Nuno, Family & Friends Porto Guidebook
Food scene
Best traditional Portuguese food, our favourite, from fresh fish and sea food to all sorts of meat! Our recommendation: try the clams for starters and the Arroz de Carabineiros for main, delicious! Wine selection is excellent , can’t go wrong! They also have a small jasmine terrace, so be sure to book your table outside:)
9 locals recommend
Restaurante Rogério do Redondo
19 R. Joaquim António de AguiarBest traditional Portuguese food, our favourite, from fresh fish and sea food to all sorts of meat! Our recommendation: try the clams for starters and the Arroz de Carabineiros for main, delicious! Wine selection is excellent , can’t go wrong! They also have a small jasmine terrace, so be sure to book your table outside:)
Café Santiago F
226 R. de Passos ManuelBest Francesinha in Porto
Excellent Tradicional Portuguese Food!
Best if you make reservations first!
75 locals recommend
Zé Bota
16 Tv. do CarmoExcellent Tradicional Portuguese Food!
Best if you make reservations first!
Adega Vila Meã
62 Rua dos CaldeireirosAnother excellent traditional portuguese food!
Casa Guedes
130 Praça dos PoveirosThe traditional shank pork sandwich!
Typical portuguese grand mother’s cooking! They don’t speak English, trust their recommendations and go with the flow. They also do not take reservations, get there early (12h for lunch and 19h30 for dinner. If you find people waiting at the door, don’t worry, usually it takes a max of 10min to get you sorte!
162 locals recommend
O Buraco
95 R. do Bolhão Typical portuguese grand mother’s cooking! They don’t speak English, trust their recommendations and go with the flow. They also do not take reservations, get there early (12h for lunch and 19h30 for dinner. If you find people waiting at the door, don’t worry, usually it takes a max of 10min to get you sorte!
Excellent Asian fusion food and cocktails! Warm environment and superb food, one of our favourites!
46 locals recommend
BOA-BAO
61 65 Rua da PicariaExcellent Asian fusion food and cocktails! Warm environment and superb food, one of our favourites!
Best place to eat great fresh fish in the center of Porto!
30 locals recommend
Ostras & Coisas Restaurante SA
nº73 Rua da FábricaBest place to eat great fresh fish in the center of Porto!
Marisqueira Antiga
628 R. Roberto IvensA classic for seafood! Expensive but well worth it:)
Nicolau Porto
4 Largo de Alberto PimentelHealthy food and great atmosphere
A paradise garden in the center of Porto! Go for a brunch during a sunny day and get recharge your energy:)
13 locals recommend
KUG - Kitchen & Urban Garden
178 R. de Dom Manuel IIA paradise garden in the center of Porto! Go for a brunch during a sunny day and get recharge your energy:)
Tapabento S.Bento
221 R. da MadeiraGreat tapas in the city center!
Matosinhos is the place for great fish! Tito 2 is one of our favourite places. On the street there are also other great restaurants. If this one is full just take the next one close by, you won’t regret it!
21 locals recommend
Tito 2
321 R. Heróis de FrançaMatosinhos is the place for great fish! Tito 2 is one of our favourite places. On the street there are also other great restaurants. If this one is full just take the next one close by, you won’t regret it!
Michelin star restaurant from Rui Paula chef, expensive but worthwhile the experience!
63 locals recommend
DOP
16 Largo São DomingosMichelin star restaurant from Rui Paula chef, expensive but worthwhile the experience!
This is the place if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply to take have a wonderful food and wine experience! Owned by Real Companhia Velha, a 260 year old winery, this is a contemporary and fusion restaurant with an excellent wine cart. If you cross the D. Luis bridge to Gaia and are looking for an interesting place to enjoy great wine and food, look no further!
10 locals recommend
Enoteca 17•56 - Real Companhia Velha
44B R. de Serpa PintoThis is the place if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply to take have a wonderful food and wine experience! Owned by Real Companhia Velha, a 260 year old winery, this is a contemporary and fusion restaurant with an excellent wine cart. If you cross the D. Luis bridge to Gaia and are looking for an interesting place to enjoy great wine and food, look no further!
MISTU
161 R. do Comércio do PortoGreat atmosphere, fusion food with delicious cocktails!
Afurada, another great place for fish! Taberna Sao Pedro is one of our favourites!
31 locals recommend
Taberna São Pedro
42 R. Costa GoodolfimAfurada, another great place for fish! Taberna Sao Pedro is one of our favourites!
Take a walk on the Douro river bend as you head to Foz and stop at this fantastic pizzaria! Superb views!
96 locals recommend
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do OuroTake a walk on the Douro river bend as you head to Foz and stop at this fantastic pizzaria! Superb views!
If you like grilled chicken and pork ribs this is the place. Not fancy but great food. There are 2 Pedro dos Frangos restaurants, choose the one on your left as you go down the Bomjardim Street!
47 locals recommend
Pedro dos Frangos
223 R. do BonjardimIf you like grilled chicken and pork ribs this is the place. Not fancy but great food. There are 2 Pedro dos Frangos restaurants, choose the one on your left as you go down the Bomjardim Street!
The first Chinese restaurant to open in Porto and still one of the best! Locate in Se, just above the Ponte D. Luis and overlooking the river this is one if our favourite for Chinese food!
23 locals recommend
Restaurante Chez Lapin
40 R. dos CanastreirosThe first Chinese restaurant to open in Porto and still one of the best! Locate in Se, just above the Ponte D. Luis and overlooking the river this is one if our favourite for Chinese food!
If you like dim sum and spicy Chinese food try this place!
18 locals recommend
Restaurante Grande Palácio Hong Kong
252 Rua de Gonçalo CristóvãoIf you like dim sum and spicy Chinese food try this place!
Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do BrasilOne of the best Sushi restaurants in Porto!
Ikeda - Japanese Cuisine
416 Rua do Campo AlegreAnother great Japanese food restaurant!
NOLA KITCHEN
25 Praça D. Filipa de LencastreGreat vegetarian food!
Euskalduna Studio
404 R. de Santo IldefonsoA Michelin star restaurant with great vibe!
daTerra Baixa
249 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraAnother great choice for vegetarian lovers!
Puro 4050
84 Largo São DomingosOne of our favourite Italian restaurants! Try the burrata:)
Cantina 32
32 R. das FloresFor a different cosmopolitan experience!
Superb Alentejo food in a cozy environment. In this neighborhood either go to Ze da Bota or Tasquinha, satisfaction guaranteed!
69 locals recommend
A Tasquinha
23 R. do CarmoSuperb Alentejo food in a cozy environment. In this neighborhood either go to Ze da Bota or Tasquinha, satisfaction guaranteed!
If you are in Aguda for a swim, go to Zizi to recharge energies!
27 locals recommend
Restaurante Zizi Ferreira & Marques
Rua MarIf you are in Aguda for a swim, go to Zizi to recharge energies!
Reitoria
33 R. de Sá de NoronhaGreat for tapas, focaccia or excellent steak!
For an exquisite night out to celebrate a special occasion or simple because you don’t need and excuse to go to a Michelin restaurant!! Rui Paula’s take on seafood is a must and an everlasting memory:) worth every penny!
74 locals recommend
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
1681 Rua da Boa NovaFor an exquisite night out to celebrate a special occasion or simple because you don’t need and excuse to go to a Michelin restaurant!! Rui Paula’s take on seafood is a must and an everlasting memory:) worth every penny!
Favourite sushi place, just 3 min from the apartment! Only 5 tables but you can call in advance and pick it up 15min later, or order via Uber. Really good 😊
Sushi Battousai , café & Bar
304A Rua de Santo IldefonsoFavourite sushi place, just 3 min from the apartment! Only 5 tables but you can call in advance and pick it up 15min later, or order via Uber. Really good 😊
OKRA - Pizza, Fun & Drinks
96 Rua de Adolfo Casais MonteiroOne of the best pizza places in town!
Meia Nau, a fabulous fish restaurant originally from Matosinhos is now available in Porto, at Travessa de Cedofeita. One of our favourites, and honestly, one of the best places to eat fresh fish at reasonable prices in the city center! A must!
8 locals recommend
Meia-Nau
375 R. Heróis de FrançaMeia Nau, a fabulous fish restaurant originally from Matosinhos is now available in Porto, at Travessa de Cedofeita. One of our favourites, and honestly, one of the best places to eat fresh fish at reasonable prices in the city center! A must!
Sightseeing
Just a fantastic place to chill in the sun and grab a beer with friends overlooking the river!
229 locals recommend
Virtues Park
53-3 Passeio das VirtudesJust a fantastic place to chill in the sun and grab a beer with friends overlooking the river!
We usually joke that the best thing about Gaia is the view over Porto! Well, of course that is not true, but after going to Jardim do Morro and enjoying these breathtaking views your stakes will be very high!
123 locals recommend
Garden of Morro
Jardim do MorroWe usually joke that the best thing about Gaia is the view over Porto! Well, of course that is not true, but after going to Jardim do Morro and enjoying these breathtaking views your stakes will be very high!
Architecture, gardens and exhibitions! Go check the Miró’s!
897 locals recommend
Museu de Arte Contemporânea (Fundação de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de CastroArchitecture, gardens and exhibitions! Go check the Miró’s!
Go for a concert or simply to admire the architecture! Then make your way to Parque da Cidade and finish off having dinner at Foz or Matosinhos, your pick!
605 locals recommend
Casa da Musica
604-610 Av. da BoavistaGo for a concert or simply to admire the architecture! Then make your way to Parque da Cidade and finish off having dinner at Foz or Matosinhos, your pick!
Livraria Lello
144 R. das CarmelitasIf you like books and architecture this is place is a must!
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da CircunvalaçãoOur small version of Central Park!
Check out Portuguese Football Champion, FC Porto Stadium, the Dragon!! Pay a visit to he museum:)
280 locals recommend
Estadio do Dragao
Via Futebol Clube do PortoCheck out Portuguese Football Champion, FC Porto Stadium, the Dragon!! Pay a visit to he museum:)
Just a few minutes from the apartment you can rent a bicycle and pedal your way to Foz from Ribeira!
12 locals recommend
Velurb - Rent-a-Bike
207 Rua de Fernandes TomásJust a few minutes from the apartment you can rent a bicycle and pedal your way to Foz from Ribeira!
Clérigos Tower
Rua de São Filipe de NeryIconic Church and Tower with great views over the city!
Some of the best views over Porto. If you made it to Jardim do Morro continue the journey!
159 locals recommend
Serra do Pilar
Some of the best views over Porto. If you made it to Jardim do Morro continue the journey!
Start here, because here is where it all started and just get lost in the narrow streets as you make your way to the river!
566 locals recommend
Porto Cathedral (Se Cathedral)
Terreiro da SéStart here, because here is where it all started and just get lost in the narrow streets as you make your way to the river!
Check our the tiles and a bit of Portuguese history at this fantastic Train Station!
1008 locals recommend
São Bento Station
Praça de Almeida GarrettCheck our the tiles and a bit of Portuguese history at this fantastic Train Station!
Another cool place to rent a bicycle or scooter or 🛴. Perfect if you want to go to Matosinhos os Foz and not have to go up on downhill!
21 locals recommend
Vieguini BIKE RENTALS
7 R. Nova da AlfândegaAnother cool place to rent a bicycle or scooter or 🛴. Perfect if you want to go to Matosinhos os Foz and not have to go up on downhill!
Shopping
Portuguese Flannel Store
1 Largo de Alberto PimentelOne of our favourite Portuguese brands! A must go to store!
Another great Portuguese brand, these time for shoes, our favourite, Jak shoes!
JAK Shoes - Flagship Store
28 Rua de Santa CatarinaAnother great Portuguese brand, these time for shoes, our favourite, Jak shoes!
Mão Esquerda Vintage
nº5 Rua da AlegriaVintage clothing at it’s best!
Our favourite place to buy clothes and shoes! The vast majority are Portuguese brands and brands made in Portugal! Very cool place owned by our friends Guilherme and Edgar!
16 locals recommend
The Feeting Room
86 Largo dos LóiosOur favourite place to buy clothes and shoes! The vast majority are Portuguese brands and brands made in Portugal! Very cool place owned by our friends Guilherme and Edgar!
Loja da Burel
79 R. de Mouzinho da SilveiraA must! Feels like entering a candy shop made of sheep wool!
Tubitek, for you vinyl lovers out there! A really cool place with really knowledgeable people. Plenty of CD outlet sales as well!
Praça D.João I,31,4000-295 Porto
31 Praça de Dom João ITubitek, for you vinyl lovers out there! A really cool place with really knowledgeable people. Plenty of CD outlet sales as well!
Drinking
Great place to enjoy the views over The Douro river and a drink after a long day walking!
53 locals recommend
Miradouro Ignez
252 Rua da RestauraçãoGreat place to enjoy the views over The Douro river and a drink after a long day walking!
Mirajazz
11 Escadas do Caminho NovoGreat views and fantastic live music 🎶
Best selection of craft beers 🍻 in one of the most beautiful streets in Porto, Rua de Cedofeita! Great place to stop by before or after going to the Palacio de Cristal gardens of hitting the art galleries in Rua Miguel Bombarda!
62 locals recommend
Craft Beer House
126 Praça de Carlos AlbertoBest selection of craft beers 🍻 in one of the most beautiful streets in Porto, Rua de Cedofeita! Great place to stop by before or after going to the Palacio de Cristal gardens of hitting the art galleries in Rua Miguel Bombarda!
A Porto classic to start your night and enjoy a beer or a glass of wine!
333 locals recommend
Candelabro
3 Rua da ConceiçãoA Porto classic to start your night and enjoy a beer or a glass of wine!
Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das OliveirasJust a wonderful spot to grab a drink and relax!
Great bar with excellent selection of beer, wine and comfort food! If you are looking for a place to watch your favourite football team in a cozy environment look no further, this is the place!
127 locals recommend
Bonaparte Downtown
40 Praça Guilherme Gomes FernandesGreat bar with excellent selection of beer, wine and comfort food! If you are looking for a place to watch your favourite football team in a cozy environment look no further, this is the place!
Guindalense Football Club
43 Escada dos GuindaisBest wine house in Porto! Wine tasting, wine shopping and culture, don’t miss it!
Gota a Gota Wine House
572 R. de CedofeitaBest wine house in Porto! Wine tasting, wine shopping and culture, don’t miss it!
Base Porto
151 R. das CarmelitasEnjoy the sun and the Torre dos Clerigos scenery in downtown Porto!
Built in a XIX chapel this is a great place to discover Douro and Minho wines while exploring some of our very tasty tapas!
61 locals recommend
Capela Incomum
Built in a XIX chapel this is a great place to discover Douro and Minho wines while exploring some of our very tasty tapas!
A Cave Do Bon Vivant
763 Rua de Santa CatarinaIf your looking for natural, organic wines this is the place to go!
The place to go for bar hoping in Porto! A street full of choices and vibe!
387 locals recommend
Galeria De Paris
56 R. da Galeria de ParisThe place to go for bar hoping in Porto! A street full of choices and vibe!
Yoga & Pilates
Best Pilates & Yoga studio in town! Ana Paula has a contagious energy and her studio is located in one of the most beautiful restored buildings in Porto. Book a class while you are in town, you won’t regret it!
MOKSHA
50 R. de Álvares CabralBest Pilates & Yoga studio in town! Ana Paula has a contagious energy and her studio is located in one of the most beautiful restored buildings in Porto. Book a class while you are in town, you won’t regret it!
Studio Fly Porto
366 R. de Santo IldefonsoFor a different yoga experience:)
Coffee Lovers
For those of you who like great coffee this is a must. You’ll find fresh brewed coffee from all over the world!
FÁBRICA COFFEE ROASTERS (Specialty Coffee Porto)
122 R. de José FalcãoDancing
Former strip club turned into dance club, great place to party!
Pérola Negra Club
284 Rua de Gonçalo CristóvãoGreat atmosphere, great music! A definite must go to place if you are in the mood to dance:)
514 locals recommend
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos ReisGreat atmosphere, great music! A definite must go to place if you are in the mood to dance:)
For those nights where you need something extra this is where some of the top djs come to play!
77 locals recommend
Indústria
843 Av. do BrasilFor those nights where you need something extra this is where some of the top djs come to play!
Great place to have a few drinks, dance and meet new people. Often there are local artist exhibits, live concerts or charleston dance classes!
395 locals recommend
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos ManuelGreat place to have a few drinks, dance and meet new people. Often there are local artist exhibits, live concerts or charleston dance classes!
Passos Manuel
178 R. de Passos ManuelDance Dance Dance!
Embaixada do Porto
121 Praça de Carlos AlbertoVery fun place to start or end the night!
Cafe Lusitano
137 R. de José FalcãoGreat spot for dancing and enjoying yourself without restrictions!