European Restaurants in Porto, PT

“Love this place! Exquisite, creative cuisine made with love for the local produce. But that’s not even the best part - the staff here is! Very knowledgeable, witty and courteous, and we really enjoyed the wine pairings that they recommended. Great value for money and definitely one of the most well-deserved additions to the Michelin guide. We are already planning our next visit to Porto to eat here while further exploring the city!“

“We were thrilled by the service, the ambience and the flavors of the food. Every course had that special something and was accompanied by perfect service. This menu is definitely one of the best we have ever eaten.

Vegetarian options: One menu is vegetarian, it was excellent!

Dietary restrictions: Our daughter eats gluten-free, it wasn't a problem at all and she was able to enjoy her menu without restrictions.“

“Y’all! This place is so beautiful. The furniture is comfortable. The lighting is flattering. The service is excellent. The wine selection is fantastic. The view is great. Yes… I said all that without even mentioning the food yet. The sushi so fresh and beautifully presented. And it’s delicious with some very unique flavor combinations. We had an absolutely wonderful experience here.“

“Super friendly staff, Caio and Andressa, wonderful food, the first time I ate francesinha and I don't want to try it anywhere else, the chocolate ice cream with pistachio dessert was the best I've ever had in my life! Very good, I highly recommend it.“

“First day in Porto and immediately an unforgettable dining experience at Pátio 44. The staff was very kind and the service was quick. The presentation of the dishes was taken care of down to the smallest details. We followed the staff's advice and tried an appetizer each and a main course. The menu, as I understand it, varies depending on the seasonality of the products. Trust their taste: the chefs really know what they're doing! Each dish was balanced, fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend it to everyone.“

“Wonderful place filled with giant strelitzia plants? The service was a little slow to begin with and it took a while before we got the menus. Then it was all forgiven because the ladies were such sweet and accommodating The food was delightful for the the eye and and mouth, the wines perfect accompanied. We are super satisfied for the whole experience? They also provided us a perfect table for one of the diners who sits in a wheelchair. Thank you for a lovely last supper in Portugal?“

“On August 6 we met the restaurant Brasão Aliados, it was our first time there, we arrived at the restaurant without having reserved, they welcomed us directly with a smile and accompanied us to our table.
We ordered 2 cocktails as well as 2 drinks, 2 francesinhas, a portion of fries and starters. It came to us at €59, it wasn't expensive at all and the wait wasn't long.
The waiter Augusto was very cheerful and pleasant, we felt very professional on his part with a desire to do his job well. A very good person, thank you for serving us so well and for your kindness.
We had a great time in the restaurant.
We will not hesitate to come back, 100% recommended place.“

“Very pleasant place to have an aperitif with the late afternoon sun on the terrace. The interior is very welcoming and original. We liked the vinho verde, but beer was very popular on the terrace. Nice neighborhood place where you don't feel too many tourists (even if we were!). Great!!!“

“Alles was perfect! We hebben even in de rij moeten wachten maar was het helemaal waard. De eigenaar was echt super aardig en gezellig, kon goed Engels en erg spontaan. Het eten was super! Er zijn maar weinig tafels aanwezig, vandaar de rij maar dat geeft wel lekkere sfeer aan. Zeker aan te raden!“

“The place is unbelievable. Simple yet elegant. Food menu exquisite with the best service I've ever had. I have some severe food allergies that they accommodated without question or feed back. The servers were quick to help and knew exactly how to maneuver the menu accordingly. Ask for Julia she's the best???“

“It was a magical moment, honestly, the building is splendid, the same inside.

The cocktails enhance the charm of this bar because they are delicious.

The prices remain very affordable, honestly if you are staying in Porto go there.“

“What a amazing place! Soon to receive a Michelin star!

Incredible team always with a smile on their face and happy to guide you on this amazing journey! It’s really a Gem and deserve all the spotlight at this beautiful city.

Thanks again to all of Gastro’s team. You guys are amazing!“

“The experience at Antiqvvm was very good.
Perfect balance between product, flavor and innovation.
The service was attentive, they adapted the dishes to my dietary restrictions without any problem.
The restaurant is beautiful, both inside and on the terrace with wonderful views.
The price in line with the 2 Michelin stars it has.
Highly recommended visit.“

“Very good site. 2 spacious and very elegant rooms, very good service and very well prepared food and lots of quantity. We left very happy and we will return.
You can try many typical dishes of the city but it is not a tourist place packed with people. Very good experience“

“We used viamichelin website for a restaurant in Porto and found Apego.It was a good decision to go here, we enjoyed it very much. We took the 5 course tasting menu with pairing wines. Each course we found very tasteful, with the pairing wine further elevating the flavors. To us the key world was balance. Each course fitted nicely with the predecessing course. The crew was very nice, taking time to explain every dish and wine in both Portugese and (perfect) English and making us feel at home. A place we certainly recommend as the people here understand what tasting and pairing means!“

“A 10-rated cafeteria. Crispy and delicious toast, top-quality coffee, delicious orange juice and desserts. They treated us very well, we went with 2 dogs and they let us in, they gave them water and treated them great.
A 10 for the site, highly recommended and good price.“

“We went to Aveiro on purpose to try the famous francesinha at Bufete Pós.
Personally, I loved the atmosphere, the service and the francesinha was 5*.
A typical restaurant (as it almost doesn't exist anymore) with lots of friendliness and quality.
It was at the top.
To be repeated without a shadow of a doubt.“

“We had my wife’s birthday dinner here Steak au poivre was the best steak according To my kids. The tartare was delightful. Tiger prawns and pasta were divine Our waiter, Wesley was an absolute gentleman. He suggested amazing wines.
Just make a reservation!“

“Excellent service, good music and extremely well located.
Regarding the food, it was really surprising, the fantastic combinations they make.
I suggest asking the staff what to choose because they got it right for me!

Without a doubt, it does justice to their excellent reputation, being considered a must-have to visit in the city by the Portuguese!

There is no equal, they make a difference, I will definitely come back!
Thank you Zenith ?“

“Stopped in for an early light dinner. Service was phenomenal. Shared the steak sandwich focaccia and the ratatouille which completely exceeded our expectations. Cocktails and wine were perfect. Will recommend to all friends travelling to the area.“

“Someone said that this is an insider tip... totally right! Delicious food, great location and super nice service. The homemade lemonade was great and the risotto was highly recommended. The three of us with two small children only paid €70... crazy!

Vegetarian options: There are some.

Parking: The parking situation in Porto is chaotic anyway. Everyone parks where and how they want and no one cares about it.

Kid-friendliness: Super sweet, just like in all of Portugal.“

“One of the most memorable experiences I have had in a restaurant, in any country. The server was super nice and very patient with us. The food and other dishes were excellent. We had a full menu in a quiet and pretty setting, even late in the afternoon. For everything we had, the menu only cost us €10. A very nice experience. We even got bread, and my sister asked for coffee, which was not charged extra.“

“If you want to eat quality Portuguese food this is your place. The place is small but has a lot of charm. The cod is exquisite and the dishes are hearty.
The impeccable service, the treatment is unbeatable. He removed a plate from us so that it wouldn't get cold on the table, even when we saw that there was a lot of food, he removed one of the plates without a problem.
The key lime pie is delicious.
If I return to Porto I will repeat.“

“Food was very good and excellent (local blue fish and the salad—yumm!).
“Discretionary” tip is not discretionary; it is on the bill (listed clearly), and that is what is charged (10%).
Extra treat at the end of the meal❣️
Love the place, will eat here again.

Wheelchair accessibility: Steps, cannot easily move through with a wheelchair.“

“Whenever we happen to get to Porto, we never miss dining in this excellent restaurant. Last time we went back twice to eat the same - they were so fine: grilled octopus (the best in my life) and salmon. The staff is absolutly helpful, kind and cheerful. The background music is cute. The atmosphere is peaceful, relaxed. The prices are reasonable. Warmly recommended.“

“Nothing particularly interesting in this francesinha and in this space. Maybe it's a matter of taste, but the sauce is extremely spicy, which I don't like and doesn't allow me to fully taste the other ingredients. The sausages were nice, but the steak was too rare and dry.
The service is relatively fast but quite depersonalized. When we arrived, we waited 10 minutes at the door without any type of interaction from the staff who completely ignored our presence.“

“Pleasant lunch spot! Fantastic pull pork sandwich with really nice bread and super flavourful meat. It definitely tastes gourmet. Fries are also very well seasoned. Owner/staff are so friendly. Nice lunch option if you are looking for something savoury with substance!“

“Very pleasant restaurant, a great atmosphere, we were able to taste dishes accompanied by port which were very well recommended to us. There were 3 of us wanting to share everything, we ended up keeping everything individually because it was so good! Thanks, we’ll be back soon ?“

“We have already visited many Michelin restaurants. But this was incredibly good from start to finish. The staff was very friendly, gave a lot of explanation about everything. It was really cool that there was something special with each dish, especially the dish with the blindfold. The combinations of some dishes really exploded in your mouth, so tasty! If you are in Porto, I definitely recommend that you make a reservation here!“

“I visited the restaurant on 06/04/2024.
My girlfriend and I tried the tasting menu and beyond words, I can only say that the food and service are worth every € spent. The choice of dishes and snacks is incredible, and the monkfish dish blew my mind, it's simply magnificent. The pork belly is another dish that exceeded my expectations and the desserts were wonderful.
Looking forward to meeting Gastro and returning to Elemento soon.“

“An address to share, for the summer (very beautiful terrace with a view of the Douro, unfortunately closed) as for the winter, the interior being cozy with tables a little far from the other guests to enjoy the moment. Note a beautiful large round table inside with a view.
Very pretty card, with elements to share, or not! We fell in love with the veal tartare, and the excellent blood orange dessert. Very kind and attentive service.

Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian dishes on the menu“

“Stumbled on this place. Wow! Authentic and ridiculous value for money. There's a meal here called Rocket dish. Thought it would be a salad. Turned out to be the best pork dish money can buy at €3. Bar man is a legend too. Didn't stop and gave us top advice on each dish.“

“Bad weather, so eating inside on the second floor of the hotel. Nice room with quiet atmosphere. Menu was interesting, definitely not for children, though. Very reasonable priced wine list. Attentive service with a sense of humor and the server had excellent English language skills.“

“Impeccable! It's a great word to describe our experience! It's not just a restaurant... it's a place with impeccable service, good wines and excellent dishes! From the environment, to the perfect and unique crockery. Here I pause to appreciate the entire team! They possess impressive knowledge and incredible kindness! We were 3 adults and an 11 month old baby and for the 4 of us it was a perfect experience! Back to talking about the menu: very good! It was a fight to decide which was the best dish! It's such an incredible experience that you lose track of time! It was all very good! Highlight the cordiality and affection of the entire team towards my 11 month old baby! Next time I hope chef Vasco will be there to meet him. I highly recommend it!“

“So grateful to have discovered this little gem. This kind of authentic restaurant has become rarer in Porto over the last years.

What makes it so special, besides the fantastic food, is the fact that Miguel runs this restaurant as a one-man show. He stands behind the kitchen and serves all the tables. Dinner started with a delicious fish soup, and then I chose the “polvo cozido” (boiled octopus), which was super fresh and delicious.
For dessert I chose the “pudim” which was also delicious!

I will definitely be back. Don’t be set back by the 60-70’s style interior design. The food is authentic, everything homemade and fresh for very fair prices.

Unfortunately my phone’s battery was empty, so couldn’t take pics.“

“I discovered this place thanks to a video app, and I am extremely grateful. It is hidden, but it is worth going up the stairs… the view from the terrace is exceptional. And I enjoyed one of the best sunsets in Porto, along with a good wine, and good music. It is worth highlighting the attention of its staff. Thank you so much!“

“Had the set price lunch menu which included wine or beer. Served by Julia & Natalie who were welcoming, helpful and respectful. Food was served quickly and was good quality. Just right for lunch. Nice setting in old cobbled non tragic street location. I would recommend.“

“As good as hyped. Food is very tasty Francesia has a wonderful balanced spicy and indulgent sauce. Chocolate cake is nice pure chocolate and goeyness as hyped. Do take the port recommendation.

We essentially trusted the owner on suggestions and were well rewarded. The table wine was a fair price and delightful. Would highly recommend and come again. Mind we popped in around midnight. The food on its own is worth it so very friendly service is just a big plus. Not too many foreigners either.“

“An absolute must if you are in Porto and want to watch football or something similar! Diverse selection of drinks at an absolutely fair price, good food & nice, courteous staff.
Next time I'm in Porto I'll definitely stop by again. Obrigado!“

“As you can see from the photos, the place is very elegant and welcoming ?? It will be a pleasure to eat there given the great attention to detail starting from the materials and the design around you ?
The food is very good and of quality, the price range is adequate in relation to the prices you will find in a city like Porto.
We dined with a local wine ?, a reserve, which accompanied us divinely during the entire meal (ALTANO RESERVA). Fantastic

The pizza ? we ate was sensational (BLACK WITH VEGETABLE CHARCOAL), beautiful and delicious _ you can find it in the photo, in some cases better than the one we find in Italy.
Then we moved on to the second courses which were very good, we took a BEEF FILLET MEDALLION and a SLOW COOKING PORK SPARE RIBS.
Finally we closed with a dessert ? (TIRAMISÙ) which we split to taste and it was quite good.
The coffee was also very good ☕ something not to be taken for granted.

The staff was very kind and helpful, efficient service and they always tried to satisfy our requests ?
A restaurant definitely worth trying if you visit Porto ?

Vegetarian options: On the menu there are soups and salads. However, the staff is very helpful and will certainly try to satisfy any requests.

Dietary restrictions: You will find a complete menu, from appetizers to desserts. Both meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.

Parking: Porto is very busy and it is not easy to find street parking. Despite this there are several paid private car parks that are only a 5 minute walk from this restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Yes, it is also suitable for children but I recommend it for dinners as a couple or in groups of up to 6/8 people.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, the place is accessible and equipped.“

“We had an amazing evening at DOP! Thank you for this wonderful experience with delicious food, great wine and a lovely team - special Thanks to Irina with her fantastic Spirit. Thanks to the whole crew which made this evening unforgettable for us!
Vale & “

“Leuk restaurant met veel 'to share' gerechten. 2 keer gegeten. 1 keer helemaal top, 2e keer duurde het wel langer omdat erg druk was en leek er minder controle. Dat was jammer. Bediening bleef wel enorm vriendelijk, dus ik zou zeker weer gaan.

Vegetarian options: Voldoende vega - opties met salade, kaas e.d.“

“We had a lovely New Year's Eve here! The staff was very friendly and very passionate about their cuisine. Atmosphere was very romantic and the food was excellent! Beautiful restaurant with amazing food, great service. Highly recommend!“

“It has some good francesinhas.
It's a shame they don't have vegetarian francesinha, which they already serve in many places.
They have other dishes, both meat, fish and even vegetarian.
The service was good.
You need to go early, otherwise the wait might be a little long.“

“Great waiters, good location and live music on the street. We ordered the blood sausage broken eggs, which were spectacular, and the wild boar, which was dry, not recommended. They charged us €5 for the cutlery and the prices were high for the food we tried.“

“Delicious food and friendly, helpful staff. Tasty cheese selection. Beware of the street musicians though, even if you're not paying attention and just enjoying your meal, they'll come up to your table and ask you for money. They even have card terminals, which was quite annoying, especially if you don't like their music. Better tip the waiters!:)“

“One of these days we remembered the Nanda restaurant and the good fish fillets with tomato rice. We haven't been there in years and we're curious to go back. The works in the space really turned out well and the materials and light were beautiful,
There is still a lot of good traditional Portuguese food, and great service too - but unfortunately it is no longer a restaurant for Portuguese people with Portuguese prices as it once was... and on this day we were even surrounded by tourists - as they don't mind paying these prices. And not having house wine was a bitch.“

“The lady who served us Fernanda was so sweet and genuine. She’s one of the best waitresses we’ve had on holidays so far. She was polite and always smiling. She was friendly and professional. She made our experience wonderful. The waiter who provided us complimentary wine was also great, very friendly. Everyone we interacted with was lovely. Views and ambience was great, food was delicious, only downfall was portion size. The lamb my hubby got was super small considering the price. Overall it was a lovely dinner though.“

“Delicious ! The products are of quality and the welcome is very friendly ? We enjoyed this meal with the bruschetas and pastels de nata ✨ We spotted the place because there were premises on the terrace in the evening, not missed, it's validated !!“

“Only getting around to writing this review now but would highly recommend this hotel. My husband & I stayed a the grand for 4 nights over Easter & it was just great. The hotel is very grand, spotless clean,central & the staff are all so lovely. The breakfast had a good choice & we had booked a suite which was so worth it as we never heard a sound & we slept well. The rooftop terrace was getting renovated when we were there so we didn’t get to see it but there is plenty of lovely areas to sit & enjoy a drink in the hotel. Would definitely stay here again if back in Porto.“