Vinologia is a really great spot to try a bunch of different port wines, as well as learn about the…read moredifferent kinds. Before coming here I thought there was only one type of port... How ignorant! There's so many! The port I know and love are the aged Tawny ports. Another category is called Ruby, and they're the juicier, sweeter redder ones: very delicate, not much wood flavour. They talked about the Vintage and Late Bottle Vintage (LBV) for the Ruby ports. There's also white ports, and they can be dry or sweet and are generally served as an apéritif. There's also colheitas which are single year Tawny ports from a really good year, which needs to be announced by the governing body. Really neat stuff. Definitely a high bar for wine standards. You can do 3 or 6 samples, 30 cl each, in either the base level or the more premium stuff. I did the tasting of 6 premium ones. The atmosphere isn't the most spacious or comfortable but you're not there for that, you're there for the port! They show all the bottles with the glasses so you can read them and take your time experiencing them and comparing them. It was a really great experience and I would highly recommend it to get a proper port experience.

A wonderful location to sit outside and enjoy some Portuguese white wine. The shade in the evening…read moreis lovely. Above the crowds. Delicious seafood tapas and an unbeatable view.

If you're ever have the opportunity to visit Porto, Portugal, you're in for a real treat. Our short…read moretrip to Porto we ate at several very nice places and enjoyed lots of great wine. But by far our favorite evening was spent on the banks of the Duro river, drinking wine and ordering small plates of food at Wine Quay Bar. We got really lucky to get a primo spot overlooking the Douro at the wine bar; it was picture perfect. With the help of the server we ordered a Douro Valley wine - a dry, fruity white. It was tastilicious. This place had an all appetizer menu -- like tapas in Spain. We had olives, a sublime soft sheep's milk cheese, bread, sardines in tomato sauce and pigs feet ... indescribably succulent, all of it. This place is a no-brainer for some of the most amazing food and wine in one of the most beautiful places one could enjoy them.

A true wine tasting with many smaller and lesser known Portuguese wines and ports. Many of these…read morewines and ports you cannot find in the US, so it was a real treat to try them here. 10 euro for the basic port tasting.. a white, tawny, and ruby. It is a true tasting so portions aren't just heaping glasses or port.. I was actually able to finish all 3 samples comfortably. A brief 5 minute overview of each port was provided. Very friendly staff and less tourist vibe. Definitely stop in! They accept card!

When in Porto, you've got to try Port wine. Stopped in Vinologia and we received perfect attention…read moreas we were the only ones there at the time. We decided to try a sampling of 3 port wines. The server was knowledgable and friendly, which added to the experience. I definitely suggest you stop in for a taste then make your way down to the Rio Douro waterway for lunch/dinner.

Authentic and lively at night, staff is friendly and knowledgeable…read more Pluses Home style cooking with very good value prices. I tried the cod special and the flaming sausage. It's a lot of food for one person! Also the house white wine went well with the late dinner. They had Beatles music playing. They have an outdoor patio too. You must order food, no just drinking on their patio. Highly recommended!

We saw lots of Portuguese locals eating so figured it was good. To say service was slow is an…read moreunderstatement- the flaming chorizo was good, the sardines were fine but the cod really tasted fishy. Would not recommend it!

Hit this experience out of the park! Right on the water-- interesting and delightful dishes for…read moreall of us to try and ending with the best dessert imaginable!

Delicious spot right on the water! We went here for lunch and it was perfect, we had a number of…read moredifferent tapa style small plates that were great for sharing with a few people while sitting outside and looking out over the water. The staff was wonderful and we didn't have a ton of time and they were very accommodating. All the food was delicious and we especially enjoyed the sweet potato dish!

Some of the best food & experience I've had in Porto. This is a must try with a local atmosphere. I…read morehad to order a second portion of clams because they were so delicious. Owned by husband and wife & they are amazing hosts, so friendly and helpful.

Not the best meal we had in Porto (though still great, Porto just has an embarrassing amount of…read moreincredible food), but easily some of the best views and service we experienced. DeCastro Gaia, situated on the second floor of a stunning building right on the waterfront on the Gaia side, offered us breathtaking views of Porto. Seriously, if you're having dinner here, go at sunset for a dramatic backdrop of one of Portugal's most beautiful cities. The room they seated us in was intimate and cozy, and we ended up lingering for nearly three hours. The food itself was good, just not exceptional. My duck rice fell a little short of expectations, with some undercooked grains and duck that could have been more tender. That said, the service was phenomenal. I still wholeheartedly recommend this place if you're after a memorable meal in Gaia with killer views of Porto.

This is touted as an amazing restaurant with amazing views. Unfortunately it comes up short on…read moreboth. 3 tables have a side view of the river and bridge. The food was fine, but certainly not worth the investment. Our guest had the short ribs which were DRY because they were so overcooked. I'd suggest you find another restaurant.

Lisa E took us through fabulous back alleys with scenic vistas on the first dry night in Porto. Her…read moremaps guided thr way to Arco for drinks and fireplace and a great surprise, 3 piece jazz by tthr fireplace. This beautiful space was packed but as we entered a couple were just settling their bill. We settled in for an amazing cheese plate, a crusty sublime sourdough bread and some lucious ports. I had the Nierpoort 10 year tawny, Lisa the LBV 2020. Each worthy of a second pour. A gem with beautiful views overlooking the Douro and we could actually see our hotel room in the distance. So close and yet eluded is the entire stay but made a perfect last night in Porto! Looking at some older reviews, this is now a wine bar with cheese and meat boards, middle eastern dips, and good crusty bread.

I found this little gem when looking for places with a view near the riverfront. This family-owned…read morewine shop was such a pleasant experience. The service was excellent, and the vibe was chill. Anyone can change the music from the options available at any time, and the books on the shelf are available for perusal. We were enjoying ourselves so much that we decided to have some charcuterie and cheese along with our wine. And, the view from the windows in the tasting room is spectacular! If we're ever back in Porto, we would visit again.

Enjoyed the food a lot, but we were seated at a bad table - in the entryway to some room the staff…read moreused, so waitpeople were constantly bustling right by me in and out. No idea who thought it was a good idea to put a table there. And the service was incredibly slow, took forever for our meal to arrive (much longer than at other restaurants with good food and relaxed service). You might have a better experience if you get a better table and the kitchen/waiter get the food out in a more timely fashion, but good food could not make up for the overall less than ideal experience.

I was not looking forward to this place as I felt that the veg options were lacking. But I was so…read morewrong. I got the "BADIJA" FROM MOZAMBIQUE (Black-eyed bean and broccoli croquette, roasted pepper and tomato vinaigrette, marinated green beans) and the depth of flavours were unreal. An almost Indian flavour kick with the vinaigrette was such a nice touch. CAULIFLOWER "BRÁS" (Roasted cauliflower, spinach matapa, shoestring potatoes, "hollandaise"). This is dish was huge and so incredibly rich with complex flavours. I never had matapa but this green base was so unique! The hollandaise added a nice touch but the soft cauliflower topped with the crunch potatoes was next level! Service was phenomenal and very attentive. Couldn't recommend this place more!

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.