Pinhão
Architect Miguel Saraiva's ode to clean-lined, glass-walled minimalism, DOC is headed up by Portuguese star chef Rui Paula. Its terrace peering out across…
Must-see restaurants in The Douro
Pinhão
A collaboration between Chef Pedro Lemos and the family of the Symington Estate, Bomfim 1896 is a light and airy barn overlooking the rolling hills of the…
Pinhão
Whether you come for drinks, tapas and sunset over the river, or for one of the splendid three-course 'dinner parties' hosted by chef Pedro Cardoso,…
The Douro
For lunch with a view, look no further than this contemporary Portuguese restaurant housed in Foz Côa's archaeological museum. Enjoy breathtaking…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Douro
One of several low-key adegas (wine taverns) along the river's south bank, Quelha is a good place to sample regional delicacies such as Amarante’s fine…
Peso da Régua
This cosy, well-priced family-run restaurant offers small plates of well-prepared Portuguese classics, paired with a solid selection of local wines. It's…
The Douro
Great regional food is prepared with a twist at this friendly, contemporary restaurant with an attached wine bar. See their Facebook page for daily…
The Douro
Boasting a peaceful, shaded terrace overlooking the bridge, this traditional bakery has the best ambience for enjoying Amarante’s famous pastries and…
Peso da Régua
Small and cosy, this tavern dishes out well-prepared regional mainstays with a focus on meat dishes. The portions are generous and the house wine of good…
The Douro
Well-known traditional restaurant frequented by business folk at lunchtime and dishing out well-prepared Portuguese mainstays.
Pinhão
Serving traditional Portuguese food with minimal fanfare, Ponte Românica specialises in tasty grilled meat and fish (lamb chops, sea bass, salmon and…
The Douro
The popular Villageois has been preparing steaks and fresh seafood in French-Portuguese style since 1977. The airy dining room is appointed with azulejos …
The Douro
Northern Portuguese fare is served in an elegant country-style dining room or on a verandah with idyllic views of the moistero and the bridge. Top picks…
The Douro
Congratulations to the chef line the walls at this adega-style place, where the atmosphere is friendly, the menu short and simple, the food good and the…
The Douro
This three-floor hotspot has daytime drinks and snacks, such as sandwiches and burgers, plus an alfresco terrace at the top. The crowd is young, the decor…
The Douro
This unpretentious restaurant south of town specialises in grilled lamb, veal and pork, with a few traditional Portuguese codfish dishes thrown in for…
The Douro
Roasted veal, stewed tripe and roasted kid goat are the house specialities at this traditional Portuguese restaurant with a pretty riverside terrace.
The Douro
For tasty seafood in a modern, unfussy place with tables overlooking the crashing waves, head to the beach, 2km north of Forte São João Baptista.
The Douro
The charming wooden booths and tables are almost always crammed with locals who descend for great coffee and better pastries.
The Douro
Sells Lamego’s famous hams and wines – ideal picnic food. Thursdays are especially busy.
