Restaurante Essência (Essência)
R. de Pedro Hispano 1190
228 301 813
Customers' Favorites
Chilled Cardamom Tart with Macadamia Nut Praline
Scallops with Linguine
Panacota Frutos Rojos
Risotto de Espargos
Recent Reviews
This is a truly special find if you have non vegan/non veggies with you! They are vegetarian/vegan first with some meat and fish options too which is unique. The staff were absolutely wonderful and beyond kind, really special service. The food was incredible!!! I had the tempeh, and shared some of the Portobello carpaccio which was unreal, and the vegan tarte tatin with black ice-cream was out of this world.Honestly incredible flavours. It's a little out of the main area...
The restaurant is located in a more residential area of Porto, away from the city center. My partner is Omni, so we usually want to find a place that will make us both happy. I am used to Omni restaurants having a few vegan options. This is a vegetarian restaurant with a few Omni options. Most of the items are vegan or can be made vegan. I had risotto with a port wine sauce, with capers and pomegranate. The flavor combination was so delightful. For dessert we shared an apple tart...
We got a table on short notice and loved everything we’ve ordered. The desert was a perfect finish!
Vegetarian options: It’s labeled as vegetarian restaurant, but also offers a few non vegetarian options.
Vegetarian options: It’s labeled as vegetarian restaurant, but also offers a few non vegetarian options.