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!

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!

The food, ambience, and service was absolutely excellent. Our waitress walked us through the…read morehistory of each dish and what paired well with what. The food was absolutely delicious, as was its wine pairing. This was the best restaurant I have been to in the country, and perhaps one of the best I have had in my life. I cannot recommend enough, and if you are not full get the cake with the port tawny 20-years, had to order another glass.

Lovely old restaurant, since 1857!, absolutely delicious food. We shared wood grilled sea bass,…read morewhole fish, presented with potatoes and vegetables as entree, starters marinated sardines and also pork cheeks. Fish was the star, but all very good. Nice wine list. The interior shows the granite walls and ancient beamed ceiling. Staff is helpful and cheerful.

If you're a U.S. tourist spending any amount of time in Portugal, you may be experiencing what I…read morecall "bacalhau fatigue," a condition usually affecting Americans who are super excited about the wide array of cod options Portugal has to offer, so they hit the cod options hard, trying bacalhau com batata, bacalhau com natas, bacalhau ao forno, until, 48 hours later, they're so burnt out on bacalhau, that it's their worst nightmare and they never want to eat it again. Well, if you're suffering from bacalhau fatigue, Piccolo Camafeu provides a nice reprieve from the traditional cod options, and has more American flavors. My friend recommended this place (thanks, Marco!) and I'm so glad we checked it out! I had the mushroom pasta and it was fabulous! The owner was very hospitable and hooked it up with the Lambrusco, bread & olives, and was quite generous with the wine pours. This place is quite tiny and intimate (and romantic!), with about 8 tables. We were able to get a table without reservations, but I'm sure it's because we got there right when it opened. Next time I'm in Porto, I'd definitely go back.

Day 4 of our Portugal trip, and dinner here was by far the best meal we have had. Everything was…read morefresh and delicious, from the homemade bread, the Mediterranean salad, and the pastas. Don't leave without trying their pork cheeks - they were divine!

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.

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.