There's something about Braga Shopping that I like, even though it's kind of dingy. It feels like…read moreyou've stepped back to a time when they might accept travelers cheques. Braga doesn't have a lot of publicly accessible spots to charge a phone. There are a couple of outlets in the food court, just outside of Pingo Doce. And there's a bathroom. Yet I didn't even stop long enough to check to see if there's wifi. The flickering led lights, children blowing balloons while riding the animatronic animals, time warp decor, and couple going to third base made me feel like I'd entered some indie film. If you're looking for a spot to do a little creative writing, this food court is it. I had a bus to catch and didn't have time to ride this flashback.

A nice indoor shopping mall on the famous shopping street in Porto. This indoor mall is great when…read moreit's raining or cold outside, they have different levels with great options and the last floor is all food. The stores are not high end but they have good clothes options for men and women , they also have gym clothes/shoes if needed. You probably need a couple of hours here to explore all of the stores but worth when Porto has rain

ViaCatarina is shopping mall connected to the Rue Santa Catarina. Rue Santa Catarina is a street…read moreclose only for pedestrians traffic and a famous shopping street in Porto. The best way to visit this street plus the mall if you have a car, park your car at the garage of ViaCatarina and make easy access to the street. ViaCatarina has unique store front when you get out the mall to the street. It has statue of people walking on the wall of the mall. You will not get lost to find your way back with those symbol. The mall has shop, restaurant, groceries store, dessert stores. One of the anchor store is H&M. The mall have 4 level for shopping and 3 level for parking. The parking on the top of building and the shopping is below.

A 3-story shopping centre with the usual big-name suspects like Zara, C&A, Mango, etc., covering…read moreeverything from fashion to electronics to groceries, and even a cinema (movies are in the original audio with Portuguese subtitles). There's also a foodcourt with some local-ish outlets as well as chains like Pizza Hut and McDonalds. You won't find as much 'local flavor' as you do on the streets of Gaia, but you will have a convenient undercover shopping experience. Plus there's also free WiFi.

A big shopping centre which is useful for a rainy day. We visited Porto for 1 week and decided to…read moreexplore this shopping centre on 1 particular wet day. Luckily there were lots to see, the Christmas decoration was my favourite spot with many fine pottery items. Lots of fashion shops with good prices and promotions. We also managed to check out the cinema, most movies are in original audio. There were quite a variety in the food court from rice, noodles, burger, pasta, pizza,....

You just don't go to quaint Porto and its environs to dig up a large shopping center and,…read morefurthermore, even patronize it. However, my hat is off to ArrabidaShopping. I found it because it sits within walking distance from the Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel, where I have stayed, along with other hotels, on a promontory above the Rio Douro where the ring road crosses it on a beautiful arched bridge called Ponte da Arrabida. Also, if you use transit to the hotel(s), you may be getting off your bus (the 902 or 903 from the Casa da Musica Metro, which is a quick ride) at or near ArrabidaShopping. ArrabidaShopping sort of follows the American model. It has 3 levels, connected by stairs and escalators, inside an atrium setting. There is every kind of shop you might need. There are cinemas. There is a food court at the north end on Level 3. And guess what? If you go through that food court, you might have a tough time deciding where to eat because the choices are many and the food is good. Also, the roof is raised at the food court, and there are clerestories and such which make this upper level feel very airy and a nice place to take your time eating your meal. You will be surrounded by locals. That much I promise. Also, European centers differ from American and Canadian centers in one major regard - they don't have 3 or 4 different department store anchors. Oftentimes, they are anchored by a super-duper supermarket ... in this case the Continente ipermercado, or hyper-market. If you need to go to a shopping center in the Porto area, I would choose this center over El Corte Ingles on Avenida da Republica or Maia Forum, which is further out toward the airport. Not only that, if you take a walk outside, you can savor the beautiful setting and promontory which ArrabidaShopping occupies.

The food court is outstanding with many offerings. The whole place was clean and the parking…read morereadily available

Alameda Shop & Spot is a large, modern shopping centre in Porto; it is located across the way from…read moreEstádio do Dragão, which is the 50,033 football stadium that is home to FC Porto and has previously hosted prestigious events such as the UEFA Champions League Final. There aren't too many shops here - especially given the size of the mall, which has five floors, the website lists they have over 100. Notable stores here include a large Continente supermarket and Zara. For food and drink, you have the usual big American fast food options, including Burger King, McDonald's and KFC in their Food Court. It is open until 11 PM, which seems common for Portugal 3* - The mall is modern and pretty, but it isn't somewhere I'd come to shop, and I would rather choose other options around Porto, such as in the historic centre or NorteShopping. However, it is certainly a nice place to visit if you have some time to kill while visiting an event nearby at Estádio do Dragão, but I wouldn't go out of my way to solely visit this mall.

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.

Ordered a Pizza which had a thin crust and the right amount of cheese. Enjoyed the delicious…read morepizza. The highlight of this restaurant is the multiple fruit flavored Sangrias which I haven't seen available in many restaurants in Portugal!!! The Mango-Sangria and the Passion-Fruit Sangria was outstanding. The service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is una plaza and the ambiance is good for people-watching!

Only complaint is that they haven't received the news that the world hates Morgan Freeman now…read more Besides that the food was great and the cocktails were even better.