Where to eat
Seafood Restaurants in Dili
Where to eat fish and seafood in Dili, from grilled whole fish by the beach to octopus and prawns.
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By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
We list 3 places to eat in Dili for seafood: Sol e Mar, El Legendario, Nha Casa. Details as of October 2026.
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At a glance
| Place | Area | Type | Cuisine | Hours (as listed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sol e Mar | Areia Branca, Dili | Restaurant | Seafood, Timorese, Portuguese | Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–20:30 |
| El Legendario | Bidau Lecidere, Dili | Restaurant | Seafood, International | Daily 09:00–23:00 |
| Nha Casa | Avenida de Metiaut, Dili | Restaurant | Seafood, Timorese, Portuguese, International | Daily 11:30–23:30 |
The places
Restaurant
Sol e Mar
Areia Branca, Dili
Seafood · Timorese · Portuguese
A casual seafood place in the Areia Branca beach area, grilling prawns, whole fish and octopus, with Timorese and Portuguese dishes and cold beer.
- Serves alcohol
Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00; Sun 10:00–20:30
Restaurant
El Legendario
Bidau Lecidere, Dili
Seafood · International
A restaurant in Lecidere serving Timorese and international dishes, best known for seafood: reviewers single out the octopus salad, grilled fish and house bread.
Daily 09:00–23:00
Restaurant
$$$ ($$$ · upper)Nha Casa
Avenida de Metiaut, Dili
Seafood · Timorese · Portuguese · International
A beachfront restaurant in Metiaut run by its chef-owner, with Timorese, Portuguese, Italian and African dishes. Grilled fish and the desserts get the most praise.
- Beachfront
- Sea view
Daily 11:30–23:30
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