The story
On the sands of Costa Nova, where striped wooden houses line the shore, Dóri draws both locals and visitors to its modest dining room. The restaurant’s focus is clear: the Atlantic. Seafood, simply prepared and deeply flavourful, takes centre stage – the kind of cooking built on pristine ingredients rather than fuss.
The 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand award highlights Dóri’s commitment to “good quality, good value cooking.” It’s a fitting nod to a kitchen that lets the catch of the day speak for itself. The dining experience is unhurried, with an air-conditioned interior for warmer months and an outdoor terrace for balmy evenings.
Without a printed menu or list of dishes in hand, expect the rhythm of the Portuguese coast: grilled fish, perhaps a classic seafood rice, or simply prepared shellfish. The service is attentive without ceremony, the setting unpretentious. That generosity of spirit – good food, fairly priced, in a place that feels genuinely welcoming – is exactly what the Bib Gourmand celebrates.
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