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Read MoreAduela
For a light lunch or night out with good wine, a board of meats and cheese and maybe some toasted sandwiches, Aduela is the place to be. A local favorite, here you’ll find excellent tapas and a casual spot for...
Read MoreBrasão Aliados
This timeless restaurant is rustic chic, colored in rich browns and plants, with a dark-stone bar. This is the place to try traditional Portuguese dishes, specifically the classic francesinha a sandwich with cured ham, sausage and steak, covered in melted...
Read MoreCafé Santiago
Stop at this laidback, popular diner to tuck into the famous francesinha sandwich, a decadent Portuguese specialty with ham and linguica (pork sausage) stuffed between two slices of bread and slathered in melted cheese and egg.
Read MoreCantina 32
This modern tapas bar and restaurant, outfitted with grey-washed walls and simple bulb lighting, presents excellent small plates as well as heavier fare. Begin with the blood sausage with apple or cured lupines before entrées like grilled chuck-eye steak and...
Courtesy Nuno CorreiraRead MoreCantinho do Avillez
Visionary Portuguese chef Jose Avillez has opened his only restaurant outside of Lisbon in Porto, where he serves traditional Portuguese fare with innovative twists. The dining room is decorated with colorful Portuguese ceramics, matching the artistically plated dishes of cherry...
Read MoreCasa Louro
A casual, hole-in-the-wall, sports bar-esque establishment, Casa Louro has been around for generations and is known mainly to locals—the only tourists you’ll see here are those brought by someone in-the-know. But for those looking for the best of Porto’s classic...
Read MoreFábrica de Nata
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. It is perhaps one of the few places in town where the (limited) outdoor seating is not the...
Read MoreFlow Restaurant and Bar
Stylish and sophisticated, Flow introduces global fusion influences into a traditional Portuguese menu. A glamorous crowd savors dishes like tuna ceviche, robust seafood stew served atop polenta and decadent pumpkin pudding in chic environs of exposed brick walls, potted palms...
Read MoreMercearie das Flores
This tiny artisan shop stocks high quality, locally sourced Portuguese products like cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, wines and sweets. There is also a prepared foods section with a fine selection of tapas, sandwiches and salads for a quick snack...
Read MoreRestaurante DOP
Located in the historic center of Porto, DOP is a local favorite for elevated Portuguese classics. The restaurant is located within a historical building that was once the Santo Domingo Convent but now is the Palace of the Arts, and...
Read MoreThe Yeatman Restaurant
As the only restaurant in the Porto area with a Michelin star, the elegant gastronomic restaurant at the Yeatman Hotel is a must-visit for an unforgettable wine-paired meal. Allow Ricardo Costa’s kitchen to surprise you with one of its well-rounded...
Read MoreTraca
On a charming square sits this tiny bustling restaurant, which is popular with locals and visitors alike. Authentic Portuguese cuisine is the draw here with hearty choices like venison loin with foie gras and mushrooms, pork cheeks and confit of...
Read MoreVinum Restaurant and Wine Bar
Attached to the Graham's Port warehouse and with expansive views over the river, this elegant restaurant is the perfect lunch spot either before or after a port tasting. In the stylish dining room, such Portuguese delicacies are served as spinach...
Read MoreWine Quay Bar
An excellent wine and tapas bar, Wine Quay boasts a spectacular setting overlooking the river. Choose a glass or bottle from the extensive wine selection and pair it with the delectable tapas and boards of cured meats, cheeses and sardines.
Read MoreWish Restaurante and Sushi Bar
Outside of the city, this sleek restaurant offers a departure from traditional Portuguese cuisine. With Mediterranean influences and a sushi bar, Wish plays with flavorful combinations and serves some of freshest seafood in Porto.
