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    A Tasquinha

    4.1 (16 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Grilled sea bass (12.5 euros)
    Annie L.

    This restaurant is recommended by a local person for its authentic Portuguese food. I arrived shortly after 7pm and was the first diner for tonight, although another came in shortly after. I ordered the green cabbage soup that was recommended by my waiter, and was happy with it. The grilled sea bass was also a very good choice for tonight as the fish was tender and delicious. My waiter was very attentive and kind so I had a great experience.

    Danielle M.

    Ordered the cod, but didn't enjoy the fish here as much I have other places. Food was still pretty good though and enjoyed glasses of green wine with lunch.

    Fired octopus
    Robert K.

    Octopus and a wonderful Douro Valley Portuguese red wine! Our Airbnb host directed us here for a delicious meal of octopus. We arrived on the early side (before 8pm/20:00) and had our choice of seating both inside and out. Our waiter was so welcoming and helped us through the language barrier. A signature/recommended dish is the fried octopus, which was worth getting, but we preferred the octopus in garlic, which as accompanied with potatoes and greens. Good portions and not over cooked. The olives we ordered were a nice start, but it was the red wine that was recommended, under 15 euro for the bottle, that was such a nice accompaniment to the meal. The dark brown furniture with matching exposed ceiling beams was a nice look against the white walls. A delicious meal for one of the two nights we had in Porto. Followed it up with gelato at a much more shiny place called Amorino just down the street, a nice dessert as we walked home.

    Yee W.

    Wonderful little restaurant, about 5 min walk from the famous Livraria Lello. Reservations recommended! Great value, large portions and good wine list. We didn't have reservations but they were grateful to accommodate and squeeze in an extra table outside. We had grilled octopus with rice (about 16€), and pork tenderloin (7.5€) - both very delicious

    Bill for two persons
    Fabien V.

    Very good place to eat something. We ate there for lunch and we enjoyed our meals. It was very tasty and the plates was full of delicious meats. If you want to eat very well and for few euros, we recommend this address !

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    A great family spot. Delicious food and good prices. Friendly service. We love this place.

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    4 years ago

    Apparently they don't seat parties of 1 even when the restaurant is empty. Wouldn't recommend for solo travelers

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    A Tasquinha is in a somewhat touristy spot across from the Igreja do Carmo but the food is traditional and delicious.

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    Pedro dos Frangos - Frango 11.5€ + Arroz 3€

    Pedro dos Frangos

    4.3(176 reviews)
    0.7 km

    We read very favorable reviews of this restaurant, it was clearly a local favorite and we could…read morewalk to it from where we stayed on vacation. The focus here is on rotisserie chicken; they have other items but they're not the main event. It's very big inside, 2 stories and even early it's pretty busy. The chicken is well seasoned and very juicy; enough so that you know why it's So popular. Sides I can barely remember , but everything else was good- it's just that you will Always remember that chicken! Other than that, my only other clear memory of that dinner is that it was very reasonably priced. If I were in the area again, I'd return in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.

    I am delighted that I tried this place. Upon walking in, there is a diner countertop that one can…read moresit at and basically watch the kitchen prepare your food. There is also dining upstairs. As I came in on my own I opted for the one open stool at the counter. The restaurant was busy on a Monday early evening, about 5:30-6:00 pm-ish, with what felt like mostly locals. They have a regular menu, a daily menu printed on the counter top, and they also do Take-Away. Their specialty is definitely their roasted chicken, which one can see cooking on spits at the entrance of the restatruant, conjuring such amazing smells that truly open up the appetite. The staff is sweet and did their best to serve me, with my English/Spanish and no Portugese self. Everything I ate was top-tier without being fancy. Simple and flavorful. I ordered a 1/2 chicken (way too much for me by myself) that came with batatas (french fries- which I didnt love), so I ordered a side of white rice and a salad, as well as what I would call a carafe of wine (it was definitely either two very healthy pours or 3 regular ones). All in all, I paid $15 euros, which I thought was a great value for all that I was given and how tasty everything was.

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    Pedro dos Frangos - The chicken

    The chicken

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    Taberninha do Manel - Fresh made tuna salad with rustic bread and salted butter

    Taberninha do Manel

    4.4(86 reviews)
    1.1 km
    €€

    This is the tourist trap but well used for a snack and drink it's got great choices. Heaters by…read morethe tables outside if you can get by one. Very busy during afternoons. The table side chorizo that they light with a flame for you along with a fantastic pitcher of sangria is worthwhile. We did not eat a lot there and weather was awful but it was a fun place to sit and people watch for a drink and snack. We even had a "flash band" set in front of us during the rain! They deserved their tip! Situated right on the main town side of the Douro river it's quite close to all the sites.

    I am combining my description of the service and Ambiance as super spectacular and so inviting…read more When we got there around 10:00 p.m. at night on October 15th the restaurant was jumping. There were two other groups before us that were sat pretty quickly within 15 minutes or so. During the time we were waiting the hostess was extremely friendly and kept giving us updates on when the table was going to be ready and was making light conversation with us as we waited. When we finally got seated you could tell that the servers were definitely busy trying to get everyone's food and drinks out and so the same hostess came to us and said don't worry I'll take your order for you and told us the things that were the most popular which from my pictures we basically got everything she said LOL. And we were not disappointed with the food that we chose. Now we know why they are considered the house specialties. The flavors of the potato fish cheesy goodness dish I cannot remember the name of it was just so warm and comforting. I was worried about a fishiness coming through when you took different bites but no all the flavor is harmonized well with each other. The tuna salad that they made was extremely fresh and again was pleasantly surprised that though it was fish the spices and bread/butter combo that came with it really didn't give any fishiness. It was also well balanced. Now I will say though those other dishes were amazing our favorite hands down was definitely the grilled octopus. It was so tender and almost melt in your mouth. We were blown away by how well it was cooked. For sure I would say if you are in the area and have a good amount of time please check this spot out and give yourself at least 3 hours to enjoy the meal because again we sat there laughing eating and talking with the people around us because it was that fantastic of a Time for roughly 3 hours.

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    Taberninha do Manel - Bridge near the restaurant and a example of the outside sitting area

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    Bridge near the restaurant and a example of the outside sitting area

    Taberna Santo António - assorted bacalhau appetizers

    Taberna Santo António

    4.6(24 reviews)
    0.4 km

    We chanced upon this restaurant, highly patronized by locals, as we were on our way to the Jardins…read moredo Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens). Glad we did. I was focused on the bifanas that Portugal was known for. I skimmed the chalkboard out the door as we passed by and my hunger instincts were right. The restaurant was small and intimate seating was at par with eateries in the area. A lot of musical instruments and trinkets adorn the walls which made up for an interesting gaze fest as we waited for our food. Lunch rush was ongoing so we had to settle being sat at the bar. That's always a plus as we got to witness the buzzing crew efficiently feed the customers. We got 4 kinds of appetizers that our server recommended. They were all good but we liked the casserole baked dish the best. My wife and I shared a rice plate of the bifanas (spicy pork steak) with fries. For drinks, I got a bottled Compal juice while my wife got her afternoon macchiato. Our bill was a grand total of €17. I even corrected them as our bottle of water wasn't included in the chit. Not bad for a hole in the wall tavern. Good food and excellent service.

    The food is OK. Nothing to brag about. Average at best. Do not order the steak because you will be…read moredisappointed. We waited for over an hour for a table and I was hoping the wait would be worth it but unfortunately it wasn't. The service was great and the ambiance was crowded. Not worth the wait.

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    Taberna Santo António
    Taberna Santo António
    Taberna Santo António

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    Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu - Steak with mushrooms

    Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu

    4.4(61 reviews)
    1.0 km
    €€

    The place has a nice wood cabin-ish motif. It has good enough space to hold large groups (we were…read more18). The staff was very patient with us. They were very accommodating and charming. We didn't have any problems with communication. It helped that they could speak in Spanish and my brother could speak it way better than me. The food was very good. All the flavors were spot on. All plates were wiped out. The ribeye, though, was not that tender. It was flavorful and the temperature was right, but it was quite chewy. So, if there is one dish that we wouldn't recommend, it's the ribeye. Everything else was great. The place is worth coming back to if you want your carnivore cravings to be satisfied.

    I came in here while on a tour and we were seated downstairs at a very long table since we were…read moresuch a large group. The whole place was very busy so clearly locals appreciate it. We had plates to share and it was honestly all so incredibly good. Pork dishes, fresh chips, and these kind of truffle croquettes fried in squid ink. The prices aren't exactly cheap, however the quality and the ambiance of the place I'd say is worth it. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The location is also very central -- it was only about a 5 minute walk from our hotel near the Church of Saint Ildefonso. Would definitely recommend stopping in for delicious food and a great vibe all around.

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    Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu - Back basement room

    Back basement room

    Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu - Chocolate mousse with hazelnuts. Yes!!!

    Chocolate mousse with hazelnuts. Yes!!!

    Brasão Cervejaria Coliseu - Sangria

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    A Tasquinha - portuguese - Updated May 2026

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