We loved, i mean loved this place! Traditional Portuguese…read morefare! the "feijoada" stands out....for me! Daily specials every day of the week: Friday is "tripas" day! Yummy. Thursday is "rojões", great also! Go early, 12:30 pm latest for lunch, to get a table, otherwise you must wait. Dinner time is less hectic but just as delicious! Ok i must mention sr manuel - the most "castiço" waiter i have met im porto ! What a charismatic hard working gentleman . Bem haja! Ricardo was also a pleasure.

This restaurant was absolutely delicious!! It does get pretty busy during the lunch rush but we…read moredidn't wait too long for a table. To start, they brought us bread and butter, codfish fritters that were AMAZING, and salad. Just a warning, we didn't order apps, they just bring it to your table but you will see it on your tab. Everything was extremely affordable so we didn't mind. We also had the grilled pork chop and fries as well as the fish and potatoes. Everything was delicious. It was affordable and they were quick to bring our meals to the table. Beautiful upstairs, although we sat in the basement which we didn't mind. Highly recommend!!

"Oh, my aching tentacles" (Squidward T)…read more My friend and I had the fortune of stumbling upon A Grade after becoming lost and hungry in the steep Ribeira alleyways of Porto. Our eight arms and legs were hurting, so we needed to sit down, rest, and eat! A Grade has been recommended by both Rick Steves and Lonely Planet in the past for their delicious traditional dishes, so even though this family-run restaurant is hidden away from more touristy areas, reservations are generally needed. Seating is limited in this small space, and all tables had reserved signs on them upon our arrival. In desperation we asked to be squeezed in, and they graciously accommodated us. We couldn't believe our luck as we noticed a handful of parties were turned away after us. An American couple sitting next to us had been referred to A Grade by locals to sample the best octopus in the city. We had planned on ordering the seafood rice, but changed our minds after our conversation with them. We ordered the octopus fillets with rice, and after one bite it octopied our hearts! Sooo tender! It really did somewhat taste like chicken! There may have been a bit of guilt involved in eating this dish after having watched "My Octopus Teacher" last year, though not enough to stop devouring the plate. We also ordered the grilled sardines and some salt cod fritters (Pasteis de Bacalhau)--both were excellent. Our waiter was professional and possessed a spectacularly witty sense of humor, entertaining us throughout our meal. I highly recommend eating at A Grade...and I give it an A grade! If you're as lucky as us, you might even hear a Fado performance from another restaurant around the corner. I'm guessing the English translation of the song was, "I want to hold your hand, hand, hand, hand... hand, hand, hand, hand." **Credit cards are accepted here, but they prefer payment by cash.

The Quick: Try to get a table outside and enjoy all the seafood goodness with a bottle of house…read morewhite wine (excellent and very cost effective). Really enjoyed everything we ate. Family owned, very casual. We came earlier in the day and were able to get a 9:30pm reservation later that night. Staff was helpful. Overall great experience just a few steps off the main road but much more authentic and peaceful.

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.

food: big portions, everything tastes good except the octopus was a bit too salty…read more service: didn't really like all the staff, some of them were nice but there was a male server that kept asking us if we were ready & made me feel rushed ambiance: love the blue & white decor, reserved for right when it opened but I would wait like 730-8 to eat as it will be more lively

Impossible to capture the magic of this meal. From the moment we rang the doorbell to enter, every…read moremoment was thoughtfully designed. We were guided to a waiting area for a short stop just inside for a welcome cocktail and an amuse bouche. Then, into the dining room where chairs were pulled out I'm tandem and a stool was quickly proffered on which to set our bags. The som suggested an appertif - non-alcoholic options available upon request- and the menu was explained. We opted for the 14 course tasting menu, a parade of dishes. Portuguese with Asian influence, primarily seafood. The presentation was gorgeous, colorful and intensely flavorful sauces, perfectly portioned bites, combinations of flavors and textures. Each one unique. My fave was the squid carbonara with "pasta" made from thin ribbons of squid body, smoked fin meat subbing for the traditional bacon. Brilliant. The food was the star but the dining room set the perfect stage. Overhead lighting shown a spotlight on the plates, while leaving the diners outside the direct beam. Even the walk to the mirrored restrooms was a delight- up several short, twisting flights of stairs. The staff delivered and cleared place settings- including at least 6 different styles of cutlery- like choreographed performers. This place is definitely worth the splurge. Highly recommend!

Get out of here -- this meal was on another level. The precision of DOP's small plates was matched…read moreonly by the brilliant Portuguese wine pairings. A crisp Niepoort cut beautifully through seafood starters, while Esporão's rich Alentejo red deepened a tender lamb dish. Adega de Cantanhede brought a sparkling touch to cheese and honey -- a pairing worth its own course. But the real "get out of here" moment came with dessert: chocolate and kimchi -- bold, strange, and utterly perfect. DOP isn't just fine dining; it's a love letter to Portuguese terroir -- confident, creative, and unforgettable.

I had really high expectations because I dined at their Lisbon location a few days prior. This…read morelocation did not meet expectations. The food was good but not on the same level as the Lisbon location. Service was good since I went in for lunch and there were multiple servers accessible. The ambiance is casual but nice. Overall good lunch but not as good as Lisbon.

The food here was delicious! A comfortable atmosphere with really nice waiters and waitresses. We…read morehad a reservation and would recommend making one. We ordered a francesinha and some veal in curry sauce, and both were very flavorful and tasty. The francesinha had ham, chorizo sausage, and pork glazed in a creamy white sauce. The veal was very tender, and the curry sauce added a very satisfying flavor. There were also some vegetables and rice with the veal.

A wonderful little bistro type restaurant with wonderful food. Having a reservation in Porto is…read moreimportant if you want to eat at restaurants that are not fast food locations during peak hours. This restaurant was recommended by our concierge and was able to get us a last-minute reservation. We found the service and food outstanding so much that we came back two days later. There is an appetizer option that allows you to choose five items that can easily be shared with 2 to 3 people. Beyond that, entrées are large enough to be shared as well. Our service the second time back was a little spotty, but the food quality was equally as good both times. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean. Great value for the money and would expect to go out of my way to come back here again if I was back in Porto. Portuguese, traditional dishes that are creative and flavorful.

Word of advice, book restaurants ahead of time in Porto or be left scrambling to find decent places…read moreto eat. eLeBe was our 6th option where we just gave up and went with anything that looked fairly decent. The service was a bit spotty. Server gave us something we didn't order but gave us the dish for free. Vegetable soup was whatever. Scallop was good but you can tell it was mayo based which didn't make it feel original. The black pork cheek was okay if you like braised food. I personally hate the taste of anything braised so eff me. The baby goat was hearty and good and packed a filling punch. Like I said, this is a good 6th choice option.

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.

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!