A Nova Gaivota

You have to make an effort to find this restaurant which is located in the old town on top of the hill overlooking the Sao Martinho do Porto bay. It's a small restaurant with a with "local and honest" look and atmosphere. We got chorizo assado as Starter. It's a very simple dish which as most such dishes needs quality ingredients and a good cook that manages not to screw them up. It was excellent. As main, we got the arroz de polvo. It came steaming hot which I liked. It was not a typical arroz de polvo. The rice was not cooked in the cooking liquid of the Octopus as usual. It was more like an arroz de marisco with Octopus. The broth was full of flavor and well seasoned and spiced with the right touch of cilantro. Excellent. For 2 people, we paid ~75€ with a glass of wine. It's not cheap but very well served and delicious. I warmly recommend.

Our meal at A Nova Gaivota in São Martinho do Porto was nothing short of spectacular! My wife and I were thrilled to find 2 incredible vegetarian dishes on the menu, and they both exceeded all expectations. The tofu, pineapple, and zucchini medley was a vibrant and unique combination of flavors that was perfectly balanced and refreshing. We were also completely blown away by their tofu à Brás, a fantastic vegetarian take on a Portuguese classic. The creativity and execution of both dishes were truly impressive. The chef has a clear talent for crafting delicious, well-seasoned and innovative vegetarian food that stands out. We can’t recommend this spot enough, especially for those seeking exceptional vegetarian options in the area. We can't wait to go back! OBRIGADO!

Recently spent 28 days in Sao Martinho, hosted various friends & family. Took them all to eat here, some more than once. Consistently delicious food, warm welcome, lovely atmosphere. Photo was of Sea Bass for two - amazing quality & taste. Also Monkfish rice

Don't be put off by the walk up the hill. It's well worth the effort. By far the best food we ate in Sao Martimho do Porto. It's a very small restaurant so i would recommend booking a table. We opted to take the sea bass with vegetables and potatoes and it was stunning. Staff couldn't have been more attentive and patient. The night was topped off by some local musicians and a singer performing Fado (local folk songs) as we ate.

Our dinner was perfect. Friendly and welcoming staff, fresh cooked fish and cozy atmosphere!

A small hidden gem of a restaurant in sao martinho. Great food, friendly staff. Very accommodating for children. They brought my child a coloring page with crayons and gave him a lollipop when we left. They also had a clean high chair. Food was fresh delicious! Definitely order the clams!!

Really good food. Normal waiting. Price acceptable. I really recommend this restaurant.

This is the #1 restaurant in all of Sao Martinho do Porto by far. This small, comfortable restaurant makes you feel at home with a very warm atmosphere and the kindest employees. We enjoyed the sirloin, grilled sea bass and the monkfish and prawn pasta for 2. All meals were incredible, but the pasta was phenomenal. It’s served boiling in a large bowl and does not taste fishy at all, but still has the fish flavour to it. Everything made is local, and evident by the freshness of the food. The lime cheesecake was also made in house and very good. Would highly recommend this restaurant.