This was another spot I visited while I was in Portugal that was *not* on my list - a truly…read morewonderful seafood restaurant around the corner was, that I got to before noon because I wasn't sure when they opened (turned out: 12:45 that day), so I was wandering around with an hour to kill and found this place. They have flights, including one that's 15 euros where you let them know what you're looking for and they pick out the 3 bottles, which is very neat. I told them I was in Porto mainly to try Port wines, and didn't have much familiarity with other, non-fortified Portuguese wines, and would love an intro flight, but no roses. Got a mini-lesson in the wine regions of Portugal, along with a wonderful green wine, a great Duoro valley red, and a truly fantastic red from Alentejo, a wine region I had not previously heard of, but immediately went on my radar the rest of the trip. (They also sell bottles; I bought a bottle.) Note, they said they only guarantee they'll do flights (as opposed to full-priced full glass pours) after 4 pm, but if they aren't busy for the food lunch rush, they'll do them earlier in the day (on a rainy Thursday in January they were more than happy to.) Actually liked the place so much, I came back the next afternoon and had another glass of a different Alentejo red - they only had one open for tasting in the price range that fit the "intro"-priced wine flight, so I spent... I believe 11 euros on a glass of a fancier bottle they recommended. It was also quite good, though I think I actually preferred the first one. Also had one glass of a very reasonably priced tawny Port while I was there - they had several, but obviously, I was already well into my plan to taste Port directly from all of the nearby tasting rooms across the bridge, so I just picked one here. (Unsurprisingly, it was also quite good.) They do also sell food, but I can't comment on it. Great place for quick wine tasting, though.

Overall, a great experience. Originally found this via my Lonely Planet guidebook (yes, the…read morepaperback book, lol; old school, I know.) The space is upscale and has good air conditioning. I find the American country music playlist pretty amusing. The service is polite and the server spoke English well enough to explain where this wine came from, pairings for thiss and that wine, etc. I was only there for wine tastings, and maybe a snack to pair with. Good stuff overall. I love the menu! It's very explanatory; you could spent 30 minutes reading and absorbing some of the info about Portuguese wines, so definitely keep it after you order to browse and read. Pro tip: They have spit buckets. Ask for one and use it. Can taste more wines with less intoxication. Only miss was that they served me the aged white ports, which are chilled, a few minutes before the desert things that I was pairing them with. This let them warm up a bit before I could pair them with food, especially since I asked for small pours. Bathrooms: Spacious, bougie, clean, and functional.

Absolutely dynamite customer service and even better food! I can not recommend this place highly…read moreenough! Only suggestion is to make reservations. The Francesinha was good, but unless you are extremely hungry don't order the side of fries. Very nice ambience and decor. I can't wait to come back!

Came here to try the famous Francesinha…read more Brasão Aliados in downtown Porto is part of the Brasão chain of lively restaurants recognized for their well-regarded Francesinha sandwich. Anthony Bourdain referred to this dish as the heart attack on a plate as it features steak, sausage & ham sandwiched within two bread slices underneath layers melted cheese that are then finished with a tomato-beer sauce. For good measure, we had egg on top the traditional way. Service was relatively inattentive but we were here for the food anyways. The restaurant has a refined modern pub vibe, and was busy with tourists & locals when we visited. The server conversed in fluent English and the food arrived quickly despite the crowd. Surprisingly, we found the Francesinha to be quite salty especially with the much hyped beer-drenched sauce that overpowered other flavours. Our server had urged us to order the half-size, but the regular size was fine and only 2 EUR more (€13.30). There was also a couvert basket which we kindly declined. There was a longer lineup by the time we finished. Skip it or hit it? Hit it to try the classic Porto eat, be prepared for a rich but salty meal.

A wonderful location to sit outside and enjoy some Portuguese white wine. The shade in the evening…read moreis lovely. Above the crowds. Delicious seafood tapas and an unbeatable view.

If you're ever have the opportunity to visit Porto, Portugal, you're in for a real treat. Our short…read moretrip to Porto we ate at several very nice places and enjoyed lots of great wine. But by far our favorite evening was spent on the banks of the Duro river, drinking wine and ordering small plates of food at Wine Quay Bar. We got really lucky to get a primo spot overlooking the Douro at the wine bar; it was picture perfect. With the help of the server we ordered a Douro Valley wine - a dry, fruity white. It was tastilicious. This place had an all appetizer menu -- like tapas in Spain. We had olives, a sublime soft sheep's milk cheese, bread, sardines in tomato sauce and pigs feet ... indescribably succulent, all of it. This place is a no-brainer for some of the most amazing food and wine in one of the most beautiful places one could enjoy them.

Fantastic experience hidden away past the bridge. Seems more local than other spots on the river…read more Cozy vibes and delicious food. The operators are lovely people, kind and fast.

Nothing less than amazing. They fit us in without a reservation but be safe and make one. Closed…read moreTuesday. Amazing tapas. Waitress carefully went through the menu with us. Another server recommended a great red wine. We had charcuterie (waitress recommended ordering it for just one person), a boilna sandwich, drunk ham and a Portuguese potato and egg omelette. Everything was so tasty. Wish our stomachs were bigger. Bonus....our bill was less than 40 euro so we left a nice tip. We can't recommend this place enough.

I loved this restaurant for their authentic Portuguese food, amazing and kind staff, delicious…read morefood, amazing atmosphere, and off the beaten path vibes. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto! Enjoyed it so much I brought my friend on another night. Thank you so much! Muito Obrigada

Food and service were ok. We loved the iberico ham and eggplant main dish. Not impressed w/ the cod…read morefish with shrimp. The shrimp was overcooked so I only ate a couple. When the waiter asked me about what I thought, I honestly told him my feedback and he went defensive. He said they're supposed to be rubbery and even suggested I'm not used to eating seafood. He is so rude that I'm giving my whole dining experience 2 stars considering that we spent €200 for a 2-person meal. Would NEVER EVER come back here.

We loved the ambiance of this tapas bar - dark inside and a covered outdoor space. Our server was…read moreso attentive and made great recommendations. The food was all outstanding. Our favorites were the Danish Pastry "Franceshina" (get some batatas bravas to dip in the sauce) and the 1000 sheets.

Kid friendly, great music and our server was so nice--he brought over colored pencils so our…read moretoddler could be kept busy. All the food and cocktails were flavorful. Highly recommend

It's located in a convenient corner that's easy to get to in the historic city. We sat outside and…read morelisted to the live music. There are heaters and the tables are covered to help keep you warm. I ordered the pork cheeks and the flavor and tenderness was wonderful. The Meandro was recommended by the waitress because I prefer something full bodied, and I was very happy with it.

Our hotel recommended this restaurant but we were sorely disappointed. The wait staff was a bit…read moresurly, rushed us and the food wasn't as described. The prices were also high for what we considered a low grade meal. Another couple sat next to us but ultimately left because nobody waited on them. Skip this one! There are far better dining options in Porto!

Authentic and lively at night, staff is friendly and knowledgeable…read more Pluses Home style cooking with very good value prices. I tried the cod special and the flaming sausage. It's a lot of food for one person! Also the house white wine went well with the late dinner. They had Beatles music playing. They have an outdoor patio too. You must order food, no just drinking on their patio. Highly recommended!

We saw lots of Portuguese locals eating so figured it was good. To say service was slow is an…read moreunderstatement- the flaming chorizo was good, the sardines were fine but the cod really tasted fishy. Would not recommend it!