We went to Pingo Doce on a recommendation from our tour guide. It was clean, organized, and had a…read moregood selection of items considering its inner city location. Even though we were on vacation, we tired of eating out every meal. You can even go to their counter to get an espresso and pastry inside the store instead of hitting up a cafe. The people there are patient and nice. Every place has a different method of checking out. We were obvious rookies.

Very clean & plentiful grocery store. They make sandwiches & to go food ( home style). You can…read morealso sit inside & eat in the dedicated area. I visited several times. Got coffee & yummy pastries ( I indulged on my vacation). Had lux sandwich. Staff is kind & helpful. I did not speak Portuguese, and they did not speak English, but we made it happen!!! Recommend this place highly!!!! Very inexpensive!!!

If you want to find a real, "mom and pop" style confeitaria in Porto, Calica definitely fits the…read morebill. I came by on a Friday morning to finally try pastel de nata (egg custard tart pastry) in its proper homeland. They also have larger (and more sugary!) pastries besides the classic dish! My pastel de nata was the standard size and I paired it with a cappuccino, which was a darker color than what I am used to in Italy! The inside of the shop is very "no fuss"/simple. There was a TV circa early 2000s playing Portuguese news---definitely an interesting sight. Come here if you want to try traditional pastries in a place a local would be likely to visit!

I had the Gloria and bought a bag of cookies from the front! Very good pricing and very delicious!…read moreBest Gloria I've had in Porto! The staff were very nice and attentive and I will be going back before leaving Portugal!

Delicious food! I finally found the elusive matcha here and it was great! The ambiance was really…read morenice and green with plants as well! Service was efficient and kind. The kimchi bowl I got was super unique in the best kind of way! Never had anything like it! They had so many amazing veggie options on the menu it was hard to decide what to order!

Today morning (Oct 19, 2024), around 8:10 AM I tried to get a coffee at this place. The guy in the…read morefront said that I can be seated only if I have a reservation. The whole cafe was EMPTY! It was raining and I walked down to a different cafe. As I was walking back, I noticed he was letting other customers without reservations. When I confronted him about racial bias/profiling, he flat out lied to me stating that there were cancellations. Really in 10 mins in an empty cafe? I have never experienced racial profiling in Portugal and this is just shameful! Please be careful about this place. I hope he teaches his children differently and they grow up to be better humans.

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW…read more A beautiful, Ukrainian owned cafe with AMAZING plating and coffee art. Nothing is marked as GF on the menu, but the staff are very kind and willing to help find you something safe to eat. I didn't eat much here as it was just a quick stop - but the yogurt parfait (no granola) was delicious and so was my flat white latte art. Beautiful little shop and great tasting food, I did not get sick and can't recommend more!

Good espresso--which is not so easy to find in Porto. They have a fun espresso drink with rum and…read morevanilla gelato. Great service. The lovely server makes a different piece of crema-art every day. Cozy setting in keeping with the name.

During our trip to Porto, we decided to visit the market as a rainy day adventure. It was fun to…read moresee the different produce and seafood offered for sale by small, local merchants. The market is broken up into different areas. As I love seafood, this section was my favorite. There were tanks full of octopus and squid, and lots of varieties of fresh fish, and frozen seafood. I saw some of the largest shrimp I've ever seen. It's a great place to visit.

Temporarily moved while the original 19th century structure undergoes MASSIVE renovations that are…read moreexpected to take at least two years, the Mercado Temporário Bolhão is in business in a very nicely remodeled level of the parking lot UNDERNEATH La Vie Porto Baixa, which is only two short blocks from the original Bolhão. Yes, these should be completely separate businesses as the vibe and feel of the Bolhão isn't here even though many/most of the original vendors are here. They have done a quite well at keeping the look and feel of a farmer's market here. It's clean, it's quite well lit and when we stopped by, it was very busy. Fishmonger, butcher, flowers, wine (of course), bakers and so much more. There is even a spot for filming demonstrations - there was one underway when I was here. There is signage everywhere nearby so if you can find the original Bolhão, you will have no trouble finding the Temporário Bolhão. So while it's not the original Bolhão, it's darned close. I am a fan. [Review 9884 overall, 1462 of 2018.]

This place is a little hole in the wall with elegant taste and atmosphere. The couple are the hosts…read moreand chefs of this homey restaurant. Their dog is the perfect and lovable addition to your fantastic night. Their tasting is seasonal with farm fresh ingredients that harbor heart and passion in every bite. Every dish locks in a flavor that is perfectly balanced with the vegetables paired. The husband/wife duo are such humble people, yet so artistic in their ability to make you feel like the only people at their restaurant in the most scenic and picturesque garden. Their dessert is so hardy and decedent that by the end of their 10-course tasting you leave feeling satisfied and more educated on what it means to be vegan. Definitely come here to dine, you will not be sorry!

One of the better vegetarian tasting menus I've tried. My wife used to be vegetarian for 10 years…read moreso I've been dragged along to a lot of these (mostly in NY - dirt candy, daniel, candle 79, etc). This meal was surprisingly good and also a great value. We did the 9 course tasting menu for €68 Euros. My favorite dishes were the mushroom, caipirinha pie, and the chocolate decadence dishes. They were only able to give us 1 Portuguese Chocolate Cake "Pan de Lo" but that was great because they gave us two chocolate decadence dishes instead were 10x better. I would ask to see if you can get the chocolate decadence or Caipirinha pie instead of the Pao De Lo when getting the 6 or 9 course (maybe even pay a little more). The areas that the meal could be perfected is the tofu dish tasted really good but looked kind of nasty and they should do something else besides the Seitan. Dinner * Mushrooms (Excellent) * Roasted Cheese and Alheira (Great) * Vegetables Millefeuille (Great) * Tofu (Good) * Seitan (Ok) * Green Broth (Excellent) * Grilled Endive (Great) * Chocolate Cake Pan de Lo (Ok) * Caipirnha Pie (Excellent) * Chocolate Decadence (Excellent)

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.

When in Portugal, we always enjoy shopping our groceries at Pingo Doce. Large selection of all…read morekinds of food, friendly staff and fair prices. Came here twice during our stay in Port. It was only a 15' walk away from our holiday rental. We bought some wine, meat, bread, fruit, veggies, beer, rice, milk, water and soda here. As usual great quality and as usual for a great value. It's always a joy to shop at Pingo Doce. And this one here is a very convenient one, right in all the action of downtown Port.

Great variety of products, fresh produce, and a terrific (and reasonably priced) wine selection.read more