Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Sai Cão
635A R. do BonjardimChurrasqueira Paraiso
248 Rua do ParaísoDoce ao Metro
89 Rua de CamõesReally good bakery close home! You can also have a quick economic lunch over there
Cocoa, Pastry & Bakery
136 R. de CedofeitaTry the Porto mini cakes "Bolinhos do Amor"
Best francesinha with great service. Make sure to book a table! +351934158672 their contact ;)
233 locals recommend
Cervejaria Brasão Aliados
28 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoBest francesinha with great service. Make sure to book a table! +351934158672 their contact ;)
They make cakes with all kinds of flavours, so good if you have a sweet too
12 locals recommend
Baronesa às claras
111 Rua da TorrinhaThey make cakes with all kinds of flavours, so good if you have a sweet too
Frida
135 R. de Adolfo Casais MonteiroA Frida Khalo themed restaurant
Hawaiin fish poke bowls, something diferent really good to try
13 locals recommend
FixeBowl - Hawaiian Food
3 R. Prof. Jaime Rios de SousaHawaiin fish poke bowls, something diferent really good to try
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61 R. de Ramalho OrtigãoBest Ramen in the city, asian food
Restaurante Grande Palácio Hong Kong
252 Rua de Gonçalo CristóvãoGreat chinese restaurant
Conga
318 R. do BonjardimTry the best Bifana!
Miss Pavlova
43 Rua do AlmadaGreat for brunch, Pavlovas with all kinds of flavour
with almost 100years, they make the best eclairs with all kinds of flavours. Pick different eclairs and try it all!
120 locals recommend
Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes Fernandeswith almost 100years, they make the best eclairs with all kinds of flavours. Pick different eclairs and try it all!
A more pricey restaurant with live Fado or Jazz music during dinner and great service
115 locals recommend
Café Guarany
85 Av. dos AliadosA more pricey restaurant with live Fado or Jazz music during dinner and great service
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaIconic café, beautiful inside with great service!
Nonna Piazza
37 Praça de Parada LeitãoGood italian restaurant in the downtown!
Muu Steakhouse
149A Rua do AlmadaBest Steakhouse in the downtown!
Ris8tto da Baixa
203 Rua do AlmadaIf you're feeling like eating Risotto this is the place
One of the best burguers in the city, go early or book a table or else you might have to wait for a table
43 locals recommend
Hamburgueria DeGema
249 Rua do AlmadaOne of the best burguers in the city, go early or book a table or else you might have to wait for a table
Zenith - Brunch & Cocktails Bar
86 Praça de Carlos AlbertoGreat brunches!
Marisqueira da Baixa
282 Av. de Rodrigues de FreitasGreat Seafood restaurant!
Market with all sorts of restaurants inside for every taste! On saturdays, there's live music so make sure you go early to save a table
380 locals recommend
Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoMarket with all sorts of restaurants inside for every taste! On saturdays, there's live music so make sure you go early to save a table
Portuguese people love the brazilian culture and this is the perfect place to try their typical sweets "Brigadeiros" with all sorts of flavours
12 locals recommend
Brigadeiria do Porto
141 Rua da TorrinhaPortuguese people love the brazilian culture and this is the perfect place to try their typical sweets "Brigadeiros" with all sorts of flavours
Portuguese people love the brazilian culture and this is the perfect place to have a quiet and economic meal, try the brazilian Pastel
Pão com Manteiga
725 Rua do Campo AlegrePortuguese people love the brazilian culture and this is the perfect place to have a quiet and economic meal, try the brazilian Pastel
This house has more than 50 years and is perfect to try some traditional tapas.
49 locals recommend
Restaurante O Buraquinho
33 Praça dos PoveirosThis house has more than 50 years and is perfect to try some traditional tapas.
Want to listen to some fado? This is a very nice restaurant where you can have a nice dinner with live music
28 locals recommend
Santo Fado
160 Rua do AlmadaWant to listen to some fado? This is a very nice restaurant where you can have a nice dinner with live music
República dos Cachorros
28 R. de Santo AndréHot dogs with Francesinha sauce
Really well known with the locals, you'll find lots of good typical pastry
83 locals recommend
Bakery and Pastry Shop "Bolhão"
339 R. FormosaReally well known with the locals, you'll find lots of good typical pastry
Manteigaria
24 R. de Alexandre BragaOnly sells Pastel de Nata
Vícios de Mesa
178 R. de Passos ManuelPasta and pizza before a night out Economic lunch
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosBest Pork Sandwich, quick snack
Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelIf you came to Porto, this is the place to try the Francesinha
Have the Madeira experience in Porto, don't leave it without trying Bolo do Caco and Poncha! To get inside you have to go through the door that says "Associados only"
6 locals recommend
Northern Madeira house
55 Rua da TorrinhaHave the Madeira experience in Porto, don't leave it without trying Bolo do Caco and Poncha! To get inside you have to go through the door that says "Associados only"
Have a drink with a view while listening to Jazz music, the have live music starting 17h
41 locals recommend
Mirajazz
11 Escadas do Caminho NovoHave a drink with a view while listening to Jazz music, the have live music starting 17h
Beer factory with restaurant, usually there's live music during dinner
35 locals recommend
Fábrica Nortada
210 R. de Sá da BandeiraBeer factory with restaurant, usually there's live music during dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Base Porto
151 R. das CarmelitasEskada Porto
611 Rua da AlegriaGaleria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisWith an amazing view you will find different kind os parties or bands playing here
132 locals recommend
Hard Club
With an amazing view you will find different kind os parties or bands playing here
Disco that plays rock music, great to sing your lungs out and dance your heart out!
37 locals recommend
RendezVous Bar
77 R. de Cândido dos ReisDisco that plays rock music, great to sing your lungs out and dance your heart out!
Have a glass of wine and a board of cheese, with great ambience! There's also a small pleasant patio in the back
157 locals recommend
Pipa Velha
75 R. Das OliveirasHave a glass of wine and a board of cheese, with great ambience! There's also a small pleasant patio in the back
This is a bar for the youngsters, frequented by erasmus students, really small place with for a decoration all the things clients left there, really cheap beer if you ask for a bucket to drink outside in the garden
59 locals recommend
Adega Leonor
n°58 Campo dos Mártires da PátriaThis is a bar for the youngsters, frequented by erasmus students, really small place with for a decoration all the things clients left there, really cheap beer if you ask for a bucket to drink outside in the garden
Ginja drink in chocolate
N°24 Tv. do CarmoYou have to come here to drink a shot of Hidromel!
Porto Tonico
96 R. de Cândido dos ReisBig disco that usually plays brasilian and funk music!
Cafe Au Lait
44 R. da Galeria de ParisSmall disco with good djs if you like house and hip hop music
If you like a more heavy rock or metal this is the perfect disco for you!
77 locals recommend
Tendinha dos Clerigos
80 R. do Conde de VizelaIf you like a more heavy rock or metal this is the perfect disco for you!
Secret bar in a photography store! Every night you'll find a different theme
45 locals recommend
Embaixada do Porto
121 Praça de Carlos AlbertoSecret bar in a photography store! Every night you'll find a different theme
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoGreat place for a glass of wine
Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesAll kind of beers with a vintage style
You will find stairs next to a closed tourist post. When you climb the stairs if you find Jesus wearing a superman vest you know the bar is on your right
55 locals recommend
Once Upon a Time in Port ...
126 Rua da MadeiraYou will find stairs next to a closed tourist post. When you climb the stairs if you find Jesus wearing a superman vest you know the bar is on your right
Chapel transformed into a bar usually there's live Fado music or poetry night
61 locals recommend
Capela Incomum
Chapel transformed into a bar usually there's live Fado music or poetry night
Café Espaço 77
22 Tv. de CedofeitaCheap beer
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisHip-hop and techno/house music
Gare Clube
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelAlternative space with live dj or bands
Sightseeing
Wonder around the tiny streets or grab a drink during the afternoon and chill with a beautiful view to the Douro river. Lots of animation
741 locals recommend
Ribeira station
Wonder around the tiny streets or grab a drink during the afternoon and chill with a beautiful view to the Douro river. Lots of animation
Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. FormosaClérigos Church + Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de Nery Highest Tower with amazing city view
Livraria Lello
144 R. das Carmelitas Harry Potter library
With a beautiful fountain you'll find yourself right in the heart of the city. On sundays there are local markets
11 locals recommend
Praça de Gomes Teixeira
Praça de Gomes TeixeiraWith a beautiful fountain you'll find yourself right in the heart of the city. On sundays there are local markets
Palacio da Bolsa
Rua de Ferreira BorgesBeautiful building! The arabe salon is a must see!
Igreja do Carmo
Rua do CarmoChurch with portuguese tiles, a must see!
Chapel of Souls
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaBeautiful tiny chapel with portuguese tiles
Perfect street for shopping, you'll find every store here!
1060 locals recommend
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaPerfect street for shopping, you'll find every store here!
Main Avenue, everything that happens it happens here. Beautiful avenue with the beautiful building of the city hall on top
368 locals recommend
Avenida dos Aliados
Avenida dos AliadosMain Avenue, everything that happens it happens here. Beautiful avenue with the beautiful building of the city hall on top
Be amazed with the architecture of the church, you'll find walls filled with gold and catacombs.
433 locals recommend
Monument Church Of St Francis
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueBe amazed with the architecture of the church, you'll find walls filled with gold and catacombs.
Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral)
Terreiro da SéThe Cathedral of Porto, beautiful!
Shopping
Via Catarina Shopping
312 a Rua de Santa CatarinaRua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaGetting Around
Metro da Trindade
105 Praça TrindadeBolhão (Metro)
Parks & Nature
Amazing view with some coffee shops, perfect for a sunset with a beer and "tremoços"
229 locals recommend
Parque das Virtudes
53-3 Passeio das VirtudesAmazing view with some coffee shops, perfect for a sunset with a beer and "tremoços"
A very spacious park with wonderful views for the Douro river and you can eventually run into a peacock walking around freely in the nature. Look for the small tower, that´s where you will have the best view, specially on sunsets.
1180 locals recommend
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIA very spacious park with wonderful views for the Douro river and you can eventually run into a peacock walking around freely in the nature. Look for the small tower, that´s where you will have the best view, specially on sunsets.
Jardim do Morro
Jardim do MorroCross the D. Luiz I bridge and find the best view over the city
Arts & Culture
Teatro Sa da Bandeira
108 R. de Sá da BandeiraIn here you'll find the plays going on in the city
Interesting place to check it out with different expositions
174 locals recommend
Portuguese Centre of Photography
Largo Amor de PerdiçãoInteresting place to check it out with different expositions
Serralves is a contemporary museum with activities going on the park!
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroSerralves is a contemporary museum with activities going on the park!
Ageas Porto Coliseum
137 R. de Passos ManuelYou'll might find a music concert in town going on here