The places in Porto the guidebooks miss. locals-only counters, after-hours rooms and the spots tourists walk past.
Off the beaten plate
11 places
Hidden gems: tours, tastings and classes in Porto



Bacalhoeiro
- ★ 4.7
Bacalhoeiro is a restaurant at Avenida Diogo Leite 74 in Vila Nova de Gaia, begun early in the 21st century to make bacalhau the star of the kitchen.
A Despensa
- ★ 4.7
- Italian
A Despensa has served Italian food on Rua Conde de Vizela for a decade, the way it is made at home, with pasta and risottos given the time they need.
Sabor Atlantiko
- ★ 4.7
Sabor Atlantiko is a restaurant at Rua de Oliveira Monteiro 1057, open since 2006, where meat lovers go for the Grelhado Misto Atlantiko and Posta de Vitela.
Mercador Café
- ★ 4.7
Mercador Café is an all-day restaurant at Rua das Flores 180, run by a passionate family, with seasonal Portuguese-inspired dishes and international flair.
Terraplana
- ★ 4.7
Terraplana is a Bonfim cocktail bar at Av. de Rodrigues de Freitas 287 with a laid back vibe, serving tasty pizzas and classic cocktails with a twist.
Nonna Piazza
- ★ 4.5
- Pizza
Nonna Piazza serves extra-thin, crispy pizzas with generous toppings and family-style Italian cooking at Praça de Parada Leitão 37, born in Porto in 2018.
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