Mercador Cafe is a classic Porto dining experience. We dined here for breakfast. Both of us…read moreordered pancakes with berries. Mine had pistachio sauce and hers had yogurt. Both were delicious but I think hers was best as it was sweetened with honey. We were the first customers when Mercador opened at 8:30am and it was filling up quickly after that. Service was pleasant and efficient in English or Portuguese. I would definitely come back although sadly this is our last day in Porto.

This was our last stop before departing from Porto. It was fabulous! Our avocado toast was so yummy…read moreand it went so good with our matcha and latte

What a perfect experience for my first night in Porto. This is food theater! I had the pleasure of…read moresitting at the bar right next to where the chef prepared each dish. His masterful craftsmanship and artful care with each ingredient was an inspiration to witness. Everyone in the kitchen participated in a delightful choreography that kept the service running seemingly without effort. My server was a doll, and helped me choose the most complimentary wines for the dishes I ordered, as I opted not to go for the tasting menu or pre-determined wine pairings. However, seeing the dishes that came out for those that did order the tasting menu, I was both endlessly jealous as well as relieved that I wasn't faced with eating that much food. (Be sure to come here very hungry.) I settled on the sourdough bread with smoked butter, potato terrine with béchamel, and the wild croaker with kale and noisette. I enjoyed the bread and potato terrine the most (what can I say, I'm Irish). The wines were also delightful. I didn't love the croaker, as it was a bit tough and meatier vs. flaky and buttery, which is the texture I tend to prefer; but it was the first time I'd had that type of fish, and it might just be personal preference. I wish I'd ordered something different but the service and atmosphere made up for my disappointment with the main dish. I was too full to order dessert, but what I saw coming out for other patrons looked divine. I instead enjoyed a Porto suggested by the server, and it was seriously the best dessert wine I've ever had. It's a gorgeous restaurant, with each detail being carefully considered. I felt a bit guilty taking any photos since it was almost like a secret speakeasy -- romantic mood lighting and tables privately tucked away in the back of the building past the kitchen. Compared to prices in the U.S. or UK, this place was very reasonable for the elevated quality. I would come again to do the tasting,

Walking into Elemento leaves no doubt about the method of cooking; the smokey smell permeates the…read moreair. I was dining solo and seated at the counter. As noted by others, the counter area is on the warmer side so dress accordingly! You can order a la carte or have the chef's 8 moments menu with optional Portuguese wine pairing. I opted to forgo wine for the night and appreciated that they offered mocktails! I tried the elderflower mocktail and gin & tonic mocktail. Both were really great mocktail options, although the elderflower was a little overly sweet. I came in specifically for the chef's tasting and it did not disappoint. From the fire toasted bread to the banoffee inspired dessert, everything was phenomenal. It is difficult to pick a favorite but the black pork rump was especially tasty . Also any place that has a pre-dessert dessert is right up my alley! The pre-dessert included a cauliflower ice cream that I was initially skeptical of but one bite had me sold. Service was friendly, timely, and unobtrusive. Highly recommend making this a stop on your trip to Porto!

Very unique and lovely place. Great for a breakfast or lunch. Good services!Excellent toast ! Good…read morecoffee!

This place is so cute! We went here for breakfast and so glad we did! It's a small cafe with a…read moresmall menu ranging from sandwiches to toast to wraps. It's reasonably priced as well. The owner, or manager, or I'm not sure what she was, but she was SO kind and helpful! She was basically doing everything herself (taking orders, payment, making food) it was very impressive. I got a sandwich (I forget what it was called) but it had cheese, honey, and nuts. The bread and sandwich was delicious! I think the bread made the dish though- it was so yummy! It also came with a shot of soup. The cafe is super clean and has bathrooms too! I definitely recommend this place! It's delicious!

Intimate hippie cafe vibes. Food was terrific; a bit more decadent than I expected. Coffee drink…read morewas good. Service was vibey in a good way. They were kind and spoke excellent English. Definitely worth repeating at some point. Bathrooms: Clean and functional.

What an experience!!! EXCELLENT FOOD, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND COZY UNIQUE AMBIANCE!!!…read more During our travel, we found this gem and decided to try for brunch and I am so glad we did. The wait time was high for us but once we were seated, it was a delightful experience. The interior is unique and cozy. The server was super attentive. We order their salty cakes, Norte breakfast platter and lattes. Everything was made to perfection, very fresh and delicious.I would highly recommend checking them out

Given that everything is in English, this place caters to the tourist crowd. And it was absolutely…read morepacked at noon on a Wednesday. Anyone from the west cannot make it anywhere before 12pm ... It's a trendy, colorful space with friendly service. The food is also fresh and tasty -- I got the Bacon & Egg bagel, and I enjoyed the added pesto & crispy onions. Paired with a detox shot, I felt 50% healthy. The couple next to me got pancakes, and they looked ridiculously good. I'm glad I didn't order them cause the protein did me good for the next 8 hours of walking around the town, but if you're a sweet-breakfast person, definitely get them. I recommend this place if you're shy about trying some of the more local spots and want to ensure the menu is readable. However, if you're more adventurous, try a more authentic breakfast spot.

Presentation of food 5 stars Inside & out restaurant is…read morefashoinable & well decorated, totally 5 stars Servers, meh.. Food was just okay. Eggs Benedict was served cold on cold thick dry (not toasted) bread. My food was cold, my daughter's was tiny & my husband's fell flat of flavor. If there is not a wait time, I say try it. They were very busy the day we were there. Maybe too busy to serve good food. Idk

This place is a must. My top restaurant in Lisbon. You'll need a reservation so plan ahead. It's…read morejust easier. The service from the start was a 10. A very welcoming atmosphere in which you'll the decor. The appetizers were off the charts. We took recommendations from our server and he was spot on. Do not skip dessert. A great way to end a fabulous meal.

This is an exceptional restaurant and now our favorite Mexican food place in Porto. The food,…read moreservice, and atmosphere make for a wonderful dining experience.

I have to admit that neither Jamie W nor I were all that excited about trying the Francesinha,…read morePorto's signature sandwich, because it's a "heart attack on a plate" as Anthony Bourdain described it. Its nearest cousin is the Croque Madame only more gluttonous with multiple kinds of meat and an excess of melted cheese. Bourdain went to O Afonso to try his first Francesinha when he visited Porto. However, current consensus motivated us to come here after we watched more recent YouTube travel videos from Jamie Oliver and others. This looked like a more classic, retro-style diner like Mel's Drive-In, but there was no mistaking what everyone was ordering here whether they were tourists or locals. Tables were pretty snug, but we managed to squeeze ourselves in against the wall. We knew we had to get the 13,2€ Francesinha Santiago because it was the classic rendition (Photo 8). Fortunately they allowed us to share an order because our tablemates let us know other places around town don't allow you to do that. It was quite a sight with the fried egg on top of a monstrous sandwich covered by multiple, overlapping slices of a Portuguese cheese called queijo flamengo. The sandwich itself consisted of two thick slices of white bread toasted to golden brown. Inside was Portuguese wet-cured ham, bologna, grilled sirloin steak, fresh sausage, linguiça, and mortadella. It was all doused with their house francesinha sauce made of beef gravy, tomato paste, onion, garlic, piri piri chiles, beer, brandy, and port wine. A pile of fries surrounded the sandwich (Photo 10). Wow, I just spent two paragraphs describing the francesinha and didn't mention whether I liked it or not. I did - but I also realized it was one-and-done for me. We managed to have a couple of the 2,7€ bowls of soup. Jamie had the Caldo Verde (Spinach Soup) (Photo 9), and I had the Canja de Galinha (Chicken Soup) (Photo 7). Both were satisfying, and mine had orzo. Yes, that was enough food. FOOD - 4 stars...that was quite a mountain of a sandwich AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...very popular spot with seating squeezed together SERVICE - 4.5 stars...a veteran server treated us very well TOTAL - 4 stars...come hungry and enjoy RELATED - Exploring Porto? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/7s1tZV5h5M

Partner and I wanted to try some authentic Portuguese items and we were recommended to try the…read morefrancesinha. Got my expectations up too maybe it's not really up my alley. Definitely a lot of protein but I also didn't really taste the protein much. We ordered one sandwich to split and they asked us if we wanted it cut in half and we said sure. Saw the bill and saw that we were charged 2.5 EUR. We could've just honestly just shared the plate. We also enjoyed sitting at the counter, but unfortunately we noticed that the staff were handling food while touching other surfaces (like rags or parts of their body) with the same gloves. At that point, the gloves don't really serve their purpose. It might be something worth paying attention to, especially since guests at the counter can clearly see the food preparation.

Service was good.. got a table without a reservation on a Saturday night!…read more Ambiance is amazing...great hygge! Food was delicious as was the wine. Steak and potatoes + wedge salad(5/5) Caprese salad ((4/5) Shrimp and garlic (5/5)

We did not have reservations and was able to go in 10 mins to 2:00pm and the restaurant will close…read morefor break at 3pm. We only ordered one of their signature dish "Octopus ". Taste is ok but it should have more taste of extra virgin olive oil with garlic. It is kind of expensive for this dish. If the taste is good I don't mind to pay 42.00 Eur. I guess it is not the taste that I preferred. Restaurant atmosphere is comfortable and surrounding is comfortable.