vanilla cream and dark cocoa powder.
soups
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Caldo VerdeA classic Portuguese kale soup with smoked chouriço and olive oil, served with a thick slice of broa cornbread at Maré in Lisbon. -
Carrot Soup with Cream and ParsleySlowly cooked carrots blended until smooth, served with a swirl of cream, olive oil, chopped parsley and croutons. -
Creamy Red Cabbage SoupA smooth, slow cooked red cabbage soup finished with a swirl of cream, toasted almond flakes and fresh chard. Vegetarian and gluten-free.
desserts
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Castanhas de OvosA traditional convent sweet from Alcobaça made from egg yolks and sugar. Golden, hand-shaped rounds that are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. -
Chocolate MousseA light chocolate mousse made with single-origin 70% dark chocolate, hand-whipped eggs and cream. Served chilled with a chocolate shaving. -
Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream and MintWarm grilled pineapple with caramelised sugars, served with caramel ice cream and fresh mint leaves. A vegetarian and gluten-free dessert. -
MolotofA light Portuguese pudding made from whipped egg whites and sugar, served with dark caramel syrup and toasted almonds. -
Pasteis de NataHand-laminated custard tarts baked fresh in our stone oven. Made with egg yolks, cream, cinnamon and lemon zest. Served warm. -
Pastéis de VouzelaA traditional pastry from the Beira Alta region with thin filo pastry, rich egg cream and icing sugar. Served three to a plate at Maré. -
Tiramisu Chia PuddingPlant-based Tiramisu Chia Pudding made fresh every day with espresso, oat milk, vanilla cream and dark cocoa powder.
beers
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Cerveja à Pressão — Portuguese Tap BeerA crisp, lightly malty Portuguese pale lager served very cold in a chilled glass. Available as an imperial or a caneca at Maré.
meat
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CovilhetesHand-laminated pastries from Vila Real filled with slow-cooked Maronese veal, baked in traditional black clay moulds and served warm. -
FrancesinhaPorto's most famous sandwich made with ham, linguiça and cured sausage, topped with melted cheese and a slow-simmered beer and tomato sauce. -
Meat Croquettes with Garlic MayonnaiseHand-shaped meat croquettes made daily from slow-braised meat. Fried to order and served with garlic mayonnaise and lime wedges.
pasta & mains
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Farfalle with Pumpkin Sauce and ParmesanFarfalle pasta tossed in a smooth sauce of roasted pumpkin, garlic and rosemary, finished with grated Parmesan. -
Spaghetti with Mussels and Red PepperFresh Atlantic mussels cooked in white wine and garlic, tossed with sweet red pepper and spaghetti finished in the broth.