I have mixed feelings about writing this review. I really want to love this place (their star pizza…read moreis a fave) but also, when you leave a place feeling a bit bamboozled by the experience, it makes you question returning. I do find that the "forced appetizer" concept is a bit over the top here. Often times the tables have bread, olives, jam/spreads sitting at the table on arrival. If you aren't familiar with "the way", most people eat them and are blind sided when they are on your bill. BUT this place doesn't stop there. They often bring three types appetizers to the table, which if you eat them, it is likely to raise your bill by 10/15 dollars (as a guess). I always turn them down. BUT just know. That bread sitting on the table has probably been breathed on by another table that turned it away. They are taken to and from the table often and I am unsure if that app is sanitary to eat at that point. Maybe? But be warned. Don't touch the apps or send them away as the arrive. You will be billed. Service is often, not the friendliest. We have gotten one lovely gentleman from Brazil once as a server and he was fab! But recently we got this woman that was less than friendly. Calling people "hey lady" when needing to get attention, and not patient. Maybe just say "excuse me" next time as some feedback. To be fair, it might be a direct language translation (Menina) which is acceptable in Portuguese. Even if so, the place had basically zero people the most recent visit except us and I felt patience and kindness could have been extended a little more. FYI: they won't give you tap water (even though legally they have to when requested) so expect to buy your water, maybe if you are a local Português things are different. I am not Portuguese but I am local and this is the first place that has ever refused me a cup of water. "It tastes bad" was the reason. As a side note: the first time we came here we arrived at 11:58. They opened at 12:00 and they told us we had to wait outside until 12...in the bitter cold and torrential rainfall. I understand not being "open" but I don't think there would have harm in allowing us the stand in the entry way for less than 2 minutes until the proverbial open gates flung open. Overall, you likely will enjoy your meal. But just be aware of the funky little quirks about this place. Oh ya, and paying and splitting bills can get funky with them too so just bring cash if you have more than yourself and you are splitting the bill.... I say this so you don't have to navigate it. There is a lot of good things about this place and I hope next time, if I visit again, things will feel different. It might have been a bad few days for them. I mean, we haven't seen the sun for weeeeeeeks so maybe we are all just blue.

On our 3rd night in Porto and having ate a francesinha for lunch, we wanted something less filling…read moreand less Portuguese for our last night here. We decided to go with pizza and chose IL Pizzaiolo based on walking distance from our hotel. We came at 630 pm when the restaurant first opened and were the first patron that night. We got the chicken Caesar salad and the Diavolina (spicy salami) pizza. Firstly, on the table is a basket of bread and condiments. I recalled later on past review Yelp that if you eat it, there will be an additional charge to your bill. They don't say anything about that additional charge so be mindful of it. The charge you will see on your bill is Pao Cecete (bread) 2 euro and couvert pizzeria (condiment of butter, Olive oil and olives (2.8 euro) When we finished the sides, the waitress took our small plates and brought our salad and pizza. The pizza is not sliced at all and we had to ask the waitress for 2 plates to share the pizza and salad. I guess for some, the salad is their main meal. Chicken salad Caesar - 14.45 euro - delicious and had bits of bacon along with egg, Parmesan slices and croutons. Chicken breast was large pieces. 5 stars The Diavolina- got our craving for a light dish and something that had a light thin crust , light tomato sauce and tasty soft crust that hit the spot. 5 stars Yes, the price is a bit high but worth eating if you are craving for something like pizza.

Stopped in during my vacation in Porto. There was not a wait even though the place was busy. There…read moreare an upstairs and downstairs for seating. We ordered pizza and pasta. They were both really good. I would recommend trying this restaurant if you're looking for a quick bite and the food still is quality and great tasting.

Walked up the street because the prices were insane 3 blocks down. Came here by accident and loved…read morethe pizza!

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!

Please eat here! You will not be disappointed! Pasta was fabulous. Staff us made up of a group of…read moremostly young men, trying (& succeeding) to be professional servers. This place was such a pleasure to patronize! My daughter bought 3 of their passionfruit mousse' to go, it was just that delicious. Place is adorable & we all highly recommend! Have their pasta with leeks. Oh my goodness, I could eat that everyday! Life changing ;*

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!

Service was great and they accommodated my need for low sodium by limiting seasoning. Easy…read morelocation to access in Aveiro.

I took a late train from Porto back to Aveiro and I was a little hungry, but didn't want anything…read moretoo heavy. Pizza wasn't on my list, but most places closed at 11 pm and that was about 15 minutes away. When I initially looked it I was worried they weren't going to serve food as I only saw younger adults enjoying drinks. When I walked in I was surprised by the size of the space and the mixed bag of people, including families. The waiter was nice and helpful. He seemed concerned my selection wasn't going to be filling and recommended heartier options. I upgraded to a large, but kept with the margarita pizza as it has a thin crust and won't be too filling this late in the night. The place is a little noisy for my tast, butI enjoyed my pizza, sangria and found it to be an overall positive experience. Oh, they also have free WiFi, ask for the password.

Splendid wood oven baked pizza in the Neapolitan tradition. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered a…read moresecond round of pizza! I recommend the hot sausage edition. The hot spicy oil is also something to try. We would definitely return at the next opportunity. Fast and pleasant service also.

Love their pizza and pasta. Their lasagna is the only I can eat that isn't done by my family. Their…read morepizza is thin crust and offer plenty of variety. Their sangria is nice. In summertime this place gets really crowded so make sure you book a table.

The Carbonara and Lasagna were delicious! The portions were large, so it's best to save for when…read moreyou are really hungry. Service was fast and friendly.

Everything here was great- service, food & ambiance. I was hungry for a simple pizza & they…read moredelivered! The special came with a garlic bread ball. It was amazing!

Great pizza! And great ham n'cheese starters. Genuine Italian products. Mouthwatering pizzas. The…read moredecoration is also very good. The only downside is the price. But I will go there again definitely. I also loved the artwork of the owner. I do recommend this place.

This small restaurant in Braga is marvelous. Very cozy, seems like we are eating in someone's…read morehouse. The food is delicious with fair price. We picked Parma pizza and Bresaola salad. One of the best Parma pizzas that I've had so far. The staff was small but answered fast. We were served fast as well. Also, very friendly. We loved everything about this restaurant and wish more people get to know it because there are only a few reviews on yelp.

Wonderful place to eat in downtown Porto. The restaurant has a nice environment to share a meal. We…read moresat on the second floor. Our waiter was good and gave us the time we needed for such a nice meal. We ordered a bottle of wine for our meal and a caprese salad to share. The salad was wonderful with their own olive oil and balsamic to drizzle over the salad. For a main I had the filets of pork over sweet potatoes and creamed spinach. Meat was tender and flavorful. My wife ordered the cheese and onion stuffed ravioli with a wedge of cheese on the side. She loved it. One of the best restaurants so far on our trip to Portugal.

food: pretty mediocre food for the price tag, also portions aren't super large, my cod was a bit…read moretoo salty Service: staff was nice but took a long time for food to come Ambiance: best part of this establishment, very cozy