After walking the Camino on a Sat., me & 5 friends arrived here to eat as it was across the street…read morefrom Hotel Capitol Boutique. The owner offered suggestions that pleased all 6 of us. The food portions were ample and very tasty, prompting us to return on Sunday. We let the owner know we'd be back on Monday because the food was so good. After our meal on that Monday, the owner let us know he opened the restaurant just for us. We were honored. Each meal we ordered was unique & made to our liking.

A great atmhophere because of the two sweet owners, who opened up their restaurant only for me -…read moreactually it was their day off. They have various kinds of food (I felt like eating italian after more than a week of tapas) and fulfil special wishes like vegan, vegetarian, and kosher. I stayed really long, because I felt like in a cosy livingroom with really lovely people. If I am in Santiago next time, I will definately come here again! Beso :)

We have been here three times in various trips to Santiago. It was warm inside when it was cold…read moreoutside and they had the air conditioning on when it was crazy hot. The service is fast and efficient and the food is excellent! The baked cheese is to die for. It's typical Italian family style decor. A very worthwhile experience.

My wife and I completed our Camino de Santiago the day before and spent an extra day in Santiago. L…read more'Incontro for dinner that evening and it was fantastic. Great service, awesome atmosphere, and delicious food. We love Spain, and the cuisine is one of the top 3 reasons. One of our servers (owner?) gave us Iberian ham slices, olives, and excellent bread before dinner. The beer and wine hit the spot after our long journey. Scallops for my wife and pork and fries for me. Wonderful! If you walk the Camino and are looking for a delicious restaurant to celebrate, give L 'Incontro a try. You'll love it!

When on vacation I NEVER go to the same place twice. The point is to explore and try all!!…read more Yesterday I had the spaghetti Bolognese. It was very good. While there I saw a few pizzas come out. They looked very good. Another thing I do on action around the world is try the pizza! So when I saw the pie's yesterday? I made it a point to go there today. They made one of the top 5 pizzas I've ever had in my life around the world. Like destination worthy visit! If you in Porto, not in the overly tourist areas? Pay homage to Mamma Mia! Not to mention an impeccable clean interior decorated with class. Beautiful bossa nova music playing in the background and top quality attentive service.

Spaghetti was decent, but the pizza was underwhelming. Got it to go, so that might be the…read moredifference. Wouldn't go back and wish I had explored other options. Not a favorite while in Porto.

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.

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!

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!

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!

This Italian restaurant is now named La Piccola Italia. We ate at the downstairs tavern room,…read morethough there is also an upstairs dining room. The restaurant opens at 7:00 p.m. for dinner, earlier than the customary 8:00 p.m. Spanish dinner hour. Complimentary appetizers of potato chips (crisps) and olives were served, an excellent touch! I ordered a Pizza Arrabbiata, which was a pepperoni pizza. It was 34 cm, just a bit larger than an American 12 inch pizza, but similarly designed as an individual serving for dinner. The pizza was excellent, cooked in the Neapolitan style. A little spicier than similar American pizzas. My wife ordered Ravioli ai Quattro Formaggi (four cheese ravioli) and enjoyed it. Very reasonably priced. Located in the historic district and recommended for lunch or dinner.

Saw paella on the menu and had to try this place. Got a table in the very back for three. Quiet on…read morethis rainy night. We are from California and with some patience from our waiter we ordered peppers, paella and steak. Coke zero and a bottle of Albariño completed our order. Although it took a little while we were served some bread and soon after that our peppers. Big fan of the roasted peppers. Slight bell pepper flavor but not hot. The steak came still sizzling and perfectly cooked medium rare. Lean and very flavorful. As good as every thing was, the highlight for me was the paella. Beautiful. Langostinos sitting on top of a large bowl of rice with chorizo fish chunks peppers onions and probably some other things I missed. Absolutely the best paella I've had. I highly recommend this restaurant.