Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Porto's best pork and cheese sandwiches. Ideal for a snack or a light lunch. It's a small typical place, no need for reservations. Not vegetarian.
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosPorto's best pork and cheese sandwiches. Ideal for a snack or a light lunch. It's a small typical place, no need for reservations. Not vegetarian.
We recommend this place as a good place to try an authentic version of the Porto's specialty sandwich, the Francesinha. It is a large sandwich and coupled with some sparkling sangria makes it a lovely lunch or dinner! Needs reservation for dinner, and for lunch its better to get there early. It's 200m from our apartment. Not vegetarian.
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Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoWe recommend this place as a good place to try an authentic version of the Porto's specialty sandwich, the Francesinha. It is a large sandwich and coupled with some sparkling sangria makes it a lovely lunch or dinner! Needs reservation for dinner, and for lunch its better to get there early. It's 200m from our apartment. Not vegetarian.
This is the most famous place for Francesinha and it is a good alternative to our suggestion (Brasão). They don't accept reservations on this place. Not vegetarian.
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Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelThis is the most famous place for Francesinha and it is a good alternative to our suggestion (Brasão). They don't accept reservations on this place. Not vegetarian.
Best vegetarian place in town. We recommend the Spinach Vegetarian "Alheira" for a starter and Mushroom's Risotto as the main course.
It is not in the city center but it is 20/25 minutes away from our apartment if you take the Metro (direction Casa da Música), or 10 minutes if you take an Uber or Taxi.
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Restaurante Essência
1190 R. de Pedro HispanoBest vegetarian place in town. We recommend the Spinach Vegetarian "Alheira" for a starter and Mushroom's Risotto as the main course.
It is not in the city center but it is 20/25 minutes away from our apartment if you take the Metro (direction Casa da Música), or 10 minutes if you take an Uber or Taxi.
One of the best typical Portuguese restaurants. We recommend the pork shank or the codfish. Very busy restaurant and normally they don't accept reservations. Get there early if you would like to try and know more about our food.
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Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoOne of the best typical Portuguese restaurants. We recommend the pork shank or the codfish. Very busy restaurant and normally they don't accept reservations. Get there early if you would like to try and know more about our food.
Our favorite Tapas restaurant. It is located in the same street as our apartment. 1 minute walk up the street. Accepts reservation but its only open for dinner. It is a good place to enjoy a sparkling sangria and try some different Portuguese flavors. Try the "3 cheeses" tapa and the "à brás de alheira".
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Copos & Cusquices
426 Rua do AlmadaOur favorite Tapas restaurant. It is located in the same street as our apartment. 1 minute walk up the street. Accepts reservation but its only open for dinner. It is a good place to enjoy a sparkling sangria and try some different Portuguese flavors. Try the "3 cheeses" tapa and the "à brás de alheira".
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaPiolho
45 Praça de Parada LeitãoMercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaMercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoReal Hamburgueria
134 Rua da TorrinhaBest burguers in town!
Typical Portuguese food. I would recommend to go around 7.30pm and make a reservation on the day before. Number: +351222051158
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Solar Moinho de Vento
81 R. de Sá de NoronhaTypical Portuguese food. I would recommend to go around 7.30pm and make a reservation on the day before. Number: +351222051158
Try the tasting menu for a feast in modern Portuguese food and combine each dish with the recommended Portuguese wine for a fantastic experience.
Atrevo
51 R. do Morgado de MateusTry the tasting menu for a feast in modern Portuguese food and combine each dish with the recommended Portuguese wine for a fantastic experience.
Drinks & Nightlife
You just need to try the red Sangria from Champanheria da Baixa! It is very famous on our city and tastes amazing. They have a lot of different other Sangrias and drinks you can try. Its 1 minute walk from our appartment.
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Champ's da Baixa
27 R. do Gen. SilveiraYou just need to try the red Sangria from Champanheria da Baixa! It is very famous on our city and tastes amazing. They have a lot of different other Sangrias and drinks you can try. Its 1 minute walk from our appartment.
Nice little bar with an outdoor terrace. It is a good place to drink a gin or sangria after dinner or before a long night out.
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Livraria da Baixa
15 R. das CarmelitasNice little bar with an outdoor terrace. It is a good place to drink a gin or sangria after dinner or before a long night out.
Hard Rock Cafe
120 Rua do AlmadaTaylor’s accepted by most wine authorities to be the greatest of all port shippers. You are given the opportunity to journey into the past and learn about the history of Port wine and its production today, the Douro Valley and the house of Taylor’s, its past, present and its wealth of exceptional Ports.
Price for the audio tour and tasting per person: €12
Cost for children (8 years and upwards) for audio tour, with grape juice and crackers: €6
No reservation is required for the audio tour and you will be able to get started as soon as you arrive.
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Taylor's Port
250 Rua do ChoupeloTaylor’s accepted by most wine authorities to be the greatest of all port shippers. You are given the opportunity to journey into the past and learn about the history of Port wine and its production today, the Douro Valley and the house of Taylor’s, its past, present and its wealth of exceptional Ports.
Price for the audio tour and tasting per person: €12
Cost for children (8 years and upwards) for audio tour, with grape juice and crackers: €6
No reservation is required for the audio tour and you will be able to get started as soon as you arrive.
W & J Graham’s magnificent 1890 Lodge is situated on a commanding ridge in Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro River from Porto and only a few hundred metres from the river’s south bank. Reservation is required through their website, email address or telephone.
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Graham's Port Lodge
141 Rua do AgroW & J Graham’s magnificent 1890 Lodge is situated on a commanding ridge in Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro River from Porto and only a few hundred metres from the river’s south bank. Reservation is required through their website, email address or telephone.
The Gin Club
70 R. de Cândido dos ReisBest place for gin lovers!
Sightseeing
Luís I Brücke
Ponte Luís IPraça Ribeira
Praça RibeiraJardim do Morro station
Go to the top for an amazing experience and view of Porto. You have to climb 240 steps.
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Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryGo to the top for an amazing experience and view of Porto. You have to climb 240 steps.
Aliados station
Casa da Música
Bahnhof São Bento
Praça de Almeida GarrettIgreja do Carmo
Rua do CarmoPorto Cathedral
Terreiro da SéArts & Culture
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasPalácio da Bolsa
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroParks & Nature
Strand von Matosinhos
Avenida General Norton de Matos Good place to relax or try a surf class.
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoParque de Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroEntertainment & Activities
Estádio do Dragão
Via Futebol Clube do PortoShopping
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa Catarina