Must-see restaurants in Boavista

  • Mercado Bom Sucesso interior

    Mercado Bom Sucesso

    Boavista

    For a snapshot of local life and a bite to eat, nip into Boavista's revamped Mercado Bom Sucesso. A complete architectural overhaul has brought this late…

  • Casa Agrícola

    Boavista

    Abutting a chapel, this beautifully restored, 18th-century rural house is a splash of historic charm in an otherwise modern neighbourhood. The 1st-floor…

  • Urban Cicle Café

    Boavista

    A hip hang-out in central Boavista, this cycle cafe has bikes dangling from the ceiling and terrific brunches (€14) until 3pm, with omelettes, homemade…

  • Essência

    Boavista

    This bright, modern brasserie is famous Porto-wide for its generous vegetarian (and nonvegetarian!) dishes, stretching from wholesome soups and salads to…

  • Ponto Dois exterior landscape 2

    Ponto Dois

    Boavista

    Join the white-collar crowd from Porto’s financial district for a quick lunch or pastry in this sleek and modern cafe. There’s plenty of room for everyone…

  • Casinha Boutique Cafe counter

    Casinha Boutique Café

    Boavista

    All pretty pastel shades and hidden garden alcoves, this cafe lodged in a restored 19th-century town house is a sweet deal, despite the rather indifferent…

  • Em Carne Viva entrance landscape

    Em Carne Viva

    Boavista

    An elegant stucco-adorned parlour and a romantic garden set the scene for creative takes on vegetarian and vegan dishes – including the francesinha…

  • Porto Novo

    Boavista

    One for special occasions, this refined, modern restaurant in the Sheraton sets the scene with high-back caramel chairs, pristine white tablecloths and…

  • Restaurante Casa da Música

    Boavista

    This restaurant on the 7th floor of the Casa da Música opens onto a black-and-white tiled terrace granting superlative views of the cityscape. Clever…

  • Casa do Bu

    Boavista

    Stone walls, clean lines and a funky modern fireplace create a contemporary look at this new urban cafe. Tank up on vitamins with a freshly made juice or…

  • Churrascão Gaúcho

    Boavista

    Churrascão Gaúcho is a rustic grill house in the best of Portuguese-Brazilian traditions, decked out with beams, stone walls and soft lighting. The stars…

  • Dog

    Boavista

    No clues here for guessing that the house speciality is cachorros (hot dogs), albeit with gourmet toppings like brie and honey and onions cooked in port…

  • Restaurante Terrella

    Boavista

    All clean lines, monochrome hues, banquette seating and formica chairs, this city slicker of a restaurant is tucked behind the Casa da Música. It's a…