Omg! The best "secret" in Porto. Freshest seafood and produce. Combined with very high level…read morecooking and creative recipes celebrating Portuguese cuisine. The razor clams - of course but also the very toothsome tortilla with the most fragrant caramelized onions, The salads and breads - the roast duck!! Do not skip dessert. Let wonderful Isabel give u recommendations

Such a great spot! It's lively and packed with locals, commuters and tourists…read more We sat at the bar and had a great time. The service was on point. The bartender even spent extra time giving us local spots to check out. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The Cataplana Peixe Maris is as amazing as the photo looks make sure to order the bread to soak up the broth. Highly recommend. Reservations are a must.

Our first night in town, we walked past this little place after a sunset stroll along the river,…read moreand saw that it was packed. Luckily, we got a table the next night. This is a really fun place to try more wines and port, with many different tasting options, or simply go with dealer's choice. One of the servers just had such passion describing the different wines and port, and giving you some history into Portugal's wine production, that it took the experience from just dining at a regular restaurant to truly a wine tasting. Also, the outdoor tables are purposely set to be very close together, and by the end of the night, we were laughing and drinking with our neighbors. There are only a few charcuterie options, no heavier food items to soak up the alcohol, so make sure you come with a full stomach or have a dinner plan after!

Really nice tiny wine café and store. You can do a wine or port tasting. Everything was explained…read morevery nicely and all questions could be answered. Great location right at the bringe and a good start for our first ever glass of port.

This is the tourist trap but well used for a snack and drink it's got great choices. Heaters by…read morethe tables outside if you can get by one. Very busy during afternoons. The table side chorizo that they light with a flame for you along with a fantastic pitcher of sangria is worthwhile. We did not eat a lot there and weather was awful but it was a fun place to sit and people watch for a drink and snack. We even had a "flash band" set in front of us during the rain! They deserved their tip! Situated right on the main town side of the Douro river it's quite close to all the sites.

I am combining my description of the service and Ambiance as super spectacular and so inviting…read more When we got there around 10:00 p.m. at night on October 15th the restaurant was jumping. There were two other groups before us that were sat pretty quickly within 15 minutes or so. During the time we were waiting the hostess was extremely friendly and kept giving us updates on when the table was going to be ready and was making light conversation with us as we waited. When we finally got seated you could tell that the servers were definitely busy trying to get everyone's food and drinks out and so the same hostess came to us and said don't worry I'll take your order for you and told us the things that were the most popular which from my pictures we basically got everything she said LOL. And we were not disappointed with the food that we chose. Now we know why they are considered the house specialties. The flavors of the potato fish cheesy goodness dish I cannot remember the name of it was just so warm and comforting. I was worried about a fishiness coming through when you took different bites but no all the flavor is harmonized well with each other. The tuna salad that they made was extremely fresh and again was pleasantly surprised that though it was fish the spices and bread/butter combo that came with it really didn't give any fishiness. It was also well balanced. Now I will say though those other dishes were amazing our favorite hands down was definitely the grilled octopus. It was so tender and almost melt in your mouth. We were blown away by how well it was cooked. For sure I would say if you are in the area and have a good amount of time please check this spot out and give yourself at least 3 hours to enjoy the meal because again we sat there laughing eating and talking with the people around us because it was that fantastic of a Time for roughly 3 hours.

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

Great food and great service. Our waiter shared with us local history and discussed the food and…read morewines with us throughout our meal. Enjoyed every dish. Felt welcomed and will 100% be back.

The food, sangria and service were great. The black pasta is a must. Highly recommended!read more

It's located in a convenient corner that's easy to get to in the historic city. We sat outside and…read morelisted to the live music. There are heaters and the tables are covered to help keep you warm. I ordered the pork cheeks and the flavor and tenderness was wonderful. The Meandro was recommended by the waitress because I prefer something full bodied, and I was very happy with it.

Our hotel recommended this restaurant but we were sorely disappointed. The wait staff was a bit…read moresurly, rushed us and the food wasn't as described. The prices were also high for what we considered a low grade meal. Another couple sat next to us but ultimately left because nobody waited on them. Skip this one! There are far better dining options in Porto!

Had dinner here last night without a reservation. They were able to seat us. Everything was…read moreabsolutely fresh and delish! I'd give 10 stars if I could. The shrimp in garlic, hamburger sliders and bread plate were top notch!

Loved this spot! The staff was friendly and fun. The TAPAS were amazing. We loved the salted cod…read moreand the calamari. The burrata was also amazing! Wine selections were affordable and tastey. We asked our waitress for wine recommendations based on our taste preferences and she was spot on. Be sure to make a reservation for this place. It gets quite busy!

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.

I had to remind the waiter 2x about the 4th dish ordered. The food generally bland. I was nearly…read morefinished w the 3 dishes and 2 glasses of wine ordered and still no pork. Added salt and pepper 2x, the hollandaise that came with the squid, the olive oil and garlic served with the olives and still no flavor. A let down since it is across the street from my place.

One of the only spots we could find open on a Sunday night, and I'm so happy we decided to come!…read more First off, their playlist that night was on point - chill beats of Tom Misch, Honne, and FKJ. We loved the whole atmosphere too with books lining the walls, a record player, tea pots, etc. You can choose to sit outside, inside, or upstairs. The 2 bartenders were nice and spoke English. The have a pretty extensive drink menu with beers, wines, and cocktails. My only regret is not trying their port tonic! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting if they want a chill night.

Best Porto tonics in the city!! Awesome music too! So glad to have found this place. Really nice…read morestaff, very friendly and interested in getting to know their customers.

All of our dishes were super fresh and seasoned, albeit a tad too salty. I really enjoyed the…read moregrilled octopus. It's the best cooked octopus I've tried in Portugal, super tender and a nice char. A little on the expensive side, but great flavor. I wish it had more bell peppers on the side to add some sweetness. We also ordered tuna tartar, burrata with sun-dried tomatoes, and slow cooked veal. The tuna tartar was fresh but could have used some jam or freshness from some citrus. The burrata had a great creamy gazpacho sauce with fresh sun-dried tomatoes. And the veal had a nice tender wine flavor. The dessert was amazing, a trompe l'oiel lemon with lemon sorbet and a sweet cookie crumble. The lemon had a light chocolate crust and was filled with cream and lemon curd. Such a beautiful and tasty end to our meal.

Overall, a lovely place with nice staff and good, solid food, though I found it a tad expensive for…read morewhat I was getting. And there were a series of small, minor issues that detracted from the experience. Bread course came warm, with a caramelized onion butter and some spicy bell pepper mayo that was ridiculously divine. This was my favorite course. Got the Cyber Punk tuna sashimi. Presentation was amazing. The tuna itself paired with the ponzu sauce was quite good. There were other elements like trout roe and crispy chicken skin, but the portions were sparse and I felt like the sauce drowned out their contribution a bit. Still a great dish though. Would order again. My main dish was the Vitela (braised veal). While the menu ostensibly presents these items for two to share, they can make half-portions of certain items, of which the Vitela was one. The meat was wonderfully tender. Flavor was had a slight tinge of bitterness and saltiness that didn't quite agree with me. Good dish overall. Service was kind and engaging. Possibly a bit too fussy over me for my American sensibilities, but they were very nice. The server knowledgeable about wine pairings and helped me pick out some for the courses I ordered. A couple of very minor issues here and there, like spilling some wine when pouring the glass, stuff like that. Also, the server shook my hand coming and going. Nice gesture but all I could think of was germs. Bathroom: Single-occupancy, upscale and nice. Toilet seat wouldn't stay up though. All in all, at decent restaurant but like I said, I had a bunch of small complaints that just added up, and it says a lot that my favorite course was the bread course. I would not repeat personally, but I think it might be worth a try for those that really love what's on the menu.