One of Portugal’s most celebrated restaurants, located within the luxurious Yeatman Hotel, overlooking the entire city of Porto. Chef Ricardo Costa offers a sublime tasting menu rooted in Portuguese tradition with global finesse — paired with a 25,000-bottle wine cellar.
🥂 Must Try: Full tasting menu with wine pairing — this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
📍 Location: Gaia hilltop, just above the Port wine cellars.
🌉 2. Casa de Chá da Boa Nova – 2 Michelin Stars, Matosinhos (Porto coast)
Designed by famed architect Álvaro Siza Vieira and led by Chef Rui Paula, this is Portugal’s most stunning coastal restaurant. Right on the rocks, with waves crashing just beyond your table, the cuisine here is elegant, seafood-driven, and artistically plated.
🍽️ Must Try: Seafood tasting menu and sommelier pairing.
📍 Location: 25 min from Porto center — perfect to combine with a seaside drive.
🍷 3. Vinum at Graham’s Port Lodge – Gaia
Set within the historic Graham’s Port Lodge, Vinum offers sophisticated dining in a spectacular setting, with panoramic views of Porto. The menu is seasonal and upscale, and the wine list is… simply world-class.
🐟 Must Try: Roasted cod, Iberian pork, and vintage tawny Port for dessert.
📍 Tip: Arrive early for a cellar tour and wine tasting.
🍴 4. Cantinho do Avillez – Chef José Avillez in Porto
A relaxed yet refined spot by one of Portugal’s most iconic chefs. Located in the heart of Porto, Cantinho serves modern Portuguese cuisine with international flair in a stylish, casual setting.
🍤 Must Try: Tuna tartare with Asian touches, Acorda with shrimp, and Portuguese-style beef loin.
🧄 5. Adega São Nicolau – Classic Portuguese in Ribeira
A true gem in Porto’s historic Ribeira district. This family-run traditional tavern serves hearty, soulful Portuguese dishes in a charming and cozy space that feels like home.
🍲 Must Try: Tripas à moda do Porto (Porto-style tripe), octopus rice, and grilled sardines.
📍 Tip: Try to get a table on the little balcony overlooking the river.
🍷 6. DOP – Chef Rui Paula’s Downtown Masterpiece
Located in Porto’s old town, DOP blends fine dining with Northern Portuguese roots. Chef Rui Paula (also of Casa de Chá fame) offers a refined à la carte and tasting menu experience in a stylish, urban space.
🍖 Must Try: Goat confit, veal cheeks, and Douro Valley wine pairing.
🐚 7. Brasão Cervejaria – For Francesinha & Craft Beer
No list would be complete without a true Porto food classic — the Francesinha, a decadent, cheesy, meat-filled sandwich bathed in spicy beer sauce. Brasão is arguably the best place in town to try it, served with a cold Portuguese craft beer.
🧀 Must Try: Francesinha with fries and a “tripel” craft beer.
🍨 Bonus: Manteigaria or Leitaria da Quinta do Paço – For Dessert & Coffee
After your feast, treat yourself to one of Porto’s best pastéis de nata (custard tarts) at Manteigaria, or head to Leitaria for eclairs and espresso in a historic setting.
✨ Explore Porto & Gaia in Style with Portugal Magik
Whether you’re staying in Porto, cruising the Douro, or just arriving from Lisbon, Portugal Magik Private Tours offers unforgettable private day and multi-day tours, including Porto city tours, Port wine tastings in Gaia, and vineyard lunches in the Douro Valley.
Travel in luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicles, with professional English-speaking driver-guides who handle every detail — including restaurant reservations at places like The Yeatman, Vinum, or Cantinho.
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Many of our guests enjoy multi-day journeys combining Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon, and more — always with the comfort and care of our experienced local team.
