Cibû

Restaurant · Matosinhos Municipality ·

Cibû

Restaurant · Matosinhos Municipality ·

Portuguese sharing plates with creative Northern touches

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R. Castelo 15, 4450-632 Leça da Palmeira, Portugal Get directions

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"A newly recommended restaurant in Leça de Palmeira offering a glimpse of Portugal's culinary dynamism." - The MICHELIN Guide

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Cibû Restaurante

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"In a small alley next to the Forte de Leça da Palmeira stands Cibû, a charming restaurant that takes its name from a typical expression of the Trás-os-Montes region. The space shows Nordic influences, with stone walls and a predominance of wood in the ceilings and furniture, which define the character of the setting. In the kitchen is Chef Hugo Portela who, after working in renowned restaurants in Norway, Barcelona and Switzerland, decided to invest in his own team alongside his partner Sara Silva. The menu, designed for sharing, is inspired by traditional Portuguese dishes with touches from northern recipes, including delicacies such as Beef and Chaves bread, the small "Mindinha" rib, and fried "Pilchard" — not to mention the desserts, which are well worth saving a little space for!" - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/porto-region/lea-da-palmeira/restaurant/cibu

Cibû Restaurante

B C

Google

Overall, the service at this restaurant was stellar, but the food fell a bit short of my expecations for a restaurant that was michelin selected. The croquettes were okay, but the filling was chunky and fell apart, and the mustard was too strong and overpowered the flavor of the entire dish. The beef tartare was just okay, but it didn’t stand out in terms of freshness or uniqueness. The bread served alongside it was excellent, though. It was crunchy, with bits of chorizo, and reminded me of a mini ham and cheese toasty. The octopus was grilled nicely, but the bread stew underneath was too heavy. We ate a few bites of it as the flavour was just ok. The pork neck dish had its hits and misses. The pork was tough to cut and chew, but the rice underneath was excellent nicely toasted with great flavor.

Lori

Google

A wonderful restaurant with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The menu focuses on Northern-inspired dishes, thoughtfully elevated by the chef with creative, original touches. Everything we tried was outstanding. We started with their homemade breads served with butter and olive oil, along with three shareable snacks. Everything was delicious, but the beef tartare stood out with its subtle citrus notes that added a bright, unexpected twist. The octopus entrée was another standout, served over a rich, savory, bread-like gravy that we couldn’t get enough of.

Rose W.

Google

Words will never express the emotions I felt while eating each dish... please make the time to stop here and feel the modern/contemporary life of Northern Portugal. Chefs kiss, amazing staff I loved everything but I will forever think of the rice that came with the pork jowl I cannot believe I was actually able to go. I unfortunately have the nicest things to wear, but I would recommend a little bit above casual to go. It is a very lovely space and very easy to share with friends and family. The gentleman who served me wine this evening knew exactly what to pair everything with. The fortified one from Madeira and the rosé I had which I wish I knew the name of it was absolutely some of the best wines I've ever had in my life. I pray to God it does not take me another 40 years to come back to this wonderful place. Thank you again...

André L.

Google

One of the best restaurants to experience good and comfy food from the north of Portugal. The cuisine is innovative and the attention to detail is wonderful. Don't skip the dessert and the excellent wine.

Evgeniya Z.

Google

Amazing food! It is truly an explosion of flavor and creativity! Mouthwatering flavors. We loved everything we tried. The steak was on a simpler side in terms of presentation, but the flavors were exquisite.

Eric S.

Google

CIBU offers a delightful dining experience with tasty octopus, excellent service, and a fantastic ambiance, enhanced by relaxing chill-out music. While the portions may be on the smaller side, the incredible flavors more than make up for it. It's a great spot for those who appreciate quality over quantity.

Sezin Ü.

Google

Very very overrated place. We were a group of five and ordered three starters and four main dishes. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The veal neck was undercooked and practically inedible, and the “chocolate mousse” was not a mousse at all. We had to share the dishes ourselves since no waiter offered to serve them, which felt unprofessional for this level of restaurant. When we asked for clean plates after some courses, the waiters initially refused to change them — quite surprising and unacceptable for such a place.

Evgeny K.

Google

Very quite and warm restaurant with nice service. Menu is not cheap, but dishes are very delicios