The Best Restaurants with 2 Falstaff Fork(s) in postage
The cosy Adega São Nicolau feels like the hull of a ship. In summer, however, it is best to try to get one of the terrace seats. Then you can enjoy the delicious Portuguese specialities with an unobstructed view of the Douro.
The Dona Maria Restaurante is located on the opposite side of the river to Porto in Vilanova de Gaia. That's why you have a particularly beautiful view of the city's hills here. It serves excellent modern Portuguese cuisine and good wines.
Ichiban is number one. Not only was this restaurant the first in Porto to offer authentic Japanese food, it is still one of the best in the city. The cuisine is particularly brilliant when it comes to fish and seafood dishes.
At Mind the Glass, located in the centre of Porto, over 600 wines can be ordered by the glass. They are accompanied by simple yet tasty dishes made from regional ingredients. If you like, you can buy a bottle to take home afterwards in the store.
The restaurant on the 14th floor of the Portucale Hotel not only offers an incredible view of the city, but also elegant mid-century furnishings and fine Portuguese cuisine. Here you can relax after a busy day of sightseeing.
On the 17th floor of the Hotel Dom Henrique, traditional Portuguese dishes are served, spiced up here and there with international ingredients and techniques. But the main reason for coming here is the wonderful view over the city.
Traditional Portuguese cuisine has been served here for over 20 years. Visitors come mainly for the delicious freshly caught fish and seafood, but meat lovers are also catered for.
In this restaurant right on the Ribeira, everything revolves around the Portuguese national dish bacalhau; stockfish. The tasty dishes are eaten with a view of the Douro River. You should definitely make a reservation here, as the restaurant is small.
It's worth making the journey to the suburb of Vila do Conde for this view. The Caximar is located directly on the beach, with a view of the sea through the large windows. The menu mainly features fresh dishes from the sea.
Tucked away in a small side street, you have to search a little for this restaurant, which opened in 1852. Those who find it will be rewarded with a cosy atmosphere and tasty Portuguese dishes, some of which are prepared in a wood-fired oven.
The Taberna dos Mercadores makes you feel like you're in the hull of a ship. In keeping with this, there is delicious cuisine with the best from the sea, mostly prepared and served in the traditional way. But there is also a great selection for meat lovers.
The cosy Zé Bota restaurant is hidden in a small cul-de-sac in the middle of the city centre. Those who find the place will be rewarded with a selection of delicious traditional Portuguese dishes served by an extremely friendly service team.
Guests have been coming to A Regaleira since 1934. This is where the famous Francesinha was invented, a sandwich with various types of meat and sausage, cheese and a piquant beer sauce. If you don't like that, order one of the other classics on the menu.
A small but fine bar with a focus on handcrafted wines from Portugal. Every bottle available here is opened to order and served by the glass. The selection is only topped by the fantastic view of the Atlantic Ocean.
In this desecrated chapel in the heart of Porto's city centre, petiscos - Portuguese tapas - are served alongside a small but fine selection of wines from all regions of the country. As the restaurant is small, it is worth making a reservation.
Manuel Moura founded Líder thirty years ago and is still there every day to ensure that the traditional dishes taste exactly as they should and that the guests are satisfied. The diverse clientele is delighted!
To eat really good fish and seafood in Porto, you don't have to go all the way to the beach in Matosinhos. At Ostras e Coisas you can enjoy fresh oysters and the best of the Atlantic, prepared and served in an uncomplicated way.
Despite its privileged location, the tiny Taberna Santo Antonio serves delicious traditional Portuguese food at a reasonable price. The restaurant is run by a family, with the mother in the kitchen. The atmosphere is particularly friendly.
Terreiro specialises in Portuguese cuisine, with a focus on seafood and fish. Everything is freshly caught and, where possible, comes from local waters. It is also worth a visit for the beautiful view of the Douro River.
This unpretentious restaurant is one of Porto's great classics. Old-timers and tourists meet here. The pork knuckle is famous, served with a glass of house wine or two. But there are also other tasty traditional dishes on offer.