Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Porto

It is located in a little hidden alley in the center, not far from the beautiful avenue Dos Aliados. At the entrance, a bar announces a modern decoration very different from the traditional restaurants or tascas of the surroundings. The back room, with high ceilings and granite walls, has a sober decoration with golden and black tones that creates a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere to enjoy a fusion cuisine with international influence. You can also enjoy the classics of Portuguese cuisine. Elegant service and cozy atmosphere.

This restaurant is located on the first floor of a building classified as a UNESCO heritage site. On the upper floors, a welcoming guest house of the same owner. A warm place with a small garden and a breathtaking view of the historic center. In the kitchen, quality and creativity are the watchwords to seduce the eyes and the taste buds: matured meats, octopus, cod among others are invited to the table, grilled on charcoal (Josper), what a flavor! Perfect service, the ideal place for a good meal that will mark your stay.

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.

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.

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.

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.