Category: Porto Food & Drink

When I heard about Real Companhia Velha, Portugal’s oldest wine company, I knew I had to visit. This place has been around since 1756—let that sink in! It was founded under a royal charter by King D. José I. That’s almost 270 years of history in every bottle. The winery’s...

Portugal has a lengthy selection of satisfying sandwiches, but none have the prestigious reputation of the epic francesinha. Packed to the brim with succulent meat and covered with a sumptuous and spicy cheese sauce, these sandwiches always go down a treat on my Porto food tours. A take on some...

Pastéis de nata, the esteemed Portuguese custard tarts, might be rooted in Lisbon, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some incredible varieties in Porto. The original recipe for these indulgent morsels came from the Jerónimos monastery in the Belém area before spreading north to Porto. A long-standing feature on...

While other European cities like Rome and Vienna are renowned for their coffee scene, Porto is a little more synonymous with decadent dishes than fresh brews. That said, there are still some stellar Porto coffee shops; you just need to know where to look. Coffee is a round-the-clock affair in...

Port wine is the signature drink of the city of Porto. However, there are several different types of port wine. Each is made with different techniques and slightly different grapes, or aged in different ways to make them distinctly unique. The different vintages and specialist wine makers offer interesting takes...

Petiscos are to Porto what an amuse bouche is to the French or a Portuguese take on Spanish Tapas. They’re small plates and single flavorful bites made with such high-quality ingredients to become a true foodie experience. From tascas like Adega São Nicolau to tabernas like Tascö, there are plenty...

When people go on a Porto food tour for the first time, they’re often blown away by the delicious sandwiches the city has to offer. From iconic bifana to layered meats of Francesinha, and secret gems like the prego sandwich at O Prego da Peixaria Porto is festooned with mouthwatering...

The city of Porto has some of the best wineries in all of Portugal. The density of high-quality vineyards, winemakers, and wine houses is one of the highest in all of Europe. Portuguese wine also doesn’t have the deepest roots in the US and other parts of Western culture, which...