One of our last meals in Porto. The quality of food was excellent. The experience reminded me of…read morehigh end restaurants in NYC. The interior upstairs was lovely. Everything was cooked to perfection. Service was good and accomodating to English speakers. They are known for their Focaccia sandwiches. Highly recommend.

Yes, it says steakhouse but I did what any pescatarian with a will to live does and ordered the…read moreoctopus. Because if I see grilled tentacles on a menu, it's happening. The place has a cute deli-counter as you walk in. Both patio and indoor seating, excellent service. The vibe was impeccable. A glass of white, some chewy smoky octopus, and I'm ready to climb towers.

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.

My coworker suggested I come here for a Francesinha. And my tour guide informed us you could order…read morehalf sized portions. That was the perfect compromise for me! I wanted to try this local dish but felt overwhelmed before knowing that. So I ordered that and balanced it with a salad. A perfect meal!

Hands down a great diner with authentic portuguese comfort food…read more Would definitely recommend and come back for more.

We waited in a line for about 20 minutes for a seat, pretty close to closing time. Our friends who…read moreheard this were pretty surprised, as they encountered no line on a different day. Maybe we just got unlucky? The franceshinas were delicious, and really hit the spot for late-night food. The lombo de porco and bifa were both fantastic. It sort of reminded me of a Croque Monsieur, but also very different. I loved the Port wine-based sauce. Very saucy and soggy (in a good way). Service was a bit slow. We were worried about running into closing time, but it turns out they just don't accept new guests after closing. There's no rush to finish your meal if you're already inside.

The only reason this place doesn't have a million reviews is because no one in Europe uses this…read moreapp. This place is famous for their Francesina because it's Porto's signature sandwich and Anthony Bourdain at it here. I had the opportunity to try it myself when I was there and I must say, damn good stuff, From one American to what is very likely another: Eat here with hangover and it will make the experience twice as good.

The food, ambience, and service was absolutely excellent. Our waitress walked us through the…read morehistory of each dish and what paired well with what. The food was absolutely delicious, as was its wine pairing. This was the best restaurant I have been to in the country, and perhaps one of the best I have had in my life. I cannot recommend enough, and if you are not full get the cake with the port tawny 20-years, had to order another glass.

Lovely old restaurant, since 1857!, absolutely delicious food. We shared wood grilled sea bass,…read morewhole fish, presented with potatoes and vegetables as entree, starters marinated sardines and also pork cheeks. Fish was the star, but all very good. Nice wine list. The interior shows the granite walls and ancient beamed ceiling. Staff is helpful and cheerful.

Service was wonderful, and the food was both affordable and delicious. Excellent recommendations…read morefrom the waitstaff.

Nice little restaurant away from tourist area. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere and great food. The…read moresteak was so tender and flavourful and the shrimp was plentiful all delicious.

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.

October 12, 2023. Thursday. Dinner…read more Our first night in Porto and we decided to visit this joint. It was directly across from our hotel and seemed to be packed with locals. We waited about 10 minutes to be seated and every table looked to be full. Even the dining counters were full. This place reminded me of an American diner. Every waiter bustled to and fro and I think all of them were guys. Our waiter recommended a red wine blend (17 euros) called Quinta Crasto which turned out to be exceptionally delicious. The only problem was that the wine did NOT pair well with the heavy food. I ate a caldo verde (5 euros) a hearty, thick Portuguese soup with kale, chorizo, and potatoes. The soup tasted good, though I wished they included more chorizo. My wife ordered with the traditional Francesinha with egg and fries (14 euros). It looked like most people in the restaurant were ordering this. Her dish had lots of fries and was piled high. They are very generous with the food here and she left a few fries on her plate. I couldn't help her because I barely finished my bacalhau braga (23 euros). My dish came with fried cod buried in brown gravy, carrots and cauliflower, and lots of potato chips on the side. Basically a Portuguese take on fish and chips. The cod tasted light and amazing but the very filling, heavy food and wine didn't go well. I think a light, carbonated drink would go well with this food. Service was fast, food piled high and very generous, and the other diners were very comforting to see. Prices were low, so we visited here once more before leaving Porto.

Tried this restaurant when I was at Porto…read more However, I was the last person to come into the restaurant because they still had an hour left until closing but there were only 3 people eating here. I really wanted to try the cod fish braga style Nevada I heard northern Portugal was famous for it. But when I got my dish I was highly disappointed. It was TOO SALTY. I'm sure the dish Is not normally that salty, I felt bad to send it back. I feel like the staff was tired and wanted to go home and didn't do a good job on my meal. However the front of house staff was not rushing me in any way. So that's why I'm giving this a 3.

Super friendly wait staff and great food. I had the francesinha and my friend had the grilled sea…read morebass. Definitely worth a visit!