A wonderful little bistro type restaurant with wonderful food. Having a reservation in Porto is important if you want to eat at restaurants that are not fast food locations during peak hours. This restaurant was recommended by our concierge and was able to get us a last-minute reservation. We found the service and food outstanding so much that we came back two days later. There is an appetizer option that allows you to choose five items that can easily be shared with 2 to 3 people. Beyond that, entrées are large enough to be shared as well. Our service the second time back was a little spotty, but the food quality was equally as good both times. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean. Great value for the money and would expect to go out of my way to come back here again if I was back in Porto. Portuguese, traditional dishes that are creative and flavorful. read more

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Word of advice, book restaurants ahead of time in Porto or be left scrambling to find decent places to eat. eLeBe was our 6th option where we just gave up and went with anything that looked fairly decent. The service was a bit spotty. Server gave us something we didn't order but gave us the dish for free. Vegetable soup was whatever. Scallop was good but you can tell it was mayo based which didn't make it feel original. The black pork cheek was okay if you like braised food. I personally hate the taste of anything braised so eff me. The baby goat was hearty and good and packed a filling punch. Like I said, this is a good 6th choice option. read more

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Fantastic! The decor, ambiance, service, and food were all perfect. Well priced, conversational level noise. This is a must if you are in Porto. read more

éLeBê Baixa - Interior. - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

This place is incredible! The cheese fondue was soooo good and the codfish was seriously some of the best I've ever tasted and the flan was a true Portuguese original flavor (photos attached). HUGE shoutout to the chef at this place and I was also very impressed with the server Claudio who was extremely attentive and made great recommendations! A great place for real Portuguese dishes, calm and beautiful atmosphere and a little distant from the "noise" at the Ribeira but close enough to be around it all. read more

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Cozy upscale Portuguese food with great atmosphere and staff. We asked for two mains and they offered to split it, half and half, which was really nice of them. They recommended some great port and the food was delicious. read more

éLeBê Baixa - Shrimp rossoto - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

I loved this place. I had the octopus tentacle for dinner. Never had it before but it looked so good, I went for it. I'm glad I did. Had great flavor and all the ingredients on the plate worked well with each other. I would definitely go back! read more

David was the best. Delicious food and wonderful service. 10/10 would recommend. Beautiful ambiance.

We had a quality meal here during our last night in Porto. It was exquisite and at a great price point. For an appetizer, two entrees and a glass of wine, we spent about 40 euros. I enjoyed the Bochechas de Porco Preto - (black pig chicks on a stew with old red wine with chips and vegetables) and the Mrs had the Montada Minhota - (beef steaks with corn bread and a withe young wine sauce , jacket potatoes and vegetables). The Montada was delish in its own right but the bochechas entree was out of this world. The meat was incredibly tender and the potato chips pairing with the a pear in wine reduction was beautiful. My jaw dropped and I held back a single tear from falling down my face. That GOOD! The ambience was perfect for a romantic evening or to enjoy a pleasant group dinner. Premium service by staff as well. Highly recommend! read more

éLeBê Baixa - Signature dish - juiciest most tender pork cheek I've ever had w/ amazing pear in a multiple wine reduction with texturized potato chip - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

Decent meal, a bit on the heavier side. We arrived without a reservation for dinner on a weekday evening, and luckily it was fairly empty when we started but eventually got a bit on the busier end. We had a mixed starters dish for an appetizer that was decent, while our cod entree was a bit on the creamier end and just okay tasting, while the black pork cheek was decent. It's a bit pricey for the area, but service was okay and the overall quality pretty good; it's not a bad spot for a meal in the area. read more

Fancy restaurant off the beaten path a bit. It has two levels and makes for a great romantic and quiet date night. Food is very good and you have some fantastic choices. Our appetizer was a sautéed mushroom in a tasty port sauce. For our main course we had the goat dish for one. We passed on the bread and olives but even so, splitting the appetizer and goat dish was plenty for us. Did not have desert but did go down the street for some gelato instead. read more

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We made reservations for this restaurant during restaurant week and had a very pleasant experience. We were seated on the second floor , dim lighting and cozy feel. The menu consisted for starters a bread filled with melted cheese and crackers ... wow!! One of the best starter dishes I've had in quite sometime . For the entree I chose the fish which was perfectly cooked . For dessert we had the créeme brûlée. Overall a great experience ; only downfall is that it took a bit long for each dish to come to the table. I know by now that portuguese diners take long but we never had to wait that long at a restaurant before. We weren't in a rush since we had friends from outta town , but we did feel the evening dragged on a bit too much. Besides that , our evening was a great one. read more

While waiting for my companion to arrive in Porto, I had to dine alone two nights. I chose this place as it was near the flat we rented and had good reviews. The menu, when I arrived, was slightly different than the one listed on the website but not a disappointment. I was greeted awkwardly by a waiter who was heading upstairs to the dining room. As this was not my first trip to Porto, I expected this. It's not like in the states where there is a host waiting to seat you. People often expect you will just let yourself in... But not always. The rules are a bit grey for me. My waiter spoke English fairly well, enough to help me and be pleasant. He left me with bread and olives (if you're new to Portugal, this is not free, as it is in the states) which were very good. There was some sort of compound butter with truffles and parsley that was quite good. After a couple of minutes with the menu, he came to assist or put my order in. I was torn between duck rice or goat. He instantly lobbied for the goat, assuring me it was amazing. It came with rice, cooked greens, and baby potatoes. Everything in this country comes with rice, potatoes, and greens. Everything. They didn't have half bottles of wine but he offered just to charge me for a glass. (Then proceeded to pour me three) The goat was, in fact, quite good. Mixed pieces, be ready to dig for the meat. The star for me was the rice. Al dente, nutty, flavorful. So good. Greens were standard. Potatoes too. The wine was quite good. I can't tell you what it was, as is standard in Portugal, it was a vino tinto. Red wine. Blended from lord knows what into a round, bold, fruit forward happiness. I've learned to rely on the waiter for wine when I'm here because there's really just no way to know. I didn't have room for dessert. I do know that the table next to me waited more than 20 min for theirs and were quite annoyed. I don't know what it was, I never saw it come out and they were speaking Portuguese (which I speak none). Yes it's worth going. Service was good, food was good, ambiance was decent. I'd send someone here. Especially tourists who need a bit of hand holding. read more

éLeBê Baixa - Goat, field greens, rice, and potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

Amazing! That's all I can say about éLeBê Baixa. If you haven't been here you're really missing out. My colleagues and I were in Porto for a conference and I had picked this restaurant after recommendations from a local friend. It was quite a trek, we had to climb up a steep hill and even steeper stairs to get there. By the time we reached we were starving and without reservations we were just hoping the restaurant wouldn't be overbooked. Luckily enough it wasn't and we were quickly seated and provided with menus. Within a few min a young man came out to our table and introduced himself as the chef. We were chit chatting with him and asked for recommendations. I decided to go with his recommendations and I had the meal of my life. Everything, from the starter to the main and dessert, was absolute perfection! It is not often you get to experience a meal this amazing. We had the bread basket with spread as a starter, which we shared among the table. For main I had the black pork cheek and finally ended my meal with a deliciously creamy pumpkin cheesecake. I will definitely make sure to make a stop here every time I am in Porto. Five stars hands down. read more

éLeBê Baixa - Black pork cheek - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

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Fantastic decor and ambience, terrific food, enthusiastic and attentive service. Plus the were very considerate of my 12 year old with several food allergies and put out a meal she thoroughly enjoyed and felt included. Way better than many better names. Being from New York we can be demanding diners but this Place would rock even in the Big Apple. Don't miss a meal here v read more

Outstanding service and perfectly prepared and cooked cuisine above and beyond our wildest expectation. The swordfish appetizer was delicately marinated, the tripe with beans was light and flavorful. Their garlic bread dipped in special mix of oil and vinegar left me wanting more. This is the only place that serves a proper white sangria in a jug for €12 only and worth every drop! My main dish is the grilled codfish, their specialty. This has truly been a dining experience at its finest! Obrigada. read more

Reserved at this restaurant after recommendation of our hotel. The food is good but I've seen better in Porto. The portions are very big and the menu is enormous. What really stands out is the service. Our waiter was nice, funny and paid close attention to detail making the guests feel special. He spoke many languages and was happy to practice is nearly perfect French with u We ordered wine by the glass. He poured fairly big glasses yet explained that in Portuguese culture there is nothing worst than hot wine and insisted on coming back later to pour more, charging us only once ! The smoked salmon salad was delicious and very refreshing but they were pretty cheap on the amount of fish. You had to look for it a bit. The carpaccio was drowned in mustard.. but the meat was tasty. I would not necessarily recommend the vegetable lasagna which my friend ordered (clearly not in a Portuguese restaurant). It was good but there were so many other fresh options on the menu such as octopus and many types of fish. I personally find this place a bit pricy for what it was.. but the overall experience was good ! read more

The food here was not that memorable, except for my main dish, which was the grilled octopus - so delicious! They also corked a port for us, which was pretty nice (we ordered a bottle at the restaurant and brought our own port too). The ambiance is very lovely for a nice date for two and the price was very reasonable. They were able to accommodate two babies and one toddler without any problems. read more

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The service was really great but the food was just not good. Maybe it was just an off night (although we went on a friday) and we are adventurous eaters, but nothing seemed fresh. We left feeling extremely disappointed that this was the most expensive meal we'd had in our two weeks in Portugal. read more

This is a fine place. I'd certainly return with good company. That said, I was solo and the staff rushed me through the meal, took my food away before I was done, and then left me with empty wine and water glasses for an hour before I was able to flag them down for the check. For all their pomp , rushing about, and fancy waiter coats, this was the least considerate service I've ever had in Portugal. The octopus salad was a hit, the Alheira was over salted, soup under salted. If you plan to be in and out and want B+ food, this is a great spot. read more

We made reservations for dinner and we had an enjoyable meal. The service was welcoming and friendly. The food was great overall. The atmosphere is relaxing and comfortable. I would recommend this restaurant! read more

Online booking system worked without a hitch! We were greeted right away and lead to a table upstairs. I believe that is their main dining area as the downstairs at 8:30pm was completely empty. We ordered the Linguini with Chicken Cubes (~15EU). Menu never mentioned that pasta was with squid ink (??), but it didn't taste that much different from regular pasta, but we were surprised. It was slightly too salty, but the flavours were good. I ordered the Octopus tentacle on a potato with mayonnaise...a bit too much mayo. I wasn't feeling well, so I just scooped it off. Octopus though was done perfectly and still tender! So I definitely enjoyed that portion of the dish. Both portions were more than generous and we had leftovers. What stood out about this restaurant was the SERVICE by Leonardo! He was very charming, explaining that they like to greet their guests with large portions in the North. We were full from diner, but he insisted on whipping up a "Delicate Café" - 3 samples of their desserts with a coffee to round off the meal. Normally, I'd dismiss such a suggestion, but he seemed very enthusiastic about their selections and even stated that we would find space in our stomachs for the desserts. And...he was right! Quiet, romantic place to dine with solid food, charming, attentive service, & delicious desserts! read more

Great restaurant! Very good price for the quality and the service is amazing!! Highly recommended!! We had three cheese fondue ... Omg this is amazing! We ate cod and it was great! read more

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Great and friendly service but importantly, fantastic good. Obviously get the octopus! So tender and soft I thought it was fish. We also had the portobello mushroom appetizer which was amazing. Make sure you make a reservation so you can eat here when you're visiting Porto. An absolute MUST in this beautiful city. read more

Absolute Must if you are in Porto. Everything we ordered was delicious and shareable including the tapas/appetizers. Wine recommendation was great and extremely affordable. We ordered two bottles for 3 people. Scallops amazing, as well as the Octopus. Service was by far the best I received during a 12 day trip throughout Portugal and Spain. Great Food at 1/2 the price they should be charging. read more