This list of the best restaurants to eat in Porto will help you make the most of the delicious Portuguese gastronomy in this charming city.
Although we know that the variety of restaurants in the city is immense, from traditional tascas, historic cafes to restaurants that offer more modern cuisine and reinterpretations of more classic dishes, after our experience in the city, we want to leave you with a selection of what we believe are some of the most recommended so you can get to know a little more and get closer to this exquisite gastronomy.
And of course, in addition to trying all the typical dishes of the city, another of the best things to do in Porto is to accompany your meal with its fantastic world-famous wine.
Although it is difficult to eat badly in this city, we leave you a list of the 10 restaurants where to eat cheaply in Porto and at average prices, all of them with an excellent quality/price ratio.
1. Casa Guedes
Casa Guedes is one of the best restaurants to eat cheaply in Porto, offering incredible sandwiches from 3 euros. Their roast pork sandwiches with sauce or pork leg sandwiches are an institution in the city. You also have the option of adding cheese and a portion of homemade chips for a few euros more.
The restaurant is quite small, so if you find it full you can go to the other location at 76 Praça dos Poveiros or take your sandwich to eat outside.
Address: Praca Poveiros, 130.
Opening hours: every day from 10am to midnight, except Sundays when it is open from 11am to 9pm.
2. Café Santiago
One of the best places to eat francesinha, one of Porto's typical dishes, is Café Santiago. This famous dish consists of a type of sandwich made of sliced bread filled with meat or sausages, covered with cheese and a spicy sauce to which you can add a fried egg. The sandwich is accompanied by fries and despite the dish's unsatisfactory appearance and high calorie count, we loved it.
The price is around 11 euros and it can be shared between two people, which makes it one of the cheapest restaurants to eat in Porto.
Remember to be patient or go between meals, as the place fills up quickly and you can wait in line for half an hour.
Address: Rua de Passos Manuel, 226.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm.
3. Petisqueira Voltaria
The Petisqueira Voltaria is one of the best restaurants in Porto to try the famous Bacalhau a Brás, which is a cod casserole with onions, fried potatoes and egg.
In addition to this popular dish, you can also order francesinha, cod croquettes and desserts, not forgetting that all the food is homemade and priced at around 10 euros per person.
It should be noted that the place is very small and reservations are not allowed, although the wait is sure to be worth it.
Address: Rua Afonso Martins Alho, 109.
Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30h to 22h, all other days open at 11h. Closed on Sundays.
4. Guarany Café
Café Guarany is another restaurant where you can eat well and at a medium price in Porto. Besides tasting delicious dishes such as octopus or sea bass, it is the perfect place to listen to live Portuguese fado traditions.
The prices are around 15 euros a plate, although the magnificent venue, the show and the quality of the product are worth it.
Address: Avenida dos Aliados, 85 89.
Opening hours: daily from 09h to 00h.
5. Tapabento, one of the restaurants where you can eat well in Porto.
Tapabento is one of the best rated restaurants in Porto. The chef creates fusion food with Portuguese recipes such as Feijoada or Cataplana de Marisco, a typical dish from the Algarve area, and other more international ones. The dishes are made with quality fresh produce and the plating is carefully prepared down to the smallest detail.
Main courses cost around 20 euros and starters range from 3 to 13 euros.
The restaurant is quite small, so reservations are recommended.
Address: Rua da Madeira, 222. Tel: +351 912 881 272.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12h to 16h and from 19h to 22h30. Tuesdays only from 7pm to 10.30pm.
6. O Buraquinho da Se Re
Another restaurant in Porto where you can eat cheaply and well is O Buraquinho da Se Re, which specialises in Portuguese home cooking. In this small place in the Ribeira neighbourhood, be sure to try the Pulpo al Lagareiro, a typical Portuguese recipe consisting of octopus baked in the oven with potatoes mashed in garlic and herb oil.
Address: Rua Ponte Nova, 5.
Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday from 12:30h to 14h and from 19:30h to 21:30h. Wednesdays only from 19:30h to 21:30h.
7. Fabrica de Nata
Fabrica da Nata is one of the best places in Porto to have the typical pastel de nata, similar to the pastel de Belém in Lisbon. They serve these delicious freshly baked pastries with crispy puff pastry dough filled with homemade cream and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
The price is one euro a cake and 1.60 if you add coffee.
Address: Rua de Santa Catarina, 331.
Opening hours: every day from 8am to 11pm.
8. Folias de Baco
Folias de Baco is an intimate and cosy tavern where you can dine on delicious tostas, a cheese and sausage platter, accompanied by a good home-grown wine.
The set menu for two costs 30 euros, but you can customise it by adding vegetarian dishes, cod and others, according to the waiter's suggestions.
The place is usually full so reservations are almost essential.
Address: Rua dos Caldeireiros, 136. Tel: +351 22 320 5226.
Opening hours: daily 18:30h to 0h.
9. Pregar
Pregar is another restaurant in Porto where you can eat cheap and good, as well as being located right in the centre.
For about ten euros you can try the homemade food where the highlights are the cod carpaccio and the pregos, a delicious meat sandwich typical of Portugal.
The staff are very friendly and explain all the dishes to you, as well as offering fast service.
Address: Largo Sao Domingos, 96.
Opening hours: every day from 12h to 0h.
10. Droop food & Wine
Droop food & Wine is a small and cosy place where you can dine from a delicious octopus to a cod toast, and for dessert don't forget to order the chocolate mousse.
It is the perfect place to dine on tapas or starters of more modern cuisine made with quality products, accompanied by a good local wine. Reservations are recommended.
Address: Rua Elisio de Melo, 20/31. Tel: +351 933 160 108.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 4.30pm to midnight.
Another good option to enjoy the most typical food and wines of Oporto is to book this gastronomic tour with an English speaking guide.
All these restaurants where to eat in Oporto are located in the tourist routes that you can plan following these guides optimised according to the days you have available:
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