Nice vibes...but beware…read more I have dined at Grigio during the multiple times I have visited Porto. I typically order the same thing and it usually ranges from decent to very good. However, I forgot that they are tricky. Upon being seated, they will bring a small basket of bread (three half slices of toast and a couple oversized thin crackers). They call this "Couvert". They will stand there with the bread and say something like "I have some bread for you" or "Would you like some bread?" They do not mention the charge of €3.50, but it is on the menu to order. But typically, you have yet to look at the menu to see it on there by the time it is presented to you. So who knows how many people have been fooled by this. Instead of letting people order a starter if they want, they are brought this bread by default. During my most recent visit, I noticed a couple who picked up a tip left on their table because they were unaware of the charge when they got their final bill. I will most likely never dine there again. But let this be a warning to those visiting Porto who decide to dine there. The pizza is good, but there is better in the area. My review is heavily weighted towards a 3 due to how they conduct their business.

Incredible food.. lovely ambience.. excellent service... we had the salmon and the shrimp pizza…read morealong with tomato soup... lip smacking!

We had an amazing dinner at Flow…read more It was a bit difficult to notice from the street but once inside, the space is a visual delight. The space is divided in three, with an indoor dining area, an enclosed terrace and a bar area. We sat in the enclosed terrace on a lovely night and our service was excellent. Some creative and well-crafted cocktails, classics, and an excellent wine menu are offered. The bartender was awesome and even made a special request Lemon Drop for my wife. The food was equally creative and delicious. As beautiful to look at as well as to consume! Foie Gras was unexpectedly presented and delivered on flavor. As a note, it paired perfectly with their Last Night Bourbon cocktail! Salmon Civiche was fresh and complex with layers of flavors. Wild Boar Lasagna was fantastic, and the Beetroot, Pistachio and Straciatella Ravioli was delicious but probably not for everyone. I loved it, but it was loaded with whole Pistachios, and raw beetroot slices. Odd texture, but still good. Portions were huge and no room for dessert. We would probably share a couple plates on a return visit, but will definitely be back!

Porto has no shortage of great food, and Flow is definitely high on the list. The ambiance ended up…read morebeing one of our favorites from all our meals in Porto, and the food was nothing short of extraordinary. We were able to snag a reservation without really knowing what to expect and we definitely were not anticipating this level of elegance! We ended up having a three hour dinner because everything felt so comfortable, peaceful, and lovely. I cannot recommend the sliders with quail eggs on top enough. My husband had the Iberian pork and really enjoyed it, and I absolutely loved my octopus. It was probably some of the best I have ever had. For dessert we had cheesecake and it was just as divine. If you want a dinner you won't forget anytime soon, definitely check out this place.

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.

Never had a worse experience in my life. I understand that in Portugal, restaurants move a bit…read moreslower, which I can appreciate, but our meals took almost 2 hours to come to the table. Multiple tables around us were sat and had completed their meals while we were still waiting for ours. We asked the staff 3 times to check on the status of the food and each time they said they would but then didn't provide an update. At one point, I asked the hostess to check on the food and she said "you'd be better off asking the kitchen". Finally, our waitress had the manager come to the table, at the time our food came out and he gave no reason other than "sometimes food takes time". The steaks did not even come out looking appetizing or as ordered, one was gray. We ended up leaving without eating. Would not recommend.

We were staying in a hotel nearby and were looking for some place close by to grab a late night…read moredrink, as we just arrived in Porto pretty late. We were very pleasantly surprised to find this hotel bar on the 17th floor. It wasn't too busy and we found a table outside. The views were amazing! Drink menu was vast, and drinks were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. I would definitely recommend.

Food was tasty but not as adventurous as the vibe suggests. Accommodating of vegan diets. Lovely…read moreservice!

Cruel is a standout on a street (Rua da Picaria) packed with stylish, good restaurants. The menu is…read morefascinating as it is arranged according to levels of daring. The restaurant itself is both modern and comfortingly traditional, with an elegant candle-light and shadow ambience -- romantic. The food is excellent and I'd recommend the house favorite mushroom risotto ("Risoto de cogumelos em alucinação"), enough to feed two and topped with dancing bonito flakes, although anyone visiting Portugal should also try anything with black pork ("porco preto").

I need to preface this by saying that we were in Porto during the airshow and Festa de São João. I…read morecan't imagine the pressure that puts on a staff with how much traffic is going by. On the 23rd, we both ordered the squid ink pasta. The waiter apologized that it was taking too long. It didn't seem long to us. We just ordered more Super Bock and waited an incredibly reasonable amount of time given the holiday and the meal. We were pleased. We just knew that when our food arrived, that when our food would arrive that it would be amazing. Your next question might be, how did two tourist know the meal would be so good? We ate there the day before! It was that good both days! Amazing food. Amazing staff. Amazing location.

They say when you're trying to figure out where to eat in a foreign country.. you choose the one…read morewith lots of people. I must've walked by this place a couple of times before deciding I wanted to check it out on my trip in Porto. Best decision ever! They are known for seafood in porto. I was able to try the cod risotto and a glass of wine (naturally in Europe) I'm still dreaming of the risotto to this day! This cute restaurant was in a little alley close to the main streets so it's pretty easy to find. It's always packed full of people. The staff is very attentive. They even have blankets to keep you warm if you're sitting outside. I recommend this place if you're in the area!

We stopped here for lunch on our way back from the other side of the river. The location is lovely,…read moreparticularly on a warm sunny day when you can people watch and listen to the various street musicians. The ample outdoor seating also allowed us to bring our dogs. I had arancini, which were tasty and nicely presented. My husband had egg yolk raviolo and he enjoyed it. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly.

We got takeout from here twice as it was super close to our apartment and each pasta dish was good!…read moreWe tried the cacio e Pepe, carbonara, and the bolognese. While we did get takeout, we waited for our food each time with a glass of wine and the space inside is beautiful!

Sat down to eat here, based off google reviews.. I must say, it was really delicious! We had to get…read morea second round. Desert was unreal, we had a Portuguese "Sericaia" and a Oreo tart. 100% would return again.

I wasn't too thrilled with how some of my favorite Syrian dishes were interpreted here. Maybe…read moreSyrian-European is different from Syrian-American - I'm sure it is - but when hummus is literally just mashed up garbanzo beans and babagannouj is just a pat of metallic tasting eggplant, we've got problems. Also, tortillas are not pita bread, or an acceptable substitute for it. (When I asked what kind of bread the falafel wrap would come with, the waitress called it 'the kind of bread you get at McDonalds'. I was at least glad that did not turn out to be true.) I did enjoy the texture and sunny green flavor of the falafel balls, and ended up dipping it in my friend's tzatziki meant for her shawarma, just to get some extra flavor in there I was missing from the dips.

Really good good in this typical East orient type restaurant . The cook and his wife are really…read morenice, welcoming and smiling . They also have the menu in English even if t doesn't seem to be a touristic restaurant :) The food was perfect , I had eggplant stuffed with vegetable and cheese and rice and it was really tasty . There s also falafel, hummus, soup ... I really recommend if u like this kind of food. !

I would suggest making a reservation in advanced. I didn't have one and they were kind enough to…read moreseat me anyway. Another place I would not suggest going as a solo traveler. The meal is slow and definitely meant for quality time with those you're dining with. The food itself was good but all in all not overly memorable.

One of the most unique dining experiences I've had in Portugal, and certainly in Porto. From the…read morespace to the wine to the food, everything was personalized and interesting. Nothing was bad, and the prices were absolutely outstanding! The food wasn't typical portugese, which is a nice break from the constant portugese standard fare which is served throughout Porto and the country. It is instead this creative, french-ified, Portugese fare that will never bore you, but may not be absolutely stunning at every turn. However there will be moments when you are stunned. The service was unique and interesting - it was also personal, but you can't call it fancy or polished. I liked it better the way it was, but if you're going with your fancy grandma she might be disappointed. The wines are really good and well priced, though we might have had too much, which is always a problem I have in Portugal. They have great recommendations, or you can just buy bottles. My favorite dish was the over sized gnocchi - i've never seen anything like it in my life. The vegetable tartare with an egg yolk was also great. I liked it all, but some things didn't hit as hard as others. We might be back, we'll definitely recommend. Don't expect a michelin starred dining experience, but also don't expect michelin starred prices.