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    Cozinha dos Lóios

    4.3 (26 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Portuguese
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Regina J.

    Missed our wine tasting today and decided to create the same wine experience in our own. Stopped in here and we had the most delicious port wine. Our server- Rafael was so knowledgeable about the 4 selections we tried.

    Baked cod with potatoes and spinach
    Jessie W.

    Cute little place. We ate in the cellar which was really cool. I had cod with potatoes and spinach. Tasted really good, but there were too many bones in the cod for my liking. Others had steak inside a puff pastry and liked it. The verde wine I tried was very good as well. Skip the dessert, crème brûlée was not good. Waitress didn't speak English very well, but was very kind and tried to communicate the best she could with us, which we appreciated since it was our first full day in Portugal. Giving it 5 stars because overall is was a cool place with pretty good food and drink.

    Bife loios.
    Des Y.

    Another game time decision that panned out. Mostly. We walked in and the club-like beats on the ground floor had me a bit concerned but we were ushered downstairs to a quieter room (that filled up quickly with other diners). Our server was an absolute gem, she's earned one of the star ratings all for her service alone. On to the eats. We started with a couple of sausage apps, and you've gotta be careful here. These are mains-sized sausage apps - they're massive. The choriso sausage was thick and meaty to the bite. The alheira chicken sausage was a more acquired taste: thick casing with a mushier filling made for an interesting challenge to cut it into bite-sized pieces. The salt cod and clams entree was absolutely majestic: a massive serving of cod topped with small clams, and a large prawn on top, whilst surrounded by a crown of hand cut potato crisps. This was seriously great, but the after effect is that you definitely feel the salt after the meal. The bife loios main was also terrific: tender beef, thick brown sauce, pillowy mashed potatoes. All in all, it was better than good.

    Portuguese poutine (Francescine)
    Julie D.

    Stumbled upon this place walking around Porto and was really impressed with the food and service. Service was impeccable and they gent who served paired wines wonderfully with the dishes I chose from the sparkling to the port. Recommend the rump puff pastry which was amazing along with the red wine that was suggested. Perfectly cooked beef with some cheese and a crusty pastry that was wonderful. Chocolate mousse with the port was also perfectly paired. Definitely recommend for a casual dinner with great 80's miaic

    Francesinchq

    Outdoor seating as well as indoors, full marks on ambience and service. They were eager to serve and genuinely excited to have us. We started with clams, oh my what a delight. Perfect blend of onions, oil, spices and clams, order bread to to dip in the sauce. The star of the night was francesinha...two types of ham and steak sandwich topped with melted cheese and served in a sauce. The layers, the textures and flavors went so well with each other, caught us by surprise. Sauce was tomato based with some spices, I couldn't put my fingers on the content, but maybe salt, pepper, cinnamon and something else. We also tried the pork cheeks with mashed potatoes, was also excellent but the star for me was the Francesinha something different

    Agnes W.

    My family and I found this place and decided to check it out. The menu looks fantastic and we decided to go with the tasting menu which is a 6 course meal, with wine pairings, for 40 euros. The portions were quite large for a tasting menu - basically each plate was like half of the actual main size!! We were stuffed. The waiters were fantastic and super friendly and the chef popped out to see how we enjoyed our meals. Overall such a great place and would definitely recommend. The wines were spot on with each dish as well.

    chef's green tagliatelle
    Kathy L.

    One of my best dinner experiences to date. We had a wonderful server Raquel who gave us a great red wine recommendation and had super positive energy and outlook on life. The food was delicious and the meat was tender. Cozy inside with a nice, slightly dim ambiance. Highly recommend!

    Couscous to share
    Mandy M.

    My friend and I really liked it here. Service was good (maybe a little too fast sometimes, but we don't mind). Food was delicious. We took couscous to share. Was full of nice flavours. Both of us took risotto next, also very nice. But the desserts were the best. Fruit tartin with chocolate icecream for me and salted chocolate mousse for my friend. Accompanied with a good vintage Dows port wine. So tasteful! Would really reccomend.

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    Food was mediocre, service was pretty bad as well - forgotten items, appetizers coming after main course etc.

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    Really liked it. Nice decor, music, mood. Food was good and not expensive. :) Staff was very nice.

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    Restaurante Grigio - Risotto

    Restaurante Grigio

    4.6(10 reviews)
    0.5 km

    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!

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    Restaurante Grigio - Diavlo Pizza

    Diavlo Pizza

    Restaurante Grigio - Mushroom pizza (front); Formaggio pizza (back)

    Mushroom pizza (front); Formaggio pizza (back)

    Restaurante Grigio - So we should have taken a picture before, this is the after! Absolutely delicious!

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    So we should have taken a picture before, this is the after! Absolutely delicious!

    FLOW - Pork cheek ravioli

    FLOW

    4.7(51 reviews)
    0.6 km

    Porto has no shortage of great food, and Flow is definitely high on the list. The ambiance ended up…read morebeing one of our favorites from all our meals in Porto, and the food was nothing short of extraordinary. We were able to snag a reservation without really knowing what to expect and we definitely were not anticipating this level of elegance! We ended up having a three hour dinner because everything felt so comfortable, peaceful, and lovely. I cannot recommend the sliders with quail eggs on top enough. My husband had the Iberian pork and really enjoyed it, and I absolutely loved my octopus. It was probably some of the best I have ever had. For dessert we had cheesecake and it was just as divine. If you want a dinner you won't forget anytime soon, definitely check out this place.

    I usually save five stars for the really extraordinary experiences, but Flow is well deserving,…read moreeven if rounded up a bit. The interior space is gorgeous. Modern and airy, tables are well spaced, and the decor is very muted and subtle, but rich. The service is amazing. We were a table of 8 and everyone who came to the table was so nice, helpful, friendly and accommodating. I'm sure waiters hate having to take pics of everyone, but ours were fantastic about it. But all that aside, the food is incredible. I had Iberico pork that was so succulent, seared nicely and roasted (I assume). We all shared some steak tartare, tuna tartare and an amazing cheeseboard. Drinks were also on point. I really love it here and have added it to my "must do" list in Porto.

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    FLOW - Dining area

    Dining area

    FLOW
    FLOW - Beautiful dining area with huge straw lights

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    Beautiful dining area with huge straw lights

    Impar Flores - Linguine Nero - so yum! Wish I had more !

    Impar Flores

    4.4(49 reviews)
    0.1 km

    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.

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    Impar Flores
    Impar Flores - Small table near entrance

    Small table near entrance

    Impar Flores - Pulvo

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    Apego Restaurante - vegetable tartare

    Apego Restaurante

    4.8(5 reviews)
    1.5 km

    One of the most unique dining experiences I've had in Portugal, and certainly in Porto. From the…read morespace to the wine to the food, everything was personalized and interesting. Nothing was bad, and the prices were absolutely outstanding! The food wasn't typical portugese, which is a nice break from the constant portugese standard fare which is served throughout Porto and the country. It is instead this creative, french-ified, Portugese fare that will never bore you, but may not be absolutely stunning at every turn. However there will be moments when you are stunned. The service was unique and interesting - it was also personal, but you can't call it fancy or polished. I liked it better the way it was, but if you're going with your fancy grandma she might be disappointed. The wines are really good and well priced, though we might have had too much, which is always a problem I have in Portugal. They have great recommendations, or you can just buy bottles. My favorite dish was the over sized gnocchi - i've never seen anything like it in my life. The vegetable tartare with an egg yolk was also great. I liked it all, but some things didn't hit as hard as others. We might be back, we'll definitely recommend. Don't expect a michelin starred dining experience, but also don't expect michelin starred prices.

    A wonderful place run by creative and gifted women led by Chef Aurora Goy, This culinary gem is…read moresituated in a section of Porto noted for its plainness and wedged between two seedy buildings. Inside Apego, however, lies beauty. Although small, the ambience is a casual elegance that reflects the fare that Chef Goy and her crew prepare. Barbara, the sommelier, knows her wines. We went there twice during our 6 day stay and will return if we go back to Porto in the future.

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    Apego Restaurante - Entrance

    Entrance

    Apego Restaurante - Part of tasting menu

    Part of tasting menu

    Apego Restaurante - Part of tasting menu

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    Part of tasting menu

    Cozinha dos Lóios - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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