50 Best Mediterranean 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.“

“Very professional staff. Good price quality. The sausages table presented as a starter was very diverse. I ate an excellent bacalhau al fresco (fried cod with onion and French fries). Well washed down with a very good white Vinho Verde. I really liked it and I suggest you visit this place.“

“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.“

“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!“

“100% recommended site. The treatment is super close and friendly. Great waitresses. They speak Spanish.

The food is great and the fish is obviously fresh. I recommend the grilled sardines.

Honestly, I would return without hesitation.“

“Very pleasant service, delicious food. The prices, of course, are quite high, restaurant prices, as I understand it, for the opportunity to admire the beautiful view of Porto. But it just didn’t work out with the last one - the restaurant has large panoramic windows, but they were so dirty that it was not easy to see the view. I had to enjoy the view only after visiting a restaurant in a nearby park, in the fresh air.“

“The Francesinha in the end is not better, the sauce does not come separately, the sauce is very liquid, and basic, it lacks spice

A good Francesinha but I was expecting better

Very beautiful and well located restaurant with sea views“

“As I saw in many reviews, I was one of those people who was worried about the small number of customers compared to the size of the store, but I trusted the reviews and visited. Friendly service, handsome staff, and delicious food... the octopus was honestly more delicious than the la ricotta. Since there was no tagliatelle (pasta noodles), I asked if it was possible to cook rice with seafood. I asked the kitchen and they said it was possible. I was just thankful that they didn't make me look like a tourist... There was a boat in front, so it was great to be able to have a delicious meal without waiting in a quiet space with a subtle view. May you prosper. I think we each drank 1 glass of 500ml Superbock beer and the total cost was 50.5 euros, which I think was a boon compared to Korea.“

“This place is very busy on the weekends, but the food is delicious, the service is fast, and it has a very natural atmosphere. It's a very local place as far as we understand and the staff speaks good English. Barbecued fish, calamari and shrimp were very good.“

“Dopo aver perso la cognizione del tempo in una bella passggiata lungo il Douro, presi da un attacco di fame, siamo capitati qui e c'è andata davvero bene! Il baccalà è buono, lo abbiamo preso a bras e alla maniera di porto, entrambi interessanti e generosi, sia in quantità che in condimento. Il caposala è stato molto attento. Promosso!“

“Excellent little place for dinner in the evening, very nice charcuterie/cheese platters and we recommend the tapas to share and the flambé chorizo: a delight!

Thank you for the welcome and well done to the team, we will come back!

The Frenchies“

“Traditional Portuguese food with a modern touch. It's normal for it to be full of people despite how big it is: the service is fantastic, the food takes almost no time and everything looks delicious, and the prices are very reasonable. Don't forget to try the desserts, they are well worth it.

Parking: In front of the restaurant there is a path indicated with the parking sign for the restaurant itself, although there is also parking on both sides of the street on which it is located and it is not a particularly busy area, so it is easy to park.“

“I was dining at "Tasca 7 Vidas" last night, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting even if informal, making it the perfect setting for an enjoyable evening.

The traditional cuisine was exquisite, with every dish bursting with flavor. I particularly enjoyed the octopus and baby cuttlefish, both of which were incredibly tasty and cooked to perfection.

The staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive, adding to the overall wonderful experience. I highly recommend to anyone. Xiripiti to try absolutely.“

“Perfect! We were a very large group, of 16 people, we hadn't booked a table and they still managed to accommodate us very well. Chef Manuel Vieira is incredible, not only in his technique and unparalleled culinary skill, but also in his friendliness. The cod loin with cornbread was simply wonderful, with a perfectly executed flavor and texture. I recommend it to everyone!

Kid-friendliness: We had 6 children in the group, they were all very well accommodated, there are many food options and a kids menu.“

“The classic Portuguese family style meal. Everything comes with bones and shells and you have to clean it yourself but it’s all cooked to perfection over their outside grill. Really good food. Also tried all the desserts and theyare all noteworthy.“

“Fresh food, prepared in a simple but very tasty way. We ate the squid and the grilled sea bream, both finger-licking good. Also the sautéed vegetables, which were not bad. For dessert we ordered cream of heaven (Natas do Céu), a kind of Portuguese-style tiramisu, with layers of cream, biscuit and pastry yolk, which was also delicious.“

“There is really only 1 vegan option, Vegetable soup with the linguine veggies but both are really good. The soup is a "creamy" potato, and while the linguini is basic the veggies in it are really well cooked and seasoned. Both are a hearty serving“

“We order an Francesinha normal and we tell them that we want to share it between us both.
There was more problematic, because first they give us 1 plate, then when we try to share it, they take it back then second time they bring it bag slice to twice..

It is not such a problem, but you as a guest just feels a little bit strange and unwelcome in those situations..

But the second time they not only slice it but add more cheese for right Francesinha look and taste. For free, which is amazing nice from their side.

So it much more then worth it after you see how you are so welcome here!

Also they take the potatoes and warm it again and add more potatoes for free.

The wither was with amazing English and such a nice and smiley guy. Thank you so much! You are really deserve a premia! Nice restaurant face by you.

The Francesinha was good enough for the money. A little bit spicy. Good for me, but my wife dont like spicy.. it was more then ok for the money.

So I strongly advise to choose this place for breakfast and lunch!

Super, thanks.“

“I’m so happy to see grilled octopus like this, it’s so delicious
The cuttlefish noodles were delicious, and the staff greeted us with smiles. They were very considerate and knew that we wanted to sit outside, and didn't let us walk far with our plates.“

“Traditional Portuguese restaurant with quality service. As soon as we arrived we had a table reserved with very good starters.We had the house's spiced {wood-fired French} dinner and loved it. The only problem we encountered was the heat that was felt, which in some ways made this experience less good. Maybe air conditioning or even a fan would help a bit.Despite this, we loved it and hope to return.“

“The food doesn't bring any surprises or new features - the restaurant's biggest flaw and greatest virtue.
I only remember eating the Mirandesa Veal Steak but I also don't know of any other restaurant that serves it fairly and honestly in the Porto metropolitan area.

Parking: The restaurant at the back of those accessing from Rua da Rasa, which is accessed through the small alley on the side, is very spacious and guarantees easy access to the restaurant.“

“Recommended, very pleasant atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food at a fair price, the appetizer patties are very good, as are the olives, I've been there for lunch and dinner and didn't have to wait, family atmosphere, visit, it's really worth it ??“

“I just happened to be passing by while walking to a grocery market, and the smell of the BBQ captured me. The place was bustling with people. I came back to get some BBQ chicken without sauce, just original. I asked for half a chicken but only the dark meat (thighs and legs) since I don’t like breast meat. I used Google Translator to ask. All the staff appeared attentive and friendly, though in a no-nonsense way. They weren’t smiling or anything when you walked in, but they were attentive to your needs. For the value, too, it was affordable and delicious.“

“Wonderful,
From the service to the food, the place is beautiful and the view is wonderful. The dose is huge, I couldn't consume it all, I had to make lunch like a good Brazilian lol. Even very good.
José and Melissa de Paula“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“After a whole day of traveling by chance (mr. Google) we ended up at Torcatus. At first we drove past. It is located in a secluded place between high-rise buildings and was hardly noticeable. But once inside it quickly became clear that it was a pleasant surprise! Cozy atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff and tasty authentic food. The grilled peppers are to die for! A perfect start to the holiday :).“

“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.“

“We had a fantastic meal from Pasta Amore e Fantasia! The linguine with truffle oil was incredibly delicious, and the Bolognese pasta (we substituted fusilli for linguine) was very delicious. The staff was amendable to our littles, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Definitely recommended!“

“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“

“I truly believe that this is the true gastronomic experience for anyone who visits Porto. I've been to the restaurant several times, and it's always spectacular. Delicious tasting and à la carte menu (the tasting is impeccable and must be done at least once in your life!), with several delicious options, in addition to the excellent service.“

“The food and atmosphere is nice, but it is overpriced. We had no idea that starters will cost so much, as when we usually ask for the starters we don't look at the menu. And more of that, one spoon of olive oil cost us 2.60, and when we asked a bit more we were charged again 2.60, never happened in any portuguese restaurant, even the highest class. Very disappointed and will not go back.“

“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.“

“Posh lunch with Fantastic views, recommend just to check out a great view with some fine wine, Food was excellent
Atmosphere was a bit flat, only one other couple on terrace
Bit annoyed that staff then sitted a couple with young baby just behind us
Even though the entire terrace was deserted!

Romantic lunch went from 10 to 0 pretty quick with a crying baby
We would have stayed longer and ordered perhaps staff should have better training“

“Incredible!! We loved everything, the food was great, the sangria was spectacular and the best of all was the service provided by Fabiana, who was very attentive and friendly! All companies would like to have an employee like this, she must be recognized for her merit. If we have the opportunity to return, in addition to the food, it will be for the service experience.PS: we recommend prawns and Bourguesinha ?“

“You arrive at the restaurant (3rd floor), with a beautiful view of the bridge and you are served a very good welcome port wine.

The waiter explains each dish he brings.

The dishes and desserts are all very well done.

The prices are a little above average but it is justified by the quality.

A first choice restaurant to discover Portuguese gastronomy.“

“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!“

“We arrived here just as the electricity went out all over Portugal . The staff were just lovely and we sat and ate the really tasty buffet food in the dark ! . Would recommend there are lots of different dishes , hot and cold including soup Updated from previous review on 2025-05-07“

“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.“

“Armazem do Peixe offers a very welcoming environment with Latin Caribbean music, amazing staff, and excellent food. We sat outside in a beautiful area where the staff were welcoming all guests, creating a lovely family atmosphere. The hospitality was top-notch, and it's definitely a place to try. We discovered this gem thanks to one of the captains from our sunset boat company, and it did not disappoint. Highly recommended!“

“Really nice service, good menu choices and excellent food. We went twice, the Angus sirloin steaks are tender and tasty and the same quality cuts are used in the Portuguese style steaks. The pizzas are thin and crispy, average prices €70 plus tip“

“I had reserved a table 24 hours before, and called the day before to announce a slight delay (but to continue with the reservation!). I understand that you don't want to have a reserved table and people waiting, but when I arrived, I ended up having to wait for myself and my family. It was enough that they had said at the time of the phone call that they would no longer guarantee the reservation for the reasons mentioned above.But that doesn't detract from the pleasant atmosphere and well-prepared food.Restaurant without luxuries, clean and pleasant. Well prepared food and generous servings.On repeat ❤️“

“First of all the location of the restaurant is amazing, the food is delicious and they have the best sangria! Jose and Lukas are the kindest, sweetest and most caring waiters I’ve ever met! Overall the restaurant was great and we had a great time being there!“

“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.“

“Everything very fresh!The service is simply superb, taking into account both the friendliness and the attention to customers provided by the employees.They are without a doubt to be congratulated on their professionalism.Highly recommended.“

“Spectacular all the food and desserts
Be prepared to draw on a napkin and they will put it on the wall.
I have been to Gaia for 3 years, all three times I have had to repeat and I will repeat
Don't hesitate to visit it“

“Good and diverse food. It's just a shame they don't serve meals on the terrace. I usually like to go to the bar/cafe part, enjoying a dirty one with a martini and some lupins with olives on the terrace. I also highly recommend the coffee with some basil on the side. It is very good! The landscape is always fabulous and we have Senhor da Pedra protecting us!“

“The food is incredibly good, presentable and fresh, the view from the restaurant is pretty good, with the Douro river. I did my wedding lunch here and I don't have anything to complain about, the owner was so kind and the prices are quite good for all the amazing food we had. Thank you so much for having us!“