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!

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.

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!

We stopped here for lunch on our way back from the other side of the river. The location is lovely,…read moreparticularly on a warm sunny day when you can people watch and listen to the various street musicians. The ample outdoor seating also allowed us to bring our dogs. I had arancini, which were tasty and nicely presented. My husband had egg yolk raviolo and he enjoyed it. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly.

We got takeout from here twice as it was super close to our apartment and each pasta dish was good!…read moreWe tried the cacio e Pepe, carbonara, and the bolognese. While we did get takeout, we waited for our food each time with a glass of wine and the space inside is beautiful!

On our 3rd night in Porto and having ate a francesinha for lunch, we wanted something less filling…read moreand less Portuguese for our last night here. We decided to go with pizza and chose IL Pizzaiolo based on walking distance from our hotel. We came at 630 pm when the restaurant first opened and were the first patron that night. We got the chicken Caesar salad and the Diavolina (spicy salami) pizza. Firstly, on the table is a basket of bread and condiments. I recalled later on past review Yelp that if you eat it, there will be an additional charge to your bill. They don't say anything about that additional charge so be mindful of it. The charge you will see on your bill is Pao Cecete (bread) 2 euro and couvert pizzeria (condiment of butter, Olive oil and olives (2.8 euro) When we finished the sides, the waitress took our small plates and brought our salad and pizza. The pizza is not sliced at all and we had to ask the waitress for 2 plates to share the pizza and salad. I guess for some, the salad is their main meal. Chicken salad Caesar - 14.45 euro - delicious and had bits of bacon along with egg, Parmesan slices and croutons. Chicken breast was large pieces. 5 stars The Diavolina- got our craving for a light dish and something that had a light thin crust , light tomato sauce and tasty soft crust that hit the spot. 5 stars Yes, the price is a bit high but worth eating if you are craving for something like pizza.

I have mixed feelings about writing this review. I really want to love this place (their star pizza…read moreis a fave) but also, when you leave a place feeling a bit bamboozled by the experience, it makes you question returning. I do find that the "forced appetizer" concept is a bit over the top here. Often times the tables have bread, olives, jam/spreads sitting at the table on arrival. If you aren't familiar with "the way", most people eat them and are blind sided when they are on your bill. BUT this place doesn't stop there. They often bring three types appetizers to the table, which if you eat them, it is likely to raise your bill by 10/15 dollars (as a guess). I always turn them down. BUT just know. That bread sitting on the table has probably been breathed on by another table that turned it away. They are taken to and from the table often and I am unsure if that app is sanitary to eat at that point. Maybe? But be warned. Don't touch the apps or send them away as the arrive. You will be billed. Service is often, not the friendliest. We have gotten one lovely gentleman from Brazil once as a server and he was fab! But recently we got this woman that was less than friendly. Calling people "hey lady" when needing to get attention, and not patient. Maybe just say "excuse me" next time as some feedback. To be fair, it might be a direct language translation (Menina) which is acceptable in Portuguese. Even if so, the place had basically zero people the most recent visit except us and I felt patience and kindness could have been extended a little more. FYI: they won't give you tap water (even though legally they have to when requested) so expect to buy your water, maybe if you are a local Português things are different. I am not Portuguese but I am local and this is the first place that has ever refused me a cup of water. "It tastes bad" was the reason. As a side note: the first time we came here we arrived at 11:58. They opened at 12:00 and they told us we had to wait outside until 12...in the bitter cold and torrential rainfall. I understand not being "open" but I don't think there would have harm in allowing us the stand in the entry way for less than 2 minutes until the proverbial open gates flung open. Overall, you likely will enjoy your meal. But just be aware of the funky little quirks about this place. Oh ya, and paying and splitting bills can get funky with them too so just bring cash if you have more than yourself and you are splitting the bill.... I say this so you don't have to navigate it. There is a lot of good things about this place and I hope next time, if I visit again, things will feel different. It might have been a bad few days for them. I mean, we haven't seen the sun for weeeeeeeks so maybe we are all just blue.

Everything here was great- service, food & ambiance. I was hungry for a simple pizza & they…read moredelivered! The special came with a garlic bread ball. It was amazing!

The Carbonara and Lasagna were delicious! The portions were large, so it's best to save for when…read moreyou are really hungry. Service was fast and friendly.

We went here after we went to Serralves Museum and Gardens since it was nearby. We had a dinner…read morereservation for 7 pm, but that wasn't necessary as there was lots of seating available. We ordered the Mia pizza and it was delicious. Highly recommend this place!

Great little cafe in a nice area! It's cozy inside with only a handful of tables. You can dine in…read moreor take out. We started with the cheese plate, bread, and sangria. The bread was heavenly and came out warm! We had the steak sandwich with egg and the chicken sandwich with vinaigrette! Very reasonably priced. We only spent $31 total for everything. Highly recommend. Would go back!

This was an awesome find! Situated right on the water, it called to me like a siren. They have 3…read morelayers, each one provides some outdoor dining. The top floor is all outdoor dining. They have an old time brick/adobe over for cooking the pizzas to perfection. We went with the waitress' favorite. Which was the Diavola. Slight heat. But it was so good that we got one to go. The tiramisu with port wine soaked lady fingers were a nice twist. And the Jupiter poop was really good. Like ganache dark chocolate.

I created a reservation for 7:45 pm. The restaurant was not busy at that time. The view is the best…read morepart about this restaurant. It overlooks the bridge and water. To get down to service, every table has bread, water from the tap in a bottle, and little dipping sauces. We thought this was complimentary and ate. Later to find out it's all for charge including the water which isn't sealed and literally from the tap. The pizza was the best dish. However items get cold fast or don't seem prepared fresh. We also had the minestrone soup which lacked flavor and the mushroom ravioli which was average. The tiramisu was worth it and light. Would I say this is the best Italian restaurant, no! It is below average however it is the view that I admire.