Costa Fria is a restaurant in Ericeira Centro, Ericeira. Rated 4.5 stars from 705 Google reviews. Known for service that remembers your name and seafood and vegetables executed without compromise. Best for date night and group dinner with sharing plates. Ranked #7 of 16 in Ericeira Centro.
Rankings updated April 2026
COSTA FRIA
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Every single reviewer came back or said they would. The food's consistent, the service is attentive without hovering, and the location doesn't excuse lazy cooking — it just gives you somewhere beautiful to sit while you eat well.
You want a proper dinner where the kitchen takes itself seriously but the room stays relaxed, and you don't mind paying €40 for it.
About COSTA FRIA
Costa Fria sits on the cliffs of Ericeira with views that'll distract you from your plate (but not for long). It's a Greek-Portuguese fusion restaurant where the chef has a clear vision and the kitchen executes it without fuss. Marta runs the front of house with genuine warmth — reviewers mention her by name across multiple visits, which tells you everything about consistency. The menu shifts but anchors itself in seafood and vegetables done with precision: scallops that reviewers call exceptional, octopus that warranted its own praise, risotto with mushrooms, aubergine, and a shared crumble for dessert that's become legendary enough that multiple reviewers led with it. Dinner runs €40 per person with wine included. It's the kind of place where a French family went back two nights in a row and would've returned a third if they'd had time. No blue mood lighting, no Instagram theatre — just food that tastes like someone knows what they're doing.
What Stands Out
Service that remembers your name
Marta appears in reviews across different dates and languages as 'a ray of sunshine' and 'the best host'. One reviewer noted the team's enthusiasm for the food adds to the atmosphere itself. This isn't generic praise — it's specific, repeated, and mentioned unprompted.
Seafood and vegetables executed without compromise
Scallops described as 'exceptional', octopus as 'special', asparagus and focaccia bread singled out, aubergine praised, risotto with mushrooms noted as a top dish. One reviewer called it 'one of the best meals I've ever had'. The crumble to share is mentioned in at least 3 separate reviews as remarkable.
The room itself — views and design that don't overshadow the food
Reviewers praise 'stunning settings', 'a view to take your breath away', and specifically note the absence of blue mood lighting ('finally no blue lights at all in a restaurant'). One Portuguese reviewer gave the atmosphere 10/10 and called it 'gastronomically current' — meaning it looks and feels like now, not like a theme park.
What Customers Say
Une cuisine excellente jusqu'au dessert avec ce crumble a partager.
Our group ordered several dishes and shared… HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Perfect place with stunning settings, amazing food and even better service by Marta and co.
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Frequently Asked Questions about COSTA FRIA
€40 per person with wine included, based on recent diner feedback. It's not a tasting menu — you order from the menu and share dishes if you want.
No online booking available. You'll need to call or walk in. Arrive before 12:30 for lunch if you want to skip the queue on weekends.
The scallops, octopus, risotto with mushrooms, aubergine, and the focaccia bread are all mentioned repeatedly across reviews as exceptional. The crumble is worth sharing for dessert. The olive oil ice cream with salt also appears in multiple reviews as unmissable.
One reviewer called it 'fine casual' — high-quality food and attentive service in a relaxed room with no pretension. Ocean views, no blue mood lighting, staff who actually care about what you're eating.
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