Porto’s Authentic Rodízio de Pizza: How Pavao’s 24-Hour Dough Changes Everything

Most pizza in Porto is made with same-day dough. At Pavao, we start 24 hours earlier — and the difference is something you taste immediately.

The Dough is Everything

Slow fermentation is not a marketing term. It is a process that fundamentally changes what you are eating. When pizza dough ferments for a minimum of 24 hours, three things happen that same-day dough simply cannot replicate: It becomes lighter. The fermentation process breaks down complex starches. The result is a crust that is airy, soft inside and crispy outside — without that heavy, bloated feeling after eating. It develops real flavour. Time creates complexity. A 24-hour dough has a subtle tang and depth that same-day dough lacks completely. You taste the difference in every bite.

It chars correctly. Authentic Neapolitan pizza needs a crust that bubbles and chars at high heat. Our fermented dough behaves exactly as it should — producing those characteristic leopard-spotted edges that mark a properly made Neapolitan pizza.

No shortcuts. No additives. Just time and technique.

What is Rodízio de Pizza?

Rodízio is a Brazilian dining tradition — food served continuously at your table, unlimited variety, one fixed price. At Pavao we combined this concept with authentic Neapolitan pizza craftsmanship.

The result is Porto’s most unique pizza experience. Our rotation features 24+ varieties served hot and fresh directly to your table:

1.  Neapolitan classics — Marguerita, Napolitana, 4 Queijos, 5 Queijos
2.  International & Meat Favorites — Pepperoni, Presunto Ibérico, Bacon
3.  Brazilian favourites — Frango com Catupiry, Frango com Cheddar e Bacon, Calabresa com Catupiry, Calabresa Acebolada, Portuguesa, Moda do Chefe, Brócolos com Alho/Bacon, Queijo c/ Alho/Bacon
4.  Seafood — Camarão
5.  Vegetarian & Fresh — Rúcula c/ Tomate Seco, Pimento, Brócolos
6.  Sweet pizza varieties — Pizza Oreo, Pizza Banana
7. Pavao special— Lapa, Pavao, Porto, Saga.

Want to explore every flavor? > To see exactly how each pizza is crafted, along with high-quality photos of our toppings, please visit our Menu section. There, you can explore the complete ingredients list for all our varieties and see exactly what makes our artisanal pizzas so special before you order! 📸🍕

All made with 24-hour fermented dough. All served fresh. All included.

How We Compare

|Standard Rodízio Pizza |Pavao 24-Hour Dough |

|------------------------|-----------------------------|

|Same-day rushed dough |Minimum 24 hours fermentation|

|Dense and heavy texture |Light, airy and digestible |

|Basic flavour |Complex and developed |

|Feels heavy after eating|Easy on your stomach |

This is not a small difference. It is the difference between pizza that fills you and pizza that satisfies you.

Who is This For?

😋Tourists — looking for a genuinely local and unique Porto food experience beyond the standard tourist trail.

Groups and celebrations — unlimited food at a fixed price means zero stress for birthdays, corporate dinners and family gatherings.

The Brazilian community — a taste of home made with premium Italian technique.

Food lovers — if you care about what goes into your food, our process is something worth experiencing.

Come and Taste the Difference

Pavao Restaurant & Pizzaria

📍 Rua de Antero de Quental 618, Porto

☎️ 934514529

🌐 www.pavaorestaurants.com

Dine in, takeaway and delivery available. Reservations recommended for groups and weekends.

Check our current menu for pricing and weekly promotions. 🍕🦚