Spazio Restaurant – A space where the passion for food is cultivated

It was moved by the passion he has always nurtured for the restaurant sector that, in 2014, Pedro Sá opened Spazio. With the Hotel Management course in one hand and the talent to deal with the public in the other, he gave life to what is today, in the city of Maputo, a space of reference for lovers of Italian cuisine.

But it’s not just Italian food that can be tasted here. There are also several options of Portuguese dishes and a wide range of tapas that delight the clientele who know that this space cultivates the passion for food.

 Located in one of the capital’s prime areas and discreetly tucked away in a quiet street, Spazio attracts with its decoration and conquers through its delicacies.

Located in one of the capital’s prime areas and discreetly tucked away in a quiet street, Spazio attracts with its decoration and conquers through its delicacies. And speaking of these, the ricotta and spinach crepe has conquered the hearts (and stomachs, no doubt!) of those who try it. The result of a classic combination of those ingredients, it is prepared on the spot, to ensure that it arrives at the table as “fresh as possible.” And the chef’s magic is quick: sauté the spinach and garlic in olive oil, add the fresh ricotta cheese, create a paste with which to fill the crepe, and that’s it! But the real secret, of course, remains in the kitchen!

But how can we ensure that this magic doesn’t fade away and that customers continue to find only the best in this space? Pedro assures that the key lies in the freshness of the ingredients, which are delivered daily to their door. And between the best ingredients and the interaction with customers, this business is managed, which Pedro admits to be laborious. “The restaurant business is not difficult… it is hard work anywhere in the world.”

And without a doubt, the two years of the pandemic have not made things easier, but resilience is a characteristic that is necessary in this area. “During the period of the pandemic, we were running between the raindrops, the number of customers reduced, but we managed to get through,” Pedro says.

And it is between the rain and the sun that this family restaurant does everything to keep its customers satisfied, offering a varied menu, a beautifully decorated space and a service to match. All this accompanied by good music.

If we’ve already given you a list of reasons to go there, don’t play hard to get!

Issue 73 May/Jun | Download.