We had just arrived from Lisbon and set out to find a bite...up, up up and around a small curve,…read morepassing this unassuming, ity bity shop, we peeked in and saw 2 vacant seats... What a fabulous little place. A list of innovative sandwiches on fabulous Portuguese crusty bread and soup, salads. We shared a salad called Batalha with feta, olives, dates and tomato and a Sao Joao with fresh sardines, tomato, grilled red peppers. I think the soup was cabbage, and was great. Honestly, I am going to keep the menu in my mind and re create the sandies & salads when possible. Cash, no longer is a lunch special offered in case you read some old reviews. We watched as folks were turned away..so, if you pass and are in the mood, grab a seat when you can.

The food is delicious. It's well seasoned and presented…read more The service is kind and excellent. The food is exactly what we were looking for.

The food is so affordable and they are generous with their portions. We both got the bife…read moreportuguesa which is steak in an onion sauce covered in perfectly slightly fried potatoes. We cleaned our plates clean. We saw others order their rotisserie chicken plate that comes with rice and French fries. Honestly, you can't go wrong with whatever you order. It's a mix of locals and tourists and the staff know what they're doing. Wished we here more often. It's right off the bus stop at Trindade. No more than a 5 min walk. It's well worth the distance.

Great food & service but be prepared for a smoky environment as the food is cooked on the same…read morefloor as the dining area. The chicken is prepared a little bit different than our last spot, Pedro dos Frangos, where the chicken taste/presentation and overall environment was cleaner. Here, the BBQ style is more charred/smoked, which is usually what I prefer; however, the smoky environment leaves a lasting impression, and not in a good sense, especially if you have sensitive eyes. Also, I noticed here the chicken includes rice & fries (I got potatoes instead of fries). Whereas, at Pedro dos Frangos, everything is a la carte (dine-in), or includes chips (takeaway). Vinho do Porto com Cerveja (port wine with beer) was quite interesting. I'd say it's akin to a raspberry beer.

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.

Bota & Bira was another gem found in Porto. It is a very small and intimate restaurant with two…read moreseatings, but this is what gives it it's charm. The seatings are at 7:30pm and at 9:30pm. The easiest way to make a reservation is to call. The gentleman who answered my call was so nice and very accommodating when I needed to push back our seating time. From the minute you walk in, you are greeted with warmth and genuine care. We started off with the croquettes and then ordered the rib eye to share with a side of the chorizo rice. The croquettes were amazing and flavorful. The rib eye was phenomenal!! Our server sliced it for us and plated the slices on our plate. It was very well seasoned. The chorizo rice comes in a cast iron skillet and was delicious as well! For dessert we went with the recommendation for the salted caramel pie. This was one of the best desserts I have had in a long time. It was so good and a must have for dessert! I absolutely loved my experience at Bota&Bira from the quality of the food to the amazing hospitality we received. It is a Porto staple and I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for meat lovers!

Our Airbnb host told us about this place. We called as soon s they opened and got lucky with a…read moreseating for two. The place is small.. like very small. It's intimate which gives it is flare. It's a limited menu with mostly just different cuts of steaks priced really well compared to the USofA. There was one fish.. tuna steak and that's it. I'm a big fish eater but I wasn't going to pass up a good steak. We ordered the Tomahawk Steak medium.. it was cooked a little less than medium but whatever it was a great steak. They showed us the steak before they cooked it. It was a great cut of meat. The steak was flavorful we enjoyed it so much. We also ordered garlic prawns, mushroom truffle croquettes and French fries. All fantastic. Of course we paired it with red wine because why not. The staff were super friendly, accommodating, and energetic. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys beef.

5 stars! We had such an amazing experience. Came across this gem because it was one of the only…read moreplaces open late at night. We were also hoping for exposure to yummy Portuguese food. The building itself is so beautiful and comfortable. Cozy booths with medieval stones- who could ask for more?! Our server may have been my favorite part- charming, welcoming, and proud of the restaurants' food. We asked the server to recommend wine and serve his favorite snacks- he did NOT disappoint! WHAT DID I EAT?! I'm not sure! But it was incredible! We had a fantastic time! Thanks again to our server, we wish we asked your name- obrigada!

Wonderful find and close to our hotel. Friendly service. Great food, nice ambiance,…read more and good price. I'm a very happy camper.

Fantastic experience, totally worth it, in the tourist area but not touristy…read more TLDR Strolling around, wanting a break from the hills, we wanted seafood and close. I looked up LSD and we headed for it. Our immediate inclination was to sit outside and my friend approached a member of staff. He brusquely told my buddy that we would have to talk to the manager. Everyone was moving quickly and the outside was pretty full. The manager came over and said it would be at least a 45minute wait. After the curtness of the initial contact and the wait time, we paused. I asked about seating inside and the manager said he was short staffed asked if we were in a hurry. I said we didn't mind waiting if we could have drinks. He said for sure and sat us in the cool of the inside. We ordered a pitcher of sangria; he recommended the special which was light and refreshing. Delicious! The pictures show everything we ordered and there was not a single disappointment in the bunch. One note, the white fish and rose shrimp crude is a cold dish; very light, refreshing and full of flavor. As we were about to order dessert, we saw them serve the smoked salmon to another table and since more than one of us had been eyeing it, we ordered one. So glad we did. All the desserts were perfect. We also had a nice white wine and a pair of old fashioneds to round out the meal. The staff were moving throughout and it was the best dining experience we had in Porto! Highly recommended.

Carlos was amazing! Warm and welcoming on a rainy night. All of the staff were wonderful and very…read moregood food

After checking in to our hotel, we went out to explore Porto's food scene. Luckily we found Kind…read moreKitchen slightly outside of the craziness of the touristy main area of Porto. This is still located within walking distance to all of the sites but not too crowded. It's a small restaurant with 2 levels of seating. We ate there twice in the 3 days we were in Porto. For dinnertime, it's best to make a reservation because it gets busy and I witnessed them having to tell people they only had 1-2 tables available until a certain time. The food is fresh, organic and vegan! They have burgers, bowls, sandwiches, ramen, vegan meats, etc. We also tried several desserts and each one was delicious, especially the cheesecake! The service was good and friendly. The price is on par to what you would pay in some vegan restaurants in the States.

The food here is incredible. We ordered the vegan cashew burrata, vegan franceshina (mind-blowingly…read moredelicious), a pastel de nata and pistachio cookie. We sat by the window and watched the rain fall while we ate our hot, soupy sandwich. If you're a vegan in Porto, do yourself a favor and go here.

HOLY CHICKENS…read more First meal in porto and it did not disappoint. Amazing grilled/fried chicken at very affordable prices. We shared 3 appetizers 1 mains and 2 drinks for 20 euro. We ordered the fried chicken wings, grilled corn, tomato salad, and the half chicken with 5 different sauces for main. The highlight is probably the half chicken and tomato salad. The grilled chicken was probably the most tender grilled chicken I've ever tasted in my life! The tomato salad was so refreshing, which paired perfectly with the chicken. GO HERE.

We wanted to get some tapas so we decided to try this place. Parts of the meal were great --…read moreoctopus frittes and the spread for the bread. We also got the chicken wings with bbq sauce which was just okay -- coming from an American who has had plenty of bbq wings.

A quick stop for lunch while on a time crunch along the banks of the Douro River. The restaurant is…read morelocated on the opposite side of the Old Town, right near the Luís I Bridge, making it a convenient and scenic place to pause, relax, and recharge. Service was efficient and friendly, which I was very grateful for. On a gloomy day, the warm food hit the spot and was exactly what I needed. Nothing fancy, just a simple, comforting meal. Two stars down for allowing smoking in the covered outdoor area, which I personally stay away from. That said, the ventilation was surprisingly good; otherwise I wouldn't have stayed, and I didn't actually smell any smoke (might have just been lucky!).

This restaurant is situated on a row of restaurants along the river. We chose it because it looked…read morewarm and inviting. It was really busy. The table next to us ordered a pot of seafood and rice that looked so delicious that we decided that we had to order the same thing. I am so very happy that I did so. It was a paella type dish. The service was amazing. Our waiter, Abdul, was very funny and made sure we had a great time.