Best Spots in Porto for The Gourmet Explorers
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From the classic Brasão Aliados and Café Santiago, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 17,478 reviews
Try Brasão Aliados, the central Porto restaurant famous for its francesinha. Join the buzz of the dining room and tuck into the city's signature layered sandwich.
★ 4.4 · 18,596 reviews
Pull up a seat at Café Santiago, the Porto café that put the egg-topped francesinha on many visitors' lists. Split one of these towering sandwiches, add a beer, and see what the sauce is all about.
★ 4.6 · 7,547 reviews
Stop by Gazela, Porto's famous snack bar for the cachorrinho. Order a few of the small hot-dog sandwiches and a prego at the counter in a fast, no-frills room.
★ 4.5 · 20,158 reviews
Stop at Casa Guedes Tradicional, the lively Porto sandwich house with a famous roast pork sandwich. Grab a seat, order the pernil, and add a drink for a fast, filling bite.
★ 4.9 · 5,509 reviews
Step into Do Norte Café, a Hungry Biker brunch spot where the decor feels storybook-like. Share a signature brunch of scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and fresh vegetables served by notably friendly staff.
★ 4.6 · 15,090 reviews
Start your Porto morning at Zenith, an all-day brunch and cocktail bar set in a warm industrial space. Order eggs Benedict or matcha and berry pancakes, and pair them with fresh juice, coffee or a cocktail.
★ 4.8 · 4,586 reviews
Start the day at Floresta Cafe on Rua das Flores, a cozy brunch address with a loyal following. Order salmon avocado toast or fruit-loaded waffles and enjoy attentive, welcoming service.
★ 4.5 · 5,723 reviews
Step into Abadia do Porto, a long-standing Porto restaurant known for traditional Portuguese cooking. Tuck into kid goat or grilled squid, finish with a classic dessert and pair it all with Portuguese wine.
★ 4.9 · 4,286 reviews
Brunch at Eatery 119 pairs inventive egg dishes with a celebrated pastry counter in central Porto. Try the Turkish eggs or poached egg on hash brown, then finish with a slice of cake.
★ 4.3 · 4,051 reviews
Find Adega São Nicolau on a steep Porto alleyway, where tables spill onto the steps. Share grilled sardines and other homestyle Portuguese plates in a cosy, unpretentious setting worth waiting for.
★ 4.6 · 1,340 reviews
Treat yourself to Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, the seaside fine-dining address in Leça da Palmeira. Work through a seafood-only tasting menu, with wine pairing, in a setting that is half the experience.
★ 4.3 · 3,663 reviews
Claim a table at Cantina 32, one of Porto's most popular Portuguese restaurants, ideally at opening time. Share the whole octopus in a stylish, relaxed room or at one of the sought-after outdoor tables.
★ 4.5 · 4,445 reviews
Grab a table at Antunes, a busy Porto restaurant that locals and visitors keep filling. Dig into the pork knee in a generous portion, then round things off with the cheesecake.
★ 4.5 · 5,422 reviews
Join the locals at Lado B Café, the lively Coliseu-area spot where Porto's francesinha is the main order. Dig into a towering, sauce-covered sandwich in a fast-moving, friendly dining room.
★ 4.7 · 499 reviews
Step into Pedro Lemos, the Michelin-starred address where the evening begins before you reach the table. Enjoy drinks and snacks in the waiting area, then settle in for an unhurried, meticulously served tasting meal.
★ 4.5 · 4,020 reviews
Squeeze into Taberna Dos Mercadores, a sixteen-seat tavern steps from the Ribeira riverfront that draws a daily queue. Tuck into the octopus rice and sea bass in a cosy, intimate room.
★ 4.4 · 11,839 reviews
Pull up a seat at Conga, the busy Porto diner famous for its pork sandwiches. Tuck into a juicy bifana or a francesinha with a draft beer in a big, lively room.
★ 4.8 · 1,325 reviews
Discover Porto's flavours on a small-group food and wine walk led by a local guide. Sample bifana, codfish cakes and caldo verde, then raise a glass of port or ginja between stops.
★ 4.3 · 3,368 reviews
Pop into Confeitaria do Bolhão for a quintessential Porto pastry stop in a traditional storefront. Choose from pastéis de nata, bola de Berlim and savoury bacalhau bites, then eat at the counter or sit down.
★ 4.5 · 3,300 reviews
Ease into the day at Negra Café Baixa, a classy brunch room in central Porto. Order a savoury breakfast from its broad menu and add a dessert if you still have room.
★ 4.3 · 1,005 reviews
Reserve a table at DOP, the Michelin-starred address in Porto built around tasting menus. Work through a sequence of creative courses with attentive service over a long, unhurried meal.
★ 4.9 · 56 reviews
Discover The Yeatman, the two-Michelin-star dining room in Vila Nova de Gaia. Begin in the reception lounge with piano music, then move to a long, beautifully orchestrated tasting evening.
★ 4.7 · 348 reviews
Discover Le Monument, Porto's art deco fine-dining room where dinner doubles as a tour of Portugal. Follow a multi-course tasting menu, each dish celebrating a different corner of the country's cuisine.
★ 4.5 · 849 reviews
Reserve a table at Almeja, Porto's small, Michelin-recognised fine-dining room. Take your time over fresh, carefully built dishes, homemade bread and a well-chosen wine pairing.
★ 4.2 · 4,628 reviews
Drop into Nicolau Porto for a hip, health-conscious brunch that flexes to every diet. Choose from vegan dishes, burgers or fresh smoothies and eat inside or out, with no reservation needed.
★ 4.4 · 1,904 reviews
Brunch at Lazy means a bright pink room, all-day breakfast and a menu that wanders across the globe. Order a full English or sweet waffles, with a cocktail if the day calls for it.
★ 4.5 · 2,622 reviews
Linger over brunch at Camélia - Brunch Garden, a Porto favourite with a plant-filled, photogenic feel. Order fluffy pancakes or crispy bacon and eggs, then pair them with a Golden Flower or Gin Blush cocktail.
★ 4.7 · 787 reviews
Dress up for Restaurante Antiqvvm, the Michelin-starred room where the evening starts with drinks on the terrace. Then settle in for a long, carefully paced tasting menu, with a vegetarian version on offer.
★ 4.9 · 685 reviews
Discover InDiferente, the Porto fine-dining address where a quiet room sets the tone for a long, memorable meal. Work through a multi-course tasting menu of carefully paired dishes, guided by staff who know every plate.
★ 4.9 · 2,146 reviews
Pop into Oficina dos Rissóis, the pocket-sized Porto eatery devoted to the humble rissol. Pick a few crisp fried pastries, add tomato rice or the soup of the day, and wash it down with a draft beer.
Porto · 🍽️ Food
Brasão Aliados
1h15
Café Santiago
45 min
Gazela
Casa Guedes Tradicional
30 min
Porto · 🥐 Breakfast
Do Norte Café by Hungry Biker | Brunch & Breakfast
Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails Bar
Floresta cafe by Hungry biker
Abadia do Porto
Eatery 119
Adega São Nicolau
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
2h30
Restaurante Cantina 32
Antunes
Lado B Café (Coliseu)
Pedro Lemos
Taberna Dos Mercadores
Conga
Delicious Food and Wine Walking Tour
3h30
Confeitaria do Bolhão
Negra Café Baixa - Restaurant, Coffee, Brunch Porto
DOP
2h
The Yeatman Gastronomic Restaurant
3h
Le Monument
Almeja
Nicolau Porto
1h
Lazy
Camélia - Brunch Garden
Restaurante Antiqvvm
InDiferente
1h45
Oficina dos Rissóis
