Mediterranean cuisine restaurants Porto

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.