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    Vinum

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    PriceyWine Bars, Portuguese
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ribeye
    Gustavo G.

    Recommended by the concierge at our hotel, the food was amazing and the restaurant had a fantastic view on Porto. We had the ribeye special which was 1 1/4 kg of meat bone in. Three of us ate with two sides and were very satisfied. The flavor was outstanding and the meat was done to perfection. There are many wines to choose from and we were given aperitif drinks on the house. The service, though good, was a little non existent once our food was served. We bought a bottle of water and they took it away after filing our glasses even though the bottle wasn't empty. They didn't refill our glasses until after we were done with dinner.

    Spacious interior
    Jim R.

    PERFECT.... for big bus loads of tourists. Our experience at Vinum was disappointing in so many ways, food, service and atmosphere: FOOD: we really enjoyed the bread and fresh tomato salad. For our main we were persuaded to get the ribeye and after much discussion with the head waiter settled on medium/medium +. For the temperature. When the steak arrived, it was already sliced for service but was barely medium rare. "No problem, I will fix it" replied the head waiter. Instead of the proper way-take a new steak, cook IT to the CORRECT temperature, THEN slice and serve, they just threw the OLD under-done slices back on the grill so what we got back was well done and like shoe leather. Very poor approach in my opinion. SERVICE: at first we were swarmed with a team service approach-then a bus tour of 40 showed up and things changed dramatically with long waits for water and clearance of dishes. ATMOSPHERE: as this place was recommended for our special occasion, (celebrations of our anniversary) I was expecting something special. While they have a nice view out in the porch, the restaurant is more brightly lit than a McDonalds, totally lacking in any ambiance and has large cavernous rooms-more like a German beer hall. Not at all what I was expecting. But then, we came in an Uber, not a bus.... Well, anyway a memorableAnniversary for our last meal in the city of Porto, just not in a good waY

    Steak tartare and stunning views for dessert -- couldn't be happier!
    Justine M.

    I'd say this place is worth going to for the property and views alone, but the phenomenal food and service deserve just as much accolade. Seriously we have not been treated so well by staff before that there was a point when we wondered if they were mistaking us for celebrities or something! ...in reality I think they're just all very professional and wonderfully friendly people :) We dined at Vinum on a sunny Thursday evening after a tour and port tasting at Graham's. Before sitting down at our lovely table with stunning views, we spent a few minutes enjoying live music on their outdoor terrace. Fortunately we could still hear it well after being seated inside. Our waiters all had great recommendations and were very knowledgeable about the food and wine pairings. We had the cured sardines (not my favorite in general but my husband raved about them) and tuna tartare (memorable flavor and generous portion) to start. Our entrees were even more fabulous: a hearty filet of sea bass and squid ink risotto, both bursting with unique flavors and very delicately seasoned. As it had been a long day of port tasting, we -- okay, I -- opted for the steak tartare rather than traditional sweet option for dessert. Though they typically prepare this dish with capers, there seemed to be no attitude or judgment when I relayed that I preferred it without, and they came out with a sample to try before committing to the full order. They even added an egg yolk per my request and the full dish was perfect and very generously portioned. All in all, we spent a luxurious 3 hours here for dinner and couldn't have been happier with the decadent food, wine, views and service during our last -- and oh-so-delicious -- night in Porto.

    Joanie M.

    If you want to enjoy Porto/Vila nova de Gaia at its fullest, in my opinion there's just one way to do it: Find a windy terrace with the perfect view over the Douro, sit back and relax for as long as possible. Fortunately for you, I have found the perfect place. The VINUM Restaurant & Wine Bar opened back in 2013 and is integrated with the historical graham's port lodge. A combination of two passionate and extremely portuguese group, the Symington Family and the Sagardi hospitality group, this was meant for success. Up the hill in Vila Nova Gaia, the restaurant has the perfect view over the Douro which you can enjoy from the pergola covered terrace or the closed Atrium. What you can expect: - A design impregnated with the graham's essence including a clever glass wall revealing rows of Pipes, granite elements and house's memorabilia. There's a soft, modern touch to the decor. - Local, fresh Portuguese ingredients and the best traditions of Douro, Trás-os-Montes, Minho and Atlantic. As fresh as it can get, cooked and prepared to keep the ingredient's purity and traditional aspect but always with a gastronomic touch and upmost quality. You must try the Algarve gigantic Oysters, the Tuna from the Azores marinated with soy and sesame sauce, Iberian ham croquettes, their ceviche with the best fish from Matosinhos Market and the Alheira de Mirandela smoky sausages; or anything really, everything's so good. - The wine list does put forward the Symington group wines & port, obviously. However, there's an amazing diversity of Portuguese wines from the douro as well as other Portuguese winemaking region. I've noticed the great wines of Anselmo Mendes in Vinho Verde and tried the very special Quinta de Vesuvio, 2015. Seriously, what was supposed to be a quick lunch ended in a whole afternoon of treats. I could've have spent the whole day just chatting with the incredibly fun and lovable staff. The idea and desire of cancelling our next appointment to stay longer was growing stronger as time passed by.

    best restaurant i've experienced in porto. service was amazing, food was incredible and the wine pairing were to die for. i ate the ceviche and the tuna with burre blanche sauce. if you come to porto you have to book a reservation here it's a MUST.

    20-year old port with boneless, skinless sardines and a light salad at Vinum.

    Note that I had a port tasting here but did not dine. Vinum is reservations-only restaurant on Graham's winery property, and it is handsome, high-end, and huge. Outside the restaurant is a wide stone patio with views of the river and the town of Porto on the other side. The port tasting was generous and delicious. I ordered some sardines, not the kind salty, oily kind, that surprisingly complimented the wines. And I enjoyed the view. Vinum is a 20-minute hike from the other port cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. I'd suggest taking the gondola ("Teleferico") from the bridge, for a spectacular aerial view, to the end and hopping into a taxi.

    Alcohol U.

    An absolutely THE BEST experience I've ever had in my life. Hands down. Just a gorgeous restaurant looking at Douro River in Porto. Food is spectacular. Service is beyond expectations. Wine list is phenomenal. But the view is priceless. Restaurant is owned by Graham's Porto. Outdoor seating is bloody amazing !! Opting to seat outside is highly recommended. Matter a fact, I insist. Weather permitting, of course. Where you can really take in the true beauty of the town of Porto. It is beautiful!! If you're thinking about a trip to Portugal, do Porto instead. Everyone goes to Lisbon. Why not Porto? Make sure to check out this world class restaurant on top of a hill!! You'll be glad you did! Trust me. Truly an amazing experience! Now that I think about it, I should've just bloody overstayed my visit. I don't think anyone would've noticed. ;-)

    Traditional Portuguesas sausage with apple
    Dan d.

    Serendipity. This place was never on my radar. It was recommended by the concierge at my hotel as part of a tour of a wine producer (in this case, Graham's). The ambiance is outstanding; a charming greenhouse style restaurant on a vineyard terrace overlooking the Douro river valley and the historic city of Porto. The service made me feel like royalty. We chose to do a wine paired meal featuring prime rib of ox (The same ox the vineyard used to produce it's outstanding wine and port). The quality of all four courses were impeccable from beginning to end. Afterwards, since I could barely move, I went to the winery's "library" where I was able to do a sampling of their various types of port. It could not have been a more idyllic meal, and will be remembered as one of my best dining experiences ever.

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    Horrible service. Our food got cold while we waited for our server to come take our drink order.

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    It was recommended by the concierge at my hotel as part of a tour of a wine producer (in this case, Graham's).

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    The Wine Box - Pairing aged white ports with sweet stuff

    The Wine Box

    4.1(45 reviews)
    1.0 km
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    This was another spot I visited while I was in Portugal that was *not* on my list - a truly…read morewonderful seafood restaurant around the corner was, that I got to before noon because I wasn't sure when they opened (turned out: 12:45 that day), so I was wandering around with an hour to kill and found this place. They have flights, including one that's 15 euros where you let them know what you're looking for and they pick out the 3 bottles, which is very neat. I told them I was in Porto mainly to try Port wines, and didn't have much familiarity with other, non-fortified Portuguese wines, and would love an intro flight, but no roses. Got a mini-lesson in the wine regions of Portugal, along with a wonderful green wine, a great Duoro valley red, and a truly fantastic red from Alentejo, a wine region I had not previously heard of, but immediately went on my radar the rest of the trip. (They also sell bottles; I bought a bottle.) Note, they said they only guarantee they'll do flights (as opposed to full-priced full glass pours) after 4 pm, but if they aren't busy for the food lunch rush, they'll do them earlier in the day (on a rainy Thursday in January they were more than happy to.) Actually liked the place so much, I came back the next afternoon and had another glass of a different Alentejo red - they only had one open for tasting in the price range that fit the "intro"-priced wine flight, so I spent... I believe 11 euros on a glass of a fancier bottle they recommended. It was also quite good, though I think I actually preferred the first one. Also had one glass of a very reasonably priced tawny Port while I was there - they had several, but obviously, I was already well into my plan to taste Port directly from all of the nearby tasting rooms across the bridge, so I just picked one here. (Unsurprisingly, it was also quite good.) They do also sell food, but I can't comment on it. Great place for quick wine tasting, though.

    Overall, a great experience. Originally found this via my Lonely Planet guidebook (yes, the…read morepaperback book, lol; old school, I know.) The space is upscale and has good air conditioning. I find the American country music playlist pretty amusing. The service is polite and the server spoke English well enough to explain where this wine came from, pairings for thiss and that wine, etc. I was only there for wine tastings, and maybe a snack to pair with. Good stuff overall. I love the menu! It's very explanatory; you could spent 30 minutes reading and absorbing some of the info about Portuguese wines, so definitely keep it after you order to browse and read. Pro tip: They have spit buckets. Ask for one and use it. Can taste more wines with less intoxication. Only miss was that they served me the aged white ports, which are chilled, a few minutes before the desert things that I was pairing them with. This let them warm up a bit before I could pair them with food, especially since I asked for small pours. Bathrooms: Spacious, bougie, clean, and functional.

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    Ruby Port (reserve and LBV)

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    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.6 km

    This. Place. Is. Fantastic! If you love cheese- you…read moreabsolutely have to eat here. The menu was so tempting that we had a hard time making decisions.We started with the seia cheese and smoked ham croquettes. They did not disappoint! Ooey gooey goodness served with a lovely quince sauce that left us wanting to lick the plate. We settled on sharing the smoked sausage rice served in a spent seia cheese shell. Words cannot even begin to explain how incredibly decadent this dish was. It was more than enough to share, yet even as we were both full we could not stop indulging in it. It became richer as the steaming hot rice sausage and vegetable mixture continued to melt more of the sidewall cheese into the combination. We also could scoop melty cheese directly off the wall inside the bowl. I didn't think about it at the time, but if we had saved the crisps that are served with complementary olives on arrival we could have spread some of the cheese onto them as well. Alas- hopefully someone else can give that a try on our recommendation. Although too full for dessert, the cocoa cake was recommended as a house specialty. It is really more of a rich chocolate brownie or torte and is served with an incredible salted caramel sauce and topped with a dainty scoop of a fantastic goat cheese ice cream with flavoring along the lines of a creamy cheesecake. Such an absolutely lovely meal served by wonderful staff! Reuben and Maria made us feel very welcome and the staff at Rei Dos Queijos apparently speak every language there is. 4 mixed drinks, appetizer, shared entree and dessert €54. Not too shabby!

    We had a great time ! We had the pumpkin rice with cherries and the beetroot and cheese tartare. As…read morefor dessert : cocoa cake and cheesecake But beware the cocoa cake is not your typical dessert ! Great chocolate with a caramel sauce and the best ice cream I had in a while. Would highly recommend for someone that doesn't stray to far from " typical " desserts. Everyone around us was sharing a cheese and/or meat plate as appetizer than an entree for two as well. We also had some white wine with that we had the cheapest by the glass but it went perfectly we everything we had. And really not expensive wine with a great taste. Would gladly go back !!

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