Covered by a delicious reduction, the black angus steak was tender and tasty accompanied by some…read morepiquant mushrooms and green onions. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delightful with a sprinkling of berries which perfectly complemented the savory dish and which exploded with flavor. The Asparagus risotto had a creamy texture with a not too soft texture. The asparagus added a subtle accompaniement to the cheesy goodness of the risotto. Service was impeccable withh a great wine recommendation. Ambience can only be deacribed as friendly coziness. You MUST stop at Castas e Pratos for a memorable meal. Highly recommended!

The food here was outstanding, a true dining experience. Every bite of every dish was divine. I…read morehighly recommend coming here! We started with olives and the partridge, moorillas and foie Gras ravioli that simply melted in my mouth. For main course I had the black Angus steak with balsamic that was perfect and the balsamic balls were the perfect on top of the mashed potatoes and fun to eat! My friend had the duck and that was delicious as well. The desserts are what initially attracted us here and we could not resist the egg O Ovo that was a whole experience in every bite, you must try! We also had the lave dar and eucalyptus creme Brule that was an amazing marriage of flavors that danced on our palette.

What a nice surprise in this sleepy little town. Service was great and helpful. Food was great. I…read morewas pleased to order a vegetable salad in a country that seems to be meat forward.

Great views when sitting outside. The selection of local wines is fantastic…read more The service is outstanding.

Charming local wine bar in the heart of Pinhao, across from the train station. Low key, great…read moreambiance, music, friendly service.

This is a great family-owned cafe right across from the train station. I'm so glad we stopped here…read moreafter getting into Pinhão - it's truly a gem! The bartender/owner, Pedro, is a fantastic guy who went out of his way to make my husband and I, as well as every other patron, feel welcome. He even made us a dinner reservation at a local restaurant. If you are looking for a good place to relax, have a beer, and meet great people, Cafe Império, is the place to go! You are missing out if you don't stop in!

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.

It was recommended to me by a wine friend and it was a great recommendation. The wine selection is…read moreexcellent. The small plates are lovely. The service was great. The view was spectacular. It's a small place, so get there early.

Prova is a fantastic place to go and have some wine. We were so glad we stumbled across this place…read moreand it was near our hotel. We had eaten dinner, so we're mainly here to drink. They have a great selection of wines and ports. We started with a ruby port and a Madeira. The service was great and both were very good. They brought out some popcorn as well which was nice. We then had a 20 year tawny port that was excellent. It is a very comfortable place and great for couples or groups. Then we did not eat, but saw them preparing a meat and cheese plate. They put so much care into and it looked fabulous. Definitely worth a visit.

Fabulous wine. Fabulous service…read more Found this small, hidden wine shop while strolling the streets of Porto on a Sunday late afternoon. Highly recommend visiting and trying the various wines.

Porto has no shortage of great food, and Flow is definitely high on the list. The ambiance ended up…read morebeing one of our favorites from all our meals in Porto, and the food was nothing short of extraordinary. We were able to snag a reservation without really knowing what to expect and we definitely were not anticipating this level of elegance! We ended up having a three hour dinner because everything felt so comfortable, peaceful, and lovely. I cannot recommend the sliders with quail eggs on top enough. My husband had the Iberian pork and really enjoyed it, and I absolutely loved my octopus. It was probably some of the best I have ever had. For dessert we had cheesecake and it was just as divine. If you want a dinner you won't forget anytime soon, definitely check out this place.

I usually save five stars for the really extraordinary experiences, but Flow is well deserving,…read moreeven if rounded up a bit. The interior space is gorgeous. Modern and airy, tables are well spaced, and the decor is very muted and subtle, but rich. The service is amazing. We were a table of 8 and everyone who came to the table was so nice, helpful, friendly and accommodating. I'm sure waiters hate having to take pics of everyone, but ours were fantastic about it. But all that aside, the food is incredible. I had Iberico pork that was so succulent, seared nicely and roasted (I assume). We all shared some steak tartare, tuna tartare and an amazing cheeseboard. Drinks were also on point. I really love it here and have added it to my "must do" list in Porto.

We spent a week in coimbra and we are now in Braga our goal was to eat at non tourist spots, you…read morelocal places to eat and man did we find a good one. The pork we had was amazing and the beef was cooked medium rare. The portuguese like their cabbage and this was some of the best. If you are in Braga I suggest you make the trip here. You will not be sorry. The staff is warm and friendly and food amazing. Enjoy!!!

First the place is extremely comfortable and inviting. The wine selection is one of the best in…read moretown and the prices are very reasonable. They have a very nice selection of scotch and whiskeys as well. Food is consistently good and they have some cool dishes which are there modern take on some very traditional dishes.

Everything about this spot. Yes. Just by walking by you would never know there are layers and…read morelayers of character hidden behind the glass doors. This includes the kitchen within the stairs, a covered beer garden, and a romantic terrace with vines, low sitting and live music depending on the night. Date night, friend night, solo night, any night. This is your next stop.

Enjoy delicious Portuguese (and foreign) craft beers in a friendly, inclusive environment. The…read morestaff is amazing and will also fill your belly with tasty Portuguese finger food, like rissois! This beautiful place has been around for 10 years and hopefully we'll be able to enjoy it for much longer. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic location and view. Delicious tuna tartar, sourdough and tempura broccolini. Prices are…read morevery good. Quality of food top notch and friendliness of staff terrific! Highly recommend

Beautiful hilltop terrace location overlooking the Douro, well worth the steep staircase up from…read morethe riverside. Very attentive and friendly servers. We (family of 4) got: Eggplant (so so) Sardine on toast (excellent) Broccoli (very good) Potatoes with aioli (excellent) Duck rice for 2 (very good) Codfish in a rosemary puree (excellent) Desserts...we got all 3 that were on the menu and they were fantastic. Good coffees. And in a brief rainstorm, they gave us blankets! Fairly affordable. Go there!