Guidebook for Porto
Food Scene
With covered and watched car parking at 25 m (Poveiros), Café Santiago is an excellent starting point for one visit by foot to the most beautiful “Ex-libris” of the city.
The Best Oporto Francesinhas
416 locals recommend
Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelWith covered and watched car parking at 25 m (Poveiros), Café Santiago is an excellent starting point for one visit by foot to the most beautiful “Ex-libris” of the city.
The Best Oporto Francesinhas
It was in 2011 that has born one of the most modern and nice taverns in the northern area of Portugal.
It’s called Trásca and was originated in an old tavern by the desire of two friends, Luis Violas and Paulo Villas-Boas.
With an incredibly nice and welcoming environment, further enriched by the background music, this modern tavern offers, beyond space conducive to socializing, food and drinks worthy of reference.
On the menu we can find: little burgers, little steaks, tortilla, sausage, gold camembert, padron peppers, sandwiches and varied toast, between so many other things.
With it, all good options: sangria, wine and international beers.
Prices for dishes range from € 1.20 to € 6.
This is a place that deserves your visit.
Trasca
16 Rua de TrásIt was in 2011 that has born one of the most modern and nice taverns in the northern area of Portugal.
It’s called Trásca and was originated in an old tavern by the desire of two friends, Luis Violas and Paulo Villas-Boas.
With an incredibly nice and welcoming environment, further enriched by the background music, this modern tavern offers, beyond space conducive to socializing, food and drinks worthy of reference.
On the menu we can find: little burgers, little steaks, tortilla, sausage, gold camembert, padron peppers, sandwiches and varied toast, between so many other things.
With it, all good options: sangria, wine and international beers.
Prices for dishes range from € 1.20 to € 6.
This is a place that deserves your visit.
A must eat place to go if you are in PORTO city.... For a quick lunch or to start that night to remember... order Bifana, bear, and Caldo Verde!
109 locals recommend
Conga
318 R. do BonjardimA must eat place to go if you are in PORTO city.... For a quick lunch or to start that night to remember... order Bifana, bear, and Caldo Verde!
This looks like a little neighborhood snack bar, but it is much more. I had the roasted pork and cheese sandwich. The bread was fresh, and the pork and cheese were very tasty.
451 locals recommend
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosThis looks like a little neighborhood snack bar, but it is much more. I had the roasted pork and cheese sandwich. The bread was fresh, and the pork and cheese were very tasty.
Just neer the apartment.
Very good Francesinha, the place is quite well decorated, the staff is friendly, and is quiet enough to enjoy the meal.
They have take away too.
16 locals recommend
Restaurante Pedro Limão
51 R. do Morgado de MateusJust neer the apartment.
Very good Francesinha, the place is quite well decorated, the staff is friendly, and is quiet enough to enjoy the meal.
They have take away too.
Great food, location & a friendly and attentive staff. A good selection of wine and food and seating both inside and and outside.
9 locals recommend
Pisca
294 R. do Passeio Alegre Great food, location & a friendly and attentive staff. A good selection of wine and food and seating both inside and and outside.
Casa Serrão - Restaurante
521 R. Heróis de FrançaSea food
Shopping
Rua de Santa Catarina
Rua de Santa CatarinaEl Corte Ingles de Gaia
1435 Av. da RepúblicaRua da Firmeza
Rua da FirmezaMini Preço - Supermarket
Bolhão Market
322 R. FormosaGetting Around
Campo 24 de Agosto
Campo 24 de AgostoMetro Station neer the apartment.
Sightseeing
The alluring district of Ribeira is made up of medieval streets and seedy alleyways. It is a crumbling but fascinating place, ending at a riverfront square ("Praça da Ribeira").
Wth photogenic traditional boats floating at the quayside overlooked by colorful ancient houses, this is the most picturesque spot in the city and the place everyone loves -- UNESCO did too, and declared it a World Heritage Site.
741 locals recommend
Ribeira station
The alluring district of Ribeira is made up of medieval streets and seedy alleyways. It is a crumbling but fascinating place, ending at a riverfront square ("Praça da Ribeira").
Wth photogenic traditional boats floating at the quayside overlooked by colorful ancient houses, this is the most picturesque spot in the city and the place everyone loves -- UNESCO did too, and declared it a World Heritage Site.
Passeio das Virtudes
Passeio das VirtudesThe monumental tower by Nicolau Nasoni, was built between 1754 and 1763. This tower is the most famous monument in the city.
1226 locals recommend
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryThe monumental tower by Nicolau Nasoni, was built between 1754 and 1763. This tower is the most famous monument in the city.
Open since 1906, Livraria Lello has housed men of arts and letters, has been the inspiration for acclaimed authors, a place for social gatherings, performances and a serene library for many of Invicta’s avid readers. Today it receives thousands of visitors from around the world, who everyday enter our doors to visit this neo-Gothic gem from the beginning of the twentieth century.
1351 locals recommend
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasOpen since 1906, Livraria Lello has housed men of arts and letters, has been the inspiration for acclaimed authors, a place for social gatherings, performances and a serene library for many of Invicta’s avid readers. Today it receives thousands of visitors from around the world, who everyday enter our doors to visit this neo-Gothic gem from the beginning of the twentieth century.
The S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria. The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history and life.
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettThe S. Bento Railway Station was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the exact location of the former Convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria. The glass and iron structure was designed by the architect Marques da Silva. The vestibule is adorned with twenty thousand tiles painted by Jorge Colaço that illustrate the transport evolution and events of Portuguese history and life.
Taylor's was founded in 1692 by Job Bearsley, an English trader, family owned and managed ever since. A visit to Taylor's is unmissable and from the terrace, one can enjoy a unique panoramic view over the city of Porto.
91 locals recommend
Taylor's Port
250 Rua do ChoupeloTaylor's was founded in 1692 by Job Bearsley, an English trader, family owned and managed ever since. A visit to Taylor's is unmissable and from the terrace, one can enjoy a unique panoramic view over the city of Porto.
Cruise Terminal of the Port of Leixões
Espinho
Beach
Miradouro da Vitoria
11 R. de São Bento da VitóriaParks & Nature
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoThis is the finest place in Oporto to walk and relax.
Crystal Palace Gardens
Rua de Dom Manuel IIUnforgettable views on Ribeira / Douro at sunset.
Drinks & Nightlife
Social and nightlife revolve around three streets in central Porto : Galeria de Paris, Cândido dos Reis and Conde de Vizela. You are bound to find a bar to your liking.
The atmosphere and the crowds don’t wake up until 11 at night though, and the main ambiance is in the streets, not in the bars.
803 locals recommend
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de ParisSocial and nightlife revolve around three streets in central Porto : Galeria de Paris, Cândido dos Reis and Conde de Vizela. You are bound to find a bar to your liking.
The atmosphere and the crowds don’t wake up until 11 at night though, and the main ambiance is in the streets, not in the bars.
Arts & Culture
Building designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, Casa da Música was inaugurated in 2005 and since then has become an icon of contemporary architecture, attracting visitors from many different parts of the world. The programming, which is both dynamic and innovative, ranges from classical music to the forefront of urban trends, benefiting greatly from their four resident groups: Symphony Orchestra, Remix Ensemble, Baroque Orchestra and Choir. The institution also plays an important role in education, promoting concerts, workshops and various activities for families with children and schools. Daily there are guided tours to the building, which has several bars and a restaurant located on the rooftop, with a magnificent view over the city.
706 locals recommend
Casa da Música
Building designed by the Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, Casa da Música was inaugurated in 2005 and since then has become an icon of contemporary architecture, attracting visitors from many different parts of the world. The programming, which is both dynamic and innovative, ranges from classical music to the forefront of urban trends, benefiting greatly from their four resident groups: Symphony Orchestra, Remix Ensemble, Baroque Orchestra and Choir. The institution also plays an important role in education, promoting concerts, workshops and various activities for families with children and schools. Daily there are guided tours to the building, which has several bars and a restaurant located on the rooftop, with a magnificent view over the city.
Teatro Carlos Alberto
43 R. Das OliveirasMuseu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroRua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel BombardaPorto Art District