PASTRY KITCHEN · WEST END PORTLAND

DESSERTS IN PORTLAND, MAINE

For guests searching for desserts in Portland, Maine, Chaval offers a sweet finish shaped by pastry chef and co-owner Ilma Lopez, seasonal ingredients, Spanish and French inspired cooking, thoughtful wines, craft cocktails, and warm West End hospitality. Join us for dessert after dinner, something beautiful with a final pour, or a custom cake for a celebration that deserves the Chaval touch.

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Seasonal dessert at Chaval in Portland Maine 
THE SWEET FINISH

A DESSERT PROGRAM WITH A SENSE OF PLACE

Dessert at Chaval is led by pastry chef and co-owner Ilma Lopez, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Her pastry program brings together craft, memory, seasonality, and the quiet pleasure of ending dinner with something beautiful.

SMALL PLATES

Start with Spanish-inspired bites, seasonal dishes, and table-ready flavors.

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DRINKS TO SHARE

Pair the table with cocktails, vermouth, wine, mocktails, or beer.

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VERMOUTH HOUR

Begin early with Chaval’s Spanish inspired happy hour in the West End.

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DINNER MENU

Explore Chaval’s seasonal Spanish and French inspired dinner menu.

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DRINK MENU

Explore cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, and seasonal bar selections.

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DESSERT MENU

Finish the evening with desserts from Chaval’s pastry kitchen.

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Dish with halved potatoes topped with black caviar, white sauce, and chopped herbs on a floral-patterned plate.
A tall, clear glass filled with a pale green drink, garnished with a lime wedge on top.
Close-up of toasted bread slices topped with chopped tomatoes on a black plate.
Empty restaurant dining room with wooden tables set with white napkins, glasses, and chairs, decorated with modern wall-mounted lights and artwork.
A tall glass filled with a light-colored beverage and ice cube on top.
A plate with a fried egg, sausage, and potatoes, in front of a glass of white wine and a plate of sliced cured meat.
A black skillet containing shrimp, green onions, and other ingredients in a dark sauce, on a white countertop with a fork and glass nearby.
Close-up of a black plate featuring grilled octopus tentacles garnished with fresh herbs, served on a smear of red sauce, on a white countertop.
Colorful appetizer with pink shells filled with mashed potatoes, topped with caviar, and garnished with chopped chives on a white decorative plate.
A glass of orange cocktail with a garnish on a white surface, with a blurred background and a partial water bottle visible on the left.
A tall glass of pink beverage with a large ice cube on top, placed on a beige countertop.
A minimalist dining area with wooden tables set with glasses and napkins, black chairs, a white wall with decorative fish-shaped mirrors, wall-mounted lights, and a large wall decal of a flower behind an air conditioning unit. 
GOOD TO KNOW

DESSERTS IN PORTLAND FAQS

  • Chaval offers seasonal desserts in Portland, Maine’s West End, with sweets from the restaurant’s pastry kitchen and a full dinner, wine, and cocktail experience.

  • Chaval’s dessert program is led by pastry chef and co-owner Ilma Lopez, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef.

  • Yes. Chaval has a seasonal dessert menu with offerings that may change based on the kitchen, ingredients, and the inspiration of the pastry team.

  • Guests are welcome to join Chaval for dessert as availability allows. Dinner reservations are recommended for a full dining experience.

  • Yes. Chaval offers custom cakes by advance inquiry for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, rehearsal dinners, private dinners, and special celebrations.

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58 PINE STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE