Along the Douro River Valley on the N108, you will see a popular cafe because it is located up…read moreabove the river's bend. So, it's got a great outside, covered terrace with a good view in both directions. Watch the fishermen in their motorboats. As for the food, try one of the two daily specials which is five euros. The rolls are home made and they come with tuna pate. The lunch special was a chicken cutlet served with rice, salad, and potato "chips." See photos. Wish we could stay longer, but our lodging is still ahead!

Food was tasty but not as adventurous as the vibe suggests. Accommodating of vegan diets. Lovely…read moreservice!

Cruel is a standout on a street (Rua da Picaria) packed with stylish, good restaurants. The menu is…read morefascinating as it is arranged according to levels of daring. The restaurant itself is both modern and comfortingly traditional, with an elegant candle-light and shadow ambience -- romantic. The food is excellent and I'd recommend the house favorite mushroom risotto ("Risoto de cogumelos em alucinação"), enough to feed two and topped with dancing bonito flakes, although anyone visiting Portugal should also try anything with black pork ("porco preto").

Eating with the locals in Portugal - northern edition (1 of 2)…read more It was later in the evening and I was laying my head down in Porto instead of Vila Nova de Gaia, which is atypical for me. I asked where to get some fairly priced and good grub that locals would definitely like. I was given this name - Capa Negra II - and, since they know they can be nasal and enunciate differently from the other Iberians, this young lady wrote it down for me. Capa Negra II was nearby and on the busy street that buses use to go from the Casa da Musica Metro over the Ponte Arrabida to the south shore. I had thus been by it numerous times. I took note that they offered many things, but are best known for their Francesinha. Even though Francesinha approximates "little Frenchie" in Portuguese, it is said to have been born in the Porto area. It is a sandwich inside which there are pressed layers of different pork and cured meats and it is covered in a complex sauce including cheese, tomato sauce, beer, port wine, spices, and then some. It is usually topped with an egg. They are very nice to look at, albeit almost decadent. I have a short history with the Francesinha. Years ago, I notice a place that looked like Capa Negra II and on that very same row of eateries that was hopping in the evenings and I went in there to get a Francesinha. (I don't know why that similar place is no longer open.) The sandwich was just like I have described above except that there were peppercorns in the meat that, in my opinion, were nasty and I had to open it up to work around them. It was thus the only time I had eaten a Francesinha. The waiter was mild mannered and I told him I only needed to verify one thing. I always try to put together some words in the local lingo because I want to ... and because I want to be far from being an "ugly American." I was adamant about there being no peppercorns in my Francesinha. I said something like, "Tem issas coisas pequenas negras e picante dentro a carne? ... nao quiero ... nao gosto." He quickly understood my issue and indicated there would not be any. Now, here, I was an idiot an asked for "batatas cocidas!" I should have just accepted the traditional fries that accompany the sandwich given how many times I've had Big Boy and Big Mac combos. I washed it all down with a soft drink. I was happy that I gave the Francesinha another chance. Mind you, you cannot do this often. It was robust, tasty, and, since you might eat only that, it will be filling without completely bogging you down. I liked the waiter and his politeness. The price was fair. The restaurant was modern, simple, comfortable, and airy, even though it was in the evening. Finally, there was a queue because it was full and you had to give the host your name. They stuck to it and got me seated quickly. I really appreciated the fairness and even handedness of all this and it's usually this way in Portugal, especially in its north. Their Francesinha is good and they have many other choices. It's not fine dining. I would almost describe Capa Negra II as a glassier modern tavern. There is another "branch" in the center and there may be more tourists at that one. I do like this newer part of the city, you will be eating with locals, and I recommend this restaurant.

The Francesinha sandwich was very good. Very attentive wait staff with excellent service. It was a…read morebit crowded but this is to be expected at the good restaurants.

Service was good.. got a table without a reservation on a Saturday night!…read more Ambiance is amazing...great hygge! Food was delicious as was the wine. Steak and potatoes + wedge salad(5/5) Caprese salad ((4/5) Shrimp and garlic (5/5)

We did not have reservations and was able to go in 10 mins to 2:00pm and the restaurant will close…read morefor break at 3pm. We only ordered one of their signature dish "Octopus ". Taste is ok but it should have more taste of extra virgin olive oil with garlic. It is kind of expensive for this dish. If the taste is good I don't mind to pay 42.00 Eur. I guess it is not the taste that I preferred. Restaurant atmosphere is comfortable and surrounding is comfortable.

Fantastic experience, totally worth it, in the tourist area but not touristy…read more TLDR Strolling around, wanting a break from the hills, we wanted seafood and close. I looked up LSD and we headed for it. Our immediate inclination was to sit outside and my friend approached a member of staff. He brusquely told my buddy that we would have to talk to the manager. Everyone was moving quickly and the outside was pretty full. The manager came over and said it would be at least a 45minute wait. After the curtness of the initial contact and the wait time, we paused. I asked about seating inside and the manager said he was short staffed asked if we were in a hurry. I said we didn't mind waiting if we could have drinks. He said for sure and sat us in the cool of the inside. We ordered a pitcher of sangria; he recommended the special which was light and refreshing. Delicious! The pictures show everything we ordered and there was not a single disappointment in the bunch. One note, the white fish and rose shrimp crude is a cold dish; very light, refreshing and full of flavor. As we were about to order dessert, we saw them serve the smoked salmon to another table and since more than one of us had been eyeing it, we ordered one. So glad we did. All the desserts were perfect. We also had a nice white wine and a pair of old fashioneds to round out the meal. The staff were moving throughout and it was the best dining experience we had in Porto! Highly recommended.

Carlos was amazing! Warm and welcoming on a rainy night. All of the staff were wonderful and very…read moregood food

We had the Octopus and the duck. No regrets. Both were tasty, fresh and a big serving. The duck had…read morea red wine sauce the octopus had an Asian sauce. Both dishes were served with a big plate of veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots). Plus they each had a small salad topped with pine nuts and a vinaigrette on the same plate. The duck barely inched out the octopus as our favorite but it was close. My husband had a port wine old fashioned while I enjoyed a gin basil smash. Service was very attentive. We made a reservation, but didn't need it as it was surprisingly not crowded. No room for dessert because portions were large. Bill came to 74 euro, not expensive for what we ordered. We ate every bite- even our veggies. Bonus was the river view.

From the owner: “The KEspot” is a grill bar/restaurant with a beautiful view on city!read more

Beautiful tapas place that we tried on our first night in Porto, no reservation needed. Staff are…read morevery friendly and explained each item of the tapas menu to us in English. We ordered a bottle of the house red for 10 euros and 10 or so tapas plates to share, the bill came to only 40 euros! Our favorites were the caldo verde, alheira duque, rissol marisco and the chouriça assado. Strongly recommend if you're looking to taste a variety of Portuguese specialities in one place!

Excellent service, great food, we had pleasant experience in the center of city Porto ! 5 stars.read more

Fun, but a little overpriced. No surprise on the price, as this inside the food market on the Main…read moreStreet in Vila Nova de Gaia in the area where all the tourists go to sample porto. Loved the food.

From the owner: Codfish cake with traditional rice of red beans and tomate sauce…read more Pork cheek in red wine.

Great place to have a calm lunch, with great food with an amazing view from Guimarães. Prices are…read morequite reasonable for a curated food. Worth moving from the city center.

Friendly service. Simple delicious food and a an excellent wine recommendation. This grilled…read moresardines were perfect.

What a great experience. Authentic, loud, warm and welcoming. Great menu and service and excellent…read moreexecution. Fish is mouthwatering and is seafood. Great sides. House vino verde is €13 per bottle. Salad is €2. Very nice people, great vibe. They thought we were hot and they brought us fans. Unforgettable experience. Must visit. They don't even know that Yelp exists. Tips in cash pls.