Category: Porto Food & Drink

Whether you’re a frequent traveler to Porto or a first-timer, the fabled Bolhão Market is one place you simply cannot miss. This expansive, split-level bazaar has been feeding locals and visitors for almost two hundred years, and it’s been a magnet for culinary enthusiasts ever since. I regularly gush about...

Bacalhau is the quintessential salt cod dish of Portugal. Deeply rooted tradition, you’ll find it on the menu in rustic neighborhood tascas, everyday cafes, and elegant riverside restaurants. Whether it’s baked with cream, fried into golden cakes, or paired with fragrant garlic potatoes and olives, no Porto food tour is...

Porto is full of excellent little cafés and restaurants, but every once in a while, you stumble upon a place that feels extra special, the kind of spot that makes you want to tell everyone about it while also selfishly wanting to keep it to yourself. Cândido dos Reis Café...

First Impression of Capa na Baixa Walking into Capa na Baixa, I could immediately sense that this wasn’t just another traditional Porto eatery. There’s a familiar warmth, the hum of lively conversations, and the irresistible scent of sizzling meat and freshly baked bread. Yet, it’s also sleek, modern, and thoughtfully...

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my food tours in Porto, it’s that some of the best meals aren’t found in the city center but just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia. That’s exactly the case with Mercearia do Bernardino, a grocery store turned restaurant where tradition,...

I’ll admit it, when it comes to discovering a local gem, I’m a sucker for a cozy pastry shop. That’s why Trigo Doce, tucked right by the Dom Luís I Bridge between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, captured my heart the moment I stepped through its doors. If you’re...

Casa Louro captures the spirit of Porto the moment you walk in. It’s not just a Tasca—it’s a time capsule of tradition, family, and authenticity. During my visit, I was struck by how much this unassuming little spot embodied the spirit of the city. Between the laughter of locals, the...

If there’s one place in Porto I can’t stop talking about, it’s Conga. Let’s be clear: this is not the kind of place you go for fancy dining or a quiet sit-down meal. It’s a no-frills, all-action spot where one of the most authentic sandwiches in Porto—the bifana. The first...