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…
Must-see restaurants in Porto
Ribeira
Happening Traça is tucked in a 17th-century building that once housed a pharmacy. Its retro-cool interior nods to its rustic Portuguese roots in the form…
Porto
Fado drifts up the azulejo-clad walls, toddlers tear through the dining room, plump and oily sardines (and other fresh fish) are roasted on sidewalk…
Foz do Douro
Alluring views of the thrashing Atlantic draw Porto locals to the terrace of this renowned seafront patisserie, which has recently had a bright and breezy…
Aliados & Bolhão
Amid azulejos, dark wood furnishings and starched white place settings, Escondidinho serves solid traditional cuisine to a mainly tourist clientele, hence…
Aliados & Bolhão
Since 1920 this cafe-patisserie has given a pinch of Paris to Porto with its delectable sweet and savoury éclairs, which are now justifiably famous. Sit…
Boavista
One for special occasions, this refined, modern restaurant in the Sheraton sets the scene with high-back caramel chairs, pristine white tablecloths and…
Miragaia
Named after the most flamboyant of Mexican painters, this restaurant spices up Porto's epicurean scene. Soft lamplight and walls plastered with Mexican…
Vila Nova de Gaia
One of the better picks among the restaurants jostling for business along the riverfront, Tempêro D'Maria has a friendly, informal vibe. The cosy stone…
Porto
Right by the riverfront in Afurada and with astounding views of the Ponte da Arrábida through its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, A Margem is a popular…
Aliados & Bolhão
Huge wicker lamps cast flattering light onto the brick-walled dining room of this stylishly converted neo-Arabic building with high ceilings. On warm…
Ribeira
Porto's shift towards lighter, superhealthy food is reflected in the buffet served at Da Terra. This popular, contemporary bistro puts its own spin on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
