Bon Appetit

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• Churrasqueira Domingos read more ›
  (325-329 Rua Rosário. Tel. 22 205 2949)
  Good, traditional family-owned restaurant with a wide selection of meat and fish dishes. The grilled chicken with potatoes, or tasty francesinha sandwiches are highly recommended.
• Canas y Tapas read more ›
  (41 Rua Heróis e Mártires de Angola. Tel. 22 203 4340)
  Located behind the city hall, this tapas restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious snacks. Fast food, Spanish-style.
• Búzio read more ›
  (97 Rua Jorge Reinel. Tel. 22 610 0825)
  Good-value, traditional local lunches in a friendly atmosphere. Fast food, Portuguese-style.
• Pizzeria Meiden read more ›
  (262 Rua 5 de Outubro. Tel. 22 609 4310)
  Located near the Boavista Rotunda, this restaurant offers a good choice of pizzas, pastas, salads and ice creams.
• Cervejaria Galiza read more ›
  (55 Rua do Campo Alegre. Tel. 22 609 0059)
  A good place to try one of Porto's specialities: francesinha. This Portuguese-style meat sandwich is a great lunchtime dish.
• Churrasqueira Domingos read more ›
  (325-329 Rua Rosário. Tel. 22 205 2949)
  Good, traditional family-owned restaurant with a wide selection of meat and fish dishes. The grilled chicken with potatoes, or francesinha are recommended.

• O Carteiro Restaurante read more ›
  (55 Rua Senhor da Boa Morte. Tel. 22 532 1170)
  Cosy and welcoming, this restaurant offers the usual Portuguese specialities along with vegetarian selections. The duck rice is a light option.
• Pombeiro read more ›
  (218 Rua Capitão Pombeiro. Tel. 22 509 7446)
  Excellent family-owned restaurant offering a variety of typical Portuguese dishes. The tripe Porto-style is considered one of the best in the city.
• Pipote read more ›
  (87 Rua de Belmonte. Tel. 22 208 6987)
  Traditional cuisine is served in a rustic setting, with a strong emphasis on meat. If it's on the menu, try the roasted goat - it's simply delicious.
• Restaurante Chic Dream read more ›
  (64 Campo Mártires da Pátria. Tel. 22 201 0391)
  Always a good bet, this restaurant in the centre of town boasts Portuguese dishes with an African influence, making it a touch more spicy.
• Solar Moinho de Vento read more ›
  (81 Rua Sa de Noronha. Tel. 22 205 1158)
  Traditional, family-owned-and-operated Portuguese restaurant offering local dishes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Order the delicious cod.
• Pombeiro read more ›
  (218 Rua Capitão Pombeiro. Tel. 22 509 7446)
  Excellent family-owned restaurant offering a variety of typical Portuguese dishes. The tripe Porto-style is considered one the best in the city.

• Restaurante Os Lusíadas read more ›
  (257 Rua Tomás Ribeiro, Matosinhos. Tel. 22 937 8242)
  Located in the suburb of Matosinhos, this seafood restaurant is well worth the journey. A wide selection of fresh seafood is available, accompanied by exceptional service and followed by a great selection of desserts.
• Mário Luso read more ›
  (308 Largo França Borges, Carvalhos-Gaia. Tel. 22 784 2111)
  Award-winning restaurant in Gaia. Family-owned and rustic, it offers wonderful local meat and fish. Try the tender veal or black pork dishes.
• Foz Velha read more ›
  (141 Esplandad Do Castelo, Foz do Douro. Tel. 22 615 4178)
  Chef Mario Gomes provides six- or nine-course menus, as well as à la carte options. Fish and meat dishes change according to the seasons. The Iberian pork loin is highly recommended.
• Gosho read more ›
  (1277 Avenida da Boavista, Porto. Tel. 22 608 6708)
  The newest Japanese restaurant in town boasts a modern décor and wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of noodles, sushi and a particularly good black cod dish, but for something a little unusual, order the Japanese-style francesihna.
• Terra read more ›
  (103 Rua do Padrao, Porto-Foz. Tel. 22 617 7339)
  Very modern restaurant with a noticeable Italian influence, with southern European dishes on the menu. Try veal with lemon and caper sauce, grilled salmon or any of the pasta dishes.
• Presuntaria Antiga, Lda read more ›
  (132 Rua Cândido dos Reis, Vila Nova de Gaia. Tel. 22 375 9792 )
  Across the river from Porto, in Gaia, this restaurant offers a wide range of traditional Portuguese appetisers along with great meat dishes. Save a little room for the wild boar with a glass of red wine.

• Restaurante Barão de Fladgate read more ›
  (250 Rua do Choupelo, Gaia. Tel. 22 374 2800)
  High on a hill in Gaia, with beautiful views, this award-winning restaurant operated by Taylor's Port is a showcase for the port wine industry. All the usual Portuguese specialities are offered here in an unusual setting. Known for its fabulous seafood dishes.
• Praia do Ourigo read more ›
  (Esplanada do Castelo. Tel. 22 618 9593)
  With a beautiful view of the ocean, this popular restaurant is the place to go for seafood specialities. The roast octopus is a good choice, as are the lobster dishes. Bookings are highly recommended.
• Don Tonho read more ›
  (13-15 Cais de Ribeira. Tel. 22 200 4307)
  Frequented by visiting politicians and cultural figures, Don Tonho is near the medieval city wall. With a beautiful view and set right by the river, it seems apt that the fish dishes are the stars of the menu. The unusual roasted octopus is divine.
• Kool Restaurante read more ›
  (604-610 Avenida da Boavista. Tel. 22 609 2876)
  Within the Casa de Música (designed by Rem Koolhaas), this cosmopolitan establishment offers creations from chef Augusto Gemelli, with a strong Italian influence.
• Telégrapho read more ›
  (Rua Ferreira Borges, Palácio da Bolsa. Tel. 22 332 2019)
  In the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Palace), this restaurant offers fine service and an excellent selection of Portuguese and international specialities-the emphasis on succulent beef. Booking is recommended.
• Portocale read more ›
  (598 Rua da Alegria, 13th Floor . Tel. 22 537 0717)
  High-end restaurant on the top floor of an office building, with panoramic views of the city. Attentive, but not too intrusive, staff offer Portuguese food with international influences. Try the codfish à Marinheiro or the duck with onion sauce.

After Dark

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• Café Âncora d'Ouro read more ›
  (45 Praça Parada Leitão. Tel. 22 200 3749)
  One of the oldest cafés in Porto - it opened in 1909 - this is a great spot for a quick beer. Sit outside and watch the sunset.
• Guarany read more ›
  (85 Avenida dos Aliados. Tel. 22 332 1272)
  Beautifully restored art-deco café on the main street offering occasional live music performances, but also stop by if you just want a slice of chocolate cake or club sandwich.
• Art's Kafe read more ›
  (248 Rua do Breyner. Tel. 22 2055 370)
  New bar with a laid-back vibe and great Cintra beer on tap. Also boasts a good selection of tasty snacks.
• Café Majestic read more ›
  (112 Rua Santa Catarina. Tel. 22 200 3887)
  This reliable art-deco style café serves excellent coffee and cakes. Apparently this is where JK Rowling came up with the idea for Harry Potter. Why not see if you can find some novel inspiration?
• Majestic Cafe read more ›
  (112 Rua de Santa Catarina . Tel. 22 200 3887)
  One of the landmarks of the city, located in the shopping area of Santa Catarina, this Venetian style café is a hidden gem. The chocolate cake is simply heavenly and there's a small art gallery in the basement.
• Progresso read more ›
  (5 Rua do Actor João Guedes . Tel. 22 332 2647)
  Quiet café with style and history-it's been around for more than 100 years. Progresso serves an assortment of Portuguese cakes as well as sandwiches.

• Casa do Livro read more ›
  (85 Rua Galeria de Paris. Tel. 91 278 9955)
  Located in a former book store, this interesting wine bar offers a wide variety of live music, including jazz, funk, soul and retro.
• Pitch Club read more ›
  (34-38 Rua Passos Manual. Tel. 22 201 2349)
  Beautifully renovated multi-storey building with two levels of dance floors. Enjoy frequent live music, including alternative, chill-out and house beats. Beer costs as little as €2.
• Mal Cozinhado read more ›
  (13 Rua do Outeirinho. Tel. 22 208 1319)
  Enjoy six hours of live Portuguese folk music (mostly guitar) from 9.30pm. Delicious food is also available at this very lively and fun venue.
• Rock's Bar read more ›
  (288 Rua Rei Ramiro, Gaia. Tel. 22 627 1124)
  With beautiful views of the river, this bar housed among the traditional port wine cellars offers live music.
• River Cafe read more ›
  (31 Calçada João do Carmo. Tel. 22 627 1124)
  A wide variety of music is on offer, including live jazz, blues and even country music, catering to a mixed crowd.
• Plano B read more ›
  (30 Rua Cândido dos Reis. Tel. 22 201 2500)
  A beautifully renovated building in the centre of the city housing art exhibits and a café. You can also catch DJs and live music performances.

• Trinitaeum read more ›
  (564 Rua do Passeio Alegre, Porto-Foz. Tel. 22 610 7567)
  Enjoy the extensive programme of live music, DJs and dancing till 4am with an enthusiastic crowd.
• Trinta e Um-31 read more ›
  (564 Rua Passeio Alegre, Foz. Tel. 22 610 7567)
  Dance bar featuring international and local DJs in a renovated townhouse overlooking the ocean. There's plenty of room for dancing, as well as quieter places to simply sit and talk.
• Contagiarte read more ›
  (372 Rua Álvares Cabral. Tel. 22 200 0682)
  This place is all about the music, and all night long. Bands blast out jazz and rock tunes.
• Meia Cave read more ›
  (6 Praça de Ribeira, Porto. Tel. 22 208 6702)
  Doesn't get interesting until after 10pm, with a trendy and stylish crowd dancing to house, hip hop and drum 'n' bass DJs, with occasional live concerts.
• Hard Club read more ›
  (1158 Cais de Gaia, Gaia. Tel. 22 375 3819)
  Across the river from Porto, this disco features Portuguese and international DJs, as well as live music every night. It attracts a funky twentysomething crowd and can get very lively.
• Trinta e Um-31 read more ›
  (564 Rua Passeio Alegre, Foz. Tel. 22 610 7567)
  Dance bar featuring international and local DJs in a renovated townhouse overlooking the ocean. There's plenty of room for dancing as well as quieter places to simply sit and talk.

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