Discover Almeja's exceptional 2025 menu in Porto Portugal, where local flavors meet culinary creativity.
Nestled in the heart of Porto, Almeja invites you on an unforgettable gastronomic journey with its carefully curated 2025 menu. This vibrant spot showcases inventive dishes crafted from fresh, local produce, delivering a perfect blend of traditional Portuguese flavors and modern culinary artistry.
Starters to awaken your palate
Begin your meal with a selection of starters that creatively combine textures and flavors. Savor the classic “Pão, manteiga caseira & azeite bio” featuring freshly baked bread, homemade butter, and organic olive oil. Dive into the rich taste of “Azeitonas gordal marinadas,” marinated Gordal olives with delicate seasonings. For a more adventurous bite, try the “Tosta cabeça de xara, escabeche & maçã,” a flavorful open sandwich blending head cheese, escabeche, and crisp apple slices.
Other standout starters include the “Bacalhau, batata, salmorejo e parmesão,” combining codfish with potatoes, creamy salmorejo sauce, and Parmesan cheese, or the intriguing “Queijo de cabra, banana, mel e trufa,” pairing goat cheese with banana, honey, and aromatic truffle. Vegetarians will delight in the “Abóbora, mozzarella, avelã e manjericão,” a harmonious mix of pumpkin, mozzarella, hazelnuts, and basil, or the smoky-spiced “Beringela, alho, harissa, coentros & cereais,” featuring eggplant, garlic, harissa, coriander, and grains.
Hearty and creative mains
Almeja’s mains present a thoughtful selection that caters to varied tastes with a focus on bold flavors and local ingredients. The “Espinafre, açafrão, queijo, frutos secos & folhas” offers a vibrant dish of spinach infused with saffron, cheese, nuts, and fresh leaves, delivering a hearty vegetarian option.
For those craving something earthier, the “Açorda, cogumelos, gema e coentros” combines traditional Portuguese bread soup with mushrooms, egg yolk, and fresh coriander. Seafood enthusiasts will be delighted by the “Peixe do dia, bacon, raízes, couve e alcaparras,” which pairs the fresh catch of the day with bacon, root vegetables, kale, and capers.
Experience the signature rice dishes like “Arroz quinta do seminário & polvo,” showcasing tender octopus with aromatic rice, or the lavish “Arroz quinta seminário & lavangante azul,” perfect for sharing, featuring blue lobster. Meat lovers can indulge in “Arroz de miúdos & cabrito,” a rich blend of offal and goat, or savor the “Vitela, cuscos transmontanos, couve e limão,” a veal dish served with traditional Transmontanos couscous, kale, and a zesty lemon touch. The “Porco, alho francês, brócolos e cogumelos” offers a robust pork entrée with leeks, broccoli, and mushrooms.
Delectable desserts
Complete your dining experience with Almeja’s creative desserts. Delight in the “Caril doce, côco, manga & lima,” a sweet curry with coconut, mango, and lime that surprises your palate. The “Cheesecake, trufa, mel e pólen” pairs creamy cheesecake with truffle, honey, and pollen for an elegant touch.
Chocolate lovers will appreciate the “Chocolate, fava tonka, avelã e pêra,” a luscious combination of chocolate, tonka bean, hazelnut, and pear. The traditional “Leite creme, flor de laranjeira e citrinos” offers a delicate orange blossom and citrus-infused custard. For those seeking a cheese course, the “Seleção de queijos & compotas” presents a selection of fine cheeses paired with artisanal preserves.
Beverage highlights
Almeja complements its menu with a thoughtfully selected wine list and craft beers, perfect for pairing with each dish. The attentive, knowledgeable staff enhance your dining experience with expert recommendations, ensuring the perfect match to elevate your meal.
- Starters Pão, manteiga caseira & azeite bio, Azeitonas gordal marinadas, Tosta cabeça de xara, escabeche & maçã, Bacalhau, batata, salmorejo e parmesão, Queijo de cabra, banana, mel e trufa, Abóbora, mozzarella, avelã e manjericão, Beringela, alho, harissa, coentros & cereais.
- Mains Espinafre, açafrão, queijo, frutos secos & folhas, Açorda, cogumelos, gema e coentros, Peixe do dia, bacon, raízes, couve e alcaparras, Arroz quinta do seminário & polvo, Arroz quinta seminário & lavangante azul, Arroz de miúdos & cabrito, Vitela, cuscos transmontanos, couve e limão, Porco, alho francês, brócolos e cogumelos.
- Desserts Caril doce, côco, manga & lima, Cheesecake, trufa, mel e pólen, Chocolate, fava tonka, avelã e pêra, Leite creme, flor de laranjeira e citrinos, Seleção de queijos & compotas.
