This restaurant normally is full of locals and that's a good sign!…read moreThe ambiance is great the owner is very friendly and knows the best for you! The food is great from the appetizer to the dessert! The local meat from Arouca is great and is a must if you like meat! There are sitting places inside and outside! There are parking places nearby, they are payed but the money goes to local charities, so it's a win win situation!

I don't write many reviews but have travelled throughout the world and this small restaurant in the…read moreDuoro valley has to be in the top 3 places I've ever eaten at. The food was phenomenal: taste, presentation, quality... Everything! Furthermore, the staff were beyond superb. If you come to the valley and don't come to this place, you are doing yourself a disservice. The staff will not steer you wrong and just enjoy yourself. I was recommended the octopus and have had this in a variety of ways and was somewhat tired of it, but the chef prepared it in such a unique way and the taste was literally mind blowing.

This was my favorite meal on the whole trip I took to Lisbon, Porto, the Duoro Valley, and Braga,…read morePortugal. We ate at Papas Zaide on a Sunday, and the owner cooked a meal for three very difficult guests - two vegetarians and someone who was allergic to dairy and eggs. She created a basic stew over rice with pseudo-chicken for us vegetarians and made sure all the appetizers were edible by all - including a pseudo olive loaf, along with delicious bread, olives, oranges, and salad, accompanied by honey and olive oil. For the meat eaters, the traditional meal of fall-off-the-bone pork and potatoes hit the spot. The white and red table wine from small, local Duoro Valley wineries was some of the best we had on the whole tour, topped with a moscato for dessert. Our hostess even made a special dessert with no eggs - a kind of trifle with non-egg custard, fruit, jello, and biscuits that was delicious. Highly recommend for down-to-earth home cooking with a very accommodating hostess.

Nice vibes...but beware…read more I have dined at Grigio during the multiple times I have visited Porto. I typically order the same thing and it usually ranges from decent to very good. However, I forgot that they are tricky. Upon being seated, they will bring a small basket of bread (three half slices of toast and a couple oversized thin crackers). They call this "Couvert". They will stand there with the bread and say something like "I have some bread for you" or "Would you like some bread?" They do not mention the charge of €3.50, but it is on the menu to order. But typically, you have yet to look at the menu to see it on there by the time it is presented to you. So who knows how many people have been fooled by this. Instead of letting people order a starter if they want, they are brought this bread by default. During my most recent visit, I noticed a couple who picked up a tip left on their table because they were unaware of the charge when they got their final bill. I will most likely never dine there again. But let this be a warning to those visiting Porto who decide to dine there. The pizza is good, but there is better in the area. My review is heavily weighted towards a 3 due to how they conduct their business.

Incredible food.. lovely ambience.. excellent service... we had the salmon and the shrimp pizza…read morealong with tomato soup... lip smacking!

Price is right for what you get. They didn't offer their more expensive options when I went which…read moreis probably what I would've preferred. The waiter I had knew some English and German. English a bit off but I appreciate that he is really trying. A lot better than my Portuguese. The fish steak was so so. It had good flavoring but I really wanted a more quality fish. I like that I was able to add a salad. I had a delicious coffee and pineapple soda which the waiter thought it was a sparkling drink as a translation. Somewhat similar but not quite the same. Coffee was very on-point and Porto Wine cake had a homey feel and was satisfyingly tasteful. I declined the bread since there is bread everywhere and I don't want too many carbohydrates. It probably cost extra. I tried to confirm with the waiter but I don't think he understood this nuance. He was also serving so many people with only one other person and this person was naturally better at serving more people at once than the other person but they both seemed very kind. On my way back to the hotel, I noticed a Quinta Da Foz and I wonder if these places are connected. Cais Da Foz did offer wine as an option.

Food was phenomenal! Prix fixe menu. Our lunch consisted of pumpkin soup, salad and grilled sea…read morebass with roasted potatoes, and wine. Service was excellent--Mafalda was very friendly. Would definitely recommend it and return if ever back in Pinhão!

Omg! The best "secret" in Porto. Freshest seafood and produce. Combined with very high level…read morecooking and creative recipes celebrating Portuguese cuisine. The razor clams - of course but also the very toothsome tortilla with the most fragrant caramelized onions, The salads and breads - the roast duck!! Do not skip dessert. Let wonderful Isabel give u recommendations

Such a great spot! It's lively and packed with locals, commuters and tourists…read more We sat at the bar and had a great time. The service was on point. The bartender even spent extra time giving us local spots to check out. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The Cataplana Peixe Maris is as amazing as the photo looks make sure to order the bread to soak up the broth. Highly recommend. Reservations are a must.

We heard about this place and it met our expectations 100%. We had the grilled sole which was…read morecooked to perfection. Would recommend this to anyone who likes seafood

Our favorite restaurant during our week long stay in Viana do Castelo! Beautiful presentation of…read morefish dishes and delightful service in a lovely setting. We chose to sit outdoors. The fondue appetizer was delicious. Salmon entree was magnificent. And may I say reasonably priced. Our server and co-owner was so gracious and delightful. Can't say enough about this restaurant!

From the owner: Espetada do mar (bacalhau, salmão, gambas e vieira), costeletao min 650g, fondue de carne ou de…read morequeijo...

They say when you're trying to figure out where to eat in a foreign country.. you choose the one…read morewith lots of people. I must've walked by this place a couple of times before deciding I wanted to check it out on my trip in Porto. Best decision ever! They are known for seafood in porto. I was able to try the cod risotto and a glass of wine (naturally in Europe) I'm still dreaming of the risotto to this day! This cute restaurant was in a little alley close to the main streets so it's pretty easy to find. It's always packed full of people. The staff is very attentive. They even have blankets to keep you warm if you're sitting outside. I recommend this place if you're in the area!

Arrived in Porto around 7 pm and asked our hotel clerk a restaurant nearby that didn't need a…read morereservation. He recommended Impar Flores and it was just a good 7 minute casual walk from our hotel. All the tables were full when we got there around 730 pm and so had to wait a good 10 mins at the bar before we got seated. Service- for a Saturday night, the place was busy and the staff was cordial and friendly. Kudos to this one waiter/manager who got us seated who was extremely friendly (photo attached). 5 stars Food- we got the prawns tempura as an appetizer based on Yelp reviews. It's a little different than Japanese tempura in that the batter around the prawn wasn't crisped but a bit soft in texture. The green dipping sauce I can't quite describe it but worked well with the tempura. As a first bite, we enjoyed it. 4.5 stars My wife had the salada de salmao (salmon salad). It was in a bowl, nicely plated with generous amount of thin salmon along with avocado. I didn't try it but wife enjoyed her salad. As for me, I got the naco de vazia c vinho de Porto. (Sirloin steak with port wine). It included a small salad and fries that reminded me of In N Out fries. The steak tasted great and the sauce had a nice gravy taste but very subtle with the port wine. I enjoyed it. 5 stars. The check came in a book and you can pay cash or credit card which we chose card. Overall, it was a great first meal at Porto. Would come back in the future.

Wow! Everything we had was exceptional!! We ordered the rape and the coruxo, both delicious. Good…read moreside options, salad and potatoes we good too. For desert we ordered the pastel de queso, which was a perfect ending to a memorable meal. Service was fast and friendly. We hope to come back soon.

The best places to eat in Spain are the most understated, and this follows that trend. On the menu…read moreis what's been caught in the last couple of days. It is beautifully, and simply cooked, like all Spanish cooking. But if you want Carne, look elsewhere