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    Jimão

    4.5 (49 reviews)
    PriceyTapas Bars, Mediterranean
    Open 12:30 pm - 10:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Kate A.

    This spot is listed on all the main touristy blogs... and I get WHY - yet, I wouldn't recommend it. YES - the food was yummy, but the service was subpar. It took over an hour just for us to get our starter. The restaurant is situated in a narrow 2-story building with no AC so it was rather stuffy and warm. The portions are very small yet elaborately plated to give you that "upscale" dining feel. For me, it wasn't worth the price or the wait.

    Tulsa H.

    Nice local small restaurant with tasty food. Service was very pleasant. Ambiance was well suited with the dining space. Highly recommended for tourists and locals alike.

    Octopus
    Billy T.

    Really impressed!! It was really hard to find the restaurant because the sign is small and the location was wrong on Apple Maps. However, our server (who happened to be the owner I believe) was super kind and considerate to us. Most importantly, the food was awesome! I particularly recommend the vegetarian tagliatelle, which was definitely the best dish we had, and the bar was very high. We also got the chorizo sausage, an octopus dish, sardine toast, and ceviche, all of which were done really well. I found every dish to have its own personality and also be delicious in its own right. Had a great time and would definitely come back!

    Mushrooms risotto
    April C.

    As good as it gets. First meal in Portugal and it was very memorable. . Food was fantastic. Recommended to a coup,e staying in the hotel I was in and they reported back that it was the best meal they had while in Porto. Server was attentive and made recommendations that were spot on. We made reservations weeks in advance and while we were eating, several parties were turned away. It is very small

    Jordan Z.

    Although tapas in Porto is not the most local influence, we enjoyed our dining experience for dinner here. I called for a last minute reservation and was lucky enough to snag a seat in this small row home style restaurant. I would say the restaurant sat 40 max? We sat upstairs with a great terrace view of the water. We ordered a variety of hot and cold tapas. I'd highly recommend the shrimp stuffed avocado, the Roquefort stuffed potatoes, mushrooms and asparagus gratin and the squid ink seafood pasta. We also had some port tonics, but I preferred a glass of tawny port with my meal. We ordered the dessert sampler and it did not disappoint. This restaurant was close to our hotel and very satisfying. Definitely worth the stop.

    What a jam!!! Great service, delicious food and convenience location. Highly recommend this place.

    Norman B.

    This is the most amazing food I've eaten anywhere in the world. The food is fresh, the dishes are carefully planned and the food is beyond delicious. What a great find.

    David D.

    So we were stumbling around Porto looking for something a little different than the regular tourist trap stands, and this place popped up on foursquare so we decided to give it a try. And we're so glad we did! Have been in Portugal four days now and had some great food in a lot of places, but this is actually the best food we've had yet. I love how they do a creative spin on Portuguese classics (if you're familiar with the genre of "New American food," think of this as "New Portuguese"). The staff are all super professional and the owner is delightful to talk with as well. And very beautiful! But of course the food is the main attraction. We ordered six tapas from the front of the menu and each one was better than the next. Our favorites were melon with prosciutto (they serve it in a very original and delicious way!), the chouriço sausage (in some kind of honey glaze really amazing), and the octopus salad (I died). Wonderful wonderful place.

    Delicious squid ink pasta with pulpo!
    May J.

    Be sure to make reservations or be prepared to be politely turned away. My first meal in Portugal and it was AMAZING! Quaint little place with few tables. I would not linger here talking over coffee because others would like to have a seat too.

    Menu - cold Tapas

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    11 years ago

    Fabulous find in lovely Porto. Excellent food, friendly professional service. Tiny charming place but make sure you make a reservation.

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    Food was awesome, had the octopus in paprika oil, baby eel with shrimp and the octopus pasta and it was super fresh and tasty.

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    Tapabento - Nasi Goreng

    Tapabento

    4.8(503 reviews)
    0.6 km
    €€

    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.

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    Tapabento - Vegetable creamy soup with tomato and oil bread

    Vegetable creamy soup with tomato and oil bread

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    Taberninha do Manel

    4.4(87 reviews)
    0.4 km
    €€

    I am combining my description of the service and Ambiance as super spectacular and so inviting…read more When we got there around 10:00 p.m. at night on October 15th the restaurant was jumping. There were two other groups before us that were sat pretty quickly within 15 minutes or so. During the time we were waiting the hostess was extremely friendly and kept giving us updates on when the table was going to be ready and was making light conversation with us as we waited. When we finally got seated you could tell that the servers were definitely busy trying to get everyone's food and drinks out and so the same hostess came to us and said don't worry I'll take your order for you and told us the things that were the most popular which from my pictures we basically got everything she said LOL. And we were not disappointed with the food that we chose. Now we know why they are considered the house specialties. The flavors of the potato fish cheesy goodness dish I cannot remember the name of it was just so warm and comforting. I was worried about a fishiness coming through when you took different bites but no all the flavor is harmonized well with each other. The tuna salad that they made was extremely fresh and again was pleasantly surprised that though it was fish the spices and bread/butter combo that came with it really didn't give any fishiness. It was also well balanced. Now I will say though those other dishes were amazing our favorite hands down was definitely the grilled octopus. It was so tender and almost melt in your mouth. We were blown away by how well it was cooked. For sure I would say if you are in the area and have a good amount of time please check this spot out and give yourself at least 3 hours to enjoy the meal because again we sat there laughing eating and talking with the people around us because it was that fantastic of a Time for roughly 3 hours.

    Good food, good wine and service. The Douro is across the street, so the views are great. All…read morethe Port houses are within a couple minutes walk. I would have given a (slightly) more descriptive review, but the entire walk along the river is mobbed by tourists, which also makes any place you stop around here for food or drink double price.

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    Taberninha do Manel - Bridge near the restaurant and a example of the outside sitting area

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    Bridge near the restaurant and a example of the outside sitting area

    Ö Tascö - Veal

    Ö Tascö

    4.5(100 reviews)
    0.8 km
    €€€

    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.

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    Jimão - tapas - Updated August 2026

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