Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
One of the oldest patisseries in Porto.This is the best place to go for breakfast or to buy bread and pastry.
3 minutes walking from Casa da Paz.
Rua de Júlio Dinis 775
775 Rua de Júlio DinisOne of the oldest patisseries in Porto.This is the best place to go for breakfast or to buy bread and pastry.
3 minutes walking from Casa da Paz.
Pimenta Rosa is a very friendly and familiar restaurant. The food is very good and cheap. Great place for lunch. Right on the street of the art galeries.
Open mondays to saturdays, 10AM - 20PM.
Rua Miguel Bombarda 285
285 Rua de Miguel BombardaPimenta Rosa is a very friendly and familiar restaurant. The food is very good and cheap. Great place for lunch. Right on the street of the art galeries.
Open mondays to saturdays, 10AM - 20PM.
Nice restaurant with great burgers. Great place to try different and original burgers. Just 10 min walking from Casa da Paz.
Open Monday to Friday - 12:00-15:00 + 19:30-23:00, Sáb/Sat 12:30-24:00
Rua de Miguel Bombarda 598
598 Rua de Miguel BombardaNice restaurant with great burgers. Great place to try different and original burgers. Just 10 min walking from Casa da Paz.
Open Monday to Friday - 12:00-15:00 + 19:30-23:00, Sáb/Sat 12:30-24:00
Beautiful peaceful place with an amazing variety of teas. Also serves meals.
Open mon-thu 8:00–20:00; fri 08:00–00:00, sat 12:00–0:00, sun 13:00–20:00
15 Min wlaking from Casa da Paz.
Rua de Miguel Bombarda 457
457 Rua de Miguel BombardaBeautiful peaceful place with an amazing variety of teas. Also serves meals.
Open mon-thu 8:00–20:00; fri 08:00–00:00, sat 12:00–0:00, sun 13:00–20:00
15 Min wlaking from Casa da Paz.
Cafe, restaurant, lounge, gourmet grocery, patisserie and teahouse. Here also you can have lunch, take a glass of wine in the evening, do a private party or just take food home. 15 min walking.
Av. da Boavista 854
854 Avenida da BoavistaCafe, restaurant, lounge, gourmet grocery, patisserie and teahouse. Here also you can have lunch, take a glass of wine in the evening, do a private party or just take food home. 15 min walking.
With a tradition of over 30 years, this restaurant is known by it's Francesinhas. Also try the rissoles, they are the best.
Open daily from 10:00 - 02:00.
8 min walking from Casa da Paz.
Rua Campo Alegre 191
191 Rua do Campo AlegreWith a tradition of over 30 years, this restaurant is known by it's Francesinhas. Also try the rissoles, they are the best.
Open daily from 10:00 - 02:00.
8 min walking from Casa da Paz.
For us the best sushi restaurant in town. Try the sushi festival from 16.90€ for lunch or 23€ for dinner. Lunch: Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 Dinner: Tue-Thu 20:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 20:00-1:00
8 min by car
R. Prof. Mota Pinto 138
138 Rua de Mota PintoFor us the best sushi restaurant in town. Try the sushi festival from 16.90€ for lunch or 23€ for dinner. Lunch: Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 Dinner: Tue-Thu 20:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 20:00-1:00
8 min by car
Recommended for very cheap and quick meals.
Typical portuguese cuisine.
Homemade food.
5 min walking from Casa da Paz.
Praça do Bom Sucesso
Recommended for very cheap and quick meals.
Typical portuguese cuisine.
Homemade food.
5 min walking from Casa da Paz.
This restaurant / bar is in a builing dating from the eighteenth century. The bar works downstairs, and on the first floor the restaurant with dishes that strive for originality. Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00
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Casa Agrícola
347 R. do Bom SucessoThis restaurant / bar is in a builing dating from the eighteenth century. The bar works downstairs, and on the first floor the restaurant with dishes that strive for originality. Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00
A sort of bistro Portuguese, with room for about 20 people and a balcony, a space with a warm and modern decor, furnishings, dishes and cutlery a bit kitsch.
Ter-Dom/Tue-Sun 12:00-24:00
R. do Passeio Alegre 450
450 Rua do Passeio AlegreA sort of bistro Portuguese, with room for about 20 people and a balcony, a space with a warm and modern decor, furnishings, dishes and cutlery a bit kitsch.
Ter-Dom/Tue-Sun 12:00-24:00
Very good typical portuguese cuisine. Must try the codfish and the dessert Pavé de chocolate.
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Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoVery good typical portuguese cuisine. Must try the codfish and the dessert Pavé de chocolate.
Nice pizzas on the top floor and good italian food on the lower floor.
Beautiful view of the river.
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Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroNice pizzas on the top floor and good italian food on the lower floor.
Beautiful view of the river.
Great food and service. Near the arts district and the night life. Good vegetarian options.
Open everyday 12:00-00:00
Fri and Sat 12:00-02:00
Praça Carlos Alberto, 47
+351 222 055 937
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O Caçula brunch & dinner
47 Praça de Carlos AlbertoGreat food and service. Near the arts district and the night life. Good vegetarian options.
Open everyday 12:00-00:00
Fri and Sat 12:00-02:00
Praça Carlos Alberto, 47
+351 222 055 937
Great place to try portuguese tapas. If you want to try small portions of portuguese traditional foods, this is the best way to do it.
+351 938 704 632
Rua de São Bento da Vitória
Rua de São Bento da VitóriaGreat place to try portuguese tapas. If you want to try small portions of portuguese traditional foods, this is the best way to do it.
+351 938 704 632
Take the Tuk Tuk train at Clérigos tower and for 3€ enjoy the entry in a cultural space with a XIX century palace, market of portuguese wines and goods, and attend concerts.
Also a great restaurant.
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Quinta da Boeira
170 R. Teixeira LopesTake the Tuk Tuk train at Clérigos tower and for 3€ enjoy the entry in a cultural space with a XIX century palace, market of portuguese wines and goods, and attend concerts.
Also a great restaurant.
Gourmet and regional cuisine come together in a unique way!
Rua da Picaria, 40, Porto 4050-477 Porto, Portugal
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Rua da Picaria
Rua da PicariaGourmet and regional cuisine come together in a unique way!
Rua da Picaria, 40, Porto 4050-477 Porto, Portugal
OMG The most amazing chocolate cake ever!!!! "Variações de chocolate"
Rua António Cardoso, 301, Porto
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301 R. de António CardosoOMG The most amazing chocolate cake ever!!!! "Variações de chocolate"
Rua António Cardoso, 301, Porto
Very nice restaurant near the beach. Located in Foz, the food is very good and the decoration is really nice.
Al Forno Caffé
Very nice restaurant near the beach. Located in Foz, the food is very good and the decoration is really nice.
The best eclairs in Porto. Also they've just opened another store in Bom Sucesso Market, and this one as very good bread along with the amazing eclairs and the berliners.
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Leitaria da Quinta do Paço
47 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesThe best eclairs in Porto. Also they've just opened another store in Bom Sucesso Market, and this one as very good bread along with the amazing eclairs and the berliners.
Known by its cookies and biscuits, its one of the oldest bakeries in town.
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Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesKnown by its cookies and biscuits, its one of the oldest bakeries in town.
Located in a beautiful building from the beginning of the last century, has such a warm and homely atmosphere that makes us stop and enjoy with pleasure. Irresistible delicious delicacies.
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Rua de Passos Manuel
Rua de Passos ManuelLocated in a beautiful building from the beginning of the last century, has such a warm and homely atmosphere that makes us stop and enjoy with pleasure. Irresistible delicious delicacies.
A lovely restaurant to try tapas from Portuguese cuisine.
During the week at lunch they serve the daily menu. Very good option and not too expensive.
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Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da MadeiraA lovely restaurant to try tapas from Portuguese cuisine.
During the week at lunch they serve the daily menu. Very good option and not too expensive.
Very small restaurant, but really nice people and tasty food.
Try out the lunch menu, for 5€ you can have a soup, sandwich or salad and daily juice.
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A Sandeira do Porto
85 Rua dos CaldeireirosVery small restaurant, but really nice people and tasty food.
Try out the lunch menu, for 5€ you can have a soup, sandwich or salad and daily juice.
Nata Lisboa
506 Rua de Santa CatarinaVery good Natas (custard cream pastries).
A must have with an Expresso.
Know for the bar, but it's much more than that.
The restaurant is very good. During the week at lunch time they serve the lunch menu. The price for the whole menu is 8€.
They also have very good pizzas.
Plus, the view is one of the best, it's one of the very few restaurants located on the top a building.
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Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelKnow for the bar, but it's much more than that.
The restaurant is very good. During the week at lunch time they serve the lunch menu. The price for the whole menu is 8€.
They also have very good pizzas.
Plus, the view is one of the best, it's one of the very few restaurants located on the top a building.
One of the most popular spots in town! Famous for the meat sandwich and the Serra da Estrela Sandwich.
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Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosOne of the most popular spots in town! Famous for the meat sandwich and the Serra da Estrela Sandwich.
Amazing vegetarian food in a beautiful house. A must try even for those who are not vegetarian.
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Em Carne Viva
nº868 Av. da BoavistaAmazing vegetarian food in a beautiful house. A must try even for those who are not vegetarian.
Famous for the Francesinha, the equivalent of a heart-attack on a plate. It’s signature is the protein carbohydrate medley of cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage and steak, stacked between two fat slices of bread smothered in melted cheese and doused in a spicy, and oh so flavorful, tomato and beer sauce.
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Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelFamous for the Francesinha, the equivalent of a heart-attack on a plate. It’s signature is the protein carbohydrate medley of cured ham, linguiça, fresh sausage and steak, stacked between two fat slices of bread smothered in melted cheese and doused in a spicy, and oh so flavorful, tomato and beer sauce.
Amarelo Torrada
29 R. de José FalcãoGreat toasts. The bread is really good and the service even better.
Cuori di Pasta.
Just 2min walking distance from the house. Very fresh and portuguese food (same owner from Pimenta Rosa Restaurant). Breakfast until 11h30 am, for only 1.5€, includes coffee or milk, orange juice, skones, cake and fruit salad! For lunch, 5.70€ includes main course with big salad, drink and coffee. Desserts are home baked and delicious... nhami! They have a nice and sunny esplanade outside. Be aware that during the week it may be quite busy around 13 pm. https://www.facebook.com/RestauranteCuorediPasta/
Rua de Júlio Dinis 744
744 Rua de Júlio DinisCuori di Pasta.
Just 2min walking distance from the house. Very fresh and portuguese food (same owner from Pimenta Rosa Restaurant). Breakfast until 11h30 am, for only 1.5€, includes coffee or milk, orange juice, skones, cake and fruit salad! For lunch, 5.70€ includes main course with big salad, drink and coffee. Desserts are home baked and delicious... nhami! They have a nice and sunny esplanade outside. Be aware that during the week it may be quite busy around 13 pm. https://www.facebook.com/RestauranteCuorediPasta/
Shopping
Shopping mall with a supermarket on the -1 Floor. Open daily between 10Am to 11PM. 5 Minutes walking from Casa da Paz.
Rua Gonçalo Sampaio 350
350 Rua de Gonçalo SampaioShopping mall with a supermarket on the -1 Floor. Open daily between 10Am to 11PM. 5 Minutes walking from Casa da Paz.
The Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city. Dating back to 1850, with a singular structure it is characterised by its neoclassic architecture.
mon-fri 07:00-17:00 sat 07:00-13:00
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Bolhao markaðurinn
322 R. FormosaThe Bolhão Market is the most famous in the city. Dating back to 1850, with a singular structure it is characterised by its neoclassic architecture.
mon-fri 07:00-17:00 sat 07:00-13:00
shop selling old Portuguese items in a remarkably traditional downtown location. Charming and appealling for all visitors, that now becomes a cool must go in Porto.
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A Vida Portuguesa
36 R. da Galeria de Parisshop selling old Portuguese items in a remarkably traditional downtown location. Charming and appealling for all visitors, that now becomes a cool must go in Porto.
The renewed Bom Sucesso Market offers regular entertainment joining the food and commercial spots that it comprises. From Monday to Thursday Happy Hour from 18:00 to 20:00 with varied promotions.
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Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoThe renewed Bom Sucesso Market offers regular entertainment joining the food and commercial spots that it comprises. From Monday to Thursday Happy Hour from 18:00 to 20:00 with varied promotions.
Arts & Culture
This museum is dedicated to the study of the relevance of Port Wine and its trade to the development of the city. Tue-sat 10:00-17:30
Sun 10:00-12:30
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Port Wine Museum
37 Rua da ReboleiraThis museum is dedicated to the study of the relevance of Port Wine and its trade to the development of the city. Tue-sat 10:00-17:30
Sun 10:00-12:30
Considerer by The Guardian and Lonely Planet the world's third most beautiful.An 'Art Nouveau gem', and particularly its 'neo-Gothic shelves' and the 'lolloping red staircase'.
15 Min walking
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Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasConsiderer by The Guardian and Lonely Planet the world's third most beautiful.An 'Art Nouveau gem', and particularly its 'neo-Gothic shelves' and the 'lolloping red staircase'.
15 Min walking
An iconic building just 10 min away from Casa da Paz.
Open mon-sat 10:00-19:00, sun 10:00-18:00
Guided tours daily - 3€/person
Portuguese 11:00 | 16:00
English 16:00
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Tónlistarhús
604-610 Av. da BoavistaAn iconic building just 10 min away from Casa da Paz.
Open mon-sat 10:00-19:00, sun 10:00-18:00
Guided tours daily - 3€/person
Portuguese 11:00 | 16:00
English 16:00
Ageas Porto Coliseum
137 R. de Passos ManuelOne of the most beautiful Art Deco theatre in Porto.
Simultaneous Openings in Miguel Bombarda
A day in which all art galleries from the Miguel Bombarda block simultaneously present new exhibitions and new collections.
The party begins around 4pm and goes through out the night. Next one will be June 18th.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaSimultaneous Openings in Miguel Bombarda
A day in which all art galleries from the Miguel Bombarda block simultaneously present new exhibitions and new collections.
The party begins around 4pm and goes through out the night. Next one will be June 18th.
Serralves Foundation is a cultural institution, with a museum and a beautiful park. We recommend you to enjoy the teahouse in the middle of the park. Daily 10:00-19:00, free sundays 10:00-13:00
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Serralves Stofnunin
210 R. Dom João de CastroSerralves Foundation is a cultural institution, with a museum and a beautiful park. We recommend you to enjoy the teahouse in the middle of the park. Daily 10:00-19:00, free sundays 10:00-13:00
Drinks & Nightlife
From all the Cellars that you can visit we recommend this one because of the amazing view over the river and the city.
Mon - Fri 10:00- 18:00
Sat-Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Rua do Choupelo 250
250 Rua do ChoupeloFrom all the Cellars that you can visit we recommend this one because of the amazing view over the river and the city.
Mon - Fri 10:00- 18:00
Sat-Sun 10:00 to 17:00
Unique restaurant-bar where once operated a warehouse of fabrics. Serves meals, little plates of appetizers (‘petiscos’), several ‘tapas’, homemade cakes and drinks.
Mon-Sat 9AM-2AM (Thu-Sat <3AM)
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Museu dos Presuntos Downtown
67 R. da Galeria de ParisUnique restaurant-bar where once operated a warehouse of fabrics. Serves meals, little plates of appetizers (‘petiscos’), several ‘tapas’, homemade cakes and drinks.
Mon-Sat 9AM-2AM (Thu-Sat <3AM)
The best spot to start the evening and already a must see attraction because of the peculiar decoration. Usually we order our drinks on the counter and go to the street to gather with everyone else.
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Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisThe best spot to start the evening and already a must see attraction because of the peculiar decoration. Usually we order our drinks on the counter and go to the street to gather with everyone else.
Sightseeing
A must see, but one of the most hidden places in town. The entrance to the wall is inside a private building next to Santa Clara Church. It's only available to visit during the week, between 9am and 6pm.
Was built to substitute the old late-medieval wall that, by the 15th Century, became too small for the growing city. Was rebuilt by D. Fernando, between 1368-1437 with money from wine transfer tax.
Rua de Arnaldo Gama
Rua de Arnaldo GamaA must see, but one of the most hidden places in town. The entrance to the wall is inside a private building next to Santa Clara Church. It's only available to visit during the week, between 9am and 6pm.
Was built to substitute the old late-medieval wall that, by the 15th Century, became too small for the growing city. Was rebuilt by D. Fernando, between 1368-1437 with money from wine transfer tax.
The Palace of the Viscount of Vilar d'Allen, designed by architect José Marques da Silva in 1927 is a former exhibition hall. Closed at the moment it can only be admired from the outside.
Rua Ruben a 210
210 Rua Ruben aThe Palace of the Viscount of Vilar d'Allen, designed by architect José Marques da Silva in 1927 is a former exhibition hall. Closed at the moment it can only be admired from the outside.
The main chapel holds the heart of D. Pedro IV, offered by the monarch to the city, in recognition for its support during the liberal war. 18th century, Neoclassical style image of Our Lady of Lapa.
Largo Ferreira Lapa 69
69 Largo de Ferreira LapaThe main chapel holds the heart of D. Pedro IV, offered by the monarch to the city, in recognition for its support during the liberal war. 18th century, Neoclassical style image of Our Lady of Lapa.
The Porto Commercial Association started building the Palácio da Bolsa in 1842. Throughout 3 generations, many worked the building of this 19th century architectural jewel in neoclassical style.
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Bolsa höll
Rua de Ferreira BorgesThe Porto Commercial Association started building the Palácio da Bolsa in 1842. Throughout 3 generations, many worked the building of this 19th century architectural jewel in neoclassical style.
Try visiting the tower, the view is amazing. The church is also worth visiting.
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Pharmacy Dos Clerigos
36 Rua dos ClérigosTry visiting the tower, the view is amazing. The church is also worth visiting.
Minnisvarðarkirkja helga Frans
Rua do Infante Dom HenriqueOne of the most beautiful churches in Porto!
Parks & Nature
Created in 1951, the Botanic Garden has been managed, since then, by the Faculty of Sciences.
mon 09:00-16:00 tue-fri 09:00-18:00 sat, sun 10:00-19:00
Rua do Campo Alegre 1191
1191 Rua do Campo AlegreCreated in 1951, the Botanic Garden has been managed, since then, by the Faculty of Sciences.
mon 09:00-16:00 tue-fri 09:00-18:00 sat, sun 10:00-19:00
A great park to take the kids for a picnic. It has a very good entertainment parc for the little ones. Very peaceful and quiet.
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Quinta do Covelo
Quinta do CoveloA great park to take the kids for a picnic. It has a very good entertainment parc for the little ones. Very peaceful and quiet.
Beautiful romantic garden with an amazing view over the historical center and the river Douro.
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Parkur dygðanna
53-3 Passeio das VirtudesBeautiful romantic garden with an amazing view over the historical center and the river Douro.