The best restaurants Porto

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.