Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Great food and great location. Try the "Frigideira de Bacalhau", its an appetizer but it's so big that it can be a main dish as well. Suitable for vegetarians as well.
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Traça
88 Largo São DomingosGreat food and great location. Try the "Frigideira de Bacalhau", its an appetizer but it's so big that it can be a main dish as well. Suitable for vegetarians as well.
Chef Avillez is one of the recently awarded Portuguese chefs for the Michelin Stars. A must try is the "Bacalhau à Brás", a typical portuguese dish that by the hands of this chef becomes a very exquisite dish. Ask for the lunch menu if you go there at lunch time, the price is much nicer than the regular menu, 12,50€/per person. Vegetarian options
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Cantinho do Avillez
166 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraChef Avillez is one of the recently awarded Portuguese chefs for the Michelin Stars. A must try is the "Bacalhau à Brás", a typical portuguese dish that by the hands of this chef becomes a very exquisite dish. Ask for the lunch menu if you go there at lunch time, the price is much nicer than the regular menu, 12,50€/per person. Vegetarian options
One of the best restaurants in town. At lunch time they have a menu for 6,50€, and it's usually 2 menu options.
Dinner time is dedicated to what we call "Petiscos", which is similar to the Spanish tapas. Order small portions to share with your party and enjoy a great wine.
Great vegetarian options as well.
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Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da MadeiraOne of the best restaurants in town. At lunch time they have a menu for 6,50€, and it's usually 2 menu options.
Dinner time is dedicated to what we call "Petiscos", which is similar to the Spanish tapas. Order small portions to share with your party and enjoy a great wine.
Great vegetarian options as well.
For those that prefer having a light meal instead of a hot meal. The lunch menu is very good since for only 5€ you have the daily soup, a sandwich or a salad and one beverage. The sandwiches are quite exquisite.
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A Sandeira do Porto
85 Rua dos CaldeireirosFor those that prefer having a light meal instead of a hot meal. The lunch menu is very good since for only 5€ you have the daily soup, a sandwich or a salad and one beverage. The sandwiches are quite exquisite.
The oldest dairy in town, it's located downtown right next the oldest bakery and is famous for the eclairs, the berliners "Bolas de Berlim" and the butter.
My famous eclair is the dark chocolate, but you have plenty of other options.
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesThe oldest dairy in town, it's located downtown right next the oldest bakery and is famous for the eclairs, the berliners "Bolas de Berlim" and the butter.
My famous eclair is the dark chocolate, but you have plenty of other options.
The oldest bakery in town, famous for the biscuits. Order by kilo as many as you want.
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Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesThe oldest bakery in town, famous for the biscuits. Order by kilo as many as you want.
The best toast in town is what they claim and believe they don't lie. The bread is amazing and you can choose between white bread, hazelnuts and nuts bread. All accompanied with butter, jam and honey.
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Amarelo Torrada
29 R. de José FalcãoThe best toast in town is what they claim and believe they don't lie. The bread is amazing and you can choose between white bread, hazelnuts and nuts bread. All accompanied with butter, jam and honey.
For those looking for healthy options. There are so many options for smoothies that you might have a problem making a decision, but they are all delicious.
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Liquid Baixa Porto
203 Rua do AlmadaFor those looking for healthy options. There are so many options for smoothies that you might have a problem making a decision, but they are all delicious.
Probably now one of the most touristic restaurant in Porto, even though is so hidden. The food is amazing, specially the Codfish cooked in a tile with breadcrumbs. A must try is the dessert Chocolate Pavê. The only bad thing is that they don't accept reservations.
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Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoProbably now one of the most touristic restaurant in Porto, even though is so hidden. The food is amazing, specially the Codfish cooked in a tile with breadcrumbs. A must try is the dessert Chocolate Pavê. The only bad thing is that they don't accept reservations.
Beautifully decorated and in a great location. Probably one of the best spots if you want to try the famous local dish "Francesinha", without all the long lines to wait for a table.
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Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoBeautifully decorated and in a great location. Probably one of the best spots if you want to try the famous local dish "Francesinha", without all the long lines to wait for a table.
Famous because of the local dish "Francesinha", it actually won the prize for the best Francesinha in town over the past 3 years. The only problem is that due to that the lines to get in are quite long.
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Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelFamous because of the local dish "Francesinha", it actually won the prize for the best Francesinha in town over the past 3 years. The only problem is that due to that the lines to get in are quite long.
One of the most iconic "Tascas" (tasca is what we call a snack bar) of Porto. The "tascas" are usually famous for the informal decor and the very good food. This one doesn't fall behind all of these characteristic, there's no table service and treatment can be rather rough. The food however is totally worth it! Try the meat and cheese sandwiches.
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosOne of the most iconic "Tascas" (tasca is what we call a snack bar) of Porto. The "tascas" are usually famous for the informal decor and the very good food. This one doesn't fall behind all of these characteristic, there's no table service and treatment can be rather rough. The food however is totally worth it! Try the meat and cheese sandwiches.
Beautiful beach view and amazing food, it's the perfect combination. What I enjoy the most is the Açai with Granola, fruit, greek yogurt and honey. The perfect breakfast with the beach at your feet. The lunch menu is also very good and always very pricy. It closes at 7pm.
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Picaba Natural Café
395 Via do Castelo do QueijoBeautiful beach view and amazing food, it's the perfect combination. What I enjoy the most is the Açai with Granola, fruit, greek yogurt and honey. The perfect breakfast with the beach at your feet. The lunch menu is also very good and always very pricy. It closes at 7pm.
Considered one of the best pizzerias in town. They actually famous not only for the pizza, the pastas and the portuguese cuisine are a must try. And the Sangria, OMG!
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Restaurante Pizzaria Casa da Foz
1150 R. do Padre Luís CabralConsidered one of the best pizzerias in town. They actually famous not only for the pizza, the pastas and the portuguese cuisine are a must try. And the Sangria, OMG!
A secret spot right in the middle of the city park. Famous portuguese chefs got together and each one of them created an unique sandwich. The location itself couldn't be more stunning, the green surroundings and the peacefulness of the place are totally worth it.
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Soundwich
595 Av. do ParqueA secret spot right in the middle of the city park. Famous portuguese chefs got together and each one of them created an unique sandwich. The location itself couldn't be more stunning, the green surroundings and the peacefulness of the place are totally worth it.
Porto is crowded with burger restaurants and I have to say that they are all very good, however none comes close to the Bugo Art Burgers. A must try are the Vegetarian burgers.
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Bugo Art Burgers
598 Rua de Miguel BombardaPorto is crowded with burger restaurants and I have to say that they are all very good, however none comes close to the Bugo Art Burgers. A must try are the Vegetarian burgers.
Drinks & Nightlife
The spot to start the Porto evening. This iconic bar/ restaurant place has become one of the landmarks of the city, specially because of the interesting decor. The place itself, it used to be a fabric shop and the original architecture was kept intact. The original counters are now filled with vintage antiques. Grab your drink and come outside.
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Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisThe spot to start the Porto evening. This iconic bar/ restaurant place has become one of the landmarks of the city, specially because of the interesting decor. The place itself, it used to be a fabric shop and the original architecture was kept intact. The original counters are now filled with vintage antiques. Grab your drink and come outside.
Arts & Culture
The famous bookshop where J. K.Rowling got her inspiration for Harry Potter's school. The bookshop is among the 10 most beautiful bookshops in the world and it's just been the stage for the launch of the new Harry Potter book. To visit you'll have to pay 3€ in the red kiosk across the street, but it's credit for you to buy something.
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasThe famous bookshop where J. K.Rowling got her inspiration for Harry Potter's school. The bookshop is among the 10 most beautiful bookshops in the world and it's just been the stage for the launch of the new Harry Potter book. To visit you'll have to pay 3€ in the red kiosk across the street, but it's credit for you to buy something.
The São Bento Train Station is among the 10 more beautiful train stations in the World, and it was actually previously a Monastery. Take your time to enjoy the stunning tile walls in the main entrance. Also, enter and walk along the train station to enjoy the street art in the Madeira Street, there are 2 buildings worth seeing.
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São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettThe São Bento Train Station is among the 10 more beautiful train stations in the World, and it was actually previously a Monastery. Take your time to enjoy the stunning tile walls in the main entrance. Also, enter and walk along the train station to enjoy the street art in the Madeira Street, there are 2 buildings worth seeing.
In this location there's one of the most amazing art works of the artist Vhils. Also, in the Madeira Street, next to São Bento you have 2 of the most beautiful street art works. Porto is becoming an open air museum with art all over the city. Look for them while you stroll down the streets.
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84 Rua de MiragaiaIn this location there's one of the most amazing art works of the artist Vhils. Also, in the Madeira Street, next to São Bento you have 2 of the most beautiful street art works. Porto is becoming an open air museum with art all over the city. Look for them while you stroll down the streets.
The Serralves Foundation is much more than just a contemporary art museum. The building itself is also a masterpiece designed by the Pritzker awarded architect Siza Vieira. The Casa de Serralves it's another masterpiece of Art Deco Architecture with the stunning long gardens that surround it. It's free on the 1st Sunday of each month.
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Stichting Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroThe Serralves Foundation is much more than just a contemporary art museum. The building itself is also a masterpiece designed by the Pritzker awarded architect Siza Vieira. The Casa de Serralves it's another masterpiece of Art Deco Architecture with the stunning long gardens that surround it. It's free on the 1st Sunday of each month.
Parks & Nature
The lung of the city and probably a one of the only city parks that have a beach included. It's a very peaceful and quiet place, with small lakes in the middle. The best spot to take the children. It's also where the famous music festival "Primavera Sound" happens every year.
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Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe lung of the city and probably a one of the only city parks that have a beach included. It's a very peaceful and quiet place, with small lakes in the middle. The best spot to take the children. It's also where the famous music festival "Primavera Sound" happens every year.
The Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal have 2 of the best belvedere spots in the city.
The park itself is beautiful with peacocks strolling down the gardens. Enjoy the view to historical center and to the beach.
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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIThe Gardens of the Palácio de Cristal have 2 of the best belvedere spots in the city.
The park itself is beautiful with peacocks strolling down the gardens. Enjoy the view to historical center and to the beach.
It´s much more than just a garden in the middle of the city, it's filled with this amazing sculptures that give life to the garden.
It's also a great spot if you're travelling with kids, let them enjoy the kids park a little bit, before you continue the adventure along the city.
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Cordoaria's Garden
Campo dos Mártires da PátriaIt´s much more than just a garden in the middle of the city, it's filled with this amazing sculptures that give life to the garden.
It's also a great spot if you're travelling with kids, let them enjoy the kids park a little bit, before you continue the adventure along the city.
Shopping
Actually it's was probably the first store in Porto to combine different departments. Back in the century it was the place to go shopping, whether if it was clothes, shoes or house equipments. Nowadays, it's the place to go if you're looking for quality and personal shopping experience.
Also, have a look at the rooftop restaurant. Breathtaking!!
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Marques Soares, S.A Porto
92 R. das CarmelitasActually it's was probably the first store in Porto to combine different departments. Back in the century it was the place to go shopping, whether if it was clothes, shoes or house equipments. Nowadays, it's the place to go if you're looking for quality and personal shopping experience.
Also, have a look at the rooftop restaurant. Breathtaking!!
Sightseeing
The entrance to the Fernandina Wall it's actually one of the most hidden gems of the city. To actually walk along the wall you have to enter through the Santa Clara Church in the Largo 1º Dezembro.
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Muralha Fernandina
17 Escada dos GuindaisThe entrance to the Fernandina Wall it's actually one of the most hidden gems of the city. To actually walk along the wall you have to enter through the Santa Clara Church in the Largo 1º Dezembro.
Santa Clara Church is another hidden gem of Porto. The church is located inside a private building and it used to be a Convent. Because it was a nuns church the entrance is made through the side and not through the back like the other churches. Through the tunnel at the end of the church is the way to the Fernandina Wall.
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Igreja de Santa Clara
Largo Primeiro de DezembroSanta Clara Church is another hidden gem of Porto. The church is located inside a private building and it used to be a Convent. Because it was a nuns church the entrance is made through the side and not through the back like the other churches. Through the tunnel at the end of the church is the way to the Fernandina Wall.
The famous Nasoni tower is one the landmarks of the city. Enjoy a night stroll up the 240 steps to have a blasting view over the city.
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Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe famous Nasoni tower is one the landmarks of the city. Enjoy a night stroll up the 240 steps to have a blasting view over the city.