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Brothers Justin and Cristian Isidro bring the food, wine and welcoming spirit of Portugal\u2019s neighbourhood tascas to Fraser Street.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A deeply personal new restaurant is opening on Fraser Street.<\/p>\n

Hospitality veterans and brothers Justin and Cristian Isidro will officially open Maria Celeste<\/strong> on Tuesday, August 4, bringing their long-held vision of a welcoming Portuguese tasca to Vancouver\u2019s Fraserhood.<\/p>\n

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Named for their m\u00e3e<\/em> \u2014 mother in Portuguese \u2014 the intimate 36-seat restaurant at 4181 Fraser Street is inspired by the neighbourhood gathering places found throughout Portugal, where food, wine and conversation are shared around the table.<\/p>\n

\u201cGrowing up in Portugal, tascas were where everyone ended up on any given day because they were all about welcoming the whole community,\u201d says Justin. \u201cThat\u2019s the feeling we want the moment people walk through our doors \u2014 there\u2019s always a seat for you at our table.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Two Hospitality Careers Under One Roof<\/h2>\n

Maria Celeste brings the brothers\u2019 respective hospitality careers together for the first time.<\/p>\n

Justin, formerly the longtime director of operations at Michelin-starred Kissa Tanto, Meo and Bao Bei, leads the restaurant\u2019s front-of-house and wine programs. He is also the founder of Portuguese wine importer V\u00ecnicola Portugal and earned the Michelin Guide Vancouver Best Service Award in 2022.<\/p>\n

Cristian helms the kitchen after working at acclaimed restaurants including Kissa Tanto in Vancouver, Lisboeta in London and Cozinha das Flores in Porto.<\/p>\n

The menu draws on the brothers\u2019 memories of Portugal and their mother\u2019s cooking while showcasing seasonal ingredients from British Columbia.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything on this menu starts with memories of the way our m\u00e3e cooked and the way Portugal eats,\u201d says Cristian. \u201cWe take those traditions and let British Columbia\u2019s ingredients speak through them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Portuguese Dishes Designed for Sharing<\/h2>\n

True to the spirit of a traditional tasca, Maria Celeste\u2019s menu is designed to be shared across the table.<\/p>\n

Smaller dishes, listed as Pratos<\/em>, include Riss\u00f3is de Camar\u00e3o<\/strong>, crisp golden pastries filled with shrimp, cream and lemon; Bacalhau \u00e0 Br\u00e1s<\/strong>, made with shredded salt cod, egg and straw potatoes; and Arroz de Marisco<\/strong>, a Portuguese seafood rice with prawns, mussels and clams.<\/p>\n

Larger Da Terra<\/em> plates include Pluma de Porco Ib\u00e9rico<\/strong>, pairing Iberian pork with fresh clams in a classic combination associated with Portugal\u2019s Alentejo and Algarve regions.<\/p>\n

The Bife \u00e0 Portuguesa<\/strong> features Carrara Wagyu served with a Lisbon-style caf\u00e9 sauce made with cream, butter and mustard.<\/p>\n

Guests can also leave the decisions to the kitchen by ordering the Come e Cala-te chef\u2019s menu<\/strong>. Translating loosely to \u201ceat and be quiet,\u201d the sharing menu is built around the freshest seasonal ingredients and the dishes the kitchen is most excited to serve.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are cooking simply and generously \u2014 letting nothing go to waste,\u201d says Cristian. \u201cWhen a plate lands on the table, I want it to taste like you are in Portugal.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

An All-Portuguese Wine List<\/h2>\n

Justin\u2019s wine program travels through Portugal by the glass and bottle, with selections ranging from sparkling Espumante and refreshing Vinho Verde to structured Alentejo reds, elegant wines from Bairrada and fortified wines.<\/p>\n

Guided by the Portuguese expression vou para a terra<\/em> \u2014 reflecting a deep connection to land and place \u2014 the list features both historic producers and smaller-scale growers.<\/p>\n

A dedicated Vou Pra Terra<\/strong> section further highlights wines selected for their sense of origin and regional character.<\/p>\n

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A Modern Vancouver Tasca<\/h2>\n

The 1,300-square-foot restaurant was designed by Studio Roslyn in collaboration with the Isidro brothers and constructed by Belcarra.<\/p>\n

Warm wood, aged materials and nostalgic details give the room the familiar, unpretentious feeling of a traditional tasca while introducing a contemporary Vancouver perspective.<\/p>\n

Maria Celeste began its limited soft opening on July 29 and officially opens on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

The restaurant will initially be open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 11 p.m. Reservations are recommended, although walk-ins will also be welcomed.<\/p>\n

Maria Celeste<\/strong>
\n4181 Fraser Street, Vancouver
\n@mariaceleste.yvr<\/a>
\nmariaceleste.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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