Restaurants in Vila Nova de Gaia
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“Fantastic place! We had been awake and travelling for 24hrs and wanted some proper, authentic food. This did not disappoint, the food was so good with excellent flavours throughout. The staff were very friendly and professional, you MUST GO HERE!”
“To come to this place i had probably the longest walk I ever did in Porto. So I was building a lot of expectations along the 2 hour walk.
I have to say that the overall price quality ratio is not bad. However I did not understand the hype of the tomato soup. Its just tomato concentrate with sugar and salt. Probably no fresh tomatoes were used in preparing the soup.
The pizzas however were up to expectations, it's a proper wooden fired oven and the ingredients are fresh. The tomato sauce and the cheese are authentic and only one person in my group found the pizza too fatty, with excess truffle oil.
The limoncello is nothing special and didn't try deserts.
It's a good pizza, but not worth the detour if you are visiting for few days. There are better options in nearer areas, like Foz and Matosinhos.”
“One of the best spot I've tried in Porto/Gaia. Attentive waiters, extremly well seasoned food and a nice atmosphere overall. It may be on the expensive side but are well spent money.”
“Came here for dinner. Really enjoyed the buffet options - nice variety of savoury foods and salads, and nice service. Located in a food hall with lots of other options (a plus if with non-vegans who don’t want to eat with you ://)”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Menu with good options. Good and friendly service.
Prices within the standard of what is offered as an option.
The dish I chose was expected to be tastier.”
“Authentic and affordable Asian dishes, nice people and quick enough service.
Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, same level as the street walk.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“To come to this place i had probably the longest walk I ever did in Porto. So I was building a lot of expectations along the 2 hour walk.
I have to say that the overall price quality ratio is not bad. However I did not understand the hype of the tomato soup. Its just tomato concentrate with sugar and salt. Probably no fresh tomatoes were used in preparing the soup.
The pizzas however were up to expectations, it's a proper wooden fired oven and the ingredients are fresh. The tomato sauce and the cheese are authentic and only one person in my group found the pizza too fatty, with excess truffle oil.
The limoncello is nothing special and didn't try deserts.
It's a good pizza, but not worth the detour if you are visiting for few days. There are better options in nearer areas, like Foz and Matosinhos.”
“Pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Very good food, varied and well prepared. I also took it home and everything was very well packaged: Stroganoff, Skewers, feijoada, prego on a plate, everything was very good. as well as desserts.
Quick service, very attentive.
Easy parking and 5m from El Corte Inglés (metro) I recommend it and I will come back many times! Thanks!
Parking: Free from 7 pm but it is easily found around. free on weekends”
“Fit food restaurant with Brazilian seasoning. Sensational. Chef Renata makes customized lunchboxes for the specific needs of each person, be it food intolerance, diet or medical recommendation.My daughter and I eat it practically every day.I recommend it immensely. 5 stars”
“Thoroughly enjoyed our rooftop outdoor dinner - first time here and it's been on our list for awhile so we finally made it. Will definitely be coming back! The rooftop is unique and not common in Orlando. The plants on the rooftop are great as well and really make the space.”
“After a lot of walking we needed to have a decent dinner, and ta da Gallo Grigio was across the street. They were great at making sure the pizza I ordered was vegan. ?”
Outdoor Dining
“Best BREWERY in Porto and surrounding areas. The spot that combines all the points I look for in a brewery:
Well located, with an excellent atmosphere and an appropriate atmosphere (from the music to the attentive staff).
The food is top notch and the beer isn't even mentioned! With options for all tastes and shapes.
Do you like beer? So you have to try it at J’agora ?”
“Thoroughly enjoyed our rooftop outdoor dinner - first time here and it's been on our list for awhile so we finally made it. Will definitely be coming back! The rooftop is unique and not common in Orlando. The plants on the rooftop are great as well and really make the space.”
“We really liked it, despite it being full there wasn't much noise, which we loved!!
The service was impeccable, the atmosphere and decoration were also to our liking and the food, despite having cooled down very quickly, was very good, the only negative point was realizing that the rice was heated.
Meal prices are affordable!”
“This place is amazing! The atmosphere is great, all the decorations inside are just in place, very cosy and home-like! I like the coffee and at least everything I tried from their menu was very tasty. But the killer-feature for me are the table games that they have. 100% recommend!”
“Regular stopping place. Always with a strong turnout. Getting bigger and with more employees.This time I ordered a special burger but the said burger (meat) was of a different (inferior) quality to the normal one. We usually order burgers, steak and dogs to share (we are a family of 5).Spectacular beef steak.They are hiring employees.
Parking: Depending on the time, there are many or very few seats.”
“I'm Brazilian and I've lived here in Portugal for 4 years, I've eaten several francesinhas and this is certainly one of the best, if not the best in the Porto region, what a pleasant surprise! Everything is fresh and of high quality and well served, the sauce is excellent, I will buy again.”
“Very good cocktail bar. It has a wide variety of cocktails.It's a quiet and pleasant bar.The bar closes around 2:30 in the morning.There's beer from Super Bock.”
“We really liked it, despite it being full there wasn't much noise, which we loved!!
The service was impeccable, the atmosphere and decoration were also to our liking and the food, despite having cooled down very quickly, was very good, the only negative point was realizing that the rice was heated.
Meal prices are affordable!”
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“Brilliant... spectacular food...
A lady (I think owner)
Extraordinarily friendly.
I made a reservation for this Wednesday the 7th at 7.30 pm
My birthday.
The lady was divine...
Thank you very much
I recommend this restaurant.
Even DIVINE
Parking: Several places surrounding the restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Learning about the utensils scattered around the room.
The real thing in the past.
Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor. no stairs.
Perfect for those with mobility difficulties”
“(Translated by Google) I haven't been to "Nandita" for some time. I tried the kebab menu. It was good. Usually in trailers I usually eat food and a drink. I found the situation as a menu interesting.(Original)Já não ia há "Nandita" há algum tempo. Experimentei o menu kebab. Estava bom. Normalmente nas rulotes costumo comer uma comida e uma bebida. Achei interessante a situação como menu.”
“One of the best price/quality daily menus I've seen, amazing environment and view of downtown Porto. Service is impeccable. They also have very good sushi which is hard to find in a place that can perform both styles of food. Top notch!One of the best menus of the day and with a great price/quality ratio and with a view of the city of Porto. Excellent service. Sushi is not far behind, being an excellent option for connoisseurs.”
“Very good sushi and to make it more affordable, maybe ordering the mix would be better.
We chose our pieces and it ended up being quite expensive, but there are other more affordable options.
We really like this place and they are very friendly.
Thank you for serving us.”
“I don't blame the team. I know a little about this environment and I know that what is needed is training. I'm here now and it's been more than 20 minutes of waiting for the menu of the day, it's not any different, exclusive dish”
“Great food, friendly staff, but at the end of the night, although the rest was still full and there was no one waiting for a table, the feeling was that they wanted to throw us out so many times they came to the table to lift glasses and plates and empty the rest of the food. drinks in glasses... I didn't like that part.
Parking: Too expensive...”
“The place is very nice and cozy, it has several rooms and a terrace at the foot of the River, very pleasant and helpful treatment, they adapt to any special request you have, the food is simply great and of quality, the octopus is wonderful and the salmon (loin ) It is brutal, after several days in Porto I can say that it is one of the best places I have visited, don't leave there if you try the fritters
I don't know if it's custom or coincidence but the bread came straight from the oven.”
“I want to thank Tina and Rui for the hospitality with which they welcomed and treated us.
From friendliness to availability, I want to express our gratitude here.
Whenever you come to Gaia, count on my visit.
Best wishes to both of you and have a good holiday ?”
“Very nice view and a good wine selection and appetizers to pair it with. The waiter is so nice and attentive. He really knows his stuff and takes time to explain to you about different wines you're tasting.”
“Charming atmosphere, excellent service. Very generous doses.We weren't able to handle the message that arrived at the table, but we were able to take it home and so it was possible to enjoy the food again.From the starters, grilled fish, seafood bread, seafood rice, daily dishes including veal kebab and Portuguese stew. Everything divine and very well served.As for the service, it was excellent, very friendly and very helpful.I recommend.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Great variety of food in an all-vegan buffet. Creative and tasty dishes. A meat-eating friend who ate with me enjoyed it as well. We took the bnoffee pie for dessert, it came as a generous portion. I didn't expect such a unique place in a shopping center. Highly recommend.”
“(Translated by Google) Great pastry / restaurant for everyday life.Food with excellent quality / price ratio and 5 star service. Even with a full house, they do not neglect the service and always try to speed up the service as quickly and as well as they can. I would like to highlight the service provided by one of the employees who serves at the table and undoubtedly makes the difference, she stands out for her friendliness, speed and efficiency. Congratulations !(Original)Ótima pastelaria / restaurante para o dia a dia.Comida com ótima relação qualidade / preço e atendimento 5 estrelas. Mesmo tendo casa cheia não descuram o atendimento e tentam sempre agilizar o serviço o mais rápido e melhor que podem. Destaco o atendimento de uma das funcionárias que serve à mesa e faz sem dúvida a diferença, marca pela simpatia, rapidez e eficiência. Parabéns !”
“This place is amazing! The atmosphere is great, all the decorations inside are just in place, very cosy and home-like! I like the coffee and at least everything I tried from their menu was very tasty. But the killer-feature for me are the table games that they have. 100% recommend!”
“Spectacular!!!!
One of the best places I've ever been for ? sushi.
Very well decorated space, very light and clean.
Parking: Parking inside the space with plenty of spaces
Kid-friendliness: It has the pasta and the cooked pieces.
”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Quando cheguei estava frio porque o AC estava ligado. Enquanto fazia o pedido pedi gentilmente para desligarem ao que o colaborador prontoficou-se a fazê-lo o que tornou o tempo de refeição super agradável. Obrigada pela rapidez e boa apresentação. Nada de mal a apontar. ❤️”
“One of the few times I am pleasantly surprised. I don't know the name of the manager who was there on Friday night, 9/08, but he was a very approachable guy, ready to resolve any situation with the customer, professional. He helped me with my doubts (it was my mistake) and even served me at the table. Humanized fast food :) congratulations”
“For French people on vacation the prices are really cheap and drinks are unlimited.
Rather clean places.
I don't know if it's usual but seeing that people are not able to clear their own trays themselves amazes me.
Employees are not there just for that. Be at least respectful
Vegetarian options: Yes various sandwiches
Kid-friendliness: Yes”
“Small pasta stand located in an old market on the Gaia side of Porto. Portions were perfectly sized and absolutely phenomenal. Favorite Italian food I had in Portugal!”
“It is a pleasant, spacious place with normal service. If it's a gala dinner, like the one I went to, there is some lack of coordination, which turns out to be normal. The food is good, well prepared and the staff are friendly.”
“An absolutely amazing dinner at one of the hidden jewels of the traditional food from the “Trás-os-Montes” province! Greeted with a smile by the super professional and friendly staff, I was taken to the table and then got a tour to the outstanding wine cellar. I was amazed by the selection of wines from all over the world! After seating everyone, the food show started! From starters - the cold cuts and cheeses, the veal patty, the grilled chouriço, the wild boar stew and the “rojões” with chestnut were divine!! Then we move to the main dishes… and was amazing food they were!! From the Lamb chops, the “migas”, the beef and the unique cod with “alheira” we’re to die for! Everything was cooked to perfection, well seasoned and super tasty!! To finish we had a mix of desserts, including the famous turnips pudding. Yes, you read it correctly! Turnips pudding!! Amazing!!! It’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but be prepared to be eating for some hours as you will not want to leave!!”
Cheap Eats
“Quiet atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff, varied food well served and very tasty, affordable prices, I recommend it, both for snacks and lunches, varied pastries and assorted breadcleaning overall very good I recommend”
“Near our accommodation, you could walk past it and not notice. Popular with the locals, always a good sign. Great waiter, spoke excellent English to explain the menu. We had 1/2 mixed grill of chicken, pork ribs, steak etc with chips, rice, salad, beans. Olives and bread, housewine. Chocolate mousse and Pudim Frances ? with coffee to end came to just under 50 euros. Very pleased.”
“Another fabulous gem in Lisbon. Not only were there vegan options, but it's dog friendly as well, which puts it at the top of the list. Everything we ate was delicious too, from the coffee and bread to the main dishes. It would be a perfect spot for daily coffee, too. If only we lived here!”
“(Translated by Google) Good place to have lunch, with very reasonable prices considering the quality/price ratio.(Original)Bom local para almoçar, com preços bastante compensatórios tendo em conta a relação qualidade/preço.”
“We stumbled across this hidden gem in a narrow alley in Ribeira. We have a home in the neighborhood and have been to most of the major restaurants. "Parrot's Nest" was a great find. Food was great, the prices very reasonable and our server, Tiago made us feel like old friends”
“We heard from the Social Media that the Chicken Piri Piri in Portugal is something that every tourist should try. We came to Porto determined to try one, but it's hard to find a restaurant that serves Chicken Piri Piri. We ended up having it at O Piri Piri, which is in Vila Nova de Gaia. We were amazed that the chicken were delicious and the fries also tasted great. I call tell that they were cut really fresh and fried. Another great surprise was that 2 whole grilled chickens, a serving of fries, a salad and a litter of Coka Cola only cost us 29€ and a change. What a Treat!
By the way, you have to tell the staff inside that you want a tabe to dine in, in order to be seated. Don't wait outside because the long lineup is usually for take out. ?”
“Top service, the food is delicious and well prepared.
A pleasant, beautiful and welcoming space, especially the terrace that makes us feel like we are dining in a garden.
Friendly staff.
The white sangria is divine.
I recommend.”
“(Translated by Google) Francesinha of the best with nc visa prices. I loved it and recommend it(Original)Francesinha do melhor com preços nc vistos. Adorei e recomendo”
“I have gone for breakfast every day during my vacation in Porto, the attention and friendliness of the workers is 10 and the breakfast and cream pastries were very good.”
“The most delicious Italian food you’ll find in Porto! This restaurant offers an authentic Italian kitchen experience. The service is top-notch, and the entire crew is kind and joyful. I totally recommend it!”
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“The green guide recommended it to us and we were not disappointed! The dishes were all delicious! I recommend the bacalhau, the pica pao or the typical sandwich here, the francesinha! Served with fries, this hot sandwich is delicious! It is not like a sandwich but more like a typical croque monsieur.”
“We arrived at this place by chance. The freetour guide recommended it to us and it was the best place we ate in Porto.
Very good Portuguese cuisine with huge portions.
The waiters are charming and make you feel at home. You can tell that it is a family restaurant. Highly recommended”
“Quando cheguei estava frio porque o AC estava ligado. Enquanto fazia o pedido pedi gentilmente para desligarem ao que o colaborador prontoficou-se a fazê-lo o que tornou o tempo de refeição super agradável. Obrigada pela rapidez e boa apresentação. Nada de mal a apontar. ❤️”
“The place is very nice and cozy, it has several rooms and a terrace at the foot of the River, very pleasant and helpful treatment, they adapt to any special request you have, the food is simply great and of quality, the octopus is wonderful and the salmon (loin ) It is brutal, after several days in Porto I can say that it is one of the best places I have visited, don't leave there if you try the fritters
I don't know if it's custom or coincidence but the bread came straight from the oven.”
“Excellent experience at Casa do Pescador, in Afurada.
We opted for squid, which was on point, accompanied by mashed potatoes, which were also delicious.
The food is homemade, with that genuine flavor that we appreciate so much.
We ate on the terrace, which offers a pleasant atmosphere, especially on sunny days.
I recommend going as soon as the restaurant opens, as the place fills up quickly and service can be slower due to the large influx of customers.
However, even with a full house, the service remained friendly and welcoming.
I highly recommend it to anyone looking for good food and a relaxed atmosphere.”
“A quiet terrace with a perfect view of the Ribeira and the Dom Luis bridge. Friendly waiter and excellent food. Grilled sea bass and lima tarta ?
A large selection of local wines, we let the waiter advise us and it was an excellent choice, at a very reasonable cost. We highly recommend”
“Everything was magnificent, the taste of the food was exceptional, the two girls who served us were attentive to everything.
We would definitely repeat.
Just 7 minutes from the river, it's worth the climb!
Thank you for serving us so well!”