Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Great JAPANESE food, and not too expensive! If you appreciate temakis, don't miss the fried gamba one. I love it!
Special prices for lunch menus.
https://www.facebook.com/twosushirestaurante/
Restaurante Twosushi
30 Rua da PicariaGreat JAPANESE food, and not too expensive! If you appreciate temakis, don't miss the fried gamba one. I love it!
Special prices for lunch menus.
https://www.facebook.com/twosushirestaurante/
Very tasty HAMBURGERS served with giant french fries! It might sound funny, but my favourite is the vegetarian one...It's really yummy! https://www.facebook.com/BaixaBurguer
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Baixa Burguer
901 Avenida da BoavistaVery tasty HAMBURGERS served with giant french fries! It might sound funny, but my favourite is the vegetarian one...It's really yummy! https://www.facebook.com/BaixaBurguer
The best HOT DOG in town!!! (made with fresh sausage like chipolata) You have to try them to know exactly what I mean! I'm only afraid it's not open on weekends (Mon-Fri: 12:00 - 22:30)
https://www.facebook.com/Snack-bar-Gazela-Cachorrinhos-da-Batalha-141164275959366/
119 helybéli ajánlásával
Gazela Cachorrinhos da Batalha
4 Rua de EntreparedesThe best HOT DOG in town!!! (made with fresh sausage like chipolata) You have to try them to know exactly what I mean! I'm only afraid it's not open on weekends (Mon-Fri: 12:00 - 22:30)
https://www.facebook.com/Snack-bar-Gazela-Cachorrinhos-da-Batalha-141164275959366/
I scream for a Santini ICE CREAM :) More than 70 homemade flavors with a unique taste! But...be prepared to wait on the line!
http://liveportugal.pt/en/santini-ice-cream/
76 helybéli ajánlásával
Santini
16 Largo dos Lóios I scream for a Santini ICE CREAM :) More than 70 homemade flavors with a unique taste! But...be prepared to wait on the line!
http://liveportugal.pt/en/santini-ice-cream/
If you're looking for a night of FADO, this is the place! There are dinners especially dedicated to it! For those who enjoy live music, it's very worthy to check their cultural agenda.
http://www.cafeguarany.com/en/Utilities/Homepage.aspx
115 helybéli ajánlásával
Café Guarany
85 Av. dos AliadosIf you're looking for a night of FADO, this is the place! There are dinners especially dedicated to it! For those who enjoy live music, it's very worthy to check their cultural agenda.
http://www.cafeguarany.com/en/Utilities/Homepage.aspx
There are many specialties, but I recommend the "Coma PIZZA" (which I call "sushi pizza" - with ginger and wasabi). Very original and tasty.
https://www.facebook.com/coma.rest.7/?fref=ts
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurante Coma
156 R. de Rodrigues SampaioThere are many specialties, but I recommend the "Coma PIZZA" (which I call "sushi pizza" - with ginger and wasabi). Very original and tasty.
https://www.facebook.com/coma.rest.7/?fref=ts
For TYPICAL PORTUGUESE FOOD, I highly recommend this restaurant, very popular among the locals. Its specialty is the "pernil" (gammon) and for dessert they have a tasty "rabanada" (French toast).
114 helybéli ajánlásával
Antunes
614 R. do BonjardimFor TYPICAL PORTUGUESE FOOD, I highly recommend this restaurant, very popular among the locals. Its specialty is the "pernil" (gammon) and for dessert they have a tasty "rabanada" (French toast).
My favorite bakery, where I can find wonderful "brigadeiros" :)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Padaria-Ribeiro/165015150225346?fref=ts
195 helybéli ajánlásával
Padaria Ribeiro
21 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesMy favorite bakery, where I can find wonderful "brigadeiros" :)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Padaria-Ribeiro/165015150225346?fref=ts
This charming pedestrian street is full of coffechops, restaurants and stores for you to enjoy. The atmosphere is so cosy that I also love going there just for a walk, smelling the sweet chocolate&nuts scent from "NUT' - the Nutella store" :) (https://www.facebook.com/search/797544793695908/local_search?surface=tyah) I also recommend "Cantina 32" for typical Portuguese food (https://www.facebook.com/search/1467155503512032/local_search?surface=sist) and "Natas Lisboa" for our delicious tarts :) (https://www.facebook.com/search/524024584329580/local_search?surface=tyah)
296 helybéli ajánlásával
Rua das Flores
Rua das FloresThis charming pedestrian street is full of coffechops, restaurants and stores for you to enjoy. The atmosphere is so cosy that I also love going there just for a walk, smelling the sweet chocolate&nuts scent from "NUT' - the Nutella store" :) (https://www.facebook.com/search/797544793695908/local_search?surface=tyah) I also recommend "Cantina 32" for typical Portuguese food (https://www.facebook.com/search/1467155503512032/local_search?surface=sist) and "Natas Lisboa" for our delicious tarts :) (https://www.facebook.com/search/524024584329580/local_search?surface=tyah)
Nice and calm restaurant, good meat and seafood dishes.
You may check their menu and prices online: http://www.elebe.pt/home.php
éLeBê Centro
94 Rua da ConceiçãoNice and calm restaurant, good meat and seafood dishes.
You may check their menu and prices online: http://www.elebe.pt/home.php
This is a small and cosy typical Portuguese food restaurant. If you appreciate codfish, this is a good option! And the veal steak in Madeira sauce is also very good!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zé-Bota/213748151981298?fref=ts
75 helybéli ajánlásával
Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoThis is a small and cosy typical Portuguese food restaurant. If you appreciate codfish, this is a good option! And the veal steak in Madeira sauce is also very good!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zé-Bota/213748151981298?fref=ts
Ribeira is one of the most beautiful parts of the city! (World Heritage Site by UNESCO) There you can find several restaurants & bars (day and night), Douro river cruises, and very nice photo spots (with the traditional boats floating and Port Wine houses across the river).
741 helybéli ajánlásával
Ribeira station
Ribeira is one of the most beautiful parts of the city! (World Heritage Site by UNESCO) There you can find several restaurants & bars (day and night), Douro river cruises, and very nice photo spots (with the traditional boats floating and Port Wine houses across the river).
One of the most stunning cafes in Portugal and one of the most beautiful in the world.
907 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafe Majestic
112 Rua Santa CatarinaOne of the most stunning cafes in Portugal and one of the most beautiful in the world.
If you like American food and love rock n' roll, this is the place to go! Oporto now rocks too! :)
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Hard Rock Cafe
120 Rua do AlmadaIf you like American food and love rock n' roll, this is the place to go! Oporto now rocks too! :)
An old market turned into a modern, pleasant and charming place. Here you can find some stores, a beautiful hotel, a traditional FOOD MARKET and a huge variety of tiny restaurants for you to taste the Portuguese (and not only!) cuisine and to have a refreshing glass of wine while enjoying its unique atmosphere.
380 helybéli ajánlásával
Mercado Bom Sucesso
74-90 Praça do Bom SucessoAn old market turned into a modern, pleasant and charming place. Here you can find some stores, a beautiful hotel, a traditional FOOD MARKET and a huge variety of tiny restaurants for you to taste the Portuguese (and not only!) cuisine and to have a refreshing glass of wine while enjoying its unique atmosphere.
Would you like to have a meal with a breathtaking panoramic view over the city? So you can not miss this place! :)
http://decimosetimo.pt/?lang=en
24 helybéli ajánlásával
17th Restaurant & Bar
223 R. do BolhãoWould you like to have a meal with a breathtaking panoramic view over the city? So you can not miss this place! :)
http://decimosetimo.pt/?lang=en
For those who would like to enjoy a good fresh fish meal, this restaurant in Matosinhos (a fishing area) is one of the best! You can easily reach it by metro (Brito Capelo station).
http://ovalentim.com
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurante O Valentim
263 R. Heróis de FrançaFor those who would like to enjoy a good fresh fish meal, this restaurant in Matosinhos (a fishing area) is one of the best! You can easily reach it by metro (Brito Capelo station).
http://ovalentim.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Great spot to begin the night with a refreshing champagne sangria.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Champanheria-Da-Baixa-Porto/266232020156815?fref=ts
96 helybéli ajánlásával
Champ's da Baixa
27 R. do Gen. SilveiraGreat spot to begin the night with a refreshing champagne sangria.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Champanheria-Da-Baixa-Porto/266232020156815?fref=ts
Wine bar with delicious tapas and excellent staff! Perfect for an evening very well spent with friends, or your special one ;)
https://www.facebook.com/allinporto/
13 helybéli ajánlásával
All In Porto
83 Largo da RamadinhaWine bar with delicious tapas and excellent staff! Perfect for an evening very well spent with friends, or your special one ;)
https://www.facebook.com/allinporto/
The "GALERIAS' zone" is the main concentration of night bars & entertainment of Porto, where people gather to have fun both inside and outside bars. What I like most about this concept is the freedom we have to be in several bars (with different music styles) in the same night.
https://www.facebook.com/galeriasparis/?fref=ts
387 helybéli ajánlásával
Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisThe "GALERIAS' zone" is the main concentration of night bars & entertainment of Porto, where people gather to have fun both inside and outside bars. What I like most about this concept is the freedom we have to be in several bars (with different music styles) in the same night.
https://www.facebook.com/galeriasparis/?fref=ts
Radio is a good option for those who like "alternative music".
https://www.facebook.com/barRadio/
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Radio Bar
175 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreRadio is a good option for those who like "alternative music".
https://www.facebook.com/barRadio/
Fé combines the concept of wine bar with a modern club. The atmosphere is great, full of beautiful people ;)
https://www.facebook.com/fe.wine.club/?fref=ts
90 helybéli ajánlásával
FÉ Wine & Club
1 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreFé combines the concept of wine bar with a modern club. The atmosphere is great, full of beautiful people ;)
https://www.facebook.com/fe.wine.club/?fref=ts
Since BASE is an open air bar, in the Clérigos' gardens, it's perfect for day and sunset activities. It's in a beautiful and pleasant garden in the middle of Porto's historical downtown, right near Clérigos Tower. https://www.facebook.com/baseporto/?fref=ts
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Clerigos Vinhos & Petiscos (Joshper)
Since BASE is an open air bar, in the Clérigos' gardens, it's perfect for day and sunset activities. It's in a beautiful and pleasant garden in the middle of Porto's historical downtown, right near Clérigos Tower. https://www.facebook.com/baseporto/?fref=ts
Arts & Culture
Nature & Culture together! Not to miss its beautiful gardens and lots of cultural events.
897 helybéli ajánlásával
Kortárs Művészeti Múzeum (Serralves Alapítvány)
210 R. Dom João de CastroNature & Culture together! Not to miss its beautiful gardens and lots of cultural events.
This theatre and concert hall is a local landmark, it is a leading venue for music and cultural events in Porto.
http://www.coliseu.pt/index.php/agenda
270 helybéli ajánlásával
Ageas Porto Coliseum
137 R. de Passos ManuelThis theatre and concert hall is a local landmark, it is a leading venue for music and cultural events in Porto.
http://www.coliseu.pt/index.php/agenda
The design of this modern concert hall is unique and unconventional, which gives it a great architectural value. Here you can enjoy music & food, in its restaurant. There are combined dinner-concert tickets that provide a convenient way of enjoying both.
Find the concerts throughout their agenda.
http://www.casadamusica.com/en/
706 helybéli ajánlásával
Casa da Música
The design of this modern concert hall is unique and unconventional, which gives it a great architectural value. Here you can enjoy music & food, in its restaurant. There are combined dinner-concert tickets that provide a convenient way of enjoying both.
Find the concerts throughout their agenda.
http://www.casadamusica.com/en/
The Clérigos church is a very popular attraction in Porto with a line of tourists waiting to ascend its 75m tower for spectacular views over the city.
1226 helybéli ajánlásával
Clérigos Torony
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe Clérigos church is a very popular attraction in Porto with a line of tourists waiting to ascend its 75m tower for spectacular views over the city.
The main theatre in the city and one of the most important in the country. You can visit São João National Theatre to see a play or in guided tours. The main façade is beautiful, but what I like most about this theatre, I must say, is its classic and elegant inner spaces. Very worthy!
313 helybéli ajánlásával
São João National Theater
Praça da BatalhaThe main theatre in the city and one of the most important in the country. You can visit São João National Theatre to see a play or in guided tours. The main façade is beautiful, but what I like most about this theatre, I must say, is its classic and elegant inner spaces. Very worthy!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful GARDENS and very nice view over the Douro river. Very nice place to relax!
1180 helybéli ajánlásával
Kristály-palota kertjei
Rua de Dom Manuel IIBeautiful GARDENS and very nice view over the Douro river. Very nice place to relax!
The CITY PARK is the largest urban park in Portugal that stretches out as far as the beach, which is globally something of a rarity. It's ideal to relax, to exercise, to walk around, to ride a bike, to have fun with the ducks,...
http://www.visitporto.travel/Visitar/Paginas/viagem/DetalhesPOI.aspx?POI=1030
1306 helybéli ajánlásával
Porto Városi Park
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThe CITY PARK is the largest urban park in Portugal that stretches out as far as the beach, which is globally something of a rarity. It's ideal to relax, to exercise, to walk around, to ride a bike, to have fun with the ducks,...
http://www.visitporto.travel/Visitar/Paginas/viagem/DetalhesPOI.aspx?POI=1030
Nature & Culture together! Not to miss its beautiful GARDENS and lots of CULTURAL events and ART expositions.
190 helybéli ajánlásával
Serralves Háza
999 R. de SerralvesNature & Culture together! Not to miss its beautiful GARDENS and lots of CULTURAL events and ART expositions.
You can go to the BEACH by metro (Matosinhos Sul station) and enjoy our sunny days by the sea if you like ;)
261 helybéli ajánlásával
Matosinhos strand
Avenida General Norton de MatosYou can go to the BEACH by metro (Matosinhos Sul station) and enjoy our sunny days by the sea if you like ;)
Shopping
Pedestrian street full of stores, cafés, shopping centre,... Great for shopping!
1060 helybéli ajánlásával
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaPedestrian street full of stores, cafés, shopping centre,... Great for shopping!
Lello is an amazing bookstore which looks and feels like a magical shop! One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world and J. K. Rowling's inspiration while writing Harry Potter (and teaching English) in Portugal.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Livraria-Lello/169878093074664?fref=ts
1351 helybéli ajánlásával
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasLello is an amazing bookstore which looks and feels like a magical shop! One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world and J. K. Rowling's inspiration while writing Harry Potter (and teaching English) in Portugal.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Livraria-Lello/169878093074664?fref=ts
The biggest Spanish department store just a few minutes distance from Porto's downtown by metro (João de Deus station).
180 helybéli ajánlásával
El Corte Inglés de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaThe biggest Spanish department store just a few minutes distance from Porto's downtown by metro (João de Deus station).
The biggest shopping centre/mall in town! You can easily go there by metro (Sete Bicas station).
222 helybéli ajánlásával
NorteShopping
Rua Sara AfonsoThe biggest shopping centre/mall in town! You can easily go there by metro (Sete Bicas station).
Sightseeing
Perfect to enjoy the astonishing beauty of the Douro River banks at a very fair price!
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Cruzeiro das 6 Pontes
Perfect to enjoy the astonishing beauty of the Douro River banks at a very fair price!
Do NoT MiSS CaiS De Gaia!!! It's a very pleasant and beautiful place to take a walk by the Douro River. There you can find lots of bars & restaurants, seasonal craft fairs, cable cars, and the famous Port Wine Cellars where you can have interesting tours with wine tasting at the end ;)
340 helybéli ajánlásával
Cais de Gaia
Cais de GaiaDo NoT MiSS CaiS De Gaia!!! It's a very pleasant and beautiful place to take a walk by the Douro River. There you can find lots of bars & restaurants, seasonal craft fairs, cable cars, and the famous Port Wine Cellars where you can have interesting tours with wine tasting at the end ;)
Essentials
Supermercado chen
103 Praça da RepúblicaThere is a very nice supermarket just around the corner!