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On our first night in Porto, after we'd ridden the tram, we were in search of a good meal. We found this spot and clearly the word is out about it. While we had about a 20 minute wait, by the time we were seated, the steps were completely filled with people waiting to get seated. We went with the bbq chicken with fries and the meat plate - ribs, sausage, steak, and chicken. Our waiter thought that we had too much food and he recommended that we downsize to the 1/2 chicken plate. We got a salad as well. Although we were essentially seven people sitting at a four person table, the inconvenience was worth it. The meat was very well seasoned and there was plenty of food for our families. It was a great start to our vacation!
Was disappointed with our experience, after this place came highly recommended from our Airbnb host and seemingly everyone online. We were sat right away but our server walked by us several times after but didn't take our order for what felt like a solid 20 minutes after we'd been seated. We got the half portion of chicken and fries, and the octopus salad. The octopus salad did not taste fresh, and the chicken was okay but just very average and dry. We had eaten at Bonjardim in Lisbon earlier that week, where the chicken was very juicy and flavorful, so this felt very mediocre in comparison. Fries were just okay too. Not sure if we caught them on an off day but can't recommend
When looking to grab some food in Porto, there was one restaurant which seemed to come up in almost every search and was even recommended to me by the staff at my hotel - Pedro dos Frangos. As of December 2024, it is also the third most reviewed business in Porto on Yelp, so I had to check what all the fuss was about and I was pleased with my experience. While the restaurant might not look like much from the outside, even the interior looks a little lacklustre and unimpressive, they certainly made up for it with the food. I was disappointed with the service, though I don't want to be too harsh as there was a language barrier. I could tell my server was trying his best despite his limited English (and my limited Portuguese). However, I did face challenges in obtaining allergen information. Even after showing him a translation card, he was unaware and had to seek help from another staff member. Since he ultimately took my order, it didn't give me much confidence that cross-contamination would be avoided. I decided to order a large plate of food to share with my guests. The food was incredibly affordable, costing just over 20 euros, even with a bottle of water and a soda. It was a great option for a table of two ordering together to share the chicken with fries and salad. The chicken was undoubtedly the highlight of the meal, with the peri-peri sauce on the side, the chicken was so juicy and flavoursome, even the skin was crispy. The salad was fresh, and I liked everything apart from the carrots, which were a little hard and chopped too finely for my liking. The fries were fine but were more of a fast-food fry; they weren't hot either, but the chicken was and that was the main thing. 4* - I would certainly visit here again as the chicken was delicious, and it was one of the best meals I had during my time in Porto, and certainly the best value for money.
Yesterday, we had lunch upstairs on the second floor. It was a lovely, smoke-free meal, with delicious food & friendly l, professional service. Today, my DS wanted piri piri again ... so we stopped for lunch; however, this time we got take out and brought it back to the hotel. Talk about an awesome deal for 10.5€ (includes fries but substituted for rice). The chicken is finger licking addictive, but I gotta give credit to that crazy good rice. It's like 85% fluffy, 15% crunchy, and pairs oh so well w the chicken, esp w a generous amt of piri piri sauce, which brings everything together. Something tells me there's a good chance we might be back for round 3!!!
In my opinion, this restaurant was ok. First of all, most of the staff can hardly speak English. Our waitress, however, spoke very good English and was always smiling and very hospitable. The older gentlemen kept joking with each other. We come into the restaurant and were told to go upstairs to the second floor (they have a third floor as well). We waited to be seated. The place smelled of oil and grease, and it was hot and humid in there, no ventilation. Minus one star. We didn't ask for bread but they brought out a basket and asked if we wanted some. We said ok. It cost .60 Euros. brought out bread. We each ordered 1/2 serving calamari platter with rice and salad and 1/2 serving of white cod fish with salad and rice, and water. Both seafood were deep fried with a salty batter. Minus one star. We removed the batter and ate just the meaty parts. Other than the battered part of the meal, the food was good and filling.
This place is as real as it gets for the piri piri chicken. It's unbelievable with the wonderful taste and spices. We elected to sit at the bar for faster service. You can also be seated in the dining room, may require wait time. We got a full chicken. Batatas. Salad. Bread. Beer. Water. All for under 20euros. Authentic. Authentic. Enjoy.
Pedro Dos Frangos is a casual churrasqueira, or grill restaurant, with an extensive menu of Portuguese dishes with a focus on grilled chicken. My favorite dish was the Octopus Salad, in which huge octopus chunks were marinated in an acidic dressing with chopped onions and parsley. I also had the Codfish Balls, or fritters made of mashed cod and herbs, but the fritters were served cold and would have been much better fresh. The grilled chicken was juicy and nicely seasoned; and the Tripas a moda do Porto was a classic stew of slimy beef tripe cooked in a hearty, savory mixture of white beans, carrots, spicy sausage, and ham chunks. To go with everything, we had a basket of breadrolls and dense slices of corn bread, as well as a mixed salad of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and shredded carrots. Overall, the food here was delicious and came at an unbeatable value too!
Our local tour guide brought our group here for a casual real Portuguese lunch. Our group loved it. We shared piri piri chicken and fries, a beautiful rice dish full of veggies, and grilled sardines! It was all full of flavor, so much food for lunch! We sat upstairs, the downstairs area was packed. It was a hopping place! Our Spanish tour guide did the ordering for us, and we felt bad about leaving so much food behind. Everything came quickly, and we left very happy and full! It's fun to see all of the chickens roasting and turning in the window as you walk in.
3 months ago
I am delighted that I tried this place. Upon walking in, there is a diner countertop that one can sit 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. read more
Came here for Sunday dinner to try their piri piri chicken. We entered from the front door and went straight in the back and up the stairs where we waited about 20 mins to get seated. There were 2 rooms for dining whereas the bottom area was more for single eaters and those who wanted to eat at the bar. Our Portuguese waitress spoke and understood very little English and didn't help when my wife wanted rice and hot tea with her meal. Also, the internet was very poor in the staircase and on the 2nd floor so couldn't access a translator for some Portuguese words as well as looking at yelp reviews and photos. So I knew I was getting the chicken and chose "1 dose" frango assado no espeto con batata frita at 14 euro. My wife ordered cabbage soup and half a dose of sardines . So when I got the chicken I didn't realize 1 dose meant one full Chicken and a family size portion of fries. The dark meat and the skin on the wings was the most flavorful and tasty. On the sides they have vinegar, olive oil and chili oil which I added the chili oil for an added kick to the chicken. I give 5 stars for the chicken and abundant frites. My wife's order of 1/2 dose equaled 3 sardines which was more than enough for my wife who could only eat 2. Unfortunately, the service was sub par compared to other places we ate. It took a long time to get my soda whereas my wife got her tea well before I got anything to drink. I think the lack of understanding on both myself and the waitress made it a little more difficult. 4 stars As for the price of what we ordered, it was a good deal for the portions. 31.80 euro was the bill. Food- 5 stars Service - 4 stars Price - 5 stars Ambiance - 4 stars read more
3 days ago
On our first night in Porto, after we'd ridden the tram, we were in search of a good meal. We found this spot and clearly the word is out about it. While we had about a 20 minute wait, by the time we were seated, the steps were completely filled with people waiting to get seated. We went with the bbq chicken with fries and the meat plate - ribs, sausage, steak, and chicken. Our waiter thought that we had too much food and he recommended that we downsize to the 1/2 chicken plate. We got a salad as well. Although we were essentially seven people sitting at a four person table, the inconvenience was worth it. The meat was very well seasoned and there was plenty of food for our families. It was a great start to our vacation! read more
1 month ago
Great service! We were seated soon after arriving. The rotisserie chicken and black pork was delicious. These dishes were served with a fresh, crisp salad or fries. And yes, we couldn't leave without trying dessert. read more
10 months ago
Was disappointed with our experience, after this place came highly recommended from our Airbnb host and seemingly everyone online. We were sat right away but our server walked by us several times after but didn't take our order for what felt like a solid 20 minutes after we'd been seated. We got the half portion of chicken and fries, and the octopus salad. The octopus salad did not taste fresh, and the chicken was okay but just very average and dry. We had eaten at Bonjardim in Lisbon earlier that week, where the chicken was very juicy and flavorful, so this felt very mediocre in comparison. Fries were just okay too. Not sure if we caught them on an off day but can't recommend read more
1 year ago
When looking to grab some food in Porto, there was one restaurant which seemed to come up in almost every search and was even recommended to me by the staff at my hotel - Pedro dos Frangos. As of December 2024, it is also the third most reviewed business in Porto on Yelp, so I had to check what all the fuss was about and I was pleased with my experience. While the restaurant might not look like much from the outside, even the interior looks a little lacklustre and unimpressive, they certainly made up for it with the food. I was disappointed with the service, though I don't want to be too harsh as there was a language barrier. I could tell my server was trying his best despite his limited English (and my limited Portuguese). However, I did face challenges in obtaining allergen information. Even after showing him a translation card, he was unaware and had to seek help from another staff member. Since he ultimately took my order, it didn't give me much confidence that cross-contamination would be avoided. I decided to order a large plate of food to share with my guests. The food was incredibly affordable, costing just over 20 euros, even with a bottle of water and a soda. It was a great option for a table of two ordering together to share the chicken with fries and salad. The chicken was undoubtedly the highlight of the meal, with the peri-peri sauce on the side, the chicken was so juicy and flavoursome, even the skin was crispy. The salad was fresh, and I liked everything apart from the carrots, which were a little hard and chopped too finely for my liking. The fries were fine but were more of a fast-food fry; they weren't hot either, but the chicken was and that was the main thing. 4* - I would certainly visit here again as the chicken was delicious, and it was one of the best meals I had during my time in Porto, and certainly the best value for money. read more
Yesterday, we had lunch upstairs on the second floor. It was a lovely, smoke-free meal, with delicious food & friendly l, professional service. Today, my DS wanted piri piri again ... so we stopped for lunch; however, this time we got take out and brought it back to the hotel. Talk about an awesome deal for 10.5€ (includes fries but substituted for rice). The chicken is finger licking addictive, but I gotta give credit to that crazy good rice. It's like 85% fluffy, 15% crunchy, and pairs oh so well w the chicken, esp w a generous amt of piri piri sauce, which brings everything together. Something tells me there's a good chance we might be back for round 3!!! read more
4 months ago
In my opinion, this restaurant was ok. First of all, most of the staff can hardly speak English. Our waitress, however, spoke very good English and was always smiling and very hospitable. The older gentlemen kept joking with each other. We come into the restaurant and were told to go upstairs to the second floor (they have a third floor as well). We waited to be seated. The place smelled of oil and grease, and it was hot and humid in there, no ventilation. Minus one star. We didn't ask for bread but they brought out a basket and asked if we wanted some. We said ok. It cost .60 Euros. brought out bread. We each ordered 1/2 serving calamari platter with rice and salad and 1/2 serving of white cod fish with salad and rice, and water. Both seafood were deep fried with a salty batter. Minus one star. We removed the batter and ate just the meaty parts. Other than the battered part of the meal, the food was good and filling. read more
This place is as real as it gets for the piri piri chicken. It's unbelievable with the wonderful taste and spices. We elected to sit at the bar for faster service. You can also be seated in the dining room, may require wait time. We got a full chicken. Batatas. Salad. Bread. Beer. Water. All for under 20euros. Authentic. Authentic. Enjoy. read more
11 months ago
10 months ago
Pedro Dos Frangos is a casual churrasqueira, or grill restaurant, with an extensive menu of Portuguese dishes with a focus on grilled chicken. My favorite dish was the Octopus Salad, in which huge octopus chunks were marinated in an acidic dressing with chopped onions and parsley. I also had the Codfish Balls, or fritters made of mashed cod and herbs, but the fritters were served cold and would have been much better fresh. The grilled chicken was juicy and nicely seasoned; and the Tripas a moda do Porto was a classic stew of slimy beef tripe cooked in a hearty, savory mixture of white beans, carrots, spicy sausage, and ham chunks. To go with everything, we had a basket of breadrolls and dense slices of corn bread, as well as a mixed salad of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and shredded carrots. Overall, the food here was delicious and came at an unbeatable value too! read more
Our local tour guide brought our group here for a casual real Portuguese lunch. Our group loved it. We shared piri piri chicken and fries, a beautiful rice dish full of veggies, and grilled sardines! It was all full of flavor, so much food for lunch! We sat upstairs, the downstairs area was packed. It was a hopping place! Our Spanish tour guide did the ordering for us, and we felt bad about leaving so much food behind. Everything came quickly, and we left very happy and full! It's fun to see all of the chickens roasting and turning in the window as you walk in. read more
11 months ago
Came in for dinner with my family (6 adults) on a Monday at around 6 PM. We were sort of doing our own mini food crawl prior to this so we weren't super hungry. So we decided to order a few things to share. We got the spit-roasted chicken and the Braga style cod (fried salted cod with onions, boiled potatoes, and boiled eggs). The chicken was very good. It was cooked perfectly, even the white meat. I guess that's what happens when you roast it on a spit, which you can awe at at the storefront. Fries were crispy enough but could have used some kind of flavorful dipping sauce. Maybe chicken drippings perhaps??? (I don't know, that's just the fatty in me). Although this place is known for the roast chicken, don't sleep on the fish. Portugal is known for its salted cod, so this dish was really good as well. I wasn't used to having boiled eggs with it but I could get behind it. It does have bones though, and I usually like filets, so just be careful with that. We also ordered a carafe of the green wine and the red wine, which was definitely way too much wine for 6 people (especially when half don't really drink). But the wine was cheaper than water so why not. When on vacation, and when in Portugal, right? read more
2 years ago
9 months ago
A typical Portuguese family style restaurant that serves up honestly good food at reasonable price. This restaurant has been around for over 60 years. They started out as a rotisserie chicken place, has since also expanded their space, from a small storefront on the ground floor to additional floors above it, to another space right across the street. When we went to the original location, they directed us to the fancier, newer spot across the street, assuring us that it's the same restaurant. Now that they have gained fame among tourists as well (their website offers 6 language options), they have expanded their menu to include most Porto specialties, such as francesinha (a sandwich loaded with all types of meat and topped with a beer cheese sauce), tripas (beef tripes with beans), and more. We ordered the caldo verde, roasted suckling pig and chicken - well, this place started out as a chicken place, so we decided to stay with their specialty. There is plenty of chances to try the other dishes elsewhere. The chicken most certainly do not disappointed. Now, Portuguese chicken will never be as fat and meaty as the ones in the US, it's just different breeds and different raising methods, I suppose. But it's really flavorful. Overall, a very satisfying meal. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Awesome peri peri chicken and fried pork chops. This restaurant was only a few blocks from our hotel. It was frequented by locals and tourists alike. You can see the rotisserie chicken cooking in the window. We also got a mixed salad and cabbage soup which were both tasty. It took a while foe the food to come out, but it was a nice treat to have some chicken after eating so much fish. Prices were super affordable too. Cost was only 24 Euros for appetizers, mains and one drink for 2 people. Definitely recommend arriving before the dinner rush. This was a nice way to spend our last night of our Portugal trip. read more
Famous Porto restaurant known for roasted chicken that's frequented by both locals and tourists for over 60 years. The frango asado was undeniably flavorful, particularly the skin and dark meats. We ordered the full portion with chips, and it came on a massively piled platter. The traditional Porto tripe is tomato-based and came with stewed white beans. Our dish was so enormous that we couldn't finish it, despite it being only half portion. The beans and meat soup was thick and hearty. The codfish fritters were most disappointing because it was already cold when it came to our table. read more
We were starving and came in here for some of that tasty roasted chicken. It didn't disappoint. The portion sizes are huge. A full portion can feed two people for sure. The chicken is juicy as can be. Fries are decent. But I'd definitely get the rice again. Comfort food at its finest. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
What I like here is how affordable the meal is here. The chicken roasted flavorfully and moist. The beef tripe dish is interesting. Although presentation is not that good, it actually has a good combination of flavors and texture. I like the octopus salad here. Being simple but tender and having a good savory sauce. The place has good service too, and the ambient is very local. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Food is amazing and super affordable. The "small" portion is good enough for 2 or more people. I wish I had tried the roasted chicken. Definitely next time! read more
4 years ago
Oh my gosh!! This was a great place to eat. My husband and I came here twice while in Lisbon. We walked pretty far to get to Pedro dos Frangos which made the food even more scrumptious. Everything was simple and served fast. The flavor was amazing! read more
2 years ago
First meal we had on our visit to porto, and it was delicious. Honestly we stumbled upon this restaurant and we're happy we did. We each had the steak and fries meal, which I was so hungry, I didn't snap a picture. We also had the red wine aged 10 years (tbh cannot remember the name) but it was incredible, very decadent. One of the best wines we had on our visit! The service was great and the interior was simple. Worth a stop by for a straight forward meal. read more
9 months ago
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