Foz do Douro
Hidden coyly away from the seafront, Cafeína has a touch of class, with soft light casting a flattering glow across its moss-green walls, crisp…
Must-see restaurants in Porto
Vila Nova de Gaia
Polished concrete, slatted wood and clean lines give this restaurant in the Espaço Porto Cruz a slick, contemporary look. The menu matches reasonably…
Vila Nova de Gaia
What a welcome addition to Gaia's riverfront this covered food market is! Nip in and see what takes your fancy at the independently run food stalls –…
Miragaia
What's not to love about the sensational views over the rooftops and down to the river from the terrace of this tucked-away cafe, fitted out with a…
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:…
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…
Massarelos
Coyly tucked away on a lane back from the river, O Antigo Carteiro is as close as you'll get to eating in a Portuguese family home. Attentive, clued-up…
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,…
Massarelos
This no-frills, family-run tavern extends a warm welcome and dishes up generous portions of home cooking. Try for a window table to see the river twinkle…
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,…
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…
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…
Boavista
This bright, modern brasserie is famous Porto-wide for its generous vegetarian (and nonvegetarian!) dishes, stretching from wholesome soups and salads to…
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…
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…
Aliados & Bolhão
One of the best gelatarias in town to pick up a properly creamy, fruity ice-cream cone. Enough said.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Porto
Follow the tiled corridor to reach this adorable Victorian-style cafe and bakery, located just outside the pedestrianised commercial area of Rua de…
Boavista
An elegant stucco-adorned parlour and a romantic garden set the scene for creative takes on vegetarian and vegan dishes – including the francesinha…
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…
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…
