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…
Must-see restaurants in Porto
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
Aliados & Bolhão
This authentic cheapie is rammed with locals tucking into grilled fish and meat at midday. Daily specials run between €5 and €6.50.
Foz do Douro
Overlooking the park, this museum restaurant rustles up a pretty good lunch buffet, with soup, salads, vegetarian options and desserts.
Foz do Douro
This sleek, bright space is the real Japanese deal when it comes to sushi, sashimi and maki – it's as fresh as it comes.
Aliados & Bolhão
If you want glamour, this rough 'n' tumble local haunt is not your place. Tables are illuminated by fluorescent lighting, the footy blares on the TV and…
Aliados & Bolhão
Asian food is thin on the ground in Porto; nevertheless, the demand for eastern flavours is mounting, so two Portuguese lads got clever by setting up shop…
Ribeira
With tables gathered under stone arches and big river views from the terrace, this is a charming place for drinks and petiscos. The welcome is warm and…
Vila Nova de Gaia
A rectangle of glass and honeycombed steel seemingly teleported in from a future era, Ar de Rio is one of Porto's most striking examples of avant-garde…
Aliados & Bolhão
This no-nonsense bakery is a firm favourite of tripeiros. Snag a table on the terrace for breakfast or snacks such as pasteis de Chaves (puff-pastry pies…
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