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Salpoente
Cornbread
Mentioned multiple times as a favorite starter with basic butter, praised for its quality and a highlight of the tasting menu.
Veal
Frequently recommended main course, described as 'out of this world' and perfectly cooked, often highlighted in tasting menus and lunch specials.
Cod
Noted as a noteworthy dish in several reviews, including cod pasta and other cod preparations, appreciated for its flavor though one mention noted slight fishiness.
Smoked eel and beetroot
Specifically praised as phenomenal and a standout course during a tasting menu experience.
Octopus
Enjoyed on a return visit, part of the new tasting menu, indicating it is a recommended dish.
Dessert
Referred to as 'out of this world' and a favorite finish to the meal, highly recommended by multiple reviewers.
Bacalhau a Bras
Described as the best by one reviewer, noted for its creamy and delicious flavor, a memorable Portuguese dish at the restaurant.
Arroz de Pato
Mentioned as a remarkable main dish, praised for its taste and part of the highly recommended mains.
Hours
| Monday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 3 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
About Salpoente
Salpoente is a restaurant in Aveiro, Portugal, known for fine dining and tasting menus with a modern Portuguese focus. Reviewers consistently praise the exceptional food, excellent service, and strong wine pairings, along with standout dishes like bacalhau a bras, cod, veal, and desserts. The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, and the restaurant is often mentioned as a Michelin-starred or Michelin-level experience. It serves lunch and dinner, accepts reservations, and is priced at €50+.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Salpoente known for?
Salpoente is best known for its tasting menu and modern Portuguese fine dining, especially dishes built around cod and bacalhau a bras. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the wine pairing, attentive pacing of courses, and the overall Michelin-level experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Salpoente?
Reviewers most often highlight the tasting menu, bacalhau a bras, cod dishes, veal, smoked eel with beetroot, octopus, cornbread, and the desserts. The wine pairing and seaweed martini are also called out as memorable parts of the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Salpoente?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, with tasteful decor and a renovated warehouse setting. It suits couples for a special dinner, but reviews also mention groups and solo dining, especially for a long tasting-menu meal.
Is Salpoente good value, and what is the price range?
Salpoente is priced at €50+, and many reviewers say the lunch menu and tasting menu feel worth the cost for a Michelin-starred experience. Comments often mention good pricing for the wine list and strong value for the quality of food and service.
Do I need a reservation at Salpoente, and when is the best time to go?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and the data says reservations are required. Lunch is a good option if you want a more affordable experience, while dinner is the setting most reviewers describe for the full tasting-menu and wine-pairing experience.
Is parking available at Salpoente?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Salpoente have vegetarian options?
Yes, Salpoente offers vegan options.
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