Must-see restaurants in Massarelos

  • Antiqvvm

    Massarelos

    What a delight this tucked-away Michelin-starred restaurant is, ensconced in the revamped stone arcades of 19th-century Quinta da Macieirinha. Vítor Matos…

  • O Antigo Carteiro

    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…

  • Papavinhos

    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…

  • 33 Alameda

    Massarelos

    Housed in the old Bolsa do Pescado fish market, now the stylish hotel Vincci Porto, this high-ceilinged, strikingly lit restaurant is an atmospheric…

  • Casa d'Oro

    Massarelos

    For pop-up views of the Ponte da Arrábida illuminated, you can't beat this concrete-and-glass clay-oven pizzeria leaning over the Douro. It rustles up…

  • Gull

    Massarelos

    This slinky sushi lounge opens onto a decked terrace overlooking the Douro, or you can retreat to the softly lit, wood-floored interior, with bold art…

  • Monchique

    Massarelos

    Down by the river, this restaurant morphs into a bar as the night wears on. Stone arches, art-slung walls and candlelight create a cosy vibe for petiscos,…

  • Taberna Cais das Pedras

    Massarelos

    A warm, homely vision of chequered tablecloths and wood floors, this tavern rustles up an appetising assortment of petiscos (small plates), such as clams,…

  • Caseirinho

    Massarelos

    A real locals' haunt, Caseirinho is a genuine, great-value pick. Dishes are authentically Portuguese, along the lines of arroz de marisco (rice and…