Guidebook for Porto

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Guidebook for Porto

Food Scene

Portuguese traditional dishes
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Buraco
95 R. do Bolhão
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portuguese traditional dishes
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa d'Oro
797 R. do Ouro
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
boa comida tradicional portuguesa
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Natal
833 Rua de Fernandes Tomás
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
boa comida tradicional portuguesa
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cometa
87 R. de Tomás Gonzaga
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portuguese traditional dishes
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rei dos Galos de Amarante
121 Rua das Taipas
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portuguese traditional dishes
Mozambique’s cuisine
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tia Orlanda - Sabores Moçambicanos
174 Rua de Pinto Bessa
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mozambique’s cuisine
A restaurant that turns into a bar with a guest house above. The space surprises for the duality of feelings that comes from the semi-industrial design reflected in the cold gray walls badly painted, large areas with panels and ceilings with exposed beams, contrasting with the warm comfort light, retro furniture carefully chosen to give a refined look, books that invite you to learn, tables that resemble the homes of our grandparents inviting conversations with ideas. A site with a bohemian personality, marked by intimacy, creativity and modernity.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss'Opo
100 Rua dos Caldeireiros
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A restaurant that turns into a bar with a guest house above. The space surprises for the duality of feelings that comes from the semi-industrial design reflected in the cold gray walls badly painted, large areas with panels and ceilings with exposed beams, contrasting with the warm comfort light, retro furniture carefully chosen to give a refined look, books that invite you to learn, tables that resemble the homes of our grandparents inviting conversations with ideas. A site with a bohemian personality, marked by intimacy, creativity and modernity.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Ceuta Lda
20 R. de Ceuta
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fish
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Taberna São Pedro
42 R. Costa Goodolfim
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Fish
In Oporto, there are places like this: irresistible and romantic. Surrounded by lush green gardens and situated in the old tennis court, the Serralves Tea House offers a unique atmosphere. With interior room and terrace, it’s a place to enjoy before or after a raid by the exhibits and gardens of the Foundation.
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Casa de Chá de Serralves
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In Oporto, there are places like this: irresistible and romantic. Surrounded by lush green gardens and situated in the old tennis court, the Serralves Tea House offers a unique atmosphere. With interior room and terrace, it’s a place to enjoy before or after a raid by the exhibits and gardens of the Foundation.
Designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira, this cliffside teahouse and restaurant perches alluringly above a crashing sea. Chef Rui Paula have the best fish and seafood to make the Boa Nova restaurant a new Northern Portugal gastronomic icon and thus honor the Matosinhos culinary tradition and also the genius of a property that seems to be born of stones, in communion with the sea and the surrounding landscape.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
1681 Rua da Boa Nova
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira, this cliffside teahouse and restaurant perches alluringly above a crashing sea. Chef Rui Paula have the best fish and seafood to make the Boa Nova restaurant a new Northern Portugal gastronomic icon and thus honor the Matosinhos culinary tradition and also the genius of a property that seems to be born of stones, in communion with the sea and the surrounding landscape.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Praia da Luz
Rua Coronel Raúl Peres
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Confeitaria Cunha
676 R. de Sá da Bandeira
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
portuguese seafood and fish
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toupeirinho
27 R. Godinho
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
portuguese seafood and fish
Japanese
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ichiban Restaurante Japonês
454 Av. do Brasil
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Japanese

Drinks & Nightlife

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Candelabro
3 Rua da Conceição
333 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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Taberna Aduela
36 R. Das Oliveiras
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is one of my favorite spots, always with a good background music selection. It’s more than a coffee place in the usual sense of the word but rather a bar and a restaurant wishing to be an option for any time of the day. With a modern decor, this space turns for itself the staying so very pleasant, in a casual and cozy atmosphere that strives for good taste. It is a restaurant with several options throughout the day, providing a cheap option for lunch in the entrance dining room or a more sophisticated dinner on the second floor. Check out also the indoor garden that is captivating and brings to this space a unique added value.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Vitória
156 R. de José Falcão
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is one of my favorite spots, always with a good background music selection. It’s more than a coffee place in the usual sense of the word but rather a bar and a restaurant wishing to be an option for any time of the day. With a modern decor, this space turns for itself the staying so very pleasant, in a casual and cozy atmosphere that strives for good taste. It is a restaurant with several options throughout the day, providing a cheap option for lunch in the entrance dining room or a more sophisticated dinner on the second floor. Check out also the indoor garden that is captivating and brings to this space a unique added value.
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maus Hábitos
178 R. de Passos Manuel
395 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
514 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plan B Club - Port
30 R. de Cândido dos Reis
514 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
803 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua da Galeria de Paris
Rua da Galeria de Paris
803 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Parks & Nature

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Jardins do Palacio de Cristal
Rua de Dom Manuel II
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(in English Garden of Virtues) - is a beautiful vertical garden over the Douro, which goes unnoticed to many of the Porto inhabitants. Located at the back of the Palacio da Justiça, this hidden garden is known by few and is one of the hidden charms of the city Invicta (that’s the cognomen for Porto). One of the peculiarities of this garden that distinguishes itself from others is the fact that it is vertical, it grows in steep levels.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes
53-3 Passeio das Virtudes
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
(in English Garden of Virtues) - is a beautiful vertical garden over the Douro, which goes unnoticed to many of the Porto inhabitants. Located at the back of the Palacio da Justiça, this hidden garden is known by few and is one of the hidden charms of the city Invicta (that’s the cognomen for Porto). One of the peculiarities of this garden that distinguishes itself from others is the fact that it is vertical, it grows in steep levels.
Foz - To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you’ll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks where every evening sun and sea merge into one spectacular climax, watch the sunset over the Atlantic, a good spot is the terrace at Praia da Luz but there are many other to choose. From seaside to riverside - Stroll along the beach watching the Atlantic and the waterside by Douro, on foot, by bike or by the old tram line (yes, it’s still working!).
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Passeio Alegre
828 R. do Passeio Alegre
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Foz - To fully discover Porto and its history you must go to Foz do Douro. Facing the Atlantic you’ll be struck by an incredible quality of life, the utmost romantic walks where every evening sun and sea merge into one spectacular climax, watch the sunset over the Atlantic, a good spot is the terrace at Praia da Luz but there are many other to choose. From seaside to riverside - Stroll along the beach watching the Atlantic and the waterside by Douro, on foot, by bike or by the old tram line (yes, it’s still working!).
1306 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque da Cidade do Porto
Estrada Interior da Circunvalação
1306 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira in the 1960's, this saltwater pool is built into the rocks at the side of the atlantic. it's a must for architecture buffs and swimmers alike, perfectly integrated with the landscape.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscinas de natación de Leça
Avenida Liberdade
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
designed by Álvaro Siza Vieira in the 1960's, this saltwater pool is built into the rocks at the side of the atlantic. it's a must for architecture buffs and swimmers alike, perfectly integrated with the landscape.
Oporto Botanical Garden The Oporto Botanical Garden is one of the most mystical places in the city. With just over four acres, presents, however, very diverse areas, dominated by the elegant shape of the Andresen House, whose name evokes important figures of the twentieth century Portuguese literature: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen and Ruben A.
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Jardim Botânico do Porto | Museu de História Natural e da Ciência da U.Porto
1191 Rua do Campo Alegre
193 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oporto Botanical Garden The Oporto Botanical Garden is one of the most mystical places in the city. With just over four acres, presents, however, very diverse areas, dominated by the elegant shape of the Andresen House, whose name evokes important figures of the twentieth century Portuguese literature: Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen and Ruben A.

Arts & Culture

It’s the museum of contemporary art designed by Portuguese Architect Siza Vieira. There is a huge magnificent garden, and the extravagant and superb House of Serralves. There you may find a tea house to snack while exploring this the amazing gardens
897 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Fundación de Serralves)
210 R. Dom João de Castro
897 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It’s the museum of contemporary art designed by Portuguese Architect Siza Vieira. There is a huge magnificent garden, and the extravagant and superb House of Serralves. There you may find a tea house to snack while exploring this the amazing gardens
Joan Miró
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa de Serralves
999 R. de Serralves
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joan Miró
Housed in a former jail, the Portuguese Photography Center (free) has an unusual setting as well as impressive temporary photography exhibitions. The building dates to the 18th century and held prisoners until the Carnation Revolution in 1974; grills still cover the windows. On the third floor is a hugely impressive collection of cameras from every decade, including some fabulous “espionage” cameras from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s that are disguised as rolls of sweets, cans of Pepsi and packets of Marlboros.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Portugués de Fotografía
Largo Amor de Perdição
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Housed in a former jail, the Portuguese Photography Center (free) has an unusual setting as well as impressive temporary photography exhibitions. The building dates to the 18th century and held prisoners until the Carnation Revolution in 1974; grills still cover the windows. On the third floor is a hugely impressive collection of cameras from every decade, including some fabulous “espionage” cameras from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s that are disguised as rolls of sweets, cans of Pepsi and packets of Marlboros.
this is a gallery dedicated to Illustration and Drawing, located on the 84th, Picaria st., in Porto. Inside you’ll find another store, Matéria Prima, with mostly vinyl records, music and design magazines.
Galeria Dama Aflita
84 Rua da Picaria
this is a gallery dedicated to Illustration and Drawing, located on the 84th, Picaria st., in Porto. Inside you’ll find another store, Matéria Prima, with mostly vinyl records, music and design magazines.
designed by Rem Koolhaas, it’s a major concert hall space in Porto, and an icon of the city. It is the only concert hall in the world with two walls made entirely of glass. There you may find concerts (of course) and it has bar and restaurant. You may ask for a guided tour
706 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa da Música
706 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
designed by Rem Koolhaas, it’s a major concert hall space in Porto, and an icon of the city. It is the only concert hall in the world with two walls made entirely of glass. There you may find concerts (of course) and it has bar and restaurant. You may ask for a guided tour
Rua Miguel Bombarda is known as the “block of the arts”, the area of Miguel Bombarda has the largest number of contemporary art galleries in the city, numerous alternative fashion and design shops and unique spaces to drink and eat. More or less every month and a half, six times a year, there are simultaneous opening of exhibitions, along with the art galleries the stores renew their spaces and present new collections, the surrounding streets become full of life and there are performances, DJ sets, concerts, among other thing, which attract eclectic crowds and make this Saturday a very cool day.
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Rua de Miguel Bombarda
Rua de Miguel Bombarda
318 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rua Miguel Bombarda is known as the “block of the arts”, the area of Miguel Bombarda has the largest number of contemporary art galleries in the city, numerous alternative fashion and design shops and unique spaces to drink and eat. More or less every month and a half, six times a year, there are simultaneous opening of exhibitions, along with the art galleries the stores renew their spaces and present new collections, the surrounding streets become full of life and there are performances, DJ sets, concerts, among other thing, which attract eclectic crowds and make this Saturday a very cool day.
In an almost secret place in the city, in the renovated ruins of the industrial age, is the Sculptor José Rodrigues Foundation. Occupies one part of the Fábrica Social (Social Factory), divided into exhibition halls, multipurpose room, shop and cafe and is a prominent place in the cultural and artistic city panorama.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Social Factory - Foundation sculptor José Rodrigues
s/n Rua da Fábrica Social
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In an almost secret place in the city, in the renovated ruins of the industrial age, is the Sculptor José Rodrigues Foundation. Occupies one part of the Fábrica Social (Social Factory), divided into exhibition halls, multipurpose room, shop and cafe and is a prominent place in the cultural and artistic city panorama.

Sightseeing

Tram 1 of Porto - Line 1, « Infante-Passeio Alegre », follows the river Douro to reach Foz do Douro. This trip in an authentic charming tram is full of romance and a great way to discover in passing the Solar do vinho do porto (the wine institute), the Museo Carro Electrico and some splendid buildings and landscapes. A tram comes along every twenty minutes or so and they run between 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Tranvía
51 Alameda de Basílio Teles
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tram 1 of Porto - Line 1, « Infante-Passeio Alegre », follows the river Douro to reach Foz do Douro. This trip in an authentic charming tram is full of romance and a great way to discover in passing the Solar do vinho do porto (the wine institute), the Museo Carro Electrico and some splendid buildings and landscapes. A tram comes along every twenty minutes or so and they run between 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon.
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”).
741 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ribeira station
741 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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”).
If you rent bike you have to go from Castelo do Queijo to Afurada, first along the beach and then along the river until you’ll reach the 2nd bridge on the Douro River (D. Luis bridge – another of Porto’s icons) and crossing it to visit the Porto Cellars on Cais de Gaia, it’s the views of Porto and the bustling Ribeira waterfront that are the most spectacular feature. Wander along the riverbank that goes all the way to Afurada - a fishing village where you can eat good fish. My favourite restaurant is Taberna de S. Pedro. To go back you can simply take the boat to the shore of Porto.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
São Pedro da Afurada
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you rent bike you have to go from Castelo do Queijo to Afurada, first along the beach and then along the river until you’ll reach the 2nd bridge on the Douro River (D. Luis bridge – another of Porto’s icons) and crossing it to visit the Porto Cellars on Cais de Gaia, it’s the views of Porto and the bustling Ribeira waterfront that are the most spectacular feature. Wander along the riverbank that goes all the way to Afurada - a fishing village where you can eat good fish. My favourite restaurant is Taberna de S. Pedro. To go back you can simply take the boat to the shore of Porto.
You can also go by Metro to the nearby city Matosinhos. This place is known for good fish restaurants.
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Matosinhos
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
You can also go by Metro to the nearby city Matosinhos. This place is known for good fish restaurants.

Shopping

has now moved to the ground floor of an early twentieth century’s house, recovered in its Art Nouveau style, hosting an open-space with 5 different stores, for different costumers, under the same roof. In addition to the alternative space-shop, there will be an art gallery in the basement, which is visible through the glass floor, and when the warmer weather there will open a restaurant terrace in the beautiful and spacious backyard.
Artes Em Partes
has now moved to the ground floor of an early twentieth century’s house, recovered in its Art Nouveau style, hosting an open-space with 5 different stores, for different costumers, under the same roof. In addition to the alternative space-shop, there will be an art gallery in the basement, which is visible through the glass floor, and when the warmer weather there will open a restaurant terrace in the beautiful and spacious backyard.
Art Projects, clothes, crafts, porters, gifts, acessories, contemporary jewellery, furniture, design, vintage, workshops, serigraphy, restaurant & gardens. This is a Centro Comercial, not a shopping Center! It doesn’t open until noon (closes at 8pm), but this collection of small shops and restaurants on the gallery-thronged Rua da Bombarda is heaven for shoppers looking for boutiques crammed with goods from homegrown designers. Closes on Sundays.
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Centro Comercial Bombarda
285 Rua de Miguel Bombarda
118 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Art Projects, clothes, crafts, porters, gifts, acessories, contemporary jewellery, furniture, design, vintage, workshops, serigraphy, restaurant & gardens. This is a Centro Comercial, not a shopping Center! It doesn’t open until noon (closes at 8pm), but this collection of small shops and restaurants on the gallery-thronged Rua da Bombarda is heaven for shoppers looking for boutiques crammed with goods from homegrown designers. Closes on Sundays.
on the first floor of number 20 on Rua Galeria de Paris – the core of Porto’s nightlife –, is a shop selling the most beautiful Portuguese design and old manufacturing products, where you can buy the famous Ach.Brito soaps, poncha from Madeira Island or decorative porcelain from the Fábrica de Faianças Artísticas Bordalo Pinheiro.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Vida Portuguesa
36 R. da Galeria de Paris
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
on the first floor of number 20 on Rua Galeria de Paris – the core of Porto’s nightlife –, is a shop selling the most beautiful Portuguese design and old manufacturing products, where you can buy the famous Ach.Brito soaps, poncha from Madeira Island or decorative porcelain from the Fábrica de Faianças Artísticas Bordalo Pinheiro.
A multipurpose cultural space where, in addition to shopping, you can see exhibitions of painting and photography, attend concerts, participate in workshops and other events, or have a drink and eat some snacks, making this a place to consider for get out. Original concept, it worth visiting this warehouse opposite the Alfandega building near Douro river.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Armazem
93 Rua de Miragaia
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A multipurpose cultural space where, in addition to shopping, you can see exhibitions of painting and photography, attend concerts, participate in workshops and other events, or have a drink and eat some snacks, making this a place to consider for get out. Original concept, it worth visiting this warehouse opposite the Alfandega building near Douro river.
La Paz, created in 2011, LA PAZ is a Portuguese label of menswear inspired by the classic staples in a gentleman's wardrobe. Our work is the result of a deep research process around traditional clothing and production techniques. The re-interpretation of time-honored designs gives the tone to the collections and the Atlantic mood underlines it. http://lapaz.pt
La Paz
23 Rua da Reboleira
La Paz, created in 2011, LA PAZ is a Portuguese label of menswear inspired by the classic staples in a gentleman's wardrobe. Our work is the result of a deep research process around traditional clothing and production techniques. The re-interpretation of time-honored designs gives the tone to the collections and the Atlantic mood underlines it. http://lapaz.pt
Vintage & Second Hand's first, located in the Fine Arts neighborhood, “Mão Esquerda - Second Hand’s First!” is a project focused on vintage and retro fashion. We praise style through the decades. We’ve carefully assembled a collection of gorgeous items, available to anyone. From those who seek bargains, to those who want designer shoes, clothing, bags, and other treasures. “Mão Esquerda – Second Hand’s First!” also displays the astonishing bags, purses and other objects from “Cata-Vento” in a harmpmious complicity.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mão Esquerda Vintage
nº5 Rua da Alegria
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vintage & Second Hand's first, located in the Fine Arts neighborhood, “Mão Esquerda - Second Hand’s First!” is a project focused on vintage and retro fashion. We praise style through the decades. We’ve carefully assembled a collection of gorgeous items, available to anyone. From those who seek bargains, to those who want designer shoes, clothing, bags, and other treasures. “Mão Esquerda – Second Hand’s First!” also displays the astonishing bags, purses and other objects from “Cata-Vento” in a harmpmious complicity.
a contemporary fashion and lifestyle concept men.
Wrong Weather Store
754 Av. da Boavista
a contemporary fashion and lifestyle concept men.
Bespoke suits, shirts and shoes. With well over a decade of experience, Ayres Gonçalo understands that this is an opportunity to continue with the Ayres family tradition and establish the Ayres Bespoke Tailor brand.
Ayres Bespoke Tailor
22 Praça D. Filipa de Lencastre
Bespoke suits, shirts and shoes. With well over a decade of experience, Ayres Gonçalo understands that this is an opportunity to continue with the Ayres family tradition and establish the Ayres Bespoke Tailor brand.
The designer is distinguished by his experience in knitwear, a current feature of the brand.The elaborate structures of traditional appearance and original, graphic details create an organic and feminine silhouette, between classicism and deconstruction. This aesthetic defines a cosmopolitan look, aiming for the charismatic and the authentic. Shop on Rua José Falcão.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luís Buchinho, Unipessoal, Lda.
812 Rua de Sá da Bandeira
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The designer is distinguished by his experience in knitwear, a current feature of the brand.The elaborate structures of traditional appearance and original, graphic details create an organic and feminine silhouette, between classicism and deconstruction. This aesthetic defines a cosmopolitan look, aiming for the charismatic and the authentic. Shop on Rua José Falcão.
an independent design store, Communicate and sell design products from emerging designers and new brands from fashion, furniture, product and lighting design.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
scar.id store
253 Rua do Rosário
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
an independent design store, Communicate and sell design products from emerging designers and new brands from fashion, furniture, product and lighting design.