Quieter neighbourhood east of Bolhao that locals are mining for new bistros, breweries and bagel shops without the Ribeira crowds.
Almeja in Porto's Bonfim is chef Joao Cura's seasonal counter, building short tasting menus around what arrived from the Atlantic and Minho gardens that morning.
Signature: Seasonal tasting menu
Order: Whichever menu the kitchen is running this week.
Tip: Tiny room. Book a week ahead. Lunch is cheaper than dinner and runs the same kitchen.
Mestre on Rua do Bonfim in Porto runs a charcoal grill with picanha, alheira and chourico assado at the table, a glass of Douro red and a queue most lunch hours.
Signature: Picanha, Chourico assado
Order: Picanha with arroz de feijao, chourico assado to start.
Tip: Closed Monday. Cash preferred. Walk-in only and there are just 14 covers.