The best restaurants Porto And North

A rustic setting for a cuisine that is just as rustic. Among the dishes of the day, you can opt for ultra copious plates(arroz de sarrabulho or cozido à portuguesa) before making sure that the homemade pudim is as delicious as ever. Don't forget to accompany your dish with a glass of vinho verde, whose list is varied: the wines are well selected by the restaurant team. Close to the market, this quality address in Monção keeps its promises. Friendly atmosphere. Impeccable service. Recommended.

A modern and stylish restaurant on the edge of the. You can choose between the room (modern, even minimalist) or the large terrace, above the river. Regional, international (salads, pasta) and vegetarian dishes make this restaurant a very good choice for a pleasant meal.

In this restaurant you will enjoy a modern and eclectic cuisine around the sea in a warm atmosphere. Fish and shellfish like oysters, tuna, turbot or sea bass are prepared to surprise your taste buds with cosmopolitan flavors. Let yourself be tempted by the 4 or 6 moments according to your appetite, the surprise will be all the more tasty. A vegetarian dish and a meat dish are also part of the menu, which is complemented by a fine selection of wines. A unique experience with attentive service.

In the guesthouse of the same name, this bar-restaurant offers a modern cuisine made with local products. On the menu, for example: cheese or vegetarian toast, couscous-style mixed salad, seafood in the shell, rice with vegetables cooked in a wok... Special mention for the excellent craft beer. Also some well selected wines. Friendly atmosphere where you feel at home. Smiling and dynamic service. A nice address that will change from the traditional Portuguese dishes. The portions may seem a little small for some.

This restaurant located in Vila Nova de Gaia, which doesn't look like much from the outside, nevertheless offers a tasty Portuguese cuisine. On the menu: cod, the emblematic fish of the region, tripe Porto style, vegetable soup, fish fillets, octopus and some pieces of meat accompanied by potatoes, rice or vegetables. The service is quite fast and the staff is very attentive. Some wines will enhance the generous dishes served (ask for advice). A nice address and a smiling service.

Strasbourg chef Enrico Lestuzzi (1 Michelin star for 11 years), his Portuguese wife Manuela and their 2 grown-up children left France to open this restaurant in winter 2022. In a beautiful building, the 30 guests will have the chance to discover a gourmet and refined cuisine, based on local and seasonal products. The menu, conceived as a return to the market, changes with the seasons. Unbeatable value for money on the lunch menu. Impeccable service in French. In summer, a flower garden awaits you at the back. Reservations required.

Unlike the traditional establishments in the city, the dominant feature of this restaurant is its fusion cuisine. A colorful, cheerfully noisy room with an open kitchen awaits you as well as dishes that change every month. Priority is given to sauces from elsewhere. The cod fritters are inspired by Asia. The desserts made to order conclude your meal in a nice way! Eminently friendly and available service. Nice proposal of wines by the glass.

It's the kind of address at the corner of a street where you push the door by chance, and suddenly, at the end of the corridor, big tables of friends are set up to share tapas in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. Go for the ribs, the tralheira on its 3 levels (spinach, alheira, quail egg) and, for dessert, you'll choose the Bambocona. It's hearty, fresh and cheap. The owner, Dina, is Franco-Portuguese, so don't hesitate to ask her for advice: she is extremely friendly. Nice terrace at the back. Reservation recommended.

Opened in 2021, this small tapas bar welcomes you with great kindness in the afternoon and evening without reservation. It has about ten tables inside and a small terrace in an alley with a superb view on the Clercs Tower. The trilogy of hummus, the patty, the sardines are to be tried. Delicious cocktails, try the port-based ones like the Porto passion and the excellent mocktails. Good music and a nice mix of local and foreign customers.

Excellent intimate restaurant with about 20 seats, located on the banks of the Douro with a fantastic view of the Dom bridgeLuis. In a wooded decor, with blues-jazz music in the background, guests share good small dishes in bistronomy mode, perfectly executed, which allows to taste several of them like this fantastic rice with duck, chorizo, apricots or the tasty and ultra fresh cod with egg yolk sauce. The staff is not only attentive but also adorable. French menu. Reservation recommended.

This Michelin-starred restaurant is an excellent surprise, a little away from the city center. It is a modern, high-flying gastronomy that revisits the classics of Portuguese cuisine with great elegance and refinement. The chef shows great respect for the top quality products he uses and offers his clients formidably balanced dishes thanks to the finesse of his inspirations. You will have the choice between different menus or a la carte dishes. The divine appetizers announce the color of the (great) meal. Excellent wine list.

It is in a cosy atmosphere that we welcome you at A Capoeira for a meal that highlights the Portuguese cuisine. On the menu: bacalhau, grilled octopus with vegetables, rice or potatoes... The portions are very generous, perfect for satisfying big hungers. We love the desserts, including the excellent lemon pie. As for drinks, the wines have been carefully selected and the sangria is very appreciated. Attentive service, it is possible to wait a little, patience. Good quality/price ratio.

Isadora Fevereiro was inspired by Brazilian street food to come up with the concept for her restaurants. The first one first opened in Matosinhos in 2015, and the second was founded two years later avenida Mal. Gomes da Costa. Chef Tapioca's specialties, as you might have guessed, are tapiocas, cassava flour patties with a savory or sweet filling. Sophisticated and quiet atmosphere where the background music calls to relax during the meal. Here, everything is vegetarian, everything is healthy but above all everything is good! A beautiful discovery.

Friends Kitchen is the restaurant of the Holiday Inn Porto Gaia. Whether or not you are staying at the hotel, you will be welcomed in a room with a modern and colorful decoration to have a good quality lunch or dinner. The buffet is composed of salad and yogurt, dried fruit, eggs, cold cuts, vegetables and juice. The menu offers Portuguese dishes (francesinhas, Portuguese risotto...) and European ones. Without forgetting the few good desserts to end the meal well. A nice address if you are near Vila Nova de Gaia.

Once you enter this discreet restaurant, you can choose to have lunch or dinner in the interior room (dark wood tables and chairs, red tones), or in the exterior courtyard for a more rural atmosphere. On the menu, a Portuguese cuisine between land and sea revisited and very generous. It's time to try the famous bacalhau dishes for example. Some vegetarian proposals. Tasty and greedy desserts. A finely selected wine list. Friendly atmosphere in high season. Good service. Nice terrace

In the heart of the historic center of Amarante, Taberna Don Rodrigo is an authentic mini grocery store where dozens of hams are hung. A few wooden tables await you where you can enjoy small snacks washed down with the region's famous Vinho Verde. The smoked ham and cheese sandwiches and the salpicão sausage are well known among the must-tries of this small shop. You can leave a note among the hundreds of others written by visitors from all over the world.

Far from the crowd of the Ribeira, close to the Douro, this small typical restaurant is located in the calm of a small dead end. This is where the workers meet for their lunch break. The menu of the day, proposed at a very reasonable price, is composed of a meat or a fish with a drink, bread and coffee. Grilled fish or calamari, veal chops served with French fries, the cuisine is family style in this restaurant that has been open for fifty years. The service is efficient and friendly. Nothing to do with some of the "tourist traps" in the neighborhood.

In a quiet street, here is an address that works on word-of-mouth. The restaurant is very small, which gives it an undeniable charm. It is however advisable to book in advance to have a chance to find a place. On the plate, octopus salad, seafood rice or grilled sea bream are a delight, accompanied by a Douro wine. The products are fresh and of very good quality. Of course, it is a little more expensive than the average, but in this hyper-touristy area, this is an establishment that is clearly above the rest.

This small covered market functions like a food court, although there are also fruit and vegetable vendors. It's the perfect place to discover local specialities, all very well cooked. You'll be able to try a bit of everything for very little money. Among the stalls, we recommend the succulent Portuguese suckling pig. There are also vegetarian stands. It's impossible not to be happy here. In the center of the market, an excellent local brewery.

Tiny restaurant (reservation required) that can accommodate a dozen guests. Open kitchen allowing to appreciate the show. Short but very efficient menu. The products are of great quality, the fresh fish are cooked to perfection (sea bass, cod), the plates offer a lot of subtlety in audacious mixes. Save a place for the delicious home-made desserts. The wine list is small but relevant. The cook and the waiter are extremely friendly. There are two services, one at 7:30 pm, the other at 9:30 pm.

Located along the muralha Fernandina, Torreão Restaurante offers a sublime view of Porto and the Douro. Its terrace calls for a glass of wine or a coffee and especially for a good meal (there is also a nice room). The cuisine is halfway between gastronomic and traditional. The dishes are succulent (but the quantities may be insufficient for some). Meat, fish or vegetarian, each one should find the dish which makes him want. The desserts are delicious. Very good wine list. Calm atmosphere. Professional service.

With its bright, modern room and terrace offering a magnificent view of the Douro, Intrigo is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Oporto for lunch or dinner. In this establishment, you can enjoy traditional cuisine presented in gastronomic form and in small portions that are shared among guests. The colorful plates make your mouth water. The wines on the menu have been carefully selected. The desserts are delicious. A good atmosphere and a service that does its best according to the affluence.

A few steps away from the tourist streets, you will find this typical small restaurant. The decoration of the room with its walls of azulejos gives the tone. It is not very big but the atmosphere is friendly; artists often come to play music, fado in priority. On the menu, traditional dishes including its specialties: bacalhau, arroz de polvo, francesinha. We appreciate the fish cooked on the embers of the barbecue. Good selection of wines. Attentive reception and service. There is sometimes a little waiting

This typical tavern is a great place to enjoy a meal that combines Portuguese tradition with the honour of the sea. Most of the dishes, indeed, include fish. Thus, we can only recommend the arroz do polvo, the grilled sardines, or the pasta with squid ink. Also cheese and cold cuts platters. A good selection of wines. You will also admire the "painting" of azulejos in the room. Warm atmosphere and quality service. Your taste buds will have a pleasant time.

La Dama Pé de Cabra is a small restaurant with a modern and long interior room that offers dishes served in a brunch spirit. You can choose several small portions rather than one big dish. The cuisine is based on local products and you can enjoy homemade bread, toasted sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie plates. Let yourself be tempted by one of the cakes presented under a bell. Also an à la carte breakfast in the morning with tea or coffee. Good wine list. Impeccable service.

On the main road to Caminha, just outside Viana do Castelo, this Brazilian restaurant that also offers classics of Portuguese cuisine is worth a try. The cooking and seasoning of the meats are perfectly mastered. The picanha is exceptional. If you don't like meat, then the cod and skate croquettes followed by a passion fruit mousse will make you happy. Covered terrace. Attentive welcome and warm atmosphere for this well decorated steakhouse where a good caipirinha is served.

At the Hotel Rebello, the Pot & Pan restaurant invites you to sample cuisine worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants, without paying too much. Chef André Coutinho, himself a veteran of Michelin-starred restaurants, is at the helm, serving excellent traditional Portuguese cuisine. On the menu: caramelized octopus, fish fillet, tournedos... The flavors explode in your mouth. You won't be able to resist the delicious desserts (tarte Tatin, chocolate cream...). Excellent wine list and impeccable service.

A friendly place for our vegetarian/vegan friends and all those who wish to reduce their meat consumption. This friendly restaurant is also a bakery. So, as well as tasty vegetarian dishes, you can also enjoy sweet treats. In Vila Nova de Gaia, Padoca Vegan Restaurant offers, as its name suggests, dishes without animal products. On the menu: hamburgers, francesinha, wraps, bruschetta, soup of the day, pasteis, waffles and pancakes. We love the canteen atmosphere.

What could be better in the Douro Valley than to enjoy a quality meal accompanied by wines produced on the estate itself? Casa dos Ecos is the restaurant of Quinta Bomfim, producer of Douro wines for several generations. We welcome you in an idyllic setting overlooking the Douro and offer you to taste the dishes of the starred chef Pedro Lemos. The products are fresh, the dishes delicious and the wines succulent. Obviously at the top!

The credo of this restaurant: "The best of the sea on your plate". And this is confirmed by tasting the various dishes on the menu. In a large, bright and sophisticated modern space that pays homage to Portuguese traditions, diners are invited to enjoy fine fish dishes indoors or on the terrace. It's a landmark in Vila Nova de Gaia. The chef offers traditional cuisine. Some dishes are cooked on the barbecue you'll see in front of the restaurant. All the more reason to go. A great address.

In the small village of Soajo, in the north-west of the park, the Saber Ao Borralho welcomes you in a typical setting of the Minho region to enjoy a meal with multiple regional and Portuguese flavours. The portions are generous, the dishes are mainly made up of pieces of meat accompanied by vegetables or starches (disappointment for vegetarians). The desserts are succulent and offer to end the meal on a sweet note. Good wines, a quality and smiling service, do not hesitate to stop here.

Lurdes Capela, in the heart of the national park, not far from the thermal baths park, is a good restaurant to enjoy Portuguese and regional cuisine. The portions are generous and the products are highlighted in the plate, not denatured. You will be offered fresh whole fish, pieces of meat, accompanied by potatoes, rice, and/or finely seasoned vegetables. The few a la carte desserts (such as the caramelized flan) are a nice finishing touch to the meal. The wines have been well selected to accompany the meal. Pleasant service.

This little restaurant is a pleasant surprise, offering a varied and tasty vegetarian cuisine. The portions are generous, you will leave the table full, no doubt about it. Anjo Verde also offers vegan versions (without eggs or milk). Let's not forget the generous and good desserts, the quality service and the warm atmosphere. Mainly young adults. On the terrace or inside, don't hesitate to come and have a meal here. A good place to introduce non-vegetarians to a cuisine without meat or fish.

If you are among those who think that vegetarian food is bland, boring and lacking in variety, then come and discover Gosto Superior, a restaurant that offers exquisite vegetarian cuisine. four different dishes are offered daily and served in generous portions. The colorful plates immediately whet the appetite. More than words, you have to taste. The desserts are also terrific! Warm atmosphere, healthy and original cuisine, quality service. All this at very low prices. Ideal as a break during a visit to Braga.

As its name suggests, this is the restaurant of the Côa Valley Museum. It offers a panoramic view on the Douro river and the possibility to taste good dishes of Portuguese and European cuisine. The products are fresh and the service is rather fast when it is not too busy. The plates are soberly presented so as not to distort the meat or fish on the menu. Some good desserts and, of course, a good wine list. And to finish on a sweet and light note, scoops of ice cream are welcome. Warm atmosphere.

It is a pleasure to have lunch or dinner in this charming little vegetarian/vegan restaurant. In a subdued and zen atmosphere, you will taste delicious dishes, well worked. The menu is varied and the products are all of high quality. Try the vegan hamburger or the vegetable lasagna, it's a treat. The presentation is superb. The service is excellent, there is a good atmosphere and the waiters are multilingual. The prices are very reasonable.
A good address for those who do not eat meat or want to try vegetarian cuisine

It would be a shame to miss this restaurant, nestled in a small building that reveals its splendor once inside, with its high windows that enlarge the space, modern materials and sober colors. Refined cuisine is served, with flavours from here and abroad, with references to Asia and South America. At the helm: chef Rui Mingatos, who will take you on a double journey, to Porto and away from Europe. Smooth service. Good desserts and a varied wine list. Reservations are recommended.

Whether you are a vegetarian or an omnivore, DaTerra is sure to please. It's a vegetarian-vegan restaurant franchise that offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of dishes without meat, fish or eggs for lunch and dinner. Don't be fooled if you think you're not eating well. The dishes are colorful, tasty, and filling. For example: marinated tofu, mini burritos with vegetables, soup of the day, potatoes, mini mushroom puffs, rice, couscous... Possibility to take away.

Previously located in Rua das Flores, Semea By Euskalduna has moved to the quayside, for more space and a superb view of the Douro from the terrace. It seats 60. The menu changes regularly according to the whims of the chef, who offers his inventive and sophisticated vision of Portuguese classics between land and sea (fantastic clams, veal rice, calamari, skate). The white and port wine list is meticulous. You'll be well advised. Finish with dessert and enjoy the romantic ambience of this restaurant.

Discreet from the outside, don't miss this restaurant run by a Frenchwoman, Aurora Goy, offering semi-gastronomic French and Portuguese cuisine. Dishes are elegantly presented, perfectly seasoned and spicy. L'Apego is a friendly meeting place where you can eat and listen to music on certain days. The menu is short but effective: 3 dishes to choose from (excluding starters and desserts), all fresh and home-cooked. Good selection of wines. Takeaway service available. Reservations are recommended.

Tasca da Maria is always busy and the comments are unanimous. In this restaurant with an original decoration with its porcelain plates hanging on the wall, they serve a gourmet and tasty cuisine. The careful presentation makes your mouth water. Several choices are available: fish, meat, salads, petiscos to start the meal... The meal can be accompanied by a glass of port wine or vinho verde. The dessert menu will also please all taste buds, the panna cotta and its red fruit coulis will leave you a delicious memory.

A real little feast based on ultra-fresh seafood awaits you in this restaurant, with its feet almost in the water. On the menu of the Tasquinha da Linda: octopus, crayfish, barnacles, shrimps, cod... served in dishes that are shared because the quantities are so impressive; it's better to come with several people or to be hungry if you want to enjoy it! A rather large wine list (ask for advice on the selection of the accompanying wine). Pleasant setting with the pier and friendly atmosphere.

If you want to try leitão, Filhos de Moura is the place to go in the Amarante region. On the small terrace or in the traditionally decorated room, the main dishes are served as a plate to share with individual accompaniments. Don't forget the desserts: bolo de bolacha, chocolate mousse, queijo da serra... A good wine list and attentive service. Pleasant atmosphere. The suckling pig must be reserved in advance.

A trendy gourmet restaurant that serves a varied regional cuisine, in a beautiful setting with stone walls. The Pobre Tolo is well located, not far from the Tâmega, from the center of Amarante and next to the youth hostel. Pieces of meat, fish, tasty desserts whose presentation is ultra neat: here, we do not forget that a dish served in a restaurant must be as beautiful as good. Nice wine list (we will advise you with accuracy for the choice of the best accompanying wine). Professional service.

A few steps away from the Barcelos stadium, the Terraço dos Petiscos invites you to taste, for lunch and dinner, petiscos, these small varied bites perfectly seasoned. For example: marinated shrimps, octopus, tuna pâté, salted mushrooms... But also stronger dishes, whether meat or fish, accompanied by vegetables, potatoes or rice. A good selection of wines. Classic but effective desserts for this well-decorated restaurant which should satisfy all tastes and appetites. Possibility to order to go.

A restaurant that is unanimously acclaimed by its loyal customers, who come back again and again. The Tunel dos Sabores (Tunnel of Flavors) offers fine regional cuisine. The dishes are gourmet and the choice of meats and fish accompanied by fried potatoes and vegetables is of the highest quality. Superb welcome from attentive staff. Good wine list. For vegetarians, you'll have to look mainly at the starters. And let's not forget the tasty desserts (Tatin-style apple tart, scoop of ice cream...).