Excellent Italian. Tasty little salad with many extras. Then the baked lasagna was first rate - and…read moreI've had such tissues across America and Europe. Finally, homemade Nutella ice cream was a special ending for the meal. Friendly staff and good ambience. Would highly recommend it.

I met a few people who told me A Despensa was an absolute must while in Porto. I struggled to get a…read morelast minute reservation during my short trip and found the system to be a bit tough, but ultimately I was able to snag one right when the they opened. The wait staff was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. I was told that since I was just one person, they could make me a half size appetizer, which I really appreciated! But unfortunately the few apps I was interested in were not available in half sizes. I ended up going with bread service and the pesto pasta. Both were tasty enough and I left feeling full. I probably didn't order the best, but I didn't find this to be a particularly noteworthy meal food-wise, especially for being on the pricier end. Nice ambiance inside!

A memorable meal in Porto! It really doesn't get much better than this. A Cute restaurant just…read morefar enough fro the super touristy area on the water, to enjoy a peaceful meal. We were very lucky they had 1 table left as we walked in on a whim without a reservation. We decided to share everything we ordered and then order extra of our favorite dishes. Servings are small, more of a tapas style. It turned out to be the perfect plan. We had several favorites, but overall we enjoyed every dish. All 5*... Vegetable tagliatelle Toast w/ ham, brie and tomato jam Mushroom company Cod ceviche with toasted hazelnuts and apples

Food: Started off my Portugal vacation with my first meal here! Ordered several dishes and shared…read moreit with my friend and I could not have been any more happier! Loved all the dishes we ordered and was extremely happy and satisfied with our first restaurant once landing in Porto! Cost: Reasonably priced dishes (maybe a tad on the expensive end) but the quality of the dishes were worth it! Environment: The restaurant is very cozy! Initially I thought it was super small but the rooms are just very long and they have a decent amount of seating available however it does fill up fast so after reading some reviews I did choose to make a reservation just incase! Service: Good service, had no issues and all the dishes came out in a timely manner. Uniqueness: Cozy restaurant with plenty of dishes to choose from!

Food was really good, location was a little hard to find. Kids really liked the pasta and pizza…read more They were really friendly for a restaurant in the heart of the tourist district. Service was really good

Wow! What a great experience! Theres the outdoor seating area out front, indoor seating and outdoor…read moreseating on the terrace. The terrace is like a little secret and much more intimate and quiet than the outdoor seating in the front. The entire place is historic and incredibly decorated. Make sure you go to the bathrooms and admire the huge private dining room on your way there. The food was phenomenal, fresh cheese options, olives, pesto, artichoke spread, hummus spread... breads & croutons/crackers... light appetizer lunch on a warm Saturday was perfect. The service was impeccable, everyone was friendly and helpful. We will be back very soon! Highly recommended!

It's located in a convenient corner that's easy to get to in the historic city. We sat outside and…read morelisted to the live music. There are heaters and the tables are covered to help keep you warm. I ordered the pork cheeks and the flavor and tenderness was wonderful. The Meandro was recommended by the waitress because I prefer something full bodied, and I was very happy with it.

Our hotel recommended this restaurant but we were sorely disappointed. The wait staff was a bit…read moresurly, rushed us and the food wasn't as described. The prices were also high for what we considered a low grade meal. Another couple sat next to us but ultimately left because nobody waited on them. Skip this one! There are far better dining options in Porto!

Hit this experience out of the park! Right on the water-- interesting and delightful dishes for…read moreall of us to try and ending with the best dessert imaginable!

Delicious spot right on the water! We went here for lunch and it was perfect, we had a number of…read moredifferent tapa style small plates that were great for sharing with a few people while sitting outside and looking out over the water. The staff was wonderful and we didn't have a ton of time and they were very accommodating. All the food was delicious and we especially enjoyed the sweet potato dish!

Came here on the recommendation of a local hostess when the restaurant we stopped at was about to…read moreclose and couldn't sit us. We are thankful. We really enjoyed the focaccia (we had the Parma) and beer and wine here. So much so that we returned the next night. It definitely helped that the location was close to our hotel. The ones here are great with a good mix of locals and tourists and a playlist of older recognizable tunes. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

One of our last meals in Porto. The quality of food was excellent. The experience reminded me of…read morehigh end restaurants in NYC. The interior upstairs was lovely. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was good and accomodating to English speakers. They are known for their Focaccia sandwiches. Highly recommend.

I was not looking forward to this place as I felt that the veg options were lacking. But I was so…read morewrong. I got the "BADIJA" FROM MOZAMBIQUE (Black-eyed bean and broccoli croquette, roasted pepper and tomato vinaigrette, marinated green beans) and the depth of flavours were unreal. An almost Indian flavour kick with the vinaigrette was such a nice touch. CAULIFLOWER "BRÁS" (Roasted cauliflower, spinach matapa, shoestring potatoes, "hollandaise"). This is dish was huge and so incredibly rich with complex flavours. I never had matapa but this green base was so unique! The hollandaise added a nice touch but the soft cauliflower topped with the crunch potatoes was next level! Service was phenomenal and very attentive. Couldn't recommend this place more!

It is, but a mirage. Don't let the pictures fool you. You…read morehave to have special reservations to get the upstairs seats with windows and view. The regular tourists are in the first two plain floors. Don't come for menu online, the GM has economized. No lamb. This is one lazy tourist stop. All food on the limited menu, while good, is the type they can prepare in advance, with limited labor. No steaks, no lamb, no salads, no fresh vegetables. In their words, not a fine dining place. And not near enough wait staff. Someone is sqeeeeezing the euros here. There is no reason to dine here. There are 100s of places that care more.

This charming restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, tasteful décor, and pleasant service. It was a…read morelittle warm inside, likely because the place was packed, but honestly, once the food arrived, that was quickly forgotten! Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully prepared. Definitely share the duck risotto--it's incredibly filling and so good! The portion is generous enough to share, making it a great choice if you want to try a few different dishes. And what's not pictured? The bread and olive service--which we absolutely inhaled because it was that good! A wonderful little spot with delicious food, generous portions, and a welcoming feel. Definitely worth a visit!

We went to La Ricotta on a very rainy night during our first night in Porto. This is a really…read morebeautiful restaurant and was close to our hotel. We dined up on the balcony or mezzanine. The restaurant has high ceilings and large windows with street views. We had a salad, the squid ink pasta and clams and the bacalhau with parma ham. The salad was really good and so was the pasta. The bacalhau was good also, but we came to decision after four attempts at bacalhau, it just wasn't our thing. The dessert we had was also quite good. The star of the show was our server Margarite. She was helpful, honest and funny. She made dining on this damp night much more pleasurable. La Ricotta was a great experience and I would come here again if in Porto.