Porto's food runs from tripas à moda do Porto, the tripe stew behind the nickname tripeiros, to the francesinha, a sandwich of meats, melted cheese and a hot tomato-and-beer sauce that Daniel David da Silva is credited with creating at A Regaleira on Rua do Bonjardim in the 1950s. Casa Guedes sells roast pork leg sandwiches on Praça dos Poveiros, Conga Casa das Bifanas serves bifanas on Rua do Bonjardim, and Cervejaria Gazela has pressed its cachorrinhos near Praça da Batalha since 1962. Salt cod gives the city dishes such as bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, created in the 19th century by a Porto cod merchant. Across the Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia holds the port lodges. The Michelin Guide lists two-star restaurants in Antiqvvm, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova and The Yeatman, and one-star rooms such as Pedro Lemos, Vila Foz and Euskalduna Studio.

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  1. Tapabento

    Order Fish & Seafood Curry or Irish Angus Steak, two mains a guest praises on the site.

  2. Cantina 32

  3. Cantinho do Avillez

    Order Duck red curry with its rice, or the marinated scallops with avocado cream.

  4. Almeja

    Order The menu the kitchen writes from what the farmers have.

  5. Taberna dos Mercadores

    Order Arroz de polvo, the dish that gave the house its fame: loose rice with tender octopus and fried garlic.

  6. Adega Sao Nicolau

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When to come hungry in Porto

Peak food season
June, around São João on the night of 23 to 24 June, when sardines are grilled across the city and eaten with caldo verde. February has Degustar Matosinhos, when 35 Matosinhos restaurants serve shellfish platters on Thursdays. On 11 November St Martin's Day brings chestnuts and the first wines, and the Christmas market at the Cordoaria opens in late November.
Local dining hours
Venue pages show lunch from 12:00 or 12:30 to 15:00 and dinner from 18:30 or 19:00 to 22:30 or 23:00. The Michelin Guide lists many leading restaurants closed on Sunday and Monday, and Café Santiago is closed on Sunday.
Tipping
Tipping is not obligatory. Round up at a café, and leave up to 10 percent at a sit-down restaurant when service is good. Check the bill first, because some restaurants include service, and cash reaches staff more reliably than a card tip.

Porto food, FAQ

What food is Porto known for?

Porto's signature dishes include Francesinha, Tripas a moda do Porto, Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa, Sandes de pernil, Bolinhos de bacalhau. See our signature dishes chapter for where to eat each.

What are the best food neighborhoods in Porto?

TableJourney editors map Porto by district. Ribeira, Baixa (Aliados, Bolhao, Sao Bento), Cedofeita, Bonfim are among the strongest for food, each with its own guide.

Where should I eat fine dining in Porto?

Editor picks in Porto include Antiqvvm, The Yeatman, Casa de Cha da Boa Nova, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.

Are there food tours in Porto?

TableJourney covers 15 editor-picked food tours in Porto, with what each shows you and how much to budget.

Does Porto have good vegetarian or vegan food?

TableJourney's Porto dietary chapter covers vegan, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.