The best restaurants Porto And North

A very small restaurant with a few tables stuck together. O Caseirinho lives up to its name: here, there is no doubt that the food is homemade, you can feel it and see it. Some lunches, there is a huge queue, annoying but revealing of the quality of this address essentially frequented by Portuguese. In the kitchen and in the dining room, it's all about good humor! In three words: copious, economical and typical. A recommended address to taste the traditional Portuguese cuisine, in a friendly atmosphere and with a smiling service.

Installed in an ancient seigneurial house, this restaurant is dedicated to vegetarian cuisine. You can enjoy compositions based on fresh products, revealing unexpected colors, textures and flavors. To start you off: fantastic creamy rice with mushrooms, demonic cashew nut bricks and homemade purée. The friendly staff will guide you between the daily dishes and the menu. The flowered terrace at sunset with an organic beer or a natural drink is the promise of an unforgettable moment.

Authentic and traditional cuisine with specialties such as seafood rice, lamprey à la bordelaise, seafoodaçorda, lobsteraçorda , turbot, sole, cod, crab, lobster, shrimp, clams and barnacles. All you have to do is choose. The fish of your choice will certainly be displayed in the window. You will pay by the kilo. The house also offers the famous Port-style tripe, baked kid and Portuguese stew. Definitely an address not to be missed in Matosinhos.

Very recent, this pizzeria knew very quickly its quality. It serves excellent pizzas. There are even some for vegetarians and vegans. Other Italian dishes are on the menu such as generous salads or lasagna. Also sardines Portuguese style. A good selection of wines, by the glass or by the bottle. The professional and passionate team will welcome you with a smile and all their attention. If you have any room left, opt for the tiramisu or the panna cotta, two classics. Warm atmosphere. A good address.

In the category of "temple of gastronomy and wine", this establishment, with its beautiful view, has chosen to honor on its menu a technical and creative Portuguese cuisine that coexists with solid European references: tasty scrambled eggs with French mushrooms, exquisite Italian seafood pasta, a duck breast or salmon smoked in situ (in an artisanal smokehouse) and a very delicate pudim Abade de Priscos. Once you walk in the door, the most difficult thing is to choose among these succulent dishes.

The essential address to eat one of the best francesinha of the city. Elected in 2011 and 2014 by the magazine "Time out", best francesinha among twenty other restaurants. A new vote took place in 2015, but this one was open to all: an urn was placed in the city centre with instructions to vote for the best francesinha in town... and Santiago won it hands down! To test with your eyes closed for those who have an appetite and are not afraid of fat! Arrive 30 minutes before your appetite, we queue there every day.

Located right next to the Bolhao market, this restaurant with a 1980s-style decoration offers dishes from traditional cuisine with quantity and a lot of flavor. The atmosphere is family-oriented, as the place is mainly frequented by Portuguese people. If you choose thearroz de pato (rice with duck), you will get your money's worth! You will select the dish you want from the menu and don't forget to accompany it with a good glass of wine. Perfect for big appetites. Successful service.

In three words: typical, authentic and unique! A small restaurant that doesn't look like much, but which hides behind its bar the best sandwiches in town. The address is very popular with the locals, and you can see it in the 1pm queue. Served at the bar, or on small tables, we will discover very good sandwiches with meat or cheese. Also some dishes of the region of Porto, as the francesinha proposed by the house. The green soup will open the appetites wonderfully. Excellent sangria. Impeccable service. You will ask for more.

A very pleasant little restaurant with a young and lively atmosphere. The dishes are tasty, copious and the prices very affordable. Each guest will find the dish that satisfies his or her craving of the day. You can eat pizza, salmon, an omelette or a nice piece of meat with small fried potatoes. There are even some vegan options. A good selection of wines to accompany the dishes as well as a delicious sangria will be proposed to you. Service is available and smiling despite the crowds. Be patient, it's very crowded.

A creperie in Porto. But not only. Various snacks are offered, from bruschetta to more traditional Portuguese dishes (soups, mixed salads, sardines, calamari, etc.) and tapas. The pancakes and galettes are made according to recipes and methods that would not be denied in Dinan. It is good, fast, fresh and not expensive. Very friendly service. When you leave, don't forget to take away some delicious bombocas which look like chocolate meringues with different flavors.

This bar-restaurant is very convenient because it is located next to the Palacio da Bolsa. Its white facade stands out from a group of rehabilitated old buildings that mark the beginning of the historic and typical Ribeira district, along the Douro River. Welcoming, fresh in the plate, friendly in the service. Traditional cuisine for lunch and international cuisine for dinner. The cod dishes revisited are one of the specialties offered and the wine can be taken by the glass. When the weather is fine, the terrace is very pleasant

Formerly Le Palco, the restaurant of the Hotel Teatro, Il Basilico invites you to discover the flavors of beautiful Italy. The kitchen team led by Chef Nuno Miguel mixes Italian recipes with Portuguese tradition. In a decor with light tones that recall the Mediterranean. The osso buco and its polenta as well as the pork cheeks are a delight. But you can also taste pizzas, risottos, pastas and many other wonders from the boot. A fine selection of wines that will perfectly accompany the meal.

El Corte Inglés has two areas where you can have a meal or take a break after shopping. The Cafetaria, which serves delicious breakfasts and snacks, as well as the famous "Francesinha" and various daily specials (burgers, meat or fish dishes, vegetarian menus...). The El Corte Inglés restaurant offers a mix of traditional Portuguese cuisine and gourmet cuisine. You can also opt for the Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Buffet every day for lunch and for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.

To dine with a little country touch. The staff serves well-presented dishes (the pork lombo ) and fresh fish that are very well cooked, such as grilled sea bass or monkfish with rice, all with great kindness, far from the craziness of some places in Ribeira. You can eat all the classics of the city(caldo verde and tripe Porto style). The setting, a small elevated house, checkered tablecloths, beams... is impeccable in the genre. There is a nice terrace and a large choice of wines. The bill is reasonable.

For the record, the house is since 1905, and it is said that Amália Rodrigues came to sing. On the first floor, a room very clean, brandnew, with the beautiful shiny tiling. The service is attentive. The boi cancelling mark (nice beef succulent beef), and it cuisine in general done well. Cheap.

First bad news: this snack-bar-restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside. Second bad news: it is always full. But... you can eat the best francesinha in the area! The piece of beef with potatoes is also worth a try. Nice dishes of the day served in nice portions (choose for one or two persons), friendly and warm atmosphere. A bar area allows you to have a drink during the day or in the evening. A simple and popular place for a moment of sharing. Smiling welcome.

The terrace under the vines is splendid, and it won the medal. Inside, there is a popular and family atmosphere that is familiar to the tiles, a regional kitchen that is well prepared and very inexpensive. Few fish. There is a good atmosphere.

This Italian restaurant offers a nice pizza and pasta menu and a few meats. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The staff were friendly and helpful. A beautiful map of national wines. And a little more: The restaurant serves up to 23 h, the only one in the city centre to serve so late.

Here is a small popular tasquinha, with opaque windows, which is worth its weight in bacalhau. Don't miss the generous tasting of a fragrant pica-no-chão de cabidela, a cod that has taken the time to desalinate for 4 days in ice water to keep its firmness. Adega dos Caquinhos is a typical place, with a lively atmosphere (a mix of locals and visitors) and a warm welcome. The waitress advises you on the dishes of the day. The food is simple but excellent, which is the most important thing.

With its big red sign in front of the restaurant, it is impossible to miss it. Among the small wonders offered, fantastic braised or simmered octopus, delicious empanadas de vitela (breaded veal cutlets) and a formidable cozido à portuguesa (a kind of local stew). All of this to be accompanied by vinho verde, of which there is a diverse menu. Perfect to kill the saudade! During the day, you can sit on the terrace and drink a coffee while watching the local life.

One of the particularities of this modest but friendly casa de pasto is to get a glimpse of what's going on in the kitchen. It's all good: arroz do mar à chefe (the chef's seafood rice), cabrito à Serra de Arga (Arga mountain-style kid), costeleta de novilho (veal cutlet) and a variety of fresh fish. In a long room, you will be immersed in an authentic atmosphere where locals and tourists mix around wonderfully prepared dishes.

Perhaps the most famous restaurant in Ponte de Lima with its beautiful tablecloths and cloth napkins. Located on the riverfront, the view from the terrace is breathtaking. After an assortment of queijo, presunto,and olives, dishes such asarroz de sarrabulho (marinated pork with rice), bacalhau à Encanada (cod with onions)or grilled prime rib (the meat from this region has an uncommon flavor!) will fill you with happiness. The desserts are perfect: leite creme queimado (burnt cream) or pudim de laranja (orange caramel cream)!

A small room in a village house, but not just any small room: that of a rare and hospitable establishment! Everything is excellent, from the pesticides (smoked trout, garlic pie, roasted mushrooms...) to the dishes(pato com arroz, entrecosto no forno), to the desserts(toucinho do céu, pudim de Abade de Priscos). Each dish is cooked with subtlety and presented with great care. Excellent wine list selected with precision. A very pleasant moment in a warm atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.

Good traditional cuisine in this rustic casa. The house is famous for its meat dishes, try the Cabrito assado no forno or the roast veal, succulent. Don't hesitate to ask for half portions because the plates are very generous. Very good wine list. The waiters will know how to advise you. To finish, if you have any room left, go for a chocolate mousse, regressive and diabolic. Warm atmosphere and impeccable service.

Since 1926, this restaurant has earned its credentials thanks to its wood-fired cooking, typical of the Minho, and the careful service handed down from generation to generation. On the menu: wood-grilled cabri, cod gratin with cream and other delicious and sometimes little-known dishes from the region. The wine list is excellent, classified by regions of Portugal. The waiters, who know perfectly well the best wine-dish combinations, will help you. The setting is welcoming, the service impeccable. A classic but efficient address.

The other great fish restaurant in Viana. We come to this establishment to fill up with iodized flavors. Cod, sea bream, sole, sea bass, squid, octopus, seafood, everything is ultra fresh. Thearroz de mariscos is a delight, as are the crab and lobster, perfectly mastered. Very good selection of wines to accompany these dishes served very generously. The crème brulée and the chocolate cake will perfectly conclude the meal if you are still hungry. Friendly atmosphere, attentive service.

In an old tasca, come to find and taste the quality of yesteryear! Here, the dishes are hearty: arroz de feijão vermelho com bolinhos de bacalhau (rice and red beans with cod fritters) or feijoada à minhota (stew)... But cabrito assado(roasted kid) and cozido à portuguesa (a kind of stew) are the best successes for those who like meat. We make sure to leave a little room for the excellent pastries! A treat, an excellent moment, an impeccable service. We go there (and we return there) without hesitation.

Without doubt one of the best places in the city to eat gourmet burgers. In a young and design atmosphere, you can be tempted by the Porto e Serra burger made with chicken, onions preserved in port wine, and da Serra cheese. The restaurant also offers vegetarian versions based on chickpea and mushroom patties, very tasty. Beware, the house is famous, and very popular with the youth of Porto. It is not rare to queue for a table. This is a good sign!

Don Peppo is a small Portuguese canteen very nice and cheap. The wine list is well chosen to accompany the thirty or so pizzas on offer. There are also pastas, salads or tapas that are shared in a very local atmosphere. The traditional desserts are well done, so save some room at the end of your meal. This establishment presents itself as the ideal place to recharge your batteries at a lower cost before or after visiting the Douro museum just next door. Very busy for lunch and dinner.

Housed in the buildings next to the railway station, Castas & Pratos has been making a name for itself for the past fifteen years. Part restaurant, part lounge, part wine tasting room, part wine shop, part delicatessen, the dimmed lights give a glimpse of walls covered with bottles of wine. Parquet flooring and beams frame a counter that can seat around thirty people on comfortable bar chairs. On the plate, priority is given to Douro products, cooked with passion. Impeccable service. The terrace is pleasant in fine weather.

Tapabento could have been just another tapas bar... except that here, we're talking about high-flying tapas. Full every night, the small room downstairs, which opens onto the open kitchen, and the one upstairs, which is a little larger, are bustling with activity. The atmosphere is good-natured and the dishes are quite sumptuous: the menu offers ten starters, fifteen tapas, six main courses and six desserts. There are no bad choices! The products are fine, original and cooked with mastery, which explains the somewhat high price. Excellent address.

This honest brewery is located on the main square, you won't miss it. You can eat on its terrace which is very pleasant. On the menu: soup of the day, pie, Portuguese stew, salads and other brasserie specialties. All served with generosity, forming imposing tables. Good wine list to accompany the chosen dishes. We can't resist the house chocolate mousse, nor the crème brûlée and even less the lemon pie. Friendly atmosphere, impeccable and available service. Easy parking nearby.

Adega Kilowatt is an old tavern that has been in existence for over 90 years. Hanging on the walls, raw hams are waiting to be devoured. Here is a small tasca of hell as we like them, with its azulejos, its small wooden tables and the warm welcome of the owner. This place is perfect to nibble on different cold cuts, discover the suggestions of the day and delicious cheeses washed down with a good wine that we will advise you. Some tempting desserts. One of the best choices during your visit to Amarante. Friendly service.

Change of owner, change of setting, change of menu. The French cuisine is over but the dishes offered remain delicious, especially the fish, the parrilhada of Peixe Fresco s/ espinhas is a marvel. The large room has been redone and the restaurant is always full. In the charming historical city of Vila do Conde, this restaurant is located in a beautiful garden facing the river Rio Ave, which flows 800 m further into the Atlantic Ocean.

Da Alzira restaurant, offers a typical and familiar cuisine and traditional dishes such as bacalhau and octopus in the oven, or fried sardines. Some of the dishes are served in their cooking pots, thus bringing more authenticity. The wine list offers a good selection of wines that we will be able to recommend according to the dish chosen. Excellent value for money, not to mention a beautiful view of the Douro from the terrace. Attentive service and friendly atmosphere. Some live concerts sometimes.

A very small restaurant near the sea. About ten tables and a good atmosphere. The setting may seem a bit old-fashioned despite the neat front. A fake lawn at the entrance invites the visitor to relax in an imaginary garden and, once inside, plunges him into a maritime decor. At O Toupeirinho, the main reason for coming is to eat fish and seafood. For starters, opt for the sardines and try the octopus, which is particularly tasty. Some fish are sold by the kilo. Friendly welcome from the owner José Silva.

One of the few vegetarian and macrobiotic options in this meat-loving city! At Suribachi the menu is varied, with several options of dishes, between salads, stews (vegetarian) and succulent desserts. The products are fresh and the cooking is obviously home-made. Quality service, attentive and smiling. You can accompany your dishes with a soup, a glass of wine or any other drink. A very good quality-price ratio. And even if you like meat, come and try it, you should be pleasantly surprised.

Located in Rua das Flores at ^No. 32, its entrance would go almost unnoticed without its beautiful green wrought iron door. Inside, the rustic and vintage decoration creates a relaxed and warm atmosphere. Far from being a canteen as its name would suggest, here the cuisine - based on traditional products - surprises by the originality of its presentation and the enhancement of flavours. Don't miss the excellent fries that could compete with the Belgians. Friendly atmosphere. Very good for a dinner with friends.

A sleek, modern restaurant on the waterfront of Vila Nova de Gaia that, as its name suggests, cooks cod in a variety of ways: in pieces, in a hamburger, breaded, accompanied by chips. The portions are generous, the cooking is perfect and the dishes are elegantly presented. Delicious octopus salad. Great view of the Douro River and the Ribeira. Great service with waiters who understand French. You will finish the meal on a sweet note with an excellent pear with wine, chocolate cake or ice cream.

Chez Lapin stands out from other tourist restaurants, all lined up here, by the quality of its dishes. A little more expensive than the competitors, but the regional specialities are respectable, and accompanied by carefully prepared sauces and well-cooked vegetables. Beautiful terrace and interior room in a very authentic 16th century building. The rabbit, of course, in cassolette or the roasted octopus, well cooked are to be enjoyed. Be careful, the service can be uneven on busy days: in this case, you must know not to be impatient.

Its terrace on the Tâmega already makes you want to settle down to enjoy the view. And luckily, the food at Lusitana is delicious. This casa de pasto, although simple and popular, has made its specialty baked meat. And it's a treat. The hash browns served on the side are a dinguery. They don't push you to eat (you can take a half or a whole ration). You can also eat fish or an excellent grilled octopus. Friendly atmosphere. For a successful lunch.

Atmosphere "at grandpa's", but quality assured. The service is attentive and professional. The grilled picanha (beef) is excellent and served with rice, black beans, salad and farofa (cooked manioc flour), very copious. As for the desserts, they are home-made, like the chocolate mousse. A nice diversity of dishes served without fuss. A small price, for a great meal. Don't sulk if you have to wait a little to receive your dishes, it can happen in case of strong affluence. No credit card, bring cash.

Here's a tasca that lives up to its name! It is like the old taverns, all along with its artificial vine, its bunches of grapes, and its small wooden tables. You can eat good portions of daily specials at an unbeatable price. You will have the choice between two dishes. It feels like another time, the atmosphere is very typical, and the locals make up the bulk of the clientele. An address for the curious in search of authenticity! A little advice as a starter, taste the presunto (cured ham), it is excellent.

If the entrance seems unwelcoming, push on to the back room with its small square tables, decorated with naive tiles. Here, cod is king, cooked in a popular, authentic way. The vinho verde is on the barrel (no, not in the cask). The dishes served here are not the lightest, that's what makes the reputation of the place. The frequentation is very local and composed of regulars. There are also very good desserts, for those who still have some space left.

A family-run and touristy gargote that serves different dishes in portions, half portions or quarter portions. Be careful, it's very hearty, the half portions are more than enough unless you're starving. The arroz de polvo (octopus rice) is delicious as is the cod a la plancha. The grilled fish is also worth a try. You can also find meat on the menu like the famous pork cheeks generously cooked by the owner. It's simple, copious and cheap. Perfect for a lunch break.

Chef Artur Gomes' signature cuisine in a contemporary, designer atmosphere on the seventh floor of the Casa da Música. The restaurant is really special and difficult to classify, because for a reasonable price, you get inspired dishes worthy of great restaurants. At the end of the meal, we'll have a look at the beautiful view of Porto from the terrace. An address more than recommended in a splendid setting. Professional and smiling service.