The food, sangria and service were great. The black pasta is a must. Highly recommended! read more

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Service was five star friendly and we were quickly served but food was not worthy of 5 stars or the price tag

Where do I begin!? I am so glad that I discovered Ribeira Square passing by in the morning when we went to Vitória. I did a little research on top restaurants in the area and this restaurant popped up. I thank whoever has this restaurant in their top restaurants in Porto because it is the truth! The husband and wife who own the restaurant are so passionate about their restaurant and it translates through their food. We had the grilled octopus, black spaghetti with garlic shrimp, smoke ham bruschetta, seafood rice and their dream cake (chocolate meringue cake)! The food was so amazing that we came back again the following night. We also tried the duck breast spaghetti which was great as well. This place is a must have when visiting Porto. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was absolutely delicious. I will always remember that Dream Cake because it was the most unique, melt in your mouth, heavenly thing ever. The Francesinha was so cheesy and savory. The service was highlighted by the wonderful waitress we had. She had blonde curly hair and it's been so long I can't remember her name- but she was a doll. The view, the wine, the food was just spectacular. It made the almost two hour wait worth it to me. Highly recommend eating here, the Dream Cake is a MUST!! read more

Out first night in Portugal and we were looking for something while out in our night time walk. I didn't expect the riverfront to have people telling you to come look at menus but it was a warm night in February and a lot of people were dining outside. We walked by Ribeira Square and the name sounded familiar bc I had read a few reviews of surrounding restaurants. We walked a little and felt overwhelmed so I walked back to ribeira square and sadly the last outdoor seating had just been taken. We went in and asked if we could have a table for 4. There was another dining room upstairs. The owner greeted up and asked us where we were from. We are American. Phillip was our waiter and he sat us upstairs. Handed us our menus and showed us the little buzzer we could buzz at any time to order or get him. We ordered white Sangria at first. Different from Sangria we are used to but it was refreshing and delicious. I then let Phillip choose a dry white wine for me and it was superb. We ordered the starter of tuna, olives, and olive oil which came with an assortment on delicious breads. We also ordered a "stuffed mushroom" but it was more like a queso dip with mushrooms and onions. Sooo good get that and dip your bread in it. Never had anything like it. Then we all were ready for these famous Porto francesinha sandwiches we were reading up about. We all got one. Every bit was eaten from each plate. Delicious. This sandwich was truly unique but very tasty. Philip was a wonderfully attentive and warm waiter. The next table was a French family. They asked Philip if he spoke French. Of course he did. The next table spoke Spanish and Philip spoke perfect Spanish to them. I know we are spoiled as Americans that so many people speak English when we travel. And I know Europeans are blessed to master multiple languages but, it is so smart to have a waiter like Philip in this touristy area. He made the experience just perfect for these tired travelers. This place is great! read more

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We arrived to Porto very late, after a full day of travel. Needed a late meal. We hunted around but most places were closed or about to close. We were welcomed, treated well and served a wonderful dinner. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Otimo! The food was amazing! I highly recommend the Francesinha, the local dish in Porto. The dish is a mix of comfort and happiness. The flavor is like home for the weary traveler. The owner and staff has been there for 10 years. You come to the door and you are greeted with a wonderful smile with romantic ambiance. It is a must eatery to try. read more

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After eating at several places in Porto, this place is really a 4 star but I cannot modify the review as I started days ago. The wine and beer were good. Prices were high as the restaurant caters to tourists only. The shrimp pasta was good with garlic and a small amount of olive oil. The tuna was just okay. We ordered a bacon and cheese buchetta. The cheese was extremely strong and overwhelmed the bacon. The service was excellent and inside dining comfortable. A good choice if you are tired and the top choices are full. read more

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A super friendly staff made this dining experience stand out. On a very busy Sunday we arrived without a reservation. Since it was somewhat early the waiter said we could have a table in 45 minutes. We decided to wait and he set us up outside on the monument steps across from the restaurant with our own cask for a table. We then spent the wait time drinking sangria and watching people. We also noted that dozens of people were turned away - so plan ahead and get a reservation. Once we got a table in the tiny downstairs room we ordered a meal of tapas. We tried the bruschetta and the smoke salmon - both were excellent. Our travel partners split the Porto specialty the Francesinha - a real gut buster but delicious. They also tried the fish soup which was tasty. Of course we tried some of the local wines - all were good. A great place for dinner but make a reservation so you are not disappointed! read more

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This place is amazing. We saw the 5 star reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. There was a line out the door but we waited and we are so happy we did. Excellent food and the service was outstanding. Owner was seating, taking orders and bringing out the food to her customers. She was hard at work but still very pleasant and you could tell she liked to have conversations with her guests. I would highly recommend this place. If I ever go back to Porto, I will definitely be waiting in line again for dinner. read more

Loved this place!!! Great food! Excellent service! The Sangria was the best ever! The duck was amazing and I don't usually even like duck. This place is charming, authentic and delicious. read more

Ribeira Square has a lot going for it. The location is great, the service is great, but the food isn't the best. It's not bad by any means, but prices being a little higher made me think the food would be somewhat better. read more

An UNESCO historic site that is brimming with tourists, restaurants, and shops that borders the Douro river. Great for people watching. read more

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We were there last Monday as they were one of the few recommended restaurants open. We got there early and just beat a rush. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table for two and we were lucky because soon after that they closed the line and were waving people away. The mother and daughter team running the front of the house were straightforward and congenial. We had a wonderful meal of the fish soup, followed by the fish kabab with squid ink spaghetti and cherry tomatoes. We ended with chocolate and cream ice cream. Everything was excellent. You can tell when a restaurant is well-run and the staff have a rhythm like a choreographed dance. read more

We loved eating here, and lucked out with the last available table upstairs. The waitress was lovely and on top of things. The small upstairs dining room was packed with people from various countries and the food was lovely. It was conveniently located across the plaza from our hotel (love that) and the food was really good. We had a mixed salad --gotta get those greens, a chorizo sampler plate which came with a couple pieces of 3 different kinds of chorizo (loved the spicy one), batatas bravas, pimentos padron (shishito peppers) which were charred beautifully, sangria and decadent chocolate dessert and lime pie (I think it was key lime). Loved that the windows to outside were open and the atmosphere was jovial in general, with a wide age of patrons. I'd go here again for sure. read more

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Food was AMAZING! It's a small place that makes you feel like you're having a relaxing dinner at a friend's house, which I loved. The staff is kind and service is suburb. Note if you're eating indoors, it can get warm so try to snag a table by the window upstairs or outside which had a great view of the river. read more

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One word: wow. This place is actually fantastic. I came here because of the good reviews and was curious to see whether they held true. And they do. It checked all possible boxes. - Service: We had a great experience. Our waiter was very friendly and he brought out all of our food remarkably quickly. - Ambiance: Also notable. You really can't go wrong with some nice outdoor seating overlooking the river. - Food. This was the best part. Everything was just so fresh and thoughtfully prepared (no detail left unattended for). We ordered a wide range of tapas from the menu (plus dessert and coffee) and loved pretty much all of it. My favorites? The smoked salmon, maybe some of the freshest and best I've ever hard. Also, the bruschetta with smoked ham, it came with melted mozzarella and tasted like a fluffy, irresistible little pizza. Everything else was great - rose sangria pitcher was fruity and fun without being too sweet, bread bowl we ordered came with assorted bread + high-quality olive oil + fresh tuna salad, spicy potatoes came with a tangy sweet and spicy sauce (this one could be hit or miss depending on personal preference), creme brulee had a hint of lemon and was crackly and delicious, and coffee with milk was strong and high quality. I could probably do without the sausage platter, very small portion and only really enjoyed the chorizo (chicken sausage and blood sausage, not so much). Our waiter wrapped up the meal by giving us each a small shot glass of port wine. This place is hands-down a must go. read more

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Great place to enjoy dinner near the river. The waiters were super friendly. We came here on a Monday night but couldn't get a table. We came back again on Tuesday night and got a table upstairs. The place itself was very small so inevitably it was crowded. But that added to more of a at-home feel, which fitted the general vibe of the restaurant. The food was amazing. The seafood rice and the steak were both excellent. I paired the steak with a port wine sauce, which was unique and delicious. The dinner ended with a complimentary shot of port wine. This was a great experience and I highly recommend anyone check out this restaurant! read more

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Great food, good service by the Douro river. Locals say to stay away from tourist traps but this place was super good.

This is a great place to come for sunset and awesome scenic views. The restaurants here may be a bit pricey than other places so if your not into the pricey restaurants that is fine as there are some cheaper ones if you look around. We came here on a Sunday and there was live music. Very very beautiful. You don't want to miss it read more

This little family driven restaurant is just awesome!!! We called and reserved a table for three on the top floor near the window which turned out to be the perfect spot :) As starters we ordered 3 Tapas which were all amazing and for main we had the cod fish, cod fish gratain and the black spaghetti with prawn. Best spaghetti with prawn I ever had!!! Secret tip: I ordered a red port-tonic which seems to be not 'normal', as its normally made with white port but it tastes sooooo good :) The staff and serivce was TOP and I can only recommend to go there!!! read more

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My family had dinner at this small restaurant last week. Everything is delicious & well presented. When you are in Porto, be sure to stop by this place. read more

In a quiet corner of the square. Much better than average with beautiful presentation. Melon with Prosciutto was perfection as were our other dishes. read more

Fun tapa restaurant with a good selection. Service was excellent, and food good. Great menu with varied selection. Be sure to get reservations, it's a small establishment that fills up. read more

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We had a wonderful time at Ribeira Square. The food was amazing and Monica, our host, was wonderful!

It had potential for sure. Really nice menu, lovely staff, good location, comfy interior. But so much of the reviews I give are for the food, and the food here was simply not the 'wow' of an experience expected. It was our first night in Porto, and given the rainy weather, we didn't want to stray too far from our AirBnb. Given the Yelp reviews (cross referenced with TripAdvisor and Google), we opted for Ribeiro Square. The waiter we had, albeit a bit too talkative, was really quite accommodating. He gave our party the ability to taste a few white wines to decide which we would prefer. For dinner, one in our party had the squid ink pasta which tasted good and the other the gratin cod (too cheesy). Two of us shared the cod dumplings (good, not great), the stuff mushrooms (highlight of the night), fresh salmon with caviar (the only reason we ordered was because of the yelp recommendation, and it was just OK--have had much better quality fish in California) and the octopus -- again, good, but we've had better in a number of places in the US. For dessert, we shared the lime pie -- which was again, good, not great. Just seems that the consensus on Yelp is much more generous with the stars than I am willing to give. read more

Un lugar muy bien ubicado en la plaza de la rivera, la atención excelente, la comida muy bien preparada, deliciosa read more

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Excellent food and service. We ate there four times and would have gone again, but ran out of time. Avoid the restaurants right on the waterfront and seek our Ribiera Square read more

Felipe and Monica are the sweetest most wonderful people. The food was amazing and the view was breath taking. Do yourself a favor and come here. read more

if you are a foodie and you are in Porto, Ribeira Square is a place where you will find exquisite food. The appetizer of raw salmon with caviar (actually salmon roe) combines sweet and savory flavors in a unique, delicate blend that I will not soon forget. The black spaghetti with shrimp is bursting with original well-balanced garlic flavor. My foodie kid ordered it and we agreed to share, but then he refused to give me more than one bite. It was WOW. The steak I ordered was exquisite, juicy, and perfectly cooked rare. While I intended to order it with port sauce (recommended by another yelper), the waiter convinced me to try the Roquefort sauce instead. Now I don't know what to do when I return ... try the steak with port sauce that I missed or get another steak with Roquefort?.... one thing is certain: I will be back! The chocolate cake and tangerine sherbet was so good that everyone wanted more and we ordered seconds. It was like the best mousse I've ever had. The food was delicious and the service was even better--genuinely friendly, attentive, and welcoming. This place deserves the five yelp stars, and that is something this well-travelled foodie fuel not give out lightly. read more

We shared 5 Tapas between the 3 of us.... all were delicious and Bruno our waiter offered the best service.

Delicious food and very outgoing, fun, knowledgeable staff a wonderful combination. Loved the grilled octopus, gratin cod and sautéed cod. Wonderful window seat with a view of Ribiera Square. read more

Even in a city full of great restaurants, this one stands out. Excellent tapas, the best white sangria we've had this trip (and we've had lots due to the crazy heatwave), and super friendly and helpful wait staff. Excellent people watching too if you manage to grab one of the outdoor tables on the square down by the river. read more

This is a hidden gem near the town center. It's a small, family run business that seems to really care for the customers. The food is fresh and fabulous. read more

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This was by far my favorite experience in Porto to date. The food was amazing and fresh. The staff made great recommendations on wine and everything. I would come back in a heart beat!! Great food the port wine served is awesome but the chocolate merengue is like heaven on a plate. A must have! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner at Ribeira Square. We had to wait a bit to be seated but the staff was attentive and chatted with us as we waited for other diners to finish. We were seated outside and were lucky to be at one of Sara's tables. She (our server) was super fun and joked with us throughout the evening. We started with a balsamic, arugula, onion, and tomato salad which was light and fresh. My wife requested spaghetti nero which looked great and she confirmed it was tasty. I tried the francesinha and it exceeded my expectations! This eggy, cheesy extravaganza is not for the meek, but Sara assured us I would become 1/2 Portuguese if I finished it. :) I was up for the challenge and it was delicious! I also had a super smooth tawny port (Graham's I believe). Near the end of our evening Sara brought us a tasting of ruby port (I think as a thank you for waiting for the table); awesome! We had such a fun time here! The excellent food, and kind attention from the owner and our server made for a highlight experience in Porto. Obrigado! read more

Wow! Ribeira Square was incredible. My wife and I stumbled in by accident to get in out of the rain during our first night in Porto over (American) Thanksgiving in 2016, only to have to owner and staff give us a crash course on port. The food and port were excellent, but the staff was what made the place so fun. We stayed for hours, and returned again later in our trip JUST because we had so much fun. While the downstairs is tiny...sit at one of the booths there if you can, and hang out with the crew. It's not fancy, but the food is great, the staff is better, and to top it off, the prices are very reasonable! read more

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Was very easy for us to get to from our hotel. We had the Nero prawn pasta, the ratatouille and a third meal which I can't remember the name of but the waiter recommended. It was under the meat section and was basically a super steak sandwich. It was incredible, along with all the other food. The lime tart was a great dessert. The experience was topped off by above and beyond service from the friendly staff. read more

The staff were very friendly and accommodating and we were even given some port to try. We ordered spicy potatoes and bruschetta with mountain cheese to start, both were really good. For mains we tried the gratin cod and octopus, both delicious. Try the dreamcake for dessert - super light. read more

One of our favorite places we ate in all of Portugal. The staff was so kind and the food was spectacular! I can't even remember everything we ate but I recall a few favorites of ours were the chorizo from hell, the mushrooms and the octopus. Love this place so much!!!! read more