Vila Nova de Gaia
One of the better picks among the restaurants jostling for business along the riverfront, Tempêro D'Maria has a friendly, informal vibe. The cosy stone…
Must-see restaurants in The Douro & Trás-os-Montes
Porto
Right by the riverfront in Afurada and with astounding views of the Ponte da Arrábida through its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, A Margem is a popular…
Aliados & Bolhão
Huge wicker lamps cast flattering light onto the brick-walled dining room of this stylishly converted neo-Arabic building with high ceilings. On warm…
Pinhão
A bit like wandering into your Portuguese grandmother's house, this quirky restaurant in Provesende village is all about simple, tasty home cooking. It…
Ribeira
Porto's shift towards lighter, superhealthy food is reflected in the buffet served at Da Terra. This popular, contemporary bistro puts its own spin on…
Ribeira
A touch of class in the Palácio da Bolsa, O Comercial has a whiff of romantic grandeur with its chandeliers, high ceilings and azulejo-clad walls. The…
Miragaia
A wood-floored gastropub with a pinch of boho flair, a dash of vintage charm and a generous helping of globetrotter, As 7 Maravilhas is a one-off. The…
Pinhão
Wood-grilled meats and fish are the speciality at this schist-walled restaurant by the riverfront. On sunny days, the vine-shaded front terrace is the…
Ribeira
The name bacalhau (dried salt-cod) should give you an inkling as to the star of the menu here. Snag a table on the walls to gaze at the river while…
The Douro
This welcome newcomer to Vila do Conde's main square serves delicious steaks and seafood alongside pasta and vegetarian dishes such as couscous with…
Ribeira
This rustic-chic delicatessen/food store serves all-day petiscos (tapas) made with organic regional products on the three tables and two counters of its…
Miragaia
Nothing flash to look at, Sabores do Sebouh rustles up nicely spiced dishes for pocket-money prices. The owner and chef hails from Syria and cooks fresh…
Ribeira
Slip down a side street away from the crowds and you'll find this cute cubbyhole of a cafe, with quirky leaf etchings on the wall and just a handful of…
Aliados & Bolhão
With its stone walls, ochre velvet chairs and white linen–draped tables, this romantically lit bistro is a class act. The food is bang on the money, too,…
Miragaia
Down by the river, the Taberna do Barqueiro is a rustic, homely bolt-hole, with stone walls, cheek-by-jowl tables and a terrace on the cobblestones. Daily…
Foz do Douro
An adorable restaurant right on the waterfront, with two small colourful rooms featuring contemporary artwork and a few tables on the front patio. The…
Ribeira
A slow-food hideaway just up from the Douro, with chestnut-wood beams, exposed stone walls, and slate tables on wine barrels. The ingredients are all…
Miragaia
Just around the corner from the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis is this white-walled cafe with high ceilings in a beautifully converted century-old…
Aliados & Bolhão
As old school as old school gets, this long-standing restaurant on the ground floor of an unassuming office building seems frozen in time, with its…
Peso da Régua
The coolest dining room in town is set in a restored wood-and-stone railyard warehouse with exposed original timbers. You can order grilled alheira…
Aliados & Bolhão
As fads come and go, restaurants dishing up good old-fashioned Portuguese grub are becoming scarce. Cue Tripeiro: a cosy, nouveau-rustic tavern where you…
Miragaia
A little slice of authentic rusticity, this stone-walled, softly lit tavern fills up fast at weekends. Do as the locals do and order petiscos (Portuguese…
Ribeira
This enticingly cosy hole-in-the-wall cafe rustles up light bites such as quiches and salads, but really they are just the prelude to the main act:…
The Douro
This long-standing riverfront favourite is first and foremost a seafood grill. Stroll into the kitschy interior and peruse the chalkboard menu, then…
Vila Nova de Gaia
Matching a cosy stone-walled interior with a little pavement terrace facing the river, this bistro is literally a stone's throw from the Ponte de Dom Luís…
Aliados & Bolhão
OK, it's by no stretch of the imagination a secret, but this traveller hangout still exudes a chilled vibe and is a great place to sip a proper hot…
Aliados & Bolhão
A hip, healthy addition to central Porto, this vegetarian and vegan restaurant can easily be spotted by the swings in its window. You can help yourself to…
Aliados & Bolhão
Service is slick and the vibe upbeat at this industro-cool bistro. Dishes such as grouper with clams, sea bass in an almond crust and veal with wild…
Pinhão
Young chef Milton Ferreira presides over this swank modern restaurant looking out over the Quinta do Portal vineyards about 12km north of Pinhão. Diners…
Peso da Régua
Excellent Portuguese dishes, including the house speciality bacalhau á Jéréré (dried salt-cod with shrimp, mushroom and spinach), are served in a…
Miragaia
Run with heart and soul by a mother and her two daughters, this quaint stone-walled tavern is a homely gem. There's no menu per se, but generous helpings…
Aliados & Bolhão
Right opposite the Mercado do Bolhão is this deliciously old-school patisserie, going strong since 1896. Here you can stock up on fresh bread, cakes and…
Miragaia
A cute little cubbyhole down a backstreet linking Ribeira to Miragaia, Bota & Birra has just a handful of tables and plenty of good vibes. Come for the…
Aliados & Bolhão
Frango no espeto (spit-roasted chicken) is the name of the game at this extremely popular and inexpensive grill. Grab a spot at the stand-up counter and…
Ribeira
Both a humble mum-and-dad operation and a masterwork of traditional fare, with generously portioned standouts such as baked octopus in butter and wine,…
Aliados & Bolhão
Some of the best gelato in Porto is whipped into creamy, fruit-laden perfection at Portuense. Trained in Italy, Ana puts her own spin on ice cream in…
Foz do Douro
This fun little spot in a tall, narrow, sky-blue corner building has a tiny rooftop terrace sporting an ocean view, a rustic-chic vibe and a menu of…
The Douro
The funky, tricked-out vintage Land Rover parked out front may catch your eye, and as you come close you’ll notice the stylish bistro interior and fresh…
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis Cafe
Miragaia
The museum's tranquil cafe is a fine spot for a lunch special (there's always a vegetarian option) or come to linger over a coffee and slice of homemade…
Vila Nova de Gaia
Port-flavoured ice cream…what's not to love? This modish new gelateria is the perfect pit stop for a hot day – grab a cone and head down to the riverfront…
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