fresh wild fish
with your feet in the sand
Praia do Ouro, Sesimbra
Welcome to Portofino
With impeccable service and ambient music, Portofino is a beachfront restaurant that brings together all the essentials for an exceptional dining experience with comfort and refinement.
Portofino was created for lovers of fine gastronomy who, beyond savoring great food, appreciate the natural beauty of the surrounding bay.
Lunch or dinner at Portofino is a treat for the senses. The sea and its soothing breeze will make you want to return every day.
fresh flavours by the sea
from our menu
Fresh fish from our coast, selected shellfish and Mediterranean-inspired dishes prepared daily with the sea as the backdrop.
Seafood rice
Arroz do mar e seus mariscos
Sea bass loin with pesto risotto
Lombo de robalo com risotto de pesto
Salmon carpaccio with truffled ponzu
Carpaccio de salmão com ponzu trufado
Beef pica-pau
Pica-pau de novilho
Burrata with fig jam, hazelnut and pistachio
Burrata com compota de figo e avelã
Squid with squid-ink risotto and fried-garlic aioli
Lula com risotto nero e aioli
Oysters, natural or dressed
Ostras ao natural no gelo
Special Black Angus burger
Hambúrguer especial Black Angus
Mushroom risotto
Risotto de cogumelos
Alheira croquettes with quince mayo
Crocantes de alheira com maionese
Thai prawn curry with wild rice
Caril de gambas thai com arroz selvagem
Tuna carpaccio
Carpaccio de atum com ponzu
Ice cream cup
Taça de gelados artesanais
Garlic prawns
Gambas ao alhinho
Calamari with sriracha mayo
Calamares crocantes com sriracha
Razor clams in beurre blanc
Canivetes com beurre blanc
Tuna panzanella with sweet peppers
Panzanella de atum e pimentos doces
Seafood rice
Arroz do mar e seus mariscos
Sea bass loin with pesto risotto
Lombo de robalo com risotto de pesto
Salmon carpaccio with truffled ponzu
Carpaccio de salmão com ponzu trufado
Beef pica-pau
Pica-pau de novilho
Burrata with fig jam, hazelnut and pistachio
Burrata com compota de figo e avelã
Squid with squid-ink risotto and fried-garlic aioli
Lula com risotto nero e aioli
Oysters, natural or dressed
Ostras ao natural no gelo
Special Black Angus burger
Hambúrguer especial Black Angus
Mushroom risotto
Risotto de cogumelos
Alheira croquettes with quince mayo
Crocantes de alheira com maionese
Thai prawn curry with wild rice
Caril de gambas thai com arroz selvagem
Tuna carpaccio
Carpaccio de atum com ponzu
Ice cream cup
Taça de gelados artesanais
Garlic prawns
Gambas ao alhinho
Calamari with sriracha mayo
Calamares crocantes com sriracha
Razor clams in beurre blanc
Canivetes com beurre blanc
Tuna panzanella with sweet peppers
Panzanella de atum e pimentos doces
October, April and May
wednesday to sunday
12h30 to 15h30 | 19h00 to 22h30 | Praia do Ouro
beach events
christmas dinners
The company, friends or family Christmas dinner, with the Sesimbra sea outside. Welcome drink, starter, choice of main course, dessert and drinks included.
From 16 adults
see the christmas menu
temperature
12º
sea
18º
wind · N
8 km/h
sun
07:51–18:50
Live image · MEO Beachcam · Open-Meteo conditions
quick answers
frequently asked questions
[01]Do you take online reservations?
Yes. Tap Reserve on any page, choose the day, time and party size, and confirmation arrives in your inbox with a code. You can also call +351 919 480 286.
[02]Is there parking nearby?
Yes. Parking is next to the GNR station (police post) in Sesimbra. Access to the restaurant is step-free, suitable for pushchairs and reduced mobility.
[03]Do you have vegetarian and gluten-free options?
Yes. We have dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu, coeliac-friendly options, and we adapt recipes for intolerances or allergies — just let the team know when booking or on arrival.
[04]Is the terrace on the sand?
Yes. Portofino's terrace sits literally on the sand at Praia do Ouro, with panoramic views over Sesimbra bay and sunset in the late afternoon. We also have an indoor room with floor-to-ceiling windows over the sea.
[05]Do you take groups and private events?
Yes. We host group lunches and dinners from 16 adults, birthday parties, christenings, intimate weddings and corporate events. The group menu, with the price and conditions, is on the Groups page. For other events, you can request a proposal in the Events section of the website.
[06]What are the bar hours?
The bar follows house hours with a continuous service of signature cocktails, wines from local producers, small plates and specialty coffee. See the bar menu and the live beach view under Bar.
[07]How do gift vouchers work?
We are preparing Portofino gift vouchers. For now, you can ask for details in the Vouchers menu of the site and we will reply by email.
