Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
One of the best traditional restaurants in Oporto.
Great portuguese dishes full of history, complete menus for a very affordable price, and great house wine. Try Bacalhau com Natas, Arroz de Cabidela - my favourite ones.
Also, top hospitality from the staff, always serving very generously the clients.
18 locals recommend
Restaurante Tia Aninhas
109 R. Júlio Lourenço PintoOne of the best traditional restaurants in Oporto.
Great portuguese dishes full of history, complete menus for a very affordable price, and great house wine. Try Bacalhau com Natas, Arroz de Cabidela - my favourite ones.
Also, top hospitality from the staff, always serving very generously the clients.
Very tasty "Lanches" - a sort of sweet bread with ham and cheese. Try one of them. Also, ask always for what was the last baked breads/cakes. A fresh croissaint there is unbelievebly good and sweet.
21 locals recommend
Paparoca da Foz
318 R. do Passeio AlegreVery tasty "Lanches" - a sort of sweet bread with ham and cheese. Try one of them. Also, ask always for what was the last baked breads/cakes. A fresh croissaint there is unbelievebly good and sweet.
Open until 05:00 AM, the best place to get a generous burger sandwich. Try the traditional "Tropical Burger", with a mix of beef, chicken and sausage. Warning: they are quite big.
Tropical Burguer - Boavista
1361 Av. da BoavistaOpen until 05:00 AM, the best place to get a generous burger sandwich. Try the traditional "Tropical Burger", with a mix of beef, chicken and sausage. Warning: they are quite big.
Generous all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant, with quality products - including many of them with shrimps, which I love.
A must for a long weekend lunch!
Temaki D'Lux
21 R. da PreciosaGenerous all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant, with quality products - including many of them with shrimps, which I love.
A must for a long weekend lunch!
Great variety of Pizzas with an unique view over Douro River. Mid-range
11 locals recommend
Restaurante Varanda Da Barra
470 R. de Paulo da GamaGreat variety of Pizzas with an unique view over Douro River. Mid-range
Drinks & Nightlife
A well-decorated spot, a must to visit in Oporto. Good enviromnent.
387 locals recommend
Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisA well-decorated spot, a must to visit in Oporto. Good enviromnent.
Sightseeing
One of the most charming places in Oporto, with historical beautiful buildings, a charming garden, and the dramatic meet between the river Douro and Atlantic Ocean.
126 locals recommend
Passeio Alegre garden
828 R. do Passeio AlegreOne of the most charming places in Oporto, with historical beautiful buildings, a charming garden, and the dramatic meet between the river Douro and Atlantic Ocean.
Oldest Lighthouse of Portugal, dated back from 16th Century.
Also from there you can see a lot of fishing boats and traditional fishermen.
Lighthouse of São Miguel-o-Anjo
494 R. do Passeio AlegreOldest Lighthouse of Portugal, dated back from 16th Century.
Also from there you can see a lot of fishing boats and traditional fishermen.
Parks & Nature
Well preserved park from the 18th Century, with several museums and cultural initiatives.
326 locals recommend
Parque de Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroWell preserved park from the 18th Century, with several museums and cultural initiatives.
Observatorio Das Aves
Largo António CalémPlace to Watch a huge variety of birds around
Arts & Culture
Tram Museum
51 Alameda de Basílio TelesHistory of the old trams @Oporto - some of them still working.
R. de Sobreiras 55
55 Rua de SobreirasOld tram stop - several stops along the river
Essentials
Great offers and quite complete supermarket, with fresh products everyday. My favourite.
119 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
470 R. de Paulo da GamaGreat offers and quite complete supermarket, with fresh products everyday. My favourite.
Suave Maresia Unipessoal Lda
19 R. Sr. Boa MorteFarmácia do Passeio Alegre
296 R. do Passeio AlegrePharmacy
Hospital Geral de Santo António
Largo do Professor Abel SalazarPublic Hospital
Getting Around
R. de Paulo da Gama 550
550 Rua de Paulo da GamaBus Stops
Rua de Diogo Botelho
Rua de Diogo BotelhoBus Stops