Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
You can find tradicional food, including a great Francesinha (it's all about the quality of the products and the Sauce!!!)
Great views over to the river and Porto. Perfect place to be at the sunset.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taberninha do Manel
308 Av. de Diogo LeiteYou can find tradicional food, including a great Francesinha (it's all about the quality of the products and the Sauce!!!)
Great views over to the river and Porto. Perfect place to be at the sunset.
daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraGreat Vegetarian Restaurant :)
3 courses lunch menu with a good price, also menu a la carte if you like. Great esplanade to be relaxing and it's located on a walking street.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Caçula brunch & dinner
47 Praça de Carlos Alberto3 courses lunch menu with a good price, also menu a la carte if you like. Great esplanade to be relaxing and it's located on a walking street.
Amazing homemade burgers and a place full of personality!
Save some space for dessert :)
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hamburgueria DeGema
249 Rua do AlmadaAmazing homemade burgers and a place full of personality!
Save some space for dessert :)
Tradicional restaurant with great food. At lunch for sure you'll find the rush of the locals!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lagostim
200 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreTradicional restaurant with great food. At lunch for sure you'll find the rush of the locals!
Want to try the tradicional Bifana? This is the place!
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Conga
318 R. do BonjardimWant to try the tradicional Bifana? This is the place!
This is a great place for Portuguese food! It's a restaurant managed by a family, very nice! As a dessert, the chocolate mousse is a must! It's also a good place for our tradicional Francesinha. If you like spicy food ask for the house special sauce for your Francesinha ;)
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taberna Santo António
32 R. das VirtudesThis is a great place for Portuguese food! It's a restaurant managed by a family, very nice! As a dessert, the chocolate mousse is a must! It's also a good place for our tradicional Francesinha. If you like spicy food ask for the house special sauce for your Francesinha ;)
A Delicious world of ice-cream and extraordinary cupcake desserts. If you're a sweet tooth, you can't miss Spirito!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spirito Cupcakes & Coffee
19 Largo de São João do SoutoA Delicious world of ice-cream and extraordinary cupcake desserts. If you're a sweet tooth, you can't miss Spirito!
Here the food is to share! Everything has a great taste, direct view to the kitchen (just next to you), the owner is very nice! For sure the smallest place that you will find to eat, with only 4 tables, characteristic decoration and great music!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Porta 4
4 R. do Dr. Barbosa de CastroHere the food is to share! Everything has a great taste, direct view to the kitchen (just next to you), the owner is very nice! For sure the smallest place that you will find to eat, with only 4 tables, characteristic decoration and great music!
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect for catching up with friends or just relax at the middle/end of the afternoon over a beer or a glass of wine and their tasty toasts. Good staff and great environment.
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasPerfect for catching up with friends or just relax at the middle/end of the afternoon over a beer or a glass of wine and their tasty toasts. Good staff and great environment.
This is a nightclub with 3 different spaces. At the ground level you can have a nice conversation. Going down to the underground there are 2 dance floors. Pick yours and enjoy your dancing night!
514 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisThis is a nightclub with 3 different spaces. At the ground level you can have a nice conversation. Going down to the underground there are 2 dance floors. Pick yours and enjoy your dancing night!
Cozy environment. Perfect for catching up with friends, listen good music. Good wine and food to share (or not ;) )
Sunday nights with live music!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Boheme entre Amis
40 R. da Galeria de ParisCozy environment. Perfect for catching up with friends, listen good music. Good wine and food to share (or not ;) )
Sunday nights with live music!
Small but good place to dance on the underground!
If you like rock music and it's Moni Rockenrolla say Hi for me!
You will not wan't to leave ;)
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RendezVous Bar
77 R. de Cândido dos ReisSmall but good place to dance on the underground!
If you like rock music and it's Moni Rockenrolla say Hi for me!
You will not wan't to leave ;)
Parks & Nature
Great views of the sunset over Arrábida bridge and Douro River. Gardens where you can lay down and just relax!
229 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque das Virtudes
53-3 Passeio das VirtudesGreat views of the sunset over Arrábida bridge and Douro River. Gardens where you can lay down and just relax!
This is a park where you can just lay down on the grass and relax :)
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praca de Lisboa
This is a park where you can just lay down on the grass and relax :)
Sightseeing
If you just want to be connected with the nature try the gardens of Palácio de Cristal, all very well maintained, complemented with little bridges & lakes and peacock families that just live there in harmony with the nature and people.
Just for a walk or to relax lying on the grass it's a really nice place to go!
1180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel IIIf you just want to be connected with the nature try the gardens of Palácio de Cristal, all very well maintained, complemented with little bridges & lakes and peacock families that just live there in harmony with the nature and people.
Just for a walk or to relax lying on the grass it's a really nice place to go!
This chapel is impossible to miss. More than twenty thousand tiles all hand painted on the outside! Check its history on the landmark outside the chapel.
223 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capela das Almas
428 Rua de Santa CatarinaThis chapel is impossible to miss. More than twenty thousand tiles all hand painted on the outside! Check its history on the landmark outside the chapel.
One of the most iconic buildings in Porto. The mix of 3 different architectural styles makes it unique. Its "Arabian Room" is simply stunning!
Nowadays it's used for thematic events and state events too.
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palácio da Bolsa
One of the most iconic buildings in Porto. The mix of 3 different architectural styles makes it unique. Its "Arabian Room" is simply stunning!
Nowadays it's used for thematic events and state events too.
Rua das Flores is a walking street fulfilled with personality! During the day, you will always find someone performing (music / acting / painting). Have breakfast or lunch in one of the many cafes, you won't be indifferent to the
facades of these places! You'll be able to find really beautiful concept & handmade products stores!
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresRua das Flores is a walking street fulfilled with personality! During the day, you will always find someone performing (music / acting / painting). Have breakfast or lunch in one of the many cafes, you won't be indifferent to the
facades of these places! You'll be able to find really beautiful concept & handmade products stores!
This is the main avenue at the historical downtown center. At the top you can visit the city hall. Pay attention to all the details of the buildings, grab your map and decide which way you go next!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Av. dos Aliados 4000-196
Avenida dos AliadosThis is the main avenue at the historical downtown center. At the top you can visit the city hall. Pay attention to all the details of the buildings, grab your map and decide which way you go next!
It's one of the most iconic walking streets from Porto. It's a shopping street where you can find from local brands until the most famous ones. It also has places to eat indoors or esplanades.
1060 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaIt's one of the most iconic walking streets from Porto. It's a shopping street where you can find from local brands until the most famous ones. It also has places to eat indoors or esplanades.
This is a walking street where you will be able to find an area with outlet stores (for addicted shopping Zara has an outlet here called Lefties :) ). At one point it will change into coffee houses, some restaurants, brew beer bar, and so on...
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua de Cedofeita
Rua de CedofeitaThis is a walking street where you will be able to find an area with outlet stores (for addicted shopping Zara has an outlet here called Lefties :) ). At one point it will change into coffee houses, some restaurants, brew beer bar, and so on...
Located at Santa Catarina street this is a Café from 1920's and looks exactly the same! It's a delight to your eyes!
907 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaLocated at Santa Catarina street this is a Café from 1920's and looks exactly the same! It's a delight to your eyes!
Both inside and outside São Bento Station has an amazing architectonic structure. Inside the painted tiles bring to life some of the most important episodes of the Portuguese history. On the outside it's imposing structure shows how magnificent this station is, letting you imagine all the great stories that happened and will keep happening in one of the entrance/exit of this city.
1008 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettBoth inside and outside São Bento Station has an amazing architectonic structure. Inside the painted tiles bring to life some of the most important episodes of the Portuguese history. On the outside it's imposing structure shows how magnificent this station is, letting you imagine all the great stories that happened and will keep happening in one of the entrance/exit of this city.
The View from the top of Clérigos Tower definitely is worth of the 240 stair steps that you need to go up. You will see the entire city of Porto, a perspective that you only have from this point!
1226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre dos Clérigos
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe View from the top of Clérigos Tower definitely is worth of the 240 stair steps that you need to go up. You will see the entire city of Porto, a perspective that you only have from this point!
If you're not afraid of highs, walking through D. Luis Bridge is a must! The stunning views to Porto and Gaia and both sides of the river are speechless! Both top and bottom level can be made walking.
585 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de Luis I
Ponte Luís IIf you're not afraid of highs, walking through D. Luis Bridge is a must! The stunning views to Porto and Gaia and both sides of the river are speechless! Both top and bottom level can be made walking.
Lello Bookshop is one of the 10 most beautiful bookshops in the world and for sure a "must see". I guarantee you that you have never seen nothing like this!
1351 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasLello Bookshop is one of the 10 most beautiful bookshops in the world and for sure a "must see". I guarantee you that you have never seen nothing like this!
Shopping
(Temporarily closed for reconstruction) Mercado do Bolhão is the most tradicional market in the heart of Porto. An entire block that remains in its original form since decades, and this is where you can see & smell the essence of the Tripeiros (this is how people from Porto is called). The place to go for your fresh fruit & vegetables, meat & fish, tradicional products such different kinds of bread, sweets, wines & olives, among others. You can also have a meal or buy some souvenirs. In August 2016 some reconstruction process started but it's not until the end of 2017 that the market will close for it's full reconstruction! Can you imagine the building from the 19th century appearing with all its splendour?? :)
770 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado do Bolhao
322 R. Formosa(Temporarily closed for reconstruction) Mercado do Bolhão is the most tradicional market in the heart of Porto. An entire block that remains in its original form since decades, and this is where you can see & smell the essence of the Tripeiros (this is how people from Porto is called). The place to go for your fresh fruit & vegetables, meat & fish, tradicional products such different kinds of bread, sweets, wines & olives, among others. You can also have a meal or buy some souvenirs. In August 2016 some reconstruction process started but it's not until the end of 2017 that the market will close for it's full reconstruction! Can you imagine the building from the 19th century appearing with all its splendour?? :)
You will find several gourmet food corners of Portuguese typical food. It's a great way to find our gastronomy from north to south of Portugal. It also has an hotel and some little stores.
380 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoYou will find several gourmet food corners of Portuguese typical food. It's a great way to find our gastronomy from north to south of Portugal. It also has an hotel and some little stores.
Great Portuguese Products Concept Store with a coffee shop at the end called "Miss Pavlova". Take a look ;)
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Almada 13
n.º 13 Rua do AlmadaGreat Portuguese Products Concept Store with a coffee shop at the end called "Miss Pavlova". Take a look ;)
At Via Catarina mall you can find all kinds of stores. From sports store, clothing, beauty, food corner, etc. If you aim for organic and biological food you can find "Celeiro" (at -1 level ) and buy ready-to-go food or products. There's also a printing store (4 level). In case you need to print your boarding pass they will do it!
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro comercial Via Catarina
312 a Rua de Santa CatarinaAt Via Catarina mall you can find all kinds of stores. From sports store, clothing, beauty, food corner, etc. If you aim for organic and biological food you can find "Celeiro" (at -1 level ) and buy ready-to-go food or products. There's also a printing store (4 level). In case you need to print your boarding pass they will do it!
Arts & Culture
The history of Portugal shown at this interactive museum. It's a really nice way to learn the Portuguese adventures.
171 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mundo de Descobertas - Museu Interativo e Parque Temático
106 Rua de MiragaiaThe history of Portugal shown at this interactive museum. It's a really nice way to learn the Portuguese adventures.
Wether if you go for it's architectural structure or to see a concert, Casa da Música is a "must go". Contemporary building designed exclusively music and musicians. It has different rooms, which one with a specific purpose!
605 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaWether if you go for it's architectural structure or to see a concert, Casa da Música is a "must go". Contemporary building designed exclusively music and musicians. It has different rooms, which one with a specific purpose!
If you're a art lover, Serralves museum is a place that you must go! The main structure allied to Serralves art deco house, the incredible gardens and the Tea House is a place you don't want to miss!
326 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Serralves
210 R. Dom João de CastroIf you're a art lover, Serralves museum is a place that you must go! The main structure allied to Serralves art deco house, the incredible gardens and the Tea House is a place you don't want to miss!
Essentials
Mini market with all the essentials that you need for a few days in town!
108 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delba
46 Largo dos LóiosMini market with all the essentials that you need for a few days in town!