I would give 6 stars if I could! I will say that O Rapido doesn't imply quickness (but it isn't…read moreslow either). It's a sit down experience a little fancier than American Olive Garden (so you can still dress causally although it has white tablecloths). Our walking tour guide who is a Porto native also had this place on her recommendation list. As of May 2023, the construction for the new metro line makes finding O Rapido difficult. It's on the north side of Sao Bento. The price per amount served is excellent. I had the infamous Tripes soup (beans, many kinds of animal products, side of rice) and was blown away. The pork with pineapple is the best pork we have ever had. Both meals could've fed two people. We had leftovers that they graciously packaged without asking. The servers were super nice. One lady spoke pretty fluent English. Otherwise, it's more of a point to the menu (which has English subtitles) type place. The wine list is pretty extensive. They have a bathroom. Seating is inside only. They do have bakery items you can buy at the counter for take away.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a local working at the train station as good authentic…read morePortuguese cuisine, so I went there to give it a try and was not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and seated me to a small table next to the other tables. I ordered a traditional dish made with internal organs of cows and pigs with beans, and it was delicious and very filling.

Old-school European ambiance with polite and attentive waitstaff…read more The octopus filet was wonderful - tasty and very tender, however, we were disappointed with the special of the day, roasted lamb. We enjoyed the starter of ground veal-stuffed pastries, as well as the bread, dessert, and wine.

Typical Portuguese fare is what you'll find here. We had the bolinhos de bacalhau to start the the…read moretripe stew and the roasted goat to share. Both were absolutely delicious. The tripe was surprisingly soft, not chewy at all. Both entrees were served with rice and puréed spinach. My favorite part though was the dessert. We tried two, the egg almond tart and the bolo de biscoito, which I venture to say it's almost like the Portuguese version of tiramisu, made with Maria cookies instead of lady fingers and very creamy. Service is very attentive and friendly.

After my boat trip, I decided to stop for a coffee and dessert, everything was delicious and the…read moreviews could not be beat. The employees were speedy and friendly.

ONE WORD: AMAZiING!!!!!!!Best dining experience while in Porto, right across the bridge over the…read moreDouro river, officially in Vila Nova de Gaia. Espectacular view of Porto, magnificent sunsets, right on the water, beautifully, minimalist decor. Service was fantastic, first our table was not ready when we got there, so they had us wait on their beautiful deck bar overlooking the water with a complimentary glass of espumante. The food was simply fantastic, the oysters, superb, the sushi roll amazing, delicious combo of salmon and mango, highly recommend. My squid ink risoto with bacalhau was absolutely amazing. The alvarinho wine paired perfectly with our dishes. Then we decided to share a dessert with Port, oh my, was that a delightfully delicious surprise.... Delicate, not too sweet Caramel on the inside and a Perfectly cooked, soft, yet slightly crispy and thin cake like crust on the outside, similar to a molten lava cake but delicate and delicious. The service was absolutely fantastic. In my book, this definitely qualifies for Michelin, at least a listing. We cannot wait to go back. What an amazingly delicious experience.

Another great find right by the river overlooking Gaia. They have two floors of outdoor seating and…read morethe lower level is more conducive to larger parties. Both have a decent view! We got an assortment of plates which were all pretty good. My favorite one was the cuttlefish in the green sauce! What was more special was their wine list. My family was having fun exploring green wine (a first for us) and the waiter let us try a few different ones. We landed on a red wine from the vinho verde region that we drank from a small white bowl. The waiter told us that it was how the red wine was traditionally served and we found it so unique.

Located on the river side, there is outdoor seating (typically tables for 2) and indoor seating for…read morelarger parties. The service was very friendly and accommodating. The food is sharing style (smaller portions for all to share). It was recommended to order 6 sharing plates for 4 people. Since we weren't too hungry, we ordered 3 sharing plates and 2 sides. The codfish was very tender and perfectly seasoned. The duck rice was also very flavorful. The sweet potatoes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and balanced with a savory sauce. The Iberian pork was very tender. Of the many choices for food by the river, I would definitely recommend this place!

Beautiful views, excellent service, and cozy upscale but not pretentious atmosphere. A breath of…read morefresh air when it comes to the traditional Portuguese fare in the area. Fine dining at its best. I recommend the shrimp tempura and foie gras appetizers. For entree, the lamb loin and codfish were delicious. Great wine list with wines from all over Portugal. If you are staying in the old center of Porto, take the funicular and walk across the bridge to Vinci Hotel. The restaurant is on the 10th floor.

Wow! I am speechless. The rice I ate here stole the show but I'm getting ahead of myself here. I…read morewanted to go here based on recommendations yesterday but I couldn't get in. And I tried using my phone to make the reservation but I finally gave up and went inside the establishment to make the reservations for today at 8:30pm local time. I'm an American Puerto Rican/Guatemalan in Portugal, specifically Porto. First time in Portugal second day I'm here. Nice R&B Jazz playing on the speakers. Nice atmosphere to bring a date. Wine is displayed so I can see the bottles where I'm sitting. I'm here alone but I still felt comfortable eating here. Very clean with white table cloths. So the three things that were outstanding were the ribs, the rice, and the dessert with raspberry sorbet. Wow!! Just wow! This is what happens when you eat at a five star restaurant. Don't know if they are or aren't but I was happy to pay whatever they asked for and I'm still here waiting on the check. The only thing that went wrong was that I ordered the port with the dessert and I did not wait. Unfortunately, one bite of it, and I completely forgot the pairing of wine I ordered. By the time the waiter came back with wine, it was too late. I finished the whole thing!!! No self control. Oops. Learn from me people, wait on the wine before trying the desert. That being said, I also had the house red wine which went well with main meal. The meal here is so good, I'm ordering the mushroom risotto as well to go. So I began this adventure with chestnut and mushroom soup. This really is an appetizer. I wanted more but they wisely kept me wanting more. I love mushrooms and I've never had a soup made with chestnuts before. Great start. Then I had the main dish of ribs matured for 30 days. I must confess, I don't normally eat at fine restaurants so imagine my surprise when I saw these ribs individually cut and red in the middle. Sorry not sorry, I'm a medium rare/rare kind of guys when it comes to steak but this is the first time I saw the ribs so well done flavored and not burnt. You can actually taste the meat and the chimichurri sauce complemented the ribs perfectly. First time eating ribs and using utensils . Meat was mostly off the bone. Magnificent! Flavors were all Amazing. I can't recommend this enough. Unfortunately, this evaluation is being posted late. I thought it was posted much earlier. The rice was so good and I suspect that somehow, someone learned about "Pegoow" or Puerto Rican sticky rice. This is the leftover sticky rice. We sometimes fight over this as kids. Now some amazing chef in Porto has taken that concept and turned that into the main rice you see here! Absolutely stole the show!! I haven't thought about this experience in months but I remember the rice and this meal. It was so good. Good thing I'm checking my drafts. Loved being in Portugal. Can't believe how long it has been. October 2025 is what my pictures say and I'm only posting this now?! So much has happened. I blink and it is now May 2026. Opps. Overseas is a whole other level I never experienced and if I have, I'm old enough to have forgotten .

We were with a tour group and everyone ordered the sea bass. Pretty good but not your typical…read moreexperience. Nice decor and good service.

I've just spent a month in Porto...LOVE the food here!!!! and this is without any doubt my absolute…read morefavorite restaurant in Porto...The squid, the pataniscas (cod fritter/pancakes), the sauces OMG the house steak and the chicken with incredible, outstanding sauces!!! and the Tripa a la moda do Porto is without a doubt what I would order as my last meal on earth. Go for lunch as the amazing chef Dona Isabel only works during the day. The menu changes daily...Open for lunch from noon to 3:00, closed Sundays.

This restaurant is a little bit out of the way in a very old hotel. The room has a nice view of the…read morecity that you can enjoy but only through the windows since the are no balconies or terraces. The space and furniture look old and dated. The service was good but slow, Dinner went on for three hours. A nice touch was that the most of the final dish preparations were done at the table. The food was good but nothing extraordinary. I think the place used to be an upscale restaurant some time ago. Even now they preserve the old school traditional service, but it has lost his touch. The prices are a little bit high in comparison with other restaurants on the city but still reasonable. There was no cocktail menú and that almost made me faint!. I honestly enjoyed eating in the little restaurants in the old town more. The quality of the food, the prices, the location, and most importantly the vibe were all better. The place was very quiet, so it good for a couples date.

Do you want to have a breathtaking view of Porto? this place definitely has it. Make sure to make…read morereservations and arrive on time. The restaurant has stayed true to their essence , the decor has remained vintage , yet cozy and romantic. Take someone special here, will definitely get you some brownie points. Now onto the important stuff: the food! , don't make our mistake and order appetizers, the main entrees are big enough to share so be mindful of that before ordering. We tried the shell fish stuffed avocado and the grilled octopus . For the main entree I had the cod fish which was stuff with prawns in a delicious creamy sauce with boiled potatoes and vegetables. The boyfriend had another fish dish , can't recall what type of fish was it, but it was just as good as mine. The service is superb and the atmosphere is nice and romantic. Prices can be steep but you are also paying for the view. parking is free inside the hotel parking.