If you're just looking for decent fine dining in Porto, just try the 5-dish menu and go. Contrary to the existing fine dining concept, this is a restaurant with large portions and ambiguous taste quality... I do not recommend serving up to 7 plates. Compared to mid-price fine dining in Korea, it is very disappointing, and I don't know much about Portuguese specialties other than the last dessert... In particular, the fish cutlet and kimchi mayo were not very fried and the sauce was not good even though it is Korean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
David Warner
We had a superb evening, the food was delicious with excellent wines to try before you buy. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu. Each and every course was fantastic! These guys are students of this culinary school and I can see why the school is rated 5*. Yes, we were the only people in the restaurant, but unlike some of the other reviews, I have no problem having a wonderful evening chatting with my loved one without the 'atmosphere' of other noisy customers. The waiters made us feel very special and each course was a surprise and a delight. Well done to all the team.
Parking: Take a taxi
Wheelchair accessibility: Wide doorways and no stairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dawn Douglas
My dining experience at A Escola by the Artist was exceptional. I was celebqting my birthday and this culinary school was recommended to me. The seven-course sensory menu was not only a visual delight but also a culinary masterpiece, each dish bursting with flavor and creativity.
The sommelier was knowledgeable and interesting, explaining the origin, grapes, and history of each wine, and pairing them perfectly with the courses. I could tell hospitality was in his blood and he loved to serve and see people enjoy their experience.
The quality of the dining experience, combined with the exceptional value, made it an unforgettable event. I highly recommend A Escola by the Artist for anyone seeking a wondetful dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JP VG
It's a very pleasant place, the food is very good and the service is wonderful. Thank you very much to Bruno for all your attention. Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Rose
Absolutely fabulous lunch and an amazing bargain at 14.50 for starter main..dessert is an extra 4 euros. Coffee is included. Culinary and hospitality students prepare and serve the meals. The menu changes every day. I will definitely return the next time I am in Porto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Quinoa Salad
Carlos Blanco Del Pozo
Excellent service and tasting menu, good value for money, the only problem is the delay between dishes, perhaps because there are few people who work in the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michiel Vercauteren
A Escola by The Artist looked promising as our last evening, so we made a reservation here, which wasn't really necessary. On arrival we were received very friendly and we ended up in a beautifully decorated room full of works of art by former students - the hotel/restaurant is located in an old art school. Unfortunately, upon arrival (8:00 PM) no one else was present and this on a Friday evening!! While all restaurants in Porto are full, this one was empty. It was a bit awkward and strange to be the only one in such a large room and where the staff had nothing to do except look at you. Instead of leaving the room, they simply waited. The idea was that there are menus, one of 5 courses and one of 7 courses, we chose the 5 course. Although the staff was very friendly and sweet, there was no atmosphere of conviviality throughout the evening. Also the menu itself, all well organized and beautifully presented, but with every dish you thought, more could be done with this - not all of it, which is a shame. It was very thoughtful that at the end we received a present because this trip was a wedding anniversary, nicely done and very sweet. Price is average, but unfortunately the atmosphere and coziness never existed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
mussinata
Awesome flavour combinations, great service, lovely atmosphere. Must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paolo Mussini
Awesome flavour combinations, great service, lovely atmosphere. Must try
I visited this restaurant for lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day. The service was good, with attentive staff making sure we were well taken care of. However, the food was just average, nothing particularly memorable.One significant downside was the time it took for the food to arrive. We only had a one-hour lunch break, and the wait cut into our limited time, making the experience a bit rushed and stressful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Zainab
Non existent flavour and subpar service.
We spent New Year’s Eve at A Escola By The Artist and were bitterly disappointed. Firstly, the service staff weren’t knowledgable, they didn’t explain any of the dishes to us, instead one waiter said to us ‘didn’t you get the menu emailed to you?’ They also messed up when they paired red wine with a fish dish (contrary to the menu, meaning they obviously got confused but didn’t offer an apology nor acknowledge their mistake).
The food itself was tasteless, it seemed the chefs were more interested in presentation rather than complexity in taste, one dish genuinely was cod with some potato mash (that had been dyed blue). The only dish that was okay was the first course, which were cooked oysters.
The pacing between courses was around 30 minutes per course which was ridiculous given the small portions, it just meant a lot of the tables were waiting around for the next course.
I wouldn’t go back here nor would I recommend anyone pays €150 for a 7 course fine dining experience (with wine pairings) here. You’re much better elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Moshe Soto Soto
The ambiance of the place was fine. The service was definitely slacking for most of the 3 hour dinner service which in of itself is way too long for a 7 course dinner. The waiters never cleaned the table in between courses, or switched the silverware. The food was laughably bad. We had the seven course tasting menu, which was bad from beginning to end. The amuche buche of beet hummus in a cone was okay nothing special. After waiting for 30 minutes our fish escapche arrived, it was horrendous. Then came the mushroom dish which was fine. After we had chilli, chilli at a tasting menu. Then came the salmon with teriyaki which was basically bottled sauce. The desserts were the lowest point of the meal, the marble cake was dry and semi frozen, and the pannacota had the texture of a bar of soap. All of this took a whopping 3 hours. I'm sorry but this place is a total scam don't eat here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Francisco Beirão
Very good. Magnificent presentation of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raul Enrique S.
In my years in the kitchen and out of the kitchen, I've eaten at various eateries, ranging from high end to a store front. I've never felt so ripped off and mislead, by a tasting menu. The portions were small, the pacing way too long in between courses, very little flavor and creativity to boot. I was extremely disappointed
Hmmm more or less
If you're just looking for decent fine dining in Porto, just try the 5-dish menu and go.
Contrary to the existing fine dining concept, this is a restaurant with large portions and ambiguous taste quality... I do not recommend serving up to 7 plates.
Compared to mid-price fine dining in Korea, it is very disappointing, and I don't know much about Portuguese specialties other than the last dessert... In particular, the fish cutlet and kimchi mayo were not very fried and the sauce was not good even though it is Korean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had a superb evening, the food was delicious with excellent wines to try before you buy.
We opted for the 7 course tasting menu. Each and every course was fantastic!
These guys are students of this culinary school and I can see why the school is rated 5*.
Yes, we were the only people in the restaurant, but unlike some of the other reviews, I have no problem having a wonderful evening chatting with my loved one without the 'atmosphere' of other noisy customers. The waiters made us feel very special and each course was a surprise and a delight.
Well done to all the team.
Parking: Take a taxi
Wheelchair accessibility: Wide doorways and no stairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My dining experience at A Escola by the Artist was exceptional. I was celebqting my birthday and this culinary school was recommended to me. The seven-course sensory menu was not only a visual delight but also a culinary masterpiece, each dish bursting with flavor and creativity.
The sommelier was knowledgeable and interesting, explaining the origin, grapes, and history of each wine, and pairing them perfectly with the courses. I could tell hospitality was in his blood and he loved to serve and see people enjoy their experience.
The quality of the dining experience, combined with the exceptional value, made it an unforgettable event. I highly recommend A Escola by the Artist for anyone seeking a wondetful dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a very pleasant place, the food is very good and the service is wonderful. Thank you very much to Bruno for all your attention. Recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fabulous lunch and an amazing bargain at 14.50 for starter main..dessert is an extra 4 euros. Coffee is included.
Culinary and hospitality students prepare and serve the meals. The menu changes every day.
I will definitely return the next time I am in Porto.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Quinoa Salad
Excellent service and tasting menu, good value for money, the only problem is the delay between dishes, perhaps because there are few people who work in the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Escola by The Artist looked promising as our last evening, so we made a reservation here, which wasn't really necessary. On arrival we were received very friendly and we ended up in a beautifully decorated room full of works of art by former students - the hotel/restaurant is located in an old art school. Unfortunately, upon arrival (8:00 PM) no one else was present and this on a Friday evening!! While all restaurants in Porto are full, this one was empty. It was a bit awkward and strange to be the only one in such a large room and where the staff had nothing to do except look at you. Instead of leaving the room, they simply waited. The idea was that there are menus, one of 5 courses and one of 7 courses, we chose the 5 course. Although the staff was very friendly and sweet, there was no atmosphere of conviviality throughout the evening. Also the menu itself, all well organized and beautifully presented, but with every dish you thought, more could be done with this - not all of it, which is a shame. It was very thoughtful that at the end we received a present because this trip was a wedding anniversary, nicely done and very sweet. Price is average, but unfortunately the atmosphere and coziness never existed.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Awesome flavour combinations, great service, lovely atmosphere. Must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome flavour combinations, great service, lovely atmosphere. Must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I visited this restaurant for lunch to celebrate Valentine's Day. The service was good, with attentive staff making sure we were well taken care of. However, the food was just average, nothing particularly memorable.One significant downside was the time it took for the food to arrive. We only had a one-hour lunch break, and the wait cut into our limited time, making the experience a bit rushed and stressful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Non existent flavour and subpar service.
We spent New Year’s Eve at A Escola By The Artist and were bitterly disappointed. Firstly, the service staff weren’t knowledgable, they didn’t explain any of the dishes to us, instead one waiter said to us ‘didn’t you get the menu emailed to you?’ They also messed up when they paired red wine with a fish dish (contrary to the menu, meaning they obviously got confused but didn’t offer an apology nor acknowledge their mistake).
The food itself was tasteless, it seemed the chefs were more interested in presentation rather than complexity in taste, one dish genuinely was cod with some potato mash (that had been dyed blue). The only dish that was okay was the first course, which were cooked oysters.
The pacing between courses was around 30 minutes per course which was ridiculous given the small portions, it just meant a lot of the tables were waiting around for the next course.
I wouldn’t go back here nor would I recommend anyone pays €150 for a 7 course fine dining experience (with wine pairings) here. You’re much better elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The ambiance of the place was fine. The service was definitely slacking for most of the 3 hour dinner service which in of itself is way too long for a 7 course dinner. The waiters never cleaned the table in between courses, or switched the silverware. The food was laughably bad. We had the seven course tasting menu, which was bad from beginning to end. The amuche buche of beet hummus in a cone was okay nothing special. After waiting for 30 minutes our fish escapche arrived, it was horrendous. Then came the mushroom dish which was fine. After we had chilli, chilli at a tasting menu. Then came the salmon with teriyaki which was basically bottled sauce. The desserts were the lowest point of the meal, the marble cake was dry and semi frozen, and the pannacota had the texture of a bar of soap. All of this took a whopping 3 hours. I'm sorry but this place is a total scam don't eat here
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very good. Magnificent presentation of the dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
In my years in the kitchen and out of the kitchen, I've eaten at various eateries, ranging from high end to a store front. I've never felt so ripped off and mislead, by a tasting menu. The portions were small, the pacing way too long in between courses, very little flavor and creativity to boot. I was extremely disappointed
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