Small place with a small staff but a ton of good dishes with great flavor. Inside seating is…read morelimited but there is a nice seating area listed. Modest decor, clean and neat. The waitress was very nice and gave us English menus. We shared Black pig cheek slowly cooked in red wine with bread, Codfish "Pastel de Nata" codfish and cream filling & Tuna profiterole - tuna pate and spicy pineapple jam. Small free bathroom for customers.

I was on the lookout for a decent local restaurant when I stumbled upon this gem. We arrived early…read moreand ended up waiting in line before it opened, unaware of its popularity. Given its small size, with only five tables inside, we waited at least an hour for a seat. The food did not disappoint. We started with the black pig cheek served with bread, and it was surprisingly delicious--big chunks of pork, a bit spicy, juicy, and not at all dry! Next, we tried the "a brás," which features fried potatoes, onion, and egg. It was fantastic, but you have to eat it quickly as the thinly sliced potatoes get soggy fast. Of course, we had to order the Francesinha, Porto's traditional dish. It's quite heavy, consisting of a sausage, ham, and steak sandwich smothered in melted cheese. While it was interesting to try, it was a bit too much for me to finish, and I don't think I would order it again. We also enjoyed the octopus and codfish, both of which were pretty good--the octopus drizzled with olive oil and the codfish flaky. We paired our meal with a local wine, which was decent. Overall, the food was great and definitely worth a visit. It was surprisingly affordable given the generous portions we ordered!

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!

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 was not looking forward to this place as I felt that the veg options were lacking. But I was so…read morewrong. I got the "BADIJA" FROM MOZAMBIQUE (Black-eyed bean and broccoli croquette, roasted pepper and tomato vinaigrette, marinated green beans) and the depth of flavours were unreal. An almost Indian flavour kick with the vinaigrette was such a nice touch. CAULIFLOWER "BRÁS" (Roasted cauliflower, spinach matapa, shoestring potatoes, "hollandaise"). This is dish was huge and so incredibly rich with complex flavours. I never had matapa but this green base was so unique! The hollandaise added a nice touch but the soft cauliflower topped with the crunch potatoes was next level! Service was phenomenal and very attentive. Couldn't recommend this place more!

It is, but a mirage. Don't let the pictures fool you. You…read morehave to have special reservations to get the upstairs seats with windows and view. The regular tourists are in the first two plain floors. Don't come for menu online, the GM has economized. No lamb. This is one lazy tourist stop. All food on the limited menu, while good, is the type they can prepare in advance, with limited labor. No steaks, no lamb, no salads, no fresh vegetables. In their words, not a fine dining place. And not near enough wait staff. Someone is sqeeeeezing the euros here. There is no reason to dine here. There are 100s of places that care more.

This gem deserve a 6 stars. This small charming restaurant in Porto it's a must. The food is tasty,…read moreflavorful and big portion. We had the garlic pulpo who melt in our mouth. The bread were fresh moist. The main dis was the seafood rice plenty of big fresh shrimps, mussels it was a portion for 2 but in reality can feed 4 people. The customer service was amazing, the waiter was not trying to over sell food we told him what we were looking for and he suggested. The dinner was an experience.

This is a small restaurant serving traditional Portuguese fare. The service was very attentive and…read morethe food excellent. They had a nice selection of Portuguese dry wines. I would recommend this restaurant for lunch or dinner while in Porto.

Hit this experience out of the park! Right on the water-- interesting and delightful dishes for…read moreall of us to try and ending with the best dessert imaginable!

Delicious spot right on the water! We went here for lunch and it was perfect, we had a number of…read moredifferent tapa style small plates that were great for sharing with a few people while sitting outside and looking out over the water. The staff was wonderful and we didn't have a ton of time and they were very accommodating. All the food was delicious and we especially enjoyed the sweet potato dish!

We did a walking tour and this place was on our agenda to try. We tried to local /traditional…read moreFrancesinha with the sauce that takes 6 hours to make. There are vegan options here as well. The sandwich wasn't my thing but I did appreciate it. It was very salty to me but overall meal had tons of flavor. I would go back and try something else. Their wine was great though. Service was pretty fast and they made sure you were taken care of. This is a great place to join friends to watch a game or have an office lunch party.

We found out about Capa na Baixa on Yelp. It has 5 stars so we decided to try it out. Also it was a…read morequick Uber ride from our Airbnb. The service was exceptional they even had a pay and call button at the table, and the back seating area was very pretty. I highly recommend the carbonara alla ricotta. They literally melt the cheese off a cheese wheel with a blow torch then add in the pasta and ham. My husband ordered the T-bone. I tried a bite and the quality of meat was great. The meal came with an antipasto, rice and homemade crisps. They were all large portions and we had plenty to take home.

Food: Started off my Portugal vacation with my first meal here! Ordered several dishes and shared…read moreit with my friend and I could not have been any more happier! Loved all the dishes we ordered and was extremely happy and satisfied with our first restaurant once landing in Porto! Cost: Reasonably priced dishes (maybe a tad on the expensive end) but the quality of the dishes were worth it! Environment: The restaurant is very cozy! Initially I thought it was super small but the rooms are just very long and they have a decent amount of seating available however it does fill up fast so after reading some reviews I did choose to make a reservation just incase! Service: Good service, had no issues and all the dishes came out in a timely manner. Uniqueness: Cozy restaurant with plenty of dishes to choose from!

A memorable meal in Porto! It really doesn't get much better than this. A Cute restaurant just…read morefar enough fro the super touristy area on the water, to enjoy a peaceful meal. We were very lucky they had 1 table left as we walked in on a whim without a reservation. We decided to share everything we ordered and then order extra of our favorite dishes. Servings are small, more of a tapas style. It turned out to be the perfect plan. We had several favorites, but overall we enjoyed every dish. All 5*... Vegetable tagliatelle Toast w/ ham, brie and tomato jam Mushroom company Cod ceviche with toasted hazelnuts and apples

I loved this restaurant for their authentic Portuguese food, amazing and kind staff, delicious…read morefood, amazing atmosphere, and off the beaten path vibes. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Porto! Enjoyed it so much I brought my friend on another night. Thank you so much! Muito Obrigada

Food and service were ok. We loved the iberico ham and eggplant main dish. Not impressed w/ the cod…read morefish with shrimp. The shrimp was overcooked so I only ate a couple. When the waiter asked me about what I thought, I honestly told him my feedback and he went defensive. He said they're supposed to be rubbery and even suggested I'm not used to eating seafood. He is so rude that I'm giving my whole dining experience 2 stars considering that we spent €200 for a 2-person meal. Would NEVER EVER come back here.