Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
Industrial-chic meets boho at this delightfully laid-back haunt, with its walls of polished concrete, mismatched crockery, verdant plants, and vintage knick-knacks ranging from a bicycle to an old typewriter. The menu is just as informal – petiscos such as pica-pau steak (bite-sized pieces of steak in a garlic-white-wine sauce), quail egg croquettes, and cheesecake served in a flower pot reveal a pinch of creativity.
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Cantina 32
32 R. das FloresIndustrial-chic meets boho at this delightfully laid-back haunt, with its walls of polished concrete, mismatched crockery, verdant plants, and vintage knick-knacks ranging from a bicycle to an old typewriter. The menu is just as informal – petiscos such as pica-pau steak (bite-sized pieces of steak in a garlic-white-wine sauce), quail egg croquettes, and cheesecake served in a flower pot reveal a pinch of creativity.
One of Porto's two Michelin-starred restaurants, Pedro Lemos is sheer delight. With a love of seasonally sourced produce and robust flavours, the eponymous chef creates culinary fireworks using first-class ingredients from land and sea – be it ultra-fresh Atlantic bivalves or Alentejano black pork cooked to smoky deliciousness with wild mushrooms. Choose between the subtly lit, cosy-chic dining room or the roof terrace.
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Pedro Lemos
974 R. do Padre Luís CabralOne of Porto's two Michelin-starred restaurants, Pedro Lemos is sheer delight. With a love of seasonally sourced produce and robust flavours, the eponymous chef creates culinary fireworks using first-class ingredients from land and sea – be it ultra-fresh Atlantic bivalves or Alentejano black pork cooked to smoky deliciousness with wild mushrooms. Choose between the subtly lit, cosy-chic dining room or the roof terrace.
Tucked away down a narrow alley, this softly lit, family-run restaurant brims with stone-walled, wood-beamed, art-slung nooks. The frequently changing blackboard menu goes with the seasons.
Everything from veal to sea bream is cooked and seasoned to a T. The must-try 'Terylene' slow-cooked marinated pork sandwich goes superbly with a glass of sparkling Tinto Bruto red.
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Restaurante Flor dos Congregados
11 Tv. dos CongregadosTucked away down a narrow alley, this softly lit, family-run restaurant brims with stone-walled, wood-beamed, art-slung nooks. The frequently changing blackboard menu goes with the seasons.
Everything from veal to sea bream is cooked and seasoned to a T. The must-try 'Terylene' slow-cooked marinated pork sandwich goes superbly with a glass of sparkling Tinto Bruto red.
Charming, boho-flavoured and lit by fairy lights, A Sandeira is a great bolt-hole for an inexpensive lunch. Chipper staff bring to the table creative salads such as smoked ham, rocket, avocado and walnuts, and Porto's best sandwiches (olive, feta, tomato and basil, for instance). The lunch menu including soup, a salad or sandwich, and a drink is a steal.
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A Sandeira do Porto
85 Rua dos CaldeireirosCharming, boho-flavoured and lit by fairy lights, A Sandeira is a great bolt-hole for an inexpensive lunch. Chipper staff bring to the table creative salads such as smoked ham, rocket, avocado and walnuts, and Porto's best sandwiches (olive, feta, tomato and basil, for instance). The lunch menu including soup, a salad or sandwich, and a drink is a steal.
With its polished service, elegant setting and dazzling views over river and city, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the five-star Yeatman hotel is sheer class. Chef Ricardo Costa puts his imaginative spin on seasonal ingredients from lobster to pheasant – all skilfully cooked, served with flair and expertly matched with wines from the 1000-bottle cellar that is among the country's best.
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The Yeatman Hotel
Rua do ChoupeloWith its polished service, elegant setting and dazzling views over river and city, the Michelin-starred restaurant at the five-star Yeatman hotel is sheer class. Chef Ricardo Costa puts his imaginative spin on seasonal ingredients from lobster to pheasant – all skilfully cooked, served with flair and expertly matched with wines from the 1000-bottle cellar that is among the country's best.
Drinks & Nightlife
Retro and hip but not self-consciously so, chilled Aduela bathes in the nostalgic orange glow of its glass lights, which illuminate the green walls and mishmash of vintage furnishings. Once a sewing machine warehouse, today it's where friends gather to converse over wine and appetising petiscos (€3 to €8).
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasRetro and hip but not self-consciously so, chilled Aduela bathes in the nostalgic orange glow of its glass lights, which illuminate the green walls and mishmash of vintage furnishings. Once a sewing machine warehouse, today it's where friends gather to converse over wine and appetising petiscos (€3 to €8).
A little flicker of bohemian Parisian flair in the heart of Porto, Era Uma Vez No Paris time warps you back to the more decadent 1920s. Its ruby-red walls, retro furnishings and frilly lampshades spin a warm, intimate cocoon for coffee by day and drinks by night. DJs keep the mood mellow with indie rock and funk beats.
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Once upon a time in Paris ..
106 R. da Galeria de ParisA little flicker of bohemian Parisian flair in the heart of Porto, Era Uma Vez No Paris time warps you back to the more decadent 1920s. Its ruby-red walls, retro furnishings and frilly lampshades spin a warm, intimate cocoon for coffee by day and drinks by night. DJs keep the mood mellow with indie rock and funk beats.
This creative space has an art gallery in front, a tall-ceilinged cafe out back, and a cosy downstairs where DJs and live bands hold court. Much like the crowd, the programming is truly eclectic, with performance art, theatre and art openings held regularly.
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Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisThis creative space has an art gallery in front, a tall-ceilinged cafe out back, and a cosy downstairs where DJs and live bands hold court. Much like the crowd, the programming is truly eclectic, with performance art, theatre and art openings held regularly.
This proudly bohemian cafe has a verdant but rustic back garden where students and the gallery crowd sit around low tables sampling from an enormous 300+ tea menu divided by region. Tasty snacks include quiches, muffins, scones and toast. It also serves weekend brunches and weekday lunch specials (€7).
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Rota Do Chá
457 Rua de Miguel BombardaThis proudly bohemian cafe has a verdant but rustic back garden where students and the gallery crowd sit around low tables sampling from an enormous 300+ tea menu divided by region. Tasty snacks include quiches, muffins, scones and toast. It also serves weekend brunches and weekday lunch specials (€7).
This basement club – owned by Antonio Pereira (aka DJ Vibe) and his girlfriend, Portugal celebrity Merche Romero – was re-modelled and still serves up deep house to a crowd that generally skews young. Take bus 1M and get off at the Molhe stop.
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Indústria
843 Av. do BrasilThis basement club – owned by Antonio Pereira (aka DJ Vibe) and his girlfriend, Portugal celebrity Merche Romero – was re-modelled and still serves up deep house to a crowd that generally skews young. Take bus 1M and get off at the Molhe stop.