Restaurants cuisine du monde Porto

The Praia da Luz, as its name suggests, is located right on the beach, almost with its feet in the water. It is a beautiful wooden building with bay windows. It gathers a restaurant and a musical bar with DJ. The chef's specialties are grilled calamari and veal with polenta. Good drinks on the menu. From the terrace, we enjoy a sublime view of the ocean, difficult to be closer. Let's add impeccable, attentive service and a trendy atmosphere. Perfect for an aperitif or a quality evening by the ocean.

It is a gastronomic reference in Porto. Pedro Lemos, a native of the city, was the first chef to win a Michelin star there in 2014. For this gastronomic journey, you will have the opportunity with each menu to add a food and wine pairing. Thus, a white Alentejo wine will enhance a monkfish or a Quinta do Vesuvio a meat. The menus privilege local products. The traditional house has been renovated with a room on the first floor with a cozy atmosphere that can be reserved and a second space and a terrace on the first floor.

This restaurant offers extremely refined and well presented traditional cuisine. No disappointment with the regional specialties served here, prepared according to ancestral recipes, using top quality products. Very nice selection of wines, including natural ones. All in all, everything is gathered to enjoy in a warm setting, made of old stones, books and wood. On the wall, a surprising Winchester rifle is hung. An address which we keep a good memory. Perfect service. Reservation required.

In a small alley, hardly visible, come and discover the typical dishes of the area cooked with love by Lucia and Eva. At Tentaçôes no Prato you are welcomed with a smile in a room with a dozen small tables arranged in a warm atmosphere. The arroz de pato (duck rice) is a dinguery. A family address for about twenty guests, quite rare for Foz, as well as good drinks including a very pleasant white house wine. In addition, they speak French fluently. To be tested, in all simplicity!

The excellent reputation of the Portucale is well deserved. On the top floor, the panoramic view of the city from the Albergaria Miradouro is breathtaking and will leave a strong impression on guests. The restaurant serves delicious dishes accompanied by great wines from the region and the country. The menu varies according to the chef's wishes. Divine cod marinara, crazy cockles, unforgettable kid in the mountain style... The atmosphere is subdued and vintage, with furniture dating from the 50s and made of exotic wood. A great meal to offer yourself to celebrate the end or the beginning of your stay.

D'Avenida Fine Dining offers creative gourmet cuisine in a chic, trendy space. On the menu: prawns, octopus, tempura, bacalhau, Iberian pork, as well as a high-quality sushi bar that will delight aficionados. Don't forget to save a little room to try a dessert. On the drinks front, you can choose from 90 regional and world wines, including 30 by the glass. There's also a fine cocktail list in the bar area for just a drink. Great atmosphere. Highly professional and friendly service.

Take a seat at one of the tables at Italy Caffé Gaia. As its name suggests, this restaurant offers refined Italian cuisine. You'll find all the totems of Italian gastronomy (pasta, risotto, tartare, fish and meat, bruschetta, pizza...), at affordable prices. If you like Parmesan, try the spaghetti alla forma, prepared in the wheel: a delight! The wine list is well chosen. High-quality, friendly service. Friendly atmosphere, just like in Italy. Excellent classic desserts: tiramisu, panna cotta, gelato.

Indian food lovers will not hesitate for a moment before crossing the doors of this restaurant. Spice Art Indian offers Indian dishes at low prices and in XXL versions. On the menu: classic chicken or meat dishes, fish, a wide range of vegetarian options (rice and grilled vegetables), not forgetting the delicious naans (Indian bread) and samosas. For dessert, opt for the kulfi (Indian ice cream). You can also order take-out.

The Assador Tipico is a restaurant that is always very popular and boasts a capacity of up to 300 guests. The restaurant has several rooms with exposed stonework where you can enjoy grilled and roasted meats. Some dishes can be ordered in pairs, as the portions are so generous. This will allow you to taste several dishes à la carte, we would be tempted by all of them. Good wines and desserts too.

Casa Louro is for lovers of real Portuguese cold cuts, cheeses and sardines. Here you pay for your dish by weighing it! Accompany it with a glass of vinho verde, which the restaurant's staff will recommend. The dishes served as portions to be shared form a generous table where you can pick what you want. An address to be recommended for those who seek a traceability of the products served, almost from the farm to the plate. Nice atmosphere in a small street of Porto. Wise prices.

This restaurant with its glamorous and warm interior reminiscent of the 1920s invites us to a gustatory experience... and a visual one. Erotic male and female shows follow one another at a frantic pace in the middle of the restaurant. The public is put to work (at its own will of course) in games without the need to understand the language. Waitresses in lingerie and muscular waiters in tight boxers serve us. Fun and laughter guaranteed in group. The international cuisine served is well worth the price.

With friends, choose to share here the typical petiscos of the Portuguese cuisine. The dishes are ultra generous and presented in a beautiful tableware always different according to what you ordered. The service is not like the others, and the decoration is almost burlesque: among the display cases loaded with an incredible bric-a-brac, hams are framed on the walls like works of art. And another "animated" pig welcomes you. If you're looking for original addresses and pigs, this one is definitely worth a visit.

On the quays of Gaia is this restaurant created for the tourist but where he can also forget that he is one... the welcome is so friendly and the atmosphere so relaxed! On the menu, grilled meats, fresh fish and a very decent francesinha (not the best but it should satisfy all stomachs). The menu is ultra classic and gives pride of place to the typical dishes of the country, perfect to regain strength between two visits of the city. Nice terrace on the quay of the winery with a nice view on the Douro.

Although the establishment is a bit out of the way, it is worth the trip to taste one of the best francesinha of Porto, awarded as such for several consecutive years. Don't be fooled by a simple presentation in the reception, the flavors are very present. Also small paninis to break the crust and a good selection of beers for those who wish to accompany their dish. Friendly welcome, quality products, modern and well-maintained setting. A nice address recommended rather for lunch.

Just a few steps from the Sé, in a typical street, you will find the Casa Porto a Noite. It's a small, friendly and cheap establishment, the first menu is 7 €. The dishes are presented on a plate or in their cooking dish, which reminds us that the cuisine here is typically Portuguese. At any time of the day, come to taste savory or sweet flavors all more tempting than the others. In the evening, you will hear fado tunes. Family atmosphere. Smiling and impeccable service. The staff speaks French.

This small restaurant with a view of the river and the D. Luis I bridge stands out for its traditional Portuguese cuisine revisited with good fresh products. Luis I bridge, stands out for its traditional Portuguese cuisine revisited with good fresh products. Depending on what you want, you can sit down to a good meal with a dish of baked octopus, cod "à brás" (wrapped in eggs) or a good steak. Otherwise, you can enjoy several small dishes with two people or with friends. Hot dogs with shrimp or carrots are a speciality of the house, as are the desserts. Good selection of wines. You can choose between a warm atmosphere in the dining room or a more relaxed one on the terrace.

Opened in May 2010, the Forneria at the end of the beach in Vila Gaia de Nova is not an Italian restaurant but offers the best pizzas and carpaccios in town. Facing the waves, the large room is nicely decorated and very pleasant, even more so when plates of local cheeses arrive,petiscos as varied as they are tasty, as well as various seafood specialties. You can eat well, for a low price, in a cosy, traditional and family atmosphere. Do not hesitate to cross the bridge to go to the other side of the bank.

A cozy restaurant hidden in Miragaia. Once installed in the small room soberly decorated with wooden chairs and white tablecloths, you will be offered a Portuguese cuisine essentially turned to the sea. You will have the opportunity to taste shrimps, bacalhau, fresh fish, mussels au gratin... accompanied by rice, potatoes or vegetables. To whet your appetite, start your meal with a soup or a small mixed salad with pieces of octopus. Tasty desserts and a good wine list of port and vinho verde. Make a reservation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.