Flor Do Ave Restaurant

What is Flor Do Ave Restaurant? Occupying 1654 St Clair Avenue West near Caledonia Road in Weston-Pelham Park, Flor Do Ave is an authentic Portuguese restaurant led by veteran chef Paula. The intimate dining room is warm and unpretentious, decorated with traditional decorative tiles, warm lighting, and sturdy wooden tables designed to host both lively family feasts and relaxed weeknight dinners.

Flor Do Ave Restaurant Menu & What to Order The kitchen focuses on genuine continental Portuguese comforts, executing seafood and charcoal-style meats with traditional technique. Start with the gambas à Flor do Ave before diving into the polvo no forno (tender oven-baked octopus) or the rich, brothy arroz de marisco loaded with shellfish. Meat lovers should zero in on the signature Francesinha Especial, layered with meats and smothered in a spiced beer-and-tomato reduction, best paired with a chilled Vinho Verde or full-bodied Douro red.

Know Before You Go Reservations are strongly recommended for Friday and Saturday dinners when the dining room fills quickly with neighbourhood regulars, though walk-ins can easily grab a table during weekday lunches. The restaurant is directly reachable via the 512 St. Clair streetcar, and street parking is available along St. Clair Avenue West. Flor Do Ave is open Monday through Saturday, keeping Sundays closed for private group bookings.