Stopped in here to get out of the rain and had a great experience! It's a cozy spot right on the…read morewater with some delicious food especially the seafood. We shared a few different dishes including some cod and scarlet shrimp and everything was cooked and prepared nicely. They even had some mini pastel de Nata for dessert that we couldn't pass up! The staff was super nice and let us take our time (with a couple glasses of wine of course) as we waited for the rain to clear up which we really appreciated!

Sadly, I'm STILL catching up on my Portugal reviews... So,…read moreWifey and I decided that while in Porto, we were going to kind of wing it. No real plans, no reservations, no guilt, and no time constraints when it came to meals (well, except breakfast...which was included at our hotel). Our first night in Porto, after an amazing guided tour with some very cool sites and some delicious food stops for some sweet treats, both our guide and front desk person recommended VINHAS D'ALHO down by the river for dinner (a reservation would have gotten us outside seating , but that's ok...). Wifey had an amazing mushroom risotto and I had Black Linguini with Seafood (mussels, clams and shrimp). We started the meal with some bread and Qieijo de Azeitão cheese - the cheese was a smooth, creamy texture with a hearty flavor that was really delicious. The meals were what we came to expect in Portugal - not too fancy, the flavors of the food took precedence rather than the seasonings, and we walked away just full enough to share a couple desserts and an after dinner drink. I just wish we would have left some of the bread leftover so I could sop up every drop on the dish. I know I don't need to say it, since it's Portugal, but the service was amazing. It was a beautiful evening so we walked along the river after dinner so we didn't fall into a food coma. Man, I miss Portugal.

Wow, incredible!…read more If you're in Porto, Postigo do Carvao has to be on your list. We were lucky enough to get a table without a reservation for dinner- and it was such a lovely evening. The ambience is relaxed and semi casual. Come with two or with a small group. Service was great, friendly, helpful and attentive. I had a wonderful meal that included Pratinho Polvo Vinegrette (6 e) a delicious appetizer with octopus in a vinaigrette sauce. Super tasty. Naco Especial de vitela (22.5 e) generous portions of tenderloin, made exactly to my liking medium rare. We also got the. Bacalhau com natas ( 16.5 e), A wonderful mixture of cod, fries, potatoes in a very delicious cream sauce. Overall, five star meal, I would definitely wanna come back here again. If you just got to Porto, you need to be on the phone right now making that reservation because this place is that good! Feel free to follow me on Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as I travel the world in search of the best food experiences. Instagram : noodlesoupr

We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here. Highly recommend this place for a delicious meal.read more

Last night in Porto and came here for a late dinner. Lots of seating and great welcome. Jose was…read moreour server and things went very fast by Portuguese standards! Service here was done from a smaller table adjacent and servers literally finish prepare and serve your entrees to a separate plate for you and give you your sides. Almost like mom serving you up and giving you access to more later. Servings are huge and many dishes come with potatoes but quietly include a fantastic rice with a slight smoky flavor and a huge vegetable stir fry (not listed in menu description). I ordered the Iberian roast pork and she got the Sea Bream special. Both under 20 Euros. We also got one salad to share. Omg it was huge-so glad we didn't each get one! Lightly dressed with olive oil on the side we didn't need. One of the best salads I've had in a long time. Wine and drink list large and good. Jose was such a professional great server as was all of the staff. Fun to watch the care they put into service. The food was fantastic and more than ample. We couldn't quite finish it all but believe me I tried! Price was very moderate for such great food and service in such a nice large classically decorated restaurant and I'd go back in a heart beat. Locals seemed more present than tourists. If you are looking for great variety of fish, meats, veg,, and drinks at a mid level price, this is one of the best choices you could make!! Obrigado Jose!

You'll find traditional Portuguese food at Abadia do Porto…read more We started off with the octopus with parsley sauce and the prawns fried in garlic sauce. The octopus was perfectly cooked with loads of chopped white onion and parsley atop. So simple and refreshing. I loved the prawns and had to order the bread (also great) to mop up that sauce! Looking back, these two dishes were at the top of our list during our week stay. For entrees, we ordered the roast Iberian pork neck (single portion) with chestnuts and it was rich and satisfying. As an afterthought, my fiancé ordered the Bacalhau (ok) and didn't realize it came with sides of cabbage and rice too. Way too much food, especially for just the two of us. Good thing we ordered the "single" portions! We couldn't finish either of the two entrees and could have done without the fish, but hey when in Portugal, we wanted to try everything the region is known for. Too bad he missed out on the tripe. HUGE portions. Service was good too. Go for the starters, specifically the octopus and the shrimp and err on the lighter side for entrees. Email for reservations!

We sat outside on a hot sunny day. It took a while to get service because they were super busy…read more We ordered crispy shrimp for appetizer, which was shrimp wrapped in egg roll wrapper. The gin spritz were big and refreshing. The steak frites were a great choice. The bacalao not so good. There was a big bird that kept swooping back and forth, trying to steal food from people's plates! Annoying, but nobody's fault. Nature prevails!

We just arrived to Porto and was in search of authentic Portuguese food. Saw several restaurants…read morebefore I agreed to go to Traca. They have an executive menu, which consists of a starter, main (4 different choices), and a coffee for 21 Euros. Definitely a great deal. For the mains hubby got the pork cheeks and I got the baked cod/shrimp potato. Both dishes were delicious! And started with the veggie soup, which was ok. The service was also very friendly. Great way to start a vacation!

Not far from out hotel, a definite following with the turistas since the place was packed by 7:30…read more Our server was extremely accommodating, seated us on the street even though we didn't have a reservation. Had the croquetas de bacalao, octopus and pork cheeks, all tasty. A good variety of wines to boot, and worth a visit.

A Rick Steve recommendation, we had to walk a ways to find from the bridge but worth it. The owner…read more( I think ) was fun, he helped us decide on what to eat and drink, he thought we should do a local white wine, the bottle, and it was delicious and refreshing, I did require an Uber back! The cod cake appetizer very good. I ordered the cod was very good but be careful lots of big bones, my husband had a pork dish he loved. They talked us into chocolate mousse for dessert. Not too big great way to finish. After we finished we walked up and around the corner beautiful sunset!

We were literally wandering around Porto hilled alleys on a rainy windy afternoon after touring the…read morecathedral. Wanted to "get lost" and find a place eventually to eat and drink. This was sooo unassuming and relatively empty with two Asian ladies going in. One little table out front and upstairs 7 tables and an outside dining deck. Deck closed due to horrible weather in Feb. We ordered Portuguese Feijoada (chorizo, pork, pork belly cabbage and red beans) in a stew served with rice and a side of what he called "meatballs " for a side. Well the meatballs came and it was more of a bread squares with chunks of pale ham in it. And it was really soft and tasty but not at all what we expected. Oh well it was only 4 euros! Might not order it again but good to try. The Pork belly stew was fantastic and just the kind of dish I was looking forward to in Portugal!! Rice very plain but a good base and the bread served was a good mop for the sauce. Could have used a tad of salt but that's my preference. Add some if you like. The wine and sangria was standard but good and all of this at a very good price. Such wonderful service in a very basic charming and rustic little place with stone masonry walls yet one very modern bathroom inside. If you want to get away from the tourist mess by the river, get lost here! Obrigado!

My wife and I had dinner at Português de Gema and had a great time…read more The place was quiet and cozy, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. We ordered Tripas à Moda do Porto, Bacalhau, and a delicious pork belly stew. I had two beers, my wife had a glass of wine, and the total came to just 65€ for both of us. Everything was full of flavor and felt homemade. Great food, great service, and great value. Highly recommend!

We felt a bit peckish while walking around Porto and stumbled upon this beautiful restaurant…read more We ordered: Shrimp, Bread and Olives, Clams, and some wine. Probably the best shrimp dish I have ever had. Not sure what was in it, and as you can see, I was more than halfway through by the time I took the picture.

Nice place for a nice seafood-forward meal. We tried a couple starters and the cataplana -…read moreeverything was delicious. Very home style tasting despite the establishment looking nicer. The place is way overstaffed. We had way too many people just hovering over our table. We had the small plates with cleansing napkins set down and removed no less than 5 times by different people. We were constantly on edge waiting for someone to interrupt our dinner. For the price, I expect staff to be able to anticipate customer needs better without breathing down our necks. Good food but not quite there on the service style for the price.

Very good, every time I come to Porto I always come here . The seafood rice, the octopus the steak…read moreall so delicious

We were really looking forward to dining at Uma Marisqueira (Zé Bota), but unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was so disappointing that we decided to leave before even being seated. We first visited around 2:30 PM after reading the excellent reviews. Although the website states the restaurant is open until 10 PM, the only employee working asked if we had a reservation and informed us that they closed at 3 PM. No problem! The restaurant smelled wonderful, so we decided to make a reservation for dinner instead. We planned our evening around returning, made a 9 PM reservation directly through their website, and took an Uber across town from the riverside specifically to dine here. We arrived two minutes before our reservation, only to find the door locked. The same employee came to let us in, but his demeanor was immediately rude and unwelcoming. He abruptly asked whether we had a reservation, and when I confirmed our 9 PM booking, he demanded to see it. Before I even had the opportunity to pull up the confirmation, he dismissively told us we would have to wait. It wasn't the possibility of waiting that bothered us. It was the complete lack of courtesy, professionalism, and hospitality. His attitude made us feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome that we decided to leave. We didn't argue or exchange any further words. We simply walked away. Fortunately, we found another restaurant around the corner where we were immediately greeted with warmth, kindness, and genuine hospitality. It's unfortunate because we genuinely wanted to enjoy this restaurant, especially given its reputation and how wonderful the food smelled. However, no matter how good the food may be, customer service matters. We went out of our way to support this establishment, and the treatment we received was completely unacceptable.