25 Best Italian Restaurants in Vila Nova De Gaia

“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.“

“Amazing food! We tried a lot and loved everything. No matter if you want to eat pizza, pasta or special dishes, you will not get disappointed. We can only recommend this place! Also very good prices. We will definitely come back if we are in Porto again.“

“I was positively surprised by the restaurant. The facade doesn't attract attention, but it has a spacious, cozy atmosphere and, of course, delicious food. My husband ordered pasta and I ordered fish. Everything is delicious. The pizzas that passed by us looked appetizing. Dessert was no exception. Prices are not the cheapest nor the most expensive. I highly recommend it and will be back soon.“

“Great place with great quality food.
Iwe go there a lot, but today was so hot & AC was not working properly.
We wanted to sit by the view they said only opens at 7pm, when it was 7pm we asked for a transfer then they said all reserved“

“Generous portions, must try hot chilli oil and house garlic bread was to die for. One block up from the overpriced touristy places you’ll find delicious food, very attentive service and good choice for a fairly priced place to eat when in Porto!“

“Lasagna and absolutely delicious pizzas!!!
Traditional freshly prepared with a very authentic Italian style flavor.
Small but cozy dining room.
Attentive and helpful staff.
I recommend it and I will certainly be back soon!“

“The best pasta I've had in Vila Nova de Gaia. Perfect staff“

“This is the best pizza I've ever had. Go here if you're a pizza-lover/enjoyer

I had the Pepperoni & Nduja, served with a fresh burrata on top. I can not stress enough: This was the juiciest most tasteful pizza with Napolitana-style dough baked and slightly charred in a hot pizza oven that I've ever had.

The price range is very acceptable ranging from 12~16 euros.

Though the place might not look as much the staff was very friendly and we came with a 14-man party. Served everyone within 10 minutes. The ambiance is very idgaf; you come here to for the food not for the atmosphere, with house-music blasting over the speakers and little shade when sitting outside. Inside the warmth of the pizzaoven is bearable.

I've traveled to Italy to try Napoli-style pizza and this place was better! Definitely a hidden gem in Porto ?

10/10 would recommend.“

“Very Good, In fact Excellent Food, Service. Fantastic. Mainly the 1 dish I ordered: Carbonara. It is a Passionate Establishment, whether in the Food, in the Service, in the Environment, in the Service Employees, I loved it. As the Italians say; é molto buonno (I think it's well written?). Many congratulations. I never thought it would be like this. I recommend going, especially for lovers, married couples, newly engaged couples and newlyweds, of course, because it is an extraordinary place for romance. Very Good ?❤️✌️??“

“Tasty and well prepared pizza in the wood oven!!! It's just a popular place because it has few tables, but otherwise the staff served us very well, a friendly person. I ate the São Paulo pizza, which was very tasty. But the trademark is missing, at least from where I saw it, the pepperoni pizza!!! LOL. Successes always!!!“

“Excellent! Good atmosphere, cleanliness of the premises, attention and good disposition of the staff beyond what most do, variety of good dishes, very busy and good price in relation to the quantity and quality of the food. You can call to reserve a table if you wish or arrive directly to eat.

Parking: There are several places nearby to park.

Kid-friendliness: Yeah“

“The food was very good. Only the staff was not very friendly and did not pay much attention to the customer. They also have two floors with tables which they do not use because they are too lazy to climb stairs.

Vegetarian options: Yes, they offered vegetarian food.

Dietary restrictions: Yes, you could ask for more information about intolerances and allergies.“

“A good place to eat something quick while visiting the Porto Riviera. It is small and does not have much on offer, the food and the atmosphere are good but it is still a place to eat something quick to continue your tourist visit to the city.“

“Perfect, very good value for money, with exquisite dishes and impeccable service. The plates are well presented and above all well filled!

The French speaking waiters are a real plus for tourists like us who don't speak a word of Portuguese.

The setting is also magnificent, with a beautiful view of the sunset over the ocean. The only thing missing is some light outside, but as soon as it starts to get dark the waiters place small table lamps, which is more than enough for eating.

Very good experience, you can go there with your eyes closed.“

“Very good restaurant recommended 100% very busy, which is why you have to wait for a table, of course if there are many people, you must sign up in the book at the entrance with your name and total number of companions so that they can call you and tell you the location. table. Very good service, very extensive menu with different options at affordable prices. They have home delivery service, they accept multibank and cash. They have an updated website where you can check prices and addresses where they are located. Ease of parking, you can also arrive by car if you don't have a vehicle since you have the bus stop that goes to or from Gaia in front of the restaurant.“

“One of the best pizzas I ever ate. Very nice service.
You can order custom pizzas where you do half/half. You can also choose with thin or thick dough.
The ingredients on the pizza are super rich and even me as a 2 meter guy couldn’t eat the whole thing.“

“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) Good food I had not read the comments otherwise I think I would not have been disappointed the pizza was good the steak with the cheese apparently good also I put 4 in the service because nobody speaks French except a little the chef after that, it's us who go to their homes, it's up to us to adapt(Original)Cuisine bonne je n'avais pas lu les commentaires sinon je pense que j'aurais évite pas déçu la pizza était bonne le steak avec le fromage apparemment bon aussi j'ai mis 4 au service car personne parle le français à part un peu le chef après c'est nous qui allons chez eux c'est à nous de nous adapter“

“A great quiet and peaceful place to watch the sunset and eat. An excellent veranda that protects from the wind, but does not interfere with admiring the ocean. Convenient parking next to the entrance.
Of course, those who are looking for Italian cuisine should definitely not come here)))“

“The usual café/snack bar, which still maintains the typical spirit of this type of establishment. It has a privileged view over Avenida da República. The service is friendly, although a little slow. I ordered a piece of toast and a gallon, which took me a long time. I then asked to take away an assortment of delicious typical Portuguese pastries, which were superb!“

“Just a short stroll from the famous Ponte Luis I bridge, this neighborhood café is always bustling with locals, so I decided to stop in. The place was clean, with a well-stocked display of pastries, cookies, and cakes. I opted for a Galão and a piece of caramel and whipped cream-topped cake.

Despite being busy, the gentleman at the register acknowledged me with a glance, and soon a younger male staff member, who spoke English, took my order with courteous and swift service. I initially sat inside, where there’s plenty of seating but eventually moved outside.

The coffee was good, and the cake, generously sized and not overly sweet, was just the way I like it. I couldn’t finish the whole piece because it was so filling. The prices were also very reasonable. A delightful spot to enjoy a break!“

“I didn't think this looked the best, but it was great. I went with just a meal for 12.50 Euro but with that you get offered soup, and you can go back for seconds. Everything was delicious and it's a great way to try new things. The soup was at least as good as the one I had at Jardiniero. FYI, the branch in Baixa is just down from Sao Bento station by the big blue cat mural. I only found it on my last day and it was closed.“

“Restaurant specializing in grilled food. with a diversification of typical dishes and affordable prices for current inflation.

If you order steak, you will notice that it comes perfectly cooked, delicious and soft, dipped in the grill sauce, divine.

The service was exceptional, attentive to queries and friendly, making the experience fun and enjoyable.“

“Superbe soirée ! Vue magnifique, terrasse et salle très belles, service impeccable, installés très confortablement. Nous avons mangé un T-bone à deux, succulent, copieux et viande esquise. Et un dessert façon Pina colada, franchement repas semi gastronomique. Ambiance cosy chic à l'intérieur, extérieur plus décontracté et tendance avec musique, Je recommande !“