Restaurant in Costa Nova do Prado, Portugal
Bib Gourmand grilled fish, honest prices.
Dóri is the clearest value call in Costa Nova do Prado for serious seafood: two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025), a 4.6 Google score from over 2,400 reviews, and €€ pricing. The wild fish from the open grill is the reason to come, and the terrace overlooking the Aveiro estuary makes it a strong choice for a special occasion without the spend of a starred restaurant.
The first visit to Dóri tends to settle the question of whether you should book. The second visit settles the question of whether you should come back every time you are in the Aveiro region. If you have already eaten here and are wondering whether the experience holds up, the short answer is yes — and the reason is the grill. The wild fish cooked over an open flame is the constant that makes this restaurant worth repeating, and two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm that the kitchen has not coasted on its reputation.
Dóri sits on the first floor of a contemporary glass-fronted building on the edge of Costa Nova do Prado, positioned between the Aveiro estuary and the Atlantic. The setting matters practically, not just aesthetically: the terrace catches the light and the views in a way that makes it one of the stronger arguments for booking ahead and requesting an outside table. Inside, the two dining rooms are bright and functional-contemporary, the kind of space that reads as relaxed without being anonymous. The bar features a display cabinet that gives you something to look at while you wait, and the energy across the room sits at a comfortable mid-register — lively enough to feel like a place worth going to, calm enough for a meal you want to pay attention to.
For a special occasion in this part of Portugal, Dóri works well precisely because it does not oversell itself. The €€ price range means you are not committing to a high-wire tasting-menu experience, but the Michelin recognition means the kitchen is accountable to a standard that most casual seafood restaurants in the region are not. That is a genuinely useful combination for a celebration dinner, a date, or a business meal where you want the food to be the talking point rather than the bill.
The menu covers meats and savoury rice dishes, but the speciality is wild fish from the open grill and the broader seafood selection. The fritada de pescado (fried fish) and the ensopado of turbot are specifically noted by Michelin as dishes not to leave without trying. These are not vague endorsements , they point to specific preparations that are central to what this kitchen does. Order accordingly.
With two separate dining rooms, Dóri has more flexibility for groups than a single-room restaurant at this price point. The layout makes it a plausible choice for a larger table celebrating a birthday or a family gathering, and the relaxed-contemporary feel means the room does not demand formality. That said, there is no confirmed private dining room in the available data, so if exclusivity of space is the priority for your group, contact the restaurant directly to ask about availability and configuration. For genuinely private group dining in Portugal, venues such as The Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia or Belcanto in Lisbon have dedicated private room infrastructure at a higher price tier. Dóri is the better call when the group wants quality seafood in a convivial room without the formality or the spend of a starred restaurant.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which is the honest position for a restaurant at this price point and location outside peak summer. In July and August, when Costa Nova fills with Portuguese holiday visitors and the terrace becomes the obvious place to eat, lead times will extend. Outside those months, a few days' notice should be sufficient for most party sizes. If the terrace is your priority, say so when booking , do not leave it to chance. There is no website or phone number in the available data, so check Google Maps or local booking aggregators for current contact details.
If you are building a longer itinerary around the Aveiro coast, Pearl has guides for the full area: our full Costa Nova do Prado restaurants guide, hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences in Costa Nova do Prado. For comparable seafood-led dining elsewhere in Portugal, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova in Leça da Palmeira is the benchmark at the starred end, and Ocean in Porches is the destination for creative European cooking with Atlantic produce in the Algarve. Further afield, Vila Joya in Albufeira, Antiqvvm in Porto, Il Gallo d'Oro in Funchal, Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais, Ó Balcão in Santarém, Al Sud in Lagos, and Gusto by Heinz Beck in Almancil give a sense of Portugal's broader top-tier dining range. For seafood comparisons outside Portugal, Gambero Rosso in Marina di Gioiosa Ionica and Alici Restaurant on the Amalfi Coast are worth knowing.
Yes, clearly. A €€ price point with two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards and a Google score of 4.6 from over 2,400 reviews is a strong value argument. The Bib Gourmand designation exists specifically to flag good cooking at accessible prices, so you are not paying starred-restaurant rates for the same standard of fish cookery. For the Costa Nova area, this is the reliable choice when you want quality without the spend of venues like Casa de Chá da Boa Nova.
There is no confirmed tasting menu in the available data. Dóri is a Bib Gourmand restaurant, not a tasting-menu destination. The format here is à la carte, with a focus on wild grilled fish and seafood. If you want a structured tasting progression with Atlantic produce, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova or Ocean in Porches are better fits at a significantly higher price.
Outside summer, a few days is typically enough , booking difficulty is rated Easy. In July and August, when the Costa Nova coast is at peak occupancy with Portuguese and international visitors, aim for at least a week out, particularly if you want the terrace. Two Michelin Bib Gourmand years running means local awareness is high, so do not assume a walk-in will work during the summer holiday period.
The two-room layout gives Dóri more flexibility for larger parties than a single-room restaurant. It is a practical choice for a group celebration at €€ pricing without requiring the formality or spend of a starred venue. There is no confirmed private dining room in the available data, so contact the restaurant directly if your group needs an exclusive space. For confirmed private room facilities in Portugal, The Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia is the more structured option.
The bar features a display cabinet and is described as a functional part of the space, but there is no confirmed counter-dining format in the available data. If bar seating is important to your visit, ask when you book or call ahead. The main draw remains the dining rooms and terrace, not a counter experience.
Within the immediate area, Dóri is the Michelin-recognised option at €€ pricing, which narrows the direct comparison set. If you want to stay in the seafood category but at a higher tier, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova in Leça da Palmeira is the reference point for fine-dining seafood on the north Atlantic coast of Portugal, though the price and formality gap is significant. For the full picture of where to eat in the area, see our Costa Nova do Prado restaurants guide.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dóri | Seafood | Situated between the Aveiro estuary and the Atlantic, on the first floor of a contemporary glass-fronted building offering splendid views, particularly from the terrace. The bar features an enticing display cabinet, while the two dining rooms are bright and functional-contemporary in feel. Although the menu includes delicious meats and a few savoury rice dishes, the speciality here is the wild fish, cooked on the open grill, and the seafood. Don’t leave without trying the fried fish (“fritada de pescado”) or the delicious “ensopado” of turbot.; Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | Easy | — |
| Belcanto | Modern Portugese, Creative | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Casa de Chá da Boa Nova | Portugese, Seafood | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| Ocean | Contemporary European, Creative | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| 50 seconds from Martin Berasategui | Progressive Spanish | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Lab by Sergi Arola | Progressive Spanish, Creative | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Yes. Dóri has two separate dining rooms, which gives it more flexibility for groups than most restaurants at the €€ price point. It is a practical choice for a table of six to ten without the overhead of a private dining minimum. Book ahead for groups, especially in summer.
The bar area features a display cabinet and is a genuine part of the space, not just a waiting area. For solo diners or a casual stop, it is a workable option. The full dining rooms are the better choice if you want the terrace views over the Aveiro estuary.
Outside July and August, booking difficulty is low and a few days' notice is usually enough. In peak summer, the combination of Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and the coastal location means you should book one to two weeks ahead. Walk-ins may find space mid-week in the shoulder season.
Dóri does not operate a formal tasting menu format. The strength of the kitchen is the à la carte wild fish from the open grill — the fritada de pescado and ensopado of turbot are the dishes the Michelin guide specifically flags. Order around those rather than looking for a set menu structure.
Within Costa Nova do Prado at a similar price point, options are limited and Dóri is the only venue in the area with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. If you are willing to travel, the Aveiro region offers broader seafood options along the estuary. For a step up in format and spend, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova near Porto is the closest Michelin-starred coastal seafood reference in northern Portugal.
At €€, Dóri is a straightforward yes. Two consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) confirm the value-to-quality ratio, and wild fish cooked on an open grill in a glass-fronted building overlooking the Aveiro estuary is a strong case for the price. It is not a white-tablecloth occasion restaurant, but it does not need to be.
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