I found this place on Google Maps when we were looking for a dinner spot. It was packed and we made…read moreit just on time because there were 2 seats open at the bar! We ordered a few tapas to share: croquets de alheira and croquets de codfish. Both were so good! We loved it. The star of the show though was the pork neck tacos! They were so delicious! So much flavor and perfect. I got the lemonade and it was just okay. Nothing special. Overall, would 100% recommend this place! Make a reservation if you can but if you can't, would still try to stop by!

Pretty good! The restaurant is located inside the Sao Bento train station to the left as you walk…read morein from the tiled entrance. Definitely recommend making a reservation, I found it impressive that the hostess's reservation system was essentially a notebook and pen in this digital age. We did not see much of our waiter, since the restaurant was extremely busy and filled up with diners. Standouts: 1. Razor clams - I'll always get these if I see it on the menu. Cooked in this incredible garlic sauce. 2. Fish and seafood cataplana - delicious, tomato-forward seafood stew; I liked the version that we had the night before more which came with rice and was more filling. But this was basically a never-ending bowl of fish, clams, mussels, and shrimp. Add to that the fact that the restaurant like most in Porto did not have A/C and I emerged feeling like I had been sitting in a sauna. Skipped dessert; I had my eye on the Weeel! froyo truck parked outside. One more nit - the metal chairs are not comfortable at all for sitting a long time in.

I met a few people who told me A Despensa was an absolute must while in Porto. I struggled to get a…read morelast minute reservation during my short trip and found the system to be a bit tough, but ultimately I was able to snag one right when the they opened. The wait staff was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. I was told that since I was just one person, they could make me a half size appetizer, which I really appreciated! But unfortunately the few apps I was interested in were not available in half sizes. I ended up going with bread service and the pesto pasta. Both were tasty enough and I left feeling full. I probably didn't order the best, but I didn't find this to be a particularly noteworthy meal food-wise, especially for being on the pricier end. Nice ambiance inside!

I had read others reviews and we decided to make a reservation. The service was incredible. The…read moreowner Daniel was super friendly and made us feel right at home. He gave us great suggestions for our meals. The food was so good. I would definitely not come back to Porto without visiting this restaurant! Probably the best meal of our trip!!!

Exemplary Service, Incredible Modern Cuisine, and an Unforgettable Family Dinner at Tasco!…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at Tasco. This was our final night in Porto with three generations at the table--my wife, our two daughters, my parents, and myself--and we wanted a special place to celebrate the end of an amazing trip. My wife had walked into their famous neighbor, Muu, the night before to see if she could get us in, but they were completely booked. However, the co-owner of Muu and Tasco couldn't have been more festive or welcoming! He accommodated us by booking a table for our group at Tasco--their sister restaurant right next door--for the following night, and he even did a shot of tequila with my wife to celebrate. Talk about incredible Portuguese hospitality! Traveler Tip: Tasco is co-owned with Muu, literally right next door, and shares some of the same kitchen facilities and culinary staff. If you can't get into one, definitely check the other--you're getting that same exceptional standard of food! We were seated in their fantastic private dining room, which was perfect for our family. Tasco serves elevated modern cuisine designed to be enjoyed family-style. We started with the Cogumelos Mágicos (wild mushrooms) and the Cyber Punk (fresh tuna sashimi)--both were incredible and packed with flavor. For our main courses, we shared the Rib Eye, Black Angus, and Supremo de Robalo (sea bass). Every single dish was cooked to perfection and loved by everyone from the kids to my parents. As impressive as the food was, the service during a chaotic moment truly set this night apart. Mid-dinner, my wife accidentally broke a wine glass right on the table. Before we could even feel embarrassed, our server stepped in with total grace and composure. They cleaned the entire area seamlessly without disrupting the flow of our meal, and upon noticing my wife had a small cut on her finger, they immediately brought out a bandage with genuine care and concern. From the warm tequila-fueled welcome the night before to looking after us so thoughtfully at dinner, the team at Tasco delivered exemplary service from start to finish. If you're visiting Porto and want incredible modern dishes, warm hospitality, and an unforgettable vibe, Tasco is an absolute must-visit!

All of our dishes were super fresh and seasoned, albeit a tad too salty. I really enjoyed the…read moregrilled octopus. It's the best cooked octopus I've tried in Portugal, super tender and a nice char. A little on the expensive side, but great flavor. I wish it had more bell peppers on the side to add some sweetness. We also ordered tuna tartar, burrata with sun-dried tomatoes, and slow cooked veal. The tuna tartar was fresh but could have used some jam or freshness from some citrus. The burrata had a great creamy gazpacho sauce with fresh sun-dried tomatoes. And the veal had a nice tender wine flavor. The dessert was amazing, a trompe l'oiel lemon with lemon sorbet and a sweet cookie crumble. The lemon had a light chocolate crust and was filled with cream and lemon curd. Such a beautiful and tasty end to our meal.

Great food and great service. Our waiter shared with us local history and discussed the food and…read morewines with us throughout our meal. Enjoyed every dish. Felt welcomed and will 100% be back.

Lovely couple . We didn't have reservations but got in quickly…read more Great service and attention. The tuna steak was wonderful and the owner is great with wine suggestions!

We read very favorable reviews of this restaurant, it was clearly a local favorite and we could…read morewalk to it from where we stayed on vacation. The focus here is on rotisserie chicken; they have other items but they're not the main event. It's very big inside, 2 stories and even early it's pretty busy. The chicken is well seasoned and very juicy; enough so that you know why it's So popular. Sides I can barely remember , but everything else was good- it's just that you will Always remember that chicken! Other than that, my only other clear memory of that dinner is that it was very reasonably priced. If I were in the area again, I'd return in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.

I am delighted that I tried this place. Upon walking in, there is a diner countertop that one can…read moresit at and basically watch the kitchen prepare your food. There is also dining upstairs. As I came in on my own I opted for the one open stool at the counter. The restaurant was busy on a Monday early evening, about 5:30-6:00 pm-ish, with what felt like mostly locals. They have a regular menu, a daily menu printed on the counter top, and they also do Take-Away. Their specialty is definitely their roasted chicken, which one can see cooking on spits at the entrance of the restatruant, conjuring such amazing smells that truly open up the appetite. The staff is sweet and did their best to serve me, with my English/Spanish and no Portugese self. Everything I ate was top-tier without being fancy. Simple and flavorful. I ordered a 1/2 chicken (way too much for me by myself) that came with batatas (french fries- which I didnt love), so I ordered a side of white rice and a salad, as well as what I would call a carafe of wine (it was definitely either two very healthy pours or 3 regular ones). All in all, I paid $15 euros, which I thought was a great value for all that I was given and how tasty everything was.

Small place with a small staff but a ton of good dishes with great flavor. Inside seating is…read morelimited but there is a nice seating area listed. Modest decor, clean and neat. The waitress was very nice and gave us English menus. We shared Black pig cheek slowly cooked in red wine with bread, Codfish "Pastel de Nata" codfish and cream filling & Tuna profiterole - tuna pate and spicy pineapple jam. Small free bathroom for customers.

I was on the lookout for a decent local restaurant when I stumbled upon this gem. We arrived early…read moreand ended up waiting in line before it opened, unaware of its popularity. Given its small size, with only five tables inside, we waited at least an hour for a seat. The food did not disappoint. We started with the black pig cheek served with bread, and it was surprisingly delicious--big chunks of pork, a bit spicy, juicy, and not at all dry! Next, we tried the "a brás," which features fried potatoes, onion, and egg. It was fantastic, but you have to eat it quickly as the thinly sliced potatoes get soggy fast. Of course, we had to order the Francesinha, Porto's traditional dish. It's quite heavy, consisting of a sausage, ham, and steak sandwich smothered in melted cheese. While it was interesting to try, it was a bit too much for me to finish, and I don't think I would order it again. We also enjoyed the octopus and codfish, both of which were pretty good--the octopus drizzled with olive oil and the codfish flaky. We paired our meal with a local wine, which was decent. Overall, the food was great and definitely worth a visit. It was surprisingly affordable given the generous portions we ordered!

Loved our experience here! Very cool concept, Argentinian and Portuguese food. The service was…read moreamazing, we didn't feel like we were being rushed out and our waitress explained anything on the menu that was unclear to us. We first tried the beef empanada, chorizo empanada, and the cheese and onion empanada. Our favorite was the beef empanada, the cheese and onion empanada was extremely rich. Then we had the Sea bass and carrot purée main dish, as well as the carrot and bacon rice, and the sweet potato. Everything was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended if you're visiting Porto!

Wonderful eating and dining experience. The service was prompt and well liked…read more The food was scrumptious, you have to try it, I went with the Ossobuco, it twas amazing. The music was quite enjoyable, had a very Spanish/Latin vibe, with adequate lighting, and wonderful cutlery. Oh did I mention they use Reidel glasses. Give this place a try and see if it's not an 8/10 for you.

Located on a busy pedestrian street. Try the Chicos Fritos and the salada chevre. Add a super Bock…read moreand a Vinhos Verde. Sit outside and watch the people go by.

From the owner: Com mais de cem espaços em Espanha, o La Andaluza decidiu abrir os seus horizontes e aventurar-se…read morena maravilhosa cidade do Porto. Em plena Rua de Santa Catarina, o restaurante oferece o melhor da cozinha espanhola, as tapas mais saborosas, sem esquecer os clientes vegetarianos. Para criar uma fusão perfeita entre Portugal e Espanha, o La Andaluza dispõe também de pratos típicos nacionais. Em dias de sol, não há nada melhor do que saborear as autênticas tapas espanholas na nossa esplanada. Preços acessíveis, cozinha saudável e confecionada na hora e ambiente descontraído e relaxante...é perfeito! With more than 100 restaurants in Spain, La Andaluza decided to open your mind and tooks its chance in the wonderful city of Porto. In Santa Catarina Street, our space gives you the best of Spanish cuisine, the tastiest tapas, without forgetting our vegetarians customers. To creat a fusion between Portugal and Spain, La Andaluza also has the genuine Portuguese food. On sunny days, you can taste the delicious dishes on our terrace! Good prices and healthy food. There's always an open and well equipped kitchen to confection your dishes ready on time...it's perfect!

Had an early dinner a few weeks ago at Avo Maria and absolutely loved it. Beautiful location on…read moreCais da Ribeira with a great view of the Rio Douro! The food was amazing as we had the burrata salad , cream of pea soup , pasta with langostinos (ok) and the brownie with ice cream ! We almost came back the next night to have the cream of pea soup and dessert again!

It was our second day of our trip to Portugal. We took the train to Porto the night before and…read moredecided to explore this area and found some restaurants along the river. It was very touristy and more expensive, but we were hungry and wanted to listen to the music of the performers. We sat outside and ordered a passionfruit sangria, pica pau, and bacalhau na Brasa. It was my first time trying these entrees! Both dishes were hearty and pretty good! There was plenty of meat and the fish was pretty good. Service was nice and friendly. At the end of our meal, they showed their dessert offerings on a tray, but we wanted to satisfy our sweet tooth elsewhere.

Stopped in here to get out of the rain and had a great experience! It's a cozy spot right on the…read morewater with some delicious food especially the seafood. We shared a few different dishes including some cod and scarlet shrimp and everything was cooked and prepared nicely. They even had some mini pastel de Nata for dessert that we couldn't pass up! The staff was super nice and let us take our time (with a couple glasses of wine of course) as we waited for the rain to clear up which we really appreciated!

Sadly, I'm STILL catching up on my Portugal reviews... So,…read moreWifey and I decided that while in Porto, we were going to kind of wing it. No real plans, no reservations, no guilt, and no time constraints when it came to meals (well, except breakfast...which was included at our hotel). Our first night in Porto, after an amazing guided tour with some very cool sites and some delicious food stops for some sweet treats, both our guide and front desk person recommended VINHAS D'ALHO down by the river for dinner (a reservation would have gotten us outside seating , but that's ok...). Wifey had an amazing mushroom risotto and I had Black Linguini with Seafood (mussels, clams and shrimp). We started the meal with some bread and Qieijo de Azeitão cheese - the cheese was a smooth, creamy texture with a hearty flavor that was really delicious. The meals were what we came to expect in Portugal - not too fancy, the flavors of the food took precedence rather than the seasonings, and we walked away just full enough to share a couple desserts and an after dinner drink. I just wish we would have left some of the bread leftover so I could sop up every drop on the dish. I know I don't need to say it, since it's Portugal, but the service was amazing. It was a beautiful evening so we walked along the river after dinner so we didn't fall into a food coma. Man, I miss Portugal.