Portuguese Restaurants near Vilar, PT

“What a great surprise lunch!!
Typical restaurant with discreet entrance. Cozy atmosphere, very friendly and attentive staff.
Excellent food, very good starter board, we ate cod with cornbread (delicious!), the children ate meat (very tender and tasty), and to finish off the homemade desserts (divine).
We definitely recommend it and we will return.“

“(Translated by Google) Good place with good service and good food. I speak very little Portuguese and the waiter didn't realize that I didn't understand anything, but he brought me what he thought I told him and it was really delicious. The fish is of very good quality and well cooked, the vegetables tasty and at their cooking point. The dessert, the key lime pie, really surprised me. It is a simple restaurant but one of the best that can be found in the area, the dining room was full of workers so the quality and price must be good. Next time I will eat there again without a doubt.(Original)Buen sitio con buen servicio y buena comida. Yo hablo muy poco portugués y el camarero no se dio cuenta que no le entendí nada pero me trajo lo que creyó que le dije y la verdad que buenísimo. El pescado es de muy buena calidad y buen cocinado, las verduras sabrosas y en su punto de cocción. El postre, la tarta de lima, me sorprendió bastante la verdad. Es un restaurante sencillo pero de lo mejor que se puede encontrar en la zona, el comedor estaba lleno de trabajadores por lo que la calidad y el precio tiene que ser buena. La próxima vez volveré a comer allí sin duda.“

“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.“

“This restaurant and the owners are just amazing! The location is charming and we had a lovely table facing the street. People would stop by the window and look at our food which was probably the best Italian food we’ve ever had. The warm welcome by the owners as well as every item we ordered was outstanding. You receive fresh bread with olives and olive oil as much as you desire and it was scrumptious. For appetizers, we ordered a salad and chicken meatballs, and they were very delicious. For dinner, we had the salmon, Bolognese, a veggie pasta and they were cooked to perfection. The absolute star of the meal was a mushroom pasta: it was decadent and like no pasta we’ve ever tasted! The owners ( husband and wife) were SO sweet! We cannot wait to come back to Porto and eat at this absolute gem of a restaurant again!“

“This is such an amazing place! Firstly, the couple who runs it is absolutely professional, full of knowledge and so sweet. Then, the food and wine is absolutely delicious, local, authentic but feels very high class. We will come back for sure!“

“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“

“A must try in Porto!

We booked a meal at Flow for the last night of our holiday in Porto and it was excellent!

It is a beautiful restaurant hidden away off one of the cobbled streets. A lovely interior theme to it and great ambiance.

The food was delightful, we had starters, main and deserts and all were delicious. Standouts on my meal were the chestnut fondant served with the pork and the peanut and salted caramel cheesecake!

They had many staff on, who were all attentive and we were mainly served by Rodrigo who was very jovial and friendly!“

“We stopped in here after long day of sightseeing in Porto. We were tired and hungry, and this place was a little oasis. My wife ordered the Seabass with sweet potato and it was excellent. I ordered the prime with fries and it was excellent also. Service was great. I would recommend.“

“During our stay in Porto, my girlfriend and I found this small, traditional restaurant. It was cozy, a bit noisy, but the food was really delicious and very affordable. The staff was friendly, and even though you might have to wait for a table, it's definitely worth it. A true hidden gem!“

“Amazing place to come for lunch or dinner. All delicious dishes, special mention to the cod and octopus. The place is very nice and cozy. All the staff are very friendly, although we must highlight David, who was very attentive to us at all times.“

“Tiny place with an open bar where Hans the chef prepares all the food. We had only vegetarian dishes, and everything was amazing! Hands down, one of the best and most creative dinners I have ever had, that goes along with a great selection of wines. Service was super friendly and professional.

Vegetarian options: A decent portion of the menu is vegetarian“

“They still exist! This is my seventh time in Portugal and this is another neighborhood restaurant where you can eat very well for a competitive price!
Friendly service and good food, leave the center and see it in this neighborhood.“

“Found this place on our first night in Porto and ended up going back for seconds because the food was so good. The dishes sound simple but they are all very flavorful. We tried the padrón peppers, clams, fried sardines, sea bream, grilled octopus, salads and I would recommend all of them! One thing to note is that this place is cash only but they do have an ATM right outside.“

“Located in front of Praça Carlos Alberto, in the heart of the city of Porto, Casa Expresso is an iconic place and a true reference of Portuguese gastronomy and traditional flavors.
Spaces like this are a rarity these days, which are urgently needed to preserve, where you can feel the Tripeiro spirit, of the old Tascas/Casas de pasto in Porto.
Traditional Portuguese cuisine of excellent preparation/quality and lots of flavor.
Between a quick lunch, a tasty snack or an excellent dinner, a wide range of solutions from opening to closing.
Speed ​​and efficiency of service are the House's main items.
A wide variety of snacks and sandwiches, where the signature dishes are the Sande de Rojão and the Sande de Presunto.
My option was a snack, consisting of Cod fritters and Rojão sandwiches, which were delicious.
I finished the tasting with a spicy Queijo da Serra with Salpicão of excellent flavor.
Good price/quality/service ratio.
Good service, great availability and a lot of friendliness from the entire staff.
Congratulations to the Owner, to whom I wish continued success in preserving this Excellent House.

I highly recommend it?“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant. Usually I plan, read reviews, check everything. In this case there was no need. We were greeted by the owner and taken to a nice table with cloth. We had the mixed seafood plate for two. Followed by (wife made)cheese cake. . all was excellent .We will return.“

“I thoroughly enjoyed my octopus! It was a giant tentacle and everything that came with complimented it nicely. It was tender and flavorful.
The pork neck was nice and came with such big sides we couldn't finish.
The waiters were attentive and lovely.
Hope to go back!“

“The boss is very nice.
While serving at the door, he took the time to answer our questions.
This is what convinced us to enter there.
Very good fish?
Very well grilled and very tasty.
Go there with your eyes closed.
We will return there with great pleasure..“

“Highly recommended. Service is excellent and food is even better. People go and support these guys they know their stuff!

Greetings to the team in the restaurant from ”Dude which eats like a horse” and the ”Lady of the sin gin drink” and ”Long haired hippie with tattoos”“

“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.“

“This is a local restaurant.
The location is quite remote.
I had fried octopus and sardines.
The fried sardines are really seasoned just right, and they're just rice thieves.
Overall, it is a good restaurant with good taste and reasonable price.“

“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 ?“

“Impeccable.
Wonderful food, very good staff.

Just pay attention to the invoice.
I paid €9 for butter that wasn't even on the table. (My fault, I paid and only checked later). But we just have to pay attention to the invoice, otherwise, I advise you. ?“

“I had the pleasure of tasting the grilled squid at Migalhas Restaurant and I must say that it was an exceptional gastronomic experience. The calamari was perfectly cooked, soft and flavorful, accompanied by tender potatoes and fresh vegetables. A true delight for seafood lovers! I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking to experience authentic, well-prepared flavors. I will come back without hesitation."“

“Paulo and Miguel treated us excellently and were very attentive, all the more reason to come back to eat the delicious pernil sandwiches.

Everything EXCELLENT.

We take a good taste in our mouths to Madrid“

“I loved.
Highly recommended, especially the traditional sausage from Portugal
The young man who served us a 10.
Very attentive, he explained the dishes very well and the truth is that he made us feel at home
100% recommended“

“I’m someone who truly appreciates good restaurants, and this one is absolutely exceptional!

FOOD:
- The food here is top class, with incredible attention to detail in every dish. I highly recommend the Steak with Queijo da Serra (Serra Cheese) and the Duck Magret with Porto Wine Sauce. Both dishes are exceptionally delicious, boasting a premium taste that is hard to find elsewhere. My friends had the Cod with Cornbread and mentioned that it was excellent as well.
- As for drinks, we enjoyed the White Sangria, which was delightful. The Porto Wine served after the meal was also a perfect finish. Next time, I’ll definitely try a Red Wine to complement the meal.
- For dessert, I would suggest trying the Crème Brûlée and the Portuguese Biscuit Cake; both were great!

SERVICE:
- The service was superb. Everyone was friendly, positive, and very relaxed, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Miss Beatriz, our server, did an excellent job, ensuring that we had everything we needed and felt well taken care of.

ATMOSPHERE:
- The atmosphere was, in my opinion, the best part of the experience. The environment was quiet and peaceful, allowing us to have a conversation without any loud disturbances. It was a wonderfully cozzy and relaxed setting where we could comfortably hear each other. The only suggestion I have is to add a fan or air conditioning, although the fresh air from outside was quite refreshing.

Overall, this was a 10/10 experience, and we will definitely be back.

Highly recommended!“

“Well now it was our first morning in Porto and since it is close to our accommodation we tried it for breakfast and we thought it was great. At dinner time we were close and we came in, abundant dishes and the waiter was very friendly. Very affordable price“

“great meal
tasting
at affordable prices for everyone
pleasure
Both dishes were of a high standard
The coffee was good

And the chocolate mousse was mainly ice cream with chocolate cream

In conclusion
The best restaurant we have eaten price versus benefit

really forced“

“Cozy place, funny and friendly staff, good and homemade food, good starters and the veal was also good, lots of dessert, great sangria! A special note for the waiter Sale, very helpful and funny, a Pakistani who shows many Portuguese people how to serve the table, the manager was also super attentive, he went to get a high quality Portuguese limoncello which made the already pleasant dinner super fantastic! After
Hearing so much I went and we liked it, I recommend it! Good experience (very good decoration)“

“We had dinner there and it was great.
I took the cod and prawn risotto and it was a wonder! I haven’t eaten a dish so flavourful for a while.

I really appreciated that our waiters help with the wine pairing and made sure that everything was fine during our dinner.“

“Excellent!
Well prepared dishes, with one very small flaw! Sufficient quantity.
The "almost" perfect sea rice!
Very professional staff, attentive, friendly and very willing.
The room is large and quiet.
Price, although a little high, is still almost fair.
I will definitely go back and recommend it without a shadow of a doubt.“

“For those who find themselves walking the coastal road of the Camino de Santiago, this restaurant is truly unmissable.
Quality traditional Portuguese cuisine at the right price.
The owner very kind and helpful.
Highly recommended.“

“The food was lovely. An amazing treat. We would return simply for the polvo and rice. Wouldn’t recommend with children though, the service is quite stiff and the restaurant quiet so was the least welcoming for families of all the restaurants we have ever been to in Portugal. However we had a nice time overall.“

“Today, Monday for lunch only, the options were cod fillets or sardines with greens rice, there was also pinky cutlet with white rice.The owner Mr Pedro and his daughter D.Mariana serve with some good humor in Porto fashion.This is a place on Rua do Bonjardim in front of Rua do Paraiso, which is typically traditional.I would say yes, I would recommend it and I would come back this time a little sooner :)“

“Very good food, really nice location even if spartan.
Friendly waiters, but unfortunately they forgot our order, serving other customers who arrived after us first and brought us the wrong dish, even though it was still very good cod.“

“The unbeatable service. The exquisite food. The perfect room temperature. They were full of attention; very attentive but without overwhelming. The sea bass was exquisite, with golden potatoes but less done inside. Without a doubt a reference to take into account. BBB.“

“Great place to eat well and cheaply. Neat kitchen without pretensions.
Spectacular fish.
The service is very correct and the environment, like the entire area, is a luxury.
We ate on the terrace.
Sea bream on the back with two different garnishes for two people, 35 euros“

“Très chaleureux. Très accueillant. Un choix de bons vins inégalable. Prix très convenable. Excellent rapport qualité-prix. Je le recommande à tous ceux qui passent par Porto !!! J’y reviens régulièrement lors de mes passages à Porto. C’est un incontournable pour moi. Que ce soit pour les amateurs de viandes ou de morues. Cette dernière est vraiment exceptionnelle dans ce restaurant. Ne pas oublier de goûter la sangria blanche pour éveiller tous vos sens avant le repas afin de profiter pleinement de votre expérience. Pour les desserts je ne saurais que dire de plus que : essayez vous comprendrez????????“

“Comfort food is of extreme quality. A wide variety, here we can choose several dishes and even some good boards. Service is provided with great friendliness and availability. Always concerned about whether everything is to the customer's liking.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.“

“Lovely place, few tables and very warm treatment. The kitchen is very close and you can soak in the smells of the dishes, feeling part of the cooks' culinary experience. Although if desired there is a terrace. Very balanced and complete dishes. To repeat.
Reservation is recommended due to its space.

Vegetarian options: Varied and very balanced dishes with all the elements necessary for a good vegetarian diet.“

“Hidden gem in the city centre!!! Amazing and truly authentic Portuguese food, with very kind and attentive service. It’s like eating at a Portuguese friend’s house but better!!! Order the dish of the day, it will be delicious no matter what it is! Had the grilled sardines and they were soooooo good! The duck rice was also incredible. I highly recommend this place if you want to avoid the touristic places and eat great traditional food in a quieter, local street!!“

“I went with a group of people and I confess that I was a little skeptical about the place, based on what I had heard and especially the prices charged. However, fortunately it was a good surprise. The service is discreet and efficient without much conversation, but everything arrives at the table at a good pace. Dinner was long and everything I tried was of excellent quality and with great care in presentation. Above all, the mixed meats were surprising due to their quality, as were the desserts. I liked the room, the environment is more complicated because there are several tables and groups in this case, it makes the environment more stuffy and noisy but that doesn't help, but without disturbing. In short, it won't be a place you can go "always" but it's an excellent option in this city for those looking to eat quality meat and beyond. I didn't have the opportunity to see the wine list because it was already chosen and I can't comment, it will be for analysis on a next visit.

Wheelchair accessibility: Has access ramps“

“Praça Velha continues to be our go-to restaurant for the prato do dia. Every day, there is a meat or fish dish that is accompanied by salad and potatoes or rice. The meal is started with fresh soup and includes coffee and a dessert (often fresh fruit, chocolate mousse, creme brûlée, or baked cinnamon apple). The prato do dia is always a very-reasonable price and the owners and servers are excellent. You really feel at home here, as they treat each diner with respect. The food is always fresh! It is an easy walk from the main street (one block from the market area) and is nestled in a quaint street. There are about 12 tables for four, one table for 8 or 9, and numerous patio tables.“

“When you know about pruning, you know!
Excellent food, in my case an impeccable alheira puff pastry! The restaurant was full at lunchtime and, as I found out, it's always like that! The service is very pleasant and familiar! I'll be back for sure!“

“Delicious flavours, quality produce, excellent service from both the front of house team and skilled chefs/kitchen staff. Loved the linguine Nero with prawns, sauteed vegetables were perfectly done and the chocolate mouse was too good. Excellent dining experience with a helpful waitress that helped explain the local beer and wine choices to a couple of Camino pilgrims.“

“My experience was fantastic. The quality of the meal was phenomenal.
Simple but extremely well prepared food, exemplary care and service.
A relaxed, but organized and comfortable atmosphere. Without any presumption.
I became a customer.“

“Best francesinha in Porto!

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian francesinha, also very good!

Dietary restrictions: If you're lactose intolerant or alergic to cheese, you can ask to cover your francesinha with ham instead of cheese.

Kid-friendliness: They have chairs for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant has tables in the ground floor“

“Very good quality pastries without a doubt...I would just like to point out one drawback, which is not a problem but sometimes, with a lot of people it is confusing, the tables are very close together and it ends up not being a calm place to enjoy... rest 5 stars... I 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.“

“A must-see place to get to know Porto. It's a tavern. It's completely typical. They are the best ham sandwiches in town.
There are other snack options, among several drink options.
The atmosphere is popular and constantly bustling.“