The local take
Each place comes with a short note on what makes it worth the trip, so you can pick the meal that fits your day.
CasualBorboleta
You’ll find Borboleta just in front of the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal.
Porto, MassarelosRecommended by Magda M.
PetiscosCasualBig Group FriendlyÀ Bolina
À Bolina is a cozy restaurant on the Douro River with excellent views of the Dom Luís I Bridge.
Porto, RibeiraRecommended by André P.
CasualA Grade
A Grade is a casual restaurant tucked in an alley near the Ribeira.
Porto, RibeiraRecommended by Magda M.
CasualAlibi By YoursPorto
Alibi By YoursPorto is an excellent wine bar just a stone’s throw from the Clérigos Tower.
Porto, RibeiraRecommended by Magda M.
CasualAntunes
Antunes is a casual restaurant in Trindade cooking the kind of traditional food you would expect from a northern Portuguese grandmother.
Porto, TrindadeRecommended by André P.
CasualCafé Aviz
If there’s one dish to try from Aviz it has to be the ‘Francesinha’ — a famous Portuguese sandwich that is a Porto original.
Porto, MiragaiaRecommended by Ana C.
PetiscosCasualCafé Piolho
Around the corner from the University of Porto, Café Piolho is often frequented by students.
Porto, MiragaiaRecommended by Ana C.
CasualCantina 32
Cantina 32 is a buzzing restaurant on Rua das Flores with industrial-chic décor and a modern feel.
Porto, RibeiraRecommended by André P.
CasualCasa da Mariquinhas
Originating in Lisbon, Fado is a typical Portuguese style of musical performance, where a fado singer leads the way, accompanied by someone playing the Portuguese guitar and a…
Porto, RibeiraRecommended by Ana C.
TascasCasualCasa dos Presuntos "Xico"
Presunto is Portuguese ham, so you know what to expect when you come here.
Porto, BonfimRecommended by André P.
TascasCasualCasa Guedes Tradicional
The original Casa Guedes opened in Jardim de São Lázaro in 1987, but there are now several locations across the city due to its popularity.
Porto, BolhãoRecommended by André P.
TascasCasualCervejaria Gazela
While hot dogs aren’t native to Porto, this casual eatery specializes in jazzed-up sausages with several toppings.
Porto, BolhãoRecommended by André P.
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