Sagres’ Standout Food & Wine Experience
FERMENTO food & wine on R. de São Vicente is the kind of small, design-forward restaurant that quietly becomes the meal you talk about long after leaving Sagres. It blends skillful Italian technique with locally sourced Portuguese ingredients, and the result feels both creative and deeply satisfying—perfect for a special night out (or two).
This is an intimate space and it fills up quickly, so booking ahead is a smart move. Once you’re in, the menu makes it hard to choose—in the best way. Many diners go for the tasting menu with wine pairings and come away raving about how spot-on the matches are, with unique bottles that feel thoughtfully curated rather than predictable. The wine service is a real highlight: attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic, adding an extra layer to the whole experience.
Food-wise, there are memorable touches from the first bite. The homemade sourdough with sour butter is a must-order—rich, tangy, and dangerously moreish. Seafood shines too, from generous oysters lifted with kombucha vinegar (yes, they make their own kombucha) to raw plates featuring shrimp, tartare, and ceviche for anyone craving freshness and finesse. Vegetables and fermentation play a starring role as well; the fermented gazpacho stands out as bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor.
For mains, you’ll find comfort and craft in equal measure: pillowy gnocchi with ricotta and eggplant, and a pork belly that’s famously crisp outside and meltingly tender inside. Dessert keeps the creativity going—think roasted sweet potato with honey and rosemary cream, fresh figs with ice cream and a tangy-sweet sauce, and other seasonal surprises.
If you’re searching for wine pairings, thoughtful cooking, and an elevated night out in Sagres, FERMENTO is the reservation to make.
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Elena Camara
in the last weekA delightful spot in Sagres, thanks to its ambiance, service, and menu, featuring original flavors and meticulous preparation. Pay special attention to their wine menu. Cintia offers excellent recommendations. Highly recommended.
Wolfgang Beck
in the last weekElena Martinez Vazquez
a week agoSorry for not drinking alcohol. Unconfortable about waitress reaction. Food, not my taste. Sorry again
Fabian Voney
a week agoFantastic restaurant! Upscale, flavorful cuisine with Italian and Portuguese influences. Good selection of dishes and wines. Very cozy atmosphere, attentive service. Prices are on the higher side, but good. Quantity: The two of us ordered two appetizers and four main courses, which was too much. But two appetizers and two to three main courses are perfectly manageable.
Peter Croucher
a week agoSuch a wonderful dinner, my favourite of the week. Incredibly staff, super accommodating and wonderful food and wine. We did the tasting menu and didn’t disappoint. Muito obrigado!