Café Majestic
A beautiful Belle Époque café from 1921 with gilded mirrors and chandeliers, on the city’s main shopping street.
Known for: Coffee, pastries, afternoon tea
About £25–45 per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
Porto
11 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.
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11 places to eat and drink in Porto
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Café Santiago
A no-frills institution for the francesinha, the city’s huge steak, ham and sausage sandwich smothered in beer sauce.
Known for: Francesinha
About £12–25 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Casa Guedes
A tiny counter famed for its roast pork sandwich with serra cheese.
Known for: Roast pork sandwich
Under about £12 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Confeitaria do Bolhão
A historic pastry shop near the Bolhão market, in a lovely Belle Époque interior.
Known for: Pastries and coffee
Under about £12 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Families
Taberna Santo António
A small, family-run tavern serving generous home cooking to a loyal local crowd.
Known for: Traditional Portuguese plates
About £12–25 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Adega São Nicolau
A rustic, no-frills eatery near the river, popular for its hearty regional dishes.
Known for: Tripe, bacalhau, roast meats
About £12–25 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Pedro dos Frangos
A grilled-chicken specialist known for its “piri-piri” style.
Known for: Roast chicken
Under about £12 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Cantinho do Avillez
The Porto branch of José Avillez’s restaurants, with a modern spin on Portuguese comfort cooking.
Known for: Set menus
About £25–45 per person
Good for Couples · Groups
Graham’s Port Lodge
A historic port lodge with a restaurant and tastings, on a hillside above the river with wide views.
Known for: Port tasting and lunch
About £25–45 per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
The Yeatman
A two-Michelin-star restaurant in a wine-themed hotel above the river, with tasting menus.
Known for: Tasting menu with wine pairing
£45+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
Mercado do Bolhão Food Stalls
The refurbished market has stalls selling produce, fish and ready-to-eat snacks in a grand old building.
Known for: Fresh produce, cheese, cured meats
Under about £12 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in Porto 3
Francesinha
Port tasting
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