Porto’s Best Restaurants

Indagare is always scouting for the newest best restaurants, classic spots and neighborhood gems that feel like a special find. Though the restaurant scene changes often, here is our current list of top tables in Porto, for any occasion.

This is the place to try traditional Portuguese dishes, specifically the classic francesinha, a sandwich with cured ham, sausage and steak, covered in melted cheese with tomato and topped with beer sauce. R. de Ramalho Ortigão 28

A great addition to a day of immersion in the World of Wine, Mira Mira is the second restaurant from Chef Ricardo Costa—a slightly more casual but no less delicious experience than the Yeatman Restaurant. Rua do Choupelo 132

Set inside the 20th-century Sao Bento train station in the heart of Porto, Tapabento serves, as its name suggests, Spanish tapas in a cozy and colorful setting. Reservations are highly recommended. R. da Madeira 221

As one of only two restaurants in Porto with two Michelin stars, the elegant gastronomic restaurant at the Yeatman Hotel is a must-visit for an unforgettable wine-paired meal—and the daytime views of Porto are excellent. 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia

Filled with eclectic creations and Eastern-Western fusions, Yakuza’s menu comprises traditional sushi and sashimi with a Mediterranean flair. Yakuza is also a great option for dinner. Av. dos Aliados 151

Visionary Portuguese chef Jose Avillez’s Porto restaurant serves traditional Portuguese fare with innovative twists. R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 166

Located in The Largo, Cozinha das Flores has a creative tapas-style menu highlighting top Portuguese products. Largo São Domingos 62

Although small, narrow and dimly lit, this little restaurant is a brilliant light in Porto’s restaurant scene. Book a seat at the chef’s table for the full experience. R. de Santo Ildefonso 404

Kaigi is an intimate Japanese-Portuguese fusion restaurant seats just 16 guests around a U-shaped sushi counter. The nine-course tasting menu, a modern interpretation of omakase, is based on the best ingredients of the day. R. de Eugénio de Castro 226

In an old manor house in a leafy park in the center of Porto, Antiqvvm serves up fine dining cuisine with Douro River views. R. de Entre-Quintas 220

Located on a narrow alley, Taberna Dos Mercadores is a tiny, traditional Portuguese spot that has a permanent line out the door. (Beware though, even if you wait in line, there’s no guarentee you’ll get in.) R. dos Mercadores 36

This two-and-a-half-story café serves the best pasteis de nata in Porto and is a great, quick stop any time during the day. R. de Santa Catarina 331 335

By morning, head here for a croissant or espresso; by night, this is the place for stylish cocktails either in the sleek bar or at one of the tables spilling onto the street. Largo São Domingos 62

Whether you’re seeking an on-the-go breakfast spot, a quick snack or a smorgasbord of bites for lunch, this two-story market in Porto’s center is the place to go. R. Formosa 322