Small place with a small staff but a ton of good dishes with great flavor. Inside seating is…read morelimited but there is a nice seating area listed. Modest decor, clean and neat. The waitress was very nice and gave us English menus. We shared Black pig cheek slowly cooked in red wine with bread, Codfish "Pastel de Nata" codfish and cream filling & Tuna profiterole - tuna pate and spicy pineapple jam. Small free bathroom for customers.

I was on the lookout for a decent local restaurant when I stumbled upon this gem. We arrived early…read moreand ended up waiting in line before it opened, unaware of its popularity. Given its small size, with only five tables inside, we waited at least an hour for a seat. The food did not disappoint. We started with the black pig cheek served with bread, and it was surprisingly delicious--big chunks of pork, a bit spicy, juicy, and not at all dry! Next, we tried the "a brás," which features fried potatoes, onion, and egg. It was fantastic, but you have to eat it quickly as the thinly sliced potatoes get soggy fast. Of course, we had to order the Francesinha, Porto's traditional dish. It's quite heavy, consisting of a sausage, ham, and steak sandwich smothered in melted cheese. While it was interesting to try, it was a bit too much for me to finish, and I don't think I would order it again. We also enjoyed the octopus and codfish, both of which were pretty good--the octopus drizzled with olive oil and the codfish flaky. We paired our meal with a local wine, which was decent. Overall, the food was great and definitely worth a visit. It was surprisingly affordable given the generous portions we ordered!

This was another spot I visited while I was in Portugal that was *not* on my list - a truly…read morewonderful seafood restaurant around the corner was, that I got to before noon because I wasn't sure when they opened (turned out: 12:45 that day), so I was wandering around with an hour to kill and found this place. They have flights, including one that's 15 euros where you let them know what you're looking for and they pick out the 3 bottles, which is very neat. I told them I was in Porto mainly to try Port wines, and didn't have much familiarity with other, non-fortified Portuguese wines, and would love an intro flight, but no roses. Got a mini-lesson in the wine regions of Portugal, along with a wonderful green wine, a great Duoro valley red, and a truly fantastic red from Alentejo, a wine region I had not previously heard of, but immediately went on my radar the rest of the trip. (They also sell bottles; I bought a bottle.) Note, they said they only guarantee they'll do flights (as opposed to full-priced full glass pours) after 4 pm, but if they aren't busy for the food lunch rush, they'll do them earlier in the day (on a rainy Thursday in January they were more than happy to.) Actually liked the place so much, I came back the next afternoon and had another glass of a different Alentejo red - they only had one open for tasting in the price range that fit the "intro"-priced wine flight, so I spent... I believe 11 euros on a glass of a fancier bottle they recommended. It was also quite good, though I think I actually preferred the first one. Also had one glass of a very reasonably priced tawny Port while I was there - they had several, but obviously, I was already well into my plan to taste Port directly from all of the nearby tasting rooms across the bridge, so I just picked one here. (Unsurprisingly, it was also quite good.) They do also sell food, but I can't comment on it. Great place for quick wine tasting, though.

Overall, a great experience. Originally found this via my Lonely Planet guidebook (yes, the…read morepaperback book, lol; old school, I know.) The space is upscale and has good air conditioning. I find the American country music playlist pretty amusing. The service is polite and the server spoke English well enough to explain where this wine came from, pairings for thiss and that wine, etc. I was only there for wine tastings, and maybe a snack to pair with. Good stuff overall. I love the menu! It's very explanatory; you could spent 30 minutes reading and absorbing some of the info about Portuguese wines, so definitely keep it after you order to browse and read. Pro tip: They have spit buckets. Ask for one and use it. Can taste more wines with less intoxication. Only miss was that they served me the aged white ports, which are chilled, a few minutes before the desert things that I was pairing them with. This let them warm up a bit before I could pair them with food, especially since I asked for small pours. Bathrooms: Spacious, bougie, clean, and functional.

Very nice and cozy place. All the staff are very friendly and can speak English. The menu is also…read morein English so don't be afraid to try. All the food we tried very delicious but my favorite is the chocolate and banana dessert.

This was our favorite restaurant experience in Porto. I found this recommendation from Reddit and…read moreit did not disappoint. My husband loved the octopus and my son enjoyed the lamb. I thought the veal was also amazing. We came for dinner twice. It is a must when you are in Porto. Service was excellent and the ambiance and view from the windows was lovely.

The food, its quality and presentation, is wonderful! The service was fast, polite with every…read moredetail considered. The drinks were great! We had a Paloma and a Margarita...both excellent. I highly recommend visiting, perhaps on a slower night, so you can enjoy the full experience without the crowd.

I had a delicious dinner at Tapisco, with service that matched the great food. I recommend trying a…read morevariety of items and to save room for dessert. Also, go for the Tawny Porto, because you're in Porto! I recommend you stop by and I can't wait to return! Muito obrigada por tudo!

I loved this restaurant for their authentic Portuguese food, amazing and kind staff, delicious…read morefood, amazing atmosphere, and off the beaten path vibes. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto! Enjoyed it so much I brought my friend on another night. Thank you so much! Muito Obrigada

Food and service were ok. We loved the iberico ham and eggplant main dish. Not impressed w/ the cod…read morefish with shrimp. The shrimp was overcooked so I only ate a couple. When the waiter asked me about what I thought, I honestly told him my feedback and he went defensive. He said they're supposed to be rubbery and even suggested I'm not used to eating seafood. He is so rude that I'm giving my whole dining experience 2 stars considering that we spent €200 for a 2-person meal. Would NEVER EVER come back here.

Food: Started off my Portugal vacation with my first meal here! Ordered several dishes and shared…read moreit with my friend and I could not have been any more happier! Loved all the dishes we ordered and was extremely happy and satisfied with our first restaurant once landing in Porto! Cost: Reasonably priced dishes (maybe a tad on the expensive end) but the quality of the dishes were worth it! Environment: The restaurant is very cozy! Initially I thought it was super small but the rooms are just very long and they have a decent amount of seating available however it does fill up fast so after reading some reviews I did choose to make a reservation just incase! Service: Good service, had no issues and all the dishes came out in a timely manner. Uniqueness: Cozy restaurant with plenty of dishes to choose from!

A memorable meal in Porto! It really doesn't get much better than this. A Cute restaurant just…read morefar enough fro the super touristy area on the water, to enjoy a peaceful meal. We were very lucky they had 1 table left as we walked in on a whim without a reservation. We decided to share everything we ordered and then order extra of our favorite dishes. Servings are small, more of a tapas style. It turned out to be the perfect plan. We had several favorites, but overall we enjoyed every dish. All 5*... Vegetable tagliatelle Toast w/ ham, brie and tomato jam Mushroom company Cod ceviche with toasted hazelnuts and apples

The Padrón Peppers, the Cod Fish Croquettes, the Bruschetta with Sardines were all flavorful and…read moredelicious. Good Sangria and white Port. Good outside seating and ambiance and service.

Came here as a recommendation from a friend and had a great time! It took a while to get seated, so…read morewe got our order ready beforehand. Everything was delicious! The Portuguese sausage was soft and tasty, while the smoked sausage came a firey plate that you have to turn over here and there before the fire goes out. I preferred the smoked sausage over the traditional, but both were great tries! The cabbage soup was warm and delicious, especially on a rainy day. My favorite was the sardines and bruschetta. Absolutely tasty! The meal paired well with the Tawny Port Red Wine. I asked our server for a dessert wine rec, and this was the one she chose!

The food, ambience, and service was absolutely excellent. Our waitress walked us through the…read morehistory of each dish and what paired well with what. The food was absolutely delicious, as was its wine pairing. This was the best restaurant I have been to in the country, and perhaps one of the best I have had in my life. I cannot recommend enough, and if you are not full get the cake with the port tawny 20-years, had to order another glass.

Lovely old restaurant, since 1857!, absolutely delicious food. We shared wood grilled sea bass,…read morewhole fish, presented with potatoes and vegetables as entree, starters marinated sardines and also pork cheeks. Fish was the star, but all very good. Nice wine list. The interior shows the granite walls and ancient beamed ceiling. Staff is helpful and cheerful.