Lessa — Restaurant in Matosinhos

Lessa was at the top of my restaurants-to-go list for a while and I regret not getting there sooner. It is a really small, intimate space. We sat down at the counter facing the kitchen which gave us an opportunity to chat with Chef André. Everything we ordered (tuna ceviche, croquettes, seafood rice and the ovos rotos) was very tasty, my favourite being the ovos rotos. The restaurant was full when we were there and I'd expect it to be always the case given the quality of the food and the limited seating. I was so full that I could not order the dessert this time. I'll make sure to leave room for it the next time, which will be in the...

I had the chef's tartar and the Streak Fish Rice.

I have to start by saying that the Rice is just absolutely incredible! I can guarantee you won't find anything like it anywhere. There are so many interesting and complex flavours that it guest hard to describe!

The menu changes every 4 months but the focus will still be the rices, so It is 100% worth giving it a try.

The mackerel tatar was also very good!

The staff is great and I got to have a nice conversation with them while sitting at the counter. You also get to see them make everything.

The atmosphere is nice and cool. It's a small place, so make sure you make a...

Amazing spot very cosy and amazing and talented chef cooks with great advise and delicious starter main dishes. My wife and I recommend it, you MUST go there if you like great seefood and fishes. We took the Bairrada Croquete, slowly cooked and crispy, awesome. Then the daily fish cevice, the balance is so powerful. The Ovos rotos+cod+bell peppers, this dish was my favorite with the potatoes elevating the fish and thym oil. Last and main course the Seeafood creamy rice. You can share all dishes for 2 persons that's perfect. Thank you...