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    4.8 (498 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Plating
    Gia H.

    The Croquettes Bacalhao were of great quality, the fish inside was soft and flavorful while the exterior was crunchy. It tasted especially yummy when dipped in the white garlic aioli sauce. The duck magnet was also very good - duck was cured and cooked well; the duck maintained a meaty flavor which was balanced by the sweetness of the carrots and acidity of the sauces. The mushroom risotto complemented the duck nicely, offering creaminess and cheesiness to the meat and vegetables. The service was good - our server was patient through the ordering process and gave good recommendations. Ambiance was so cute! The dishes and napkins were so pretty and matched the walls and the whole aesthetic was curated very nicely.

    Renee B.

    We came across this place when we were searching for a nearby dinner option. We had passed by the day before without realizing. I'm so glad we took a chance and showed up without a reservation even though we ended up waiting quite a while to be seated. This place is very crowded and it's easy to know why... the food is absolutely amazing. Reservations are highly recommended. It's located inside the Sao Bento Train Station, right near the tracks. Weird it seems but it works.

    Duck
    Christine L.

    Wow, what an amazing dinner! Kudos to the concierge at my hotel Se Catedral for scoring me a seat at the bar tonight! I think he asked the owner to help me out. The owner was so nice and gracious. Decor is Porto esque Pluses 1. Baby clam so fresh and please ask for the bread to dip 2. That duck is delish so aromatic and tender and they even had cool cauliflower 3. Interesting white wine with fizz by the glass for me Areas to improve None It's next to track 1 at Sao Bento station. Highly recommended! Razor clams not available today so another day!

    Tuna tataki
    Penprapha B.

    Restaurant is inside train station! The place is always packed so reservations are strongly recommended. Fusion food, friendly staff, and nice white sangria!

    The single best dish I've had during my time on earth. Tiger Shrimp sauteed with Garlic. Camarão Tigre Salteado ao Alho.

    Há pratos bons, há pratos ótimos, e depois há pratos que nunca se esquecem. O Camarão Tigre Salteado ao Alho do Tapabento é, sem exagero, o melhor prato que já comi na vida. Camarões gigantes, com a cabeça, envolvidos num molho rico e sedoso de manteiga cítrica, alho, pimentão fumado e coentros. Cada garfada foi incrível, e o molho era tão bom que beber no final parecia absolutamente correto. É um prato simples, executado a um nível altíssimo. Equilíbrio perfeito entre gordura, acidez e um picante suave. Sem excessos, sem distrações -- apenas técnica impecável e sabor inesquecível. O Tapabento não serve apenas comida, cria momentos. A mesa ficou em silêncio porque todos estavam ocupados demais a saborear. Se voltar ao Porto, o Tapabento é parada obrigatória. Absolutamente inesquecível.

    The restaurant is located in the beautiful train station don't let the construction around the train station turn you away
    Kathy W.

    It's amazing when you can find an absolutely gem in the city you don't know and it makes you feel like a local and that's what this place is. The staff if they aren't all actual family definitely act like it it was refreshing to see locals with children and people in there and hanging out and simply enjoying a meal and time with one another. And it goes without saying if your group of more than two you should make reservations they do a great job about seating too at the bar area which is where we sat and it was fantastic even more interaction with the wonderful staff. They spoke multiple languages which is always helpful. We had a bartender / waiter who made us a special drink which was outstanding with Port and tonic!!! So finally on to the food we ordered of course tapas we had the potatoes brabus huge piece and outstanding not like a traditional Spanish one but clearly my new Portuguese favorite style we got the tomato bread and I swear it tasted like fresh fresh tomatoes on the bread we also got the eggplant dish delicious and my favorite but I love bacalao where the croquettes de bacalao, If you're in Port though this is a must eat place

    Dianna H.

    One of our favorite meals in Portugal with delicious vegetarian options! Make a reservation if you can. You'll have to email them to make the reservation and confirm the day before. Otherwise you have to wait in line. I made reservations for Wednesday dinner at 7 pm, right when they open for dinner. The restaurant is a bit hidden, but it's in the Sao Bento station right next to the platform. We each ordered two tapas for ourselves. My friend got two vegetarian plates and I got two meat/seafood plates. I had tiger shrimp sauteed with garlic (€27.90) and alheira croquettes (€7.50). My friend got the tortilla (€8) and the vegetable gyoza (€10). I liked my food, but I thought the vegetarian tapas were the star of the show. The tortilla may be the best tortilla I've ever had (and if not, it's definitely up there), and the vegan ponzu sauce for the gyoza was divine. In comparison, my food was solid but didn't blow my mind like the two veggie dishes did. I did think the portion of shrimp for the price was a bit disappointing, since there were only 7 shrimp on the plate. The croquettes had a nice smoky flavor to them, but again, nothing to write home about. Neither of us were super hungry after a big lunch, so two tapas each was the perfect amount for us.

    Fish Soup
    Nina H.

    My friend and I had such a hard time finding this place, we didn't realize it was inside the station next to the trains. The place was super cute, I wasn't that hungry when I came in so I just got a fish soup and it was delicious. It wasn't too salty and was a very light broth with some fish, i thought it ws interesting they sprinkled cooked eggs on it. My friend had the pork cheeks and she enjoyed them as well.

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    Francis M.

    Service was great from the front door with menus in many languages, the location is great right next to the historic train station with trains coming right in from the views of the window. Bread, port wine, beer, food was amazing!

    Cataplana do mar
    Sales A.

    We came here because they have gluten free items on their menu. We ordered the gluten free garlic bread it was delicious. The also ordered the cataplana do mar (serves 2). It was delicious. Our waiter spoke English and was friendly and warm. If you can make a reservation. We showed up a little before it opened for dinner. There was a line waiting to get in. We were seated at the bar. The entrance to the restaurant is in São Bento station by track 1.

    Monkfish soup
    Garfield K.

    The restaurant is situated inside the Átrio da Estação de São Bento, a beautiful landmark and functional train station. The food here appears to be Portuguese food with a twist of Thai inspiration. The food was good, but the place gets busy - Cataplana ran out by 7:30pm on a Saturday! Reservation highly recommended. The service was still excellent, and the hostess was kind even in her turning away hungry customers. The food is as good as shown in the images, and a mix of locals and tourists were observed. I would definitely recommend this place to any - hope you check it out!

    Ham on tomato toast , vegetarian entree ! Delicious
    Anna J.

    Awesome tapas restaurant. Lived there selections and service . Waiter very experienced. We will be back !

    Trifle de chocolate
    Dung N.

    This place was so hard to find! It kept rerouting us and we finally found it after seeing the line. The wait was quite long, but I'm so glad we were able to dine here. The restaurant is a lot bigger than I expected and I loved the ambiance. I got a caipirinha to drink and she ordered a glass of white wine. We shared the dumplings, presunto iberico, camarao alho, and the trifle de chocolate. The portions were great for sharing. I enjoyed every dish. The dessert was delicious and not too sweet. It started to rain, so they even gave me a poncho to wear. The staff is so sweet and friendly. Definitely stop by here if you have the chance.

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    Love this place. I would fly back here just for the food here. None of the dishes we ordered was bad.

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    Very good food and service. Very popular place, be there in time or be prepared to wait.

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    Restaurante Grigio

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    Nice vibes...but beware…read more I have dined at Grigio during the multiple times I have visited Porto. I typically order the same thing and it usually ranges from decent to very good. However, I forgot that they are tricky. Upon being seated, they will bring a small basket of bread (three half slices of toast and a couple oversized thin crackers). They call this "Couvert". They will stand there with the bread and say something like "I have some bread for you" or "Would you like some bread?" They do not mention the charge of €3.50, but it is on the menu to order. But typically, you have yet to look at the menu to see it on there by the time it is presented to you. So who knows how many people have been fooled by this. Instead of letting people order a starter if they want, they are brought this bread by default. During my most recent visit, I noticed a couple who picked up a tip left on their table because they were unaware of the charge when they got their final bill. I will most likely never dine there again. But let this be a warning to those visiting Porto who decide to dine there. The pizza is good, but there is better in the area. My review is heavily weighted towards a 3 due to how they conduct their business.

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    Restaurante Grigio - So we should have taken a picture before, this is the after! Absolutely delicious!

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    So we should have taken a picture before, this is the after! Absolutely delicious!

    FLOW - Pork cheek ravioli

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    I usually save five stars for the really extraordinary experiences, but Flow is well deserving,…read moreeven if rounded up a bit. The interior space is gorgeous. Modern and airy, tables are well spaced, and the decor is very muted and subtle, but rich. The service is amazing. We were a table of 8 and everyone who came to the table was so nice, helpful, friendly and accommodating. I'm sure waiters hate having to take pics of everyone, but ours were fantastic about it. But all that aside, the food is incredible. I had Iberico pork that was so succulent, seared nicely and roasted (I assume). We all shared some steak tartare, tuna tartare and an amazing cheeseboard. Drinks were also on point. I really love it here and have added it to my "must do" list in Porto.

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    FLOW - Beautiful dining area with huge straw lights

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    Beautiful dining area with huge straw lights

    Impar Flores - Linguine Nero - so yum! Wish I had more !

    Impar Flores

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    Apego Restaurante

    4.8(5 reviews)
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    One of the most unique dining experiences I've had in Portugal, and certainly in Porto. From the…read morespace to the wine to the food, everything was personalized and interesting. Nothing was bad, and the prices were absolutely outstanding! The food wasn't typical portugese, which is a nice break from the constant portugese standard fare which is served throughout Porto and the country. It is instead this creative, french-ified, Portugese fare that will never bore you, but may not be absolutely stunning at every turn. However there will be moments when you are stunned. The service was unique and interesting - it was also personal, but you can't call it fancy or polished. I liked it better the way it was, but if you're going with your fancy grandma she might be disappointed. The wines are really good and well priced, though we might have had too much, which is always a problem I have in Portugal. They have great recommendations, or you can just buy bottles. My favorite dish was the over sized gnocchi - i've never seen anything like it in my life. The vegetable tartare with an egg yolk was also great. I liked it all, but some things didn't hit as hard as others. We might be back, we'll definitely recommend. Don't expect a michelin starred dining experience, but also don't expect michelin starred prices.

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    Apego Restaurante - Part of tasting menu

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