Must-see restaurants in Porto

  • Porta 4

    Miragaia

    The clue's in the name: Porta 4 has just four tables for a lucky handful of diners, so book ahead. If you can snag one of them, you're in for a treat:…

  • DOP

    Ribeira

    Housed in a grand edifice, DOP is one of Porto's most stylish addresses, with its high ceilings and slick, monochrome interior. Much-feted chef Rui Paula…

  • LSD

    Ribeira

    Nothing to do with mind-bending drugs, this slick, contemporary bistro sets the scene with soft lighting and lemon and grey hues. The chef cooks clean,…

  • Manteigaria

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Hot on the heels of its sister bakery in Lisbon, Manteigaria serves some of the finest pastéis de nata in Porto. The crispy tartlets, filled with a rich,…

  • Bird

    Foz do Douro

    With its vintage birdcage lanterns, pretty floral prints and foliage-draped patio, this cafe is as cute as a button. It’s a wonderfully relaxed spot for…

  • Casa Guedes

    Aliados & Bolhão

    A roast-pork sandwich may seem simple on paper, but here it's a thing of beauty – tasty, filling, a bargain at €3.90 and served all day. Space is tight at…

  • Dom Peixe

    Porto

    Out of all the authentic indoor-outdoor places on Matosinhos' 'fish restaurant row', Dom Peixe stands out as being one of the best. Snag a table on the…

  • Dama Pé de Cabra

    Aliados & Bolhão

    The bemvindo is heartfelt at this cute, bottle-lined grocery-store-turned cafe. It’s a cheerful spot for breakfast, brunch, coffee and cake, or a laid…

  • Sincelo

    Aliados & Bolhão

    One of the best gelatarias in town to pick up a properly creamy, fruity ice-cream cone. Enough said.

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    Árvore do Mundo

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Árvore do Mundo joined Porto’s vegetarian and vegan dining scene in 2016 to cater for the growing number of locals and travellers eager to sniff out meat…

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    O Diplomata

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Pancakes steal the limelight at this trendy cafe, where you can tailor stacks of fluffy goodness to suit your taste. Start with a base of two or four…

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    Portugandhi

    Aliados & Bolhão

    If you’re craving curry, head uptown to Portugandhi (where you’ll find an Indian owner and cook, so you know it’s the real deal). Although off the tourist…

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    Santo Burga

    Porto

    The artisanal burger creations at Santo Burga are big, juicy and damn delicious. Choose from conventional burger fillers like beef and chicken, or side…

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    Tarte de Lima

    Porto

    Tarte de Lima is a local hideout found in a leafy street away from the tourist throng. Delish traditional Portuguese food is served up at bargain prices,…

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    Fábrica da Nata

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Porto has tailed Lisbon with a nata factory that churns out silky fresh-baked pastéis de nata (custard tarts) throughout the day. Throw €1 in the slot…

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    Steak 'n' Shake

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Munch and slurp your way through a deliciously artery-clogging 100% beef burger, hand-cut fries and a cherry-topped shake at this funky diner. The red…

  • O Fumeiro deli

    O Fumeiro

    Aliados & Bolhão

    If you relish tradition and prefer local favourites to tourist traps, stroll uptown to this glass-front bakery where a colourful collection of cakes and…

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    Casa Diogo

    Miragaia

    The Diogo family welcomes guests into this cafe like it’s their home, and the fact that the space is a renovated house with tables split across three…

  • Antunes pernil

    Antunes

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Antunes is all about the pernil assado – a giant hunk of smoky roast pig so tender you can shred it with your fork. The rowdy restaurant also serves other…

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    Mercador Café

    Ribeira

    Mercador is a cute and cosy pit stop smack bang in the middle of one of Porto’s prettiest streets, Rua das Flores. Browse the sweets cabinet for homemade…

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    Black Mamba Burgers & Records

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Black Mamba is one of Porto’s most unique eating establishments, offering a curious combo of vego food and heavy metal. The record store-cum-restaurant…

  • Quintal Bioshop garden

    Quintal Bioshop

    Miragaia

    Tucked at the back of an organic grocery store, this bright, cheery deli opens onto a terrace and serves healthy, wholesome vegetarian food. It does fresh…

  • Cafe Guarany coffee

    Café Guarany

    Aliados & Bolhão

    With a sunny, tiled interior, marble-top tables and an Afro-Brazilian mural, this classy affair has attracted the business and literary elite since the…

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    Bom de Sal

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Carnivores can sink their chops into a hunk of juicy meat at Bom de Sal. The signature (and highly recommended) 'Bom de Sal steak’ comes dripping with…

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    Tia Orlanda

    Miragaia

    Take a trip to Portugal’s former colony of Mozambique by diving into a rich bowl of African curry amid a collection of masks and colourful tapestries…

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    El Argento

    Miragaia

    At this dedicated empanada bar you can choose from a range of homemade pastry pockets packed with fillings like spicy chicken and provolone cheese, then…

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    Brando Casa do Café

    Porto

    Brando is a modern cafe on a leafy street serving a range of coffees (including cappuccinos, iced coffee and soy lattes) alongside a simple food menu. Big…

  • Maria Bola

    Maria Bôla

    Porto

    Follow the tiled corridor to reach this adorable Victorian-style cafe and bakery, located just outside the pedestrianised commercial area of Rua de…

  • Bao's Taiwanese Burger

    Miragaia

    Porto’s first Taiwanese establishment opened its doors in 2017 after a local fell in love with the cuisine after a trip to Asia. The space is bright and…

  • Camafeu

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Visiting Camafeu, which overlooks Praça Carlos Alberto, is like eating in a friend's stylish 1st-floor apartment. Dishes such as slow-cooked pork cheek…

  • Traça

    Ribeira

    Happening Traça is tucked in a 17th-century building that once housed a pharmacy. Its retro-cool interior nods to its rustic Portuguese roots in the form…

  • Taberna São Pedro

    Porto

    Fado drifts up the azulejo-clad walls, toddlers tear through the dining room, plump and oily sardines (and other fresh fish) are roasted on sidewalk…

  • Tavi

    Foz do Douro

    Alluring views of the thrashing Atlantic draw Porto locals to the terrace of this renowned seafront patisserie, which has recently had a bright and breezy…

  • Escondidinho

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Amid azulejos, dark wood furnishings and starched white place settings, Escondidinho serves solid traditional cuisine to a mainly tourist clientele, hence…

  • Leitaria da Quinta do Paço

    Aliados & Bolhão

    Since 1920 this cafe-patisserie has given a pinch of Paris to Porto with its delectable sweet and savoury éclairs, which are now justifiably famous. Sit…

  • Frida

    Miragaia

    Named after the most flamboyant of Mexican painters, this restaurant spices up Porto's epicurean scene. Soft lamplight and walls plastered with Mexican…

  • Tempêro D'Maria

    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…

  • A Margem

    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…

  • Flow

    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…

  • daTerra

    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…

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