Best restaurants in Porto

Feb 14, 2024

Best restaurants in Porto

You’ve strolled through Porto’s beautiful streets, admired it’s architecture, and learned about its rich history.

Now, your stomach’s rumbling, and you’re wondering: “Where can I find the best restaurants in Porto?”

If that’s the case, this article is your go-to guide, as we’ve gathered the best Porto restaurants available on Bolt Food

So, open your Bolt Food app, read on, and find your next favourite Porto restaurant.

Top restaurants in Porto, according to Bolt Food

Whether you want traditional Portuguese food or international cuisine, our list has something for everyone. Let’s explore.

Bolt Food exclusive

Curb

curb burger porto

Curb is a popular burger restaurant in Porto, loved by locals and tourists.

It started as a food stand at local festivals and quickly became a favourite due to its delicious burgers.

Today, Curb has a 4.7/5 rating from more than 1,800 Google reviews, with customers saying it serves the best burgers they’ve ever had!

What makes Curb one of Porto’s favourite restaurants is the perfect balance of fresh seasonal ingredients, including daily in-house baked buns, fresh meats, toppings, tasty sauces, and crispy hand-cut fries.

Curb burger
Curb burger 

Their cheeseburger and special burger are among the reasons why many tourists find it hard to leave Porto.

Not in the mood for meat? Their veggie burger (fried egg, cheddar, and a secret sauce) is also a must-try.

If you want to see what all the buzz is about, check out Curb exclusively on Bolt Food.

Order Curb on Bolt Food.

Portuguese Cuisine

Alicantina

Alicantina restaurant porto

When in Portugal, trying traditional Portuguese cuisine is a must. For an authentic experience, Alicantina is the perfect choice.

Since its opening in 1991, Alicantina has been a beloved spot for traditional dishes and wine options, representing Portuguese culture in its dishes.

Rump steak from Alicantina
Rump steak from Alicantina

Alicantina offers a variety of dishes that make perfect wine pairings, from famous seafood like fried sardines and grilled fish to traditional options like Portuguese duck rice, roast veal, and Francesinha.

You can also enjoy tasty side dishes such as boiled potatoes or vegetables.

Find Alicantina on Bolt Food and enjoy some authentic Portuguese cuisine.

Order Alicantina on Bolt Food.

Barrigas

barrigas restaurant porto

Another great spot that serves local food and wine rather than something touristy is Barrigas.

They’re well-known for their Francesinhas — a sandwich from Porto that typically consists of bread filled with various types of meat, melted cheese, and a spicy sauce. Barrigas even offers vegetarian Francesinhas.

Francesinha from Barrigas
Francesinha from Barrigas

But that’s not all. They also have other delicious Portuguese options that come in generous portions. 

On their menu, you’ll find: 

  • Prego no Pão (Portuguese sandwich); 
  • Picanha Grelhada (grilled beef steak);
  • Alheira (smoked Portuguese sausage);
  • Beef tenderloin with mushrooms in olive oil sauce;
  • Many more options.

And if you’re with someone who prefers international cuisine, don’t worry — they also have burgers and hot dogs on the menu.

Order Barrigas on Bolt Food.

Barcarola

Barcarola restaurant porto

Barcarola has been serving traditional Porto dishes since 1974. 

It’s the perfect place for customers who value high-quality food and attention to every ingredient.

Their menu features a variety of fresh meat and fish dishes, as well as traditional food such as Francesinha and Bacalhau, all made with local ingredients.

Portuguese steak from Barcarola
Portuguese steak from Barcarola

Their daily offers provide even greater value for money on these same dishes.

And don’t forget to save some room for sweets! Their desserts include treats such as:

  • Berry cheesecake; 
  • Chocolate mousse; 
  • Natas Do Céu (cream from heaven); 
  • Biscuit cake.

The restaurant quickly became famous in Porto for its roots, exceptional chefs, and great food. People even call it the ‘Cathedral of Francesinhas’.

Whether you’re a local or a tourist, Barcarola is the go-to place to experience the best of traditional Porto cuisine.

Order Barcarola on Bolt Food.

Tripa Comigo

Tripa Comigo restaurant porto

Tripa Comigo is a beloved spot for those craving sweet and savoury Portuguese food.

Ever heard of the Portuguese stuffed crepe, Tripa de Aveiro? These are waffles with fillings like Nutella, Kit Kat, and other sweets.

Tripa de aveiro from Tripa Comigo
Tripa de aveiro from Tripa Comigo

If you prefer something savoury, their Cachorros are a must-try. 

It’s like the Portuguese version of a hot dog — a hot sausage inside baguette-style bread with melted cheese, sauce, and other flavours.

But that’s not all. Tripa Comigo also offers a variety of comfort foods like:

  • Francesinhas;
  • Homemade ice creams;
  • Crepes;
  • Kebabs;
  • Burgers;
  • and much more.

Open our app and order Tripa Comigo’s comfort foods to your home.

Order Tripa Comigo on Bolt Food.

A Cascata

A Cascata restaurant porto

Even though total perfection may be impossible, A Cascata still strives for excellence in every detail when it comes to food and service.

The restaurant offers a blend of traditional Portuguese dishes and famous favourites like hamburgers, chicken wings, club sandwiches, wraps, and more.

Club sandwich from A Cascata
Club sandwich from A Cascata

Their specialities include:

  • Francesinhas;
  • Various types of steaks;
  • Grilled chicken;

A Cascata has 20+ years of experience serving clients and wants to become the largest national chain of Franchesinhas and fast-food restaurants. 

Order A Cascata on Bolt Food.

Brazilian Cuisine  

Picanha do Marco

Picanha do Marco restaurant porto

Picanha (Sirloin Cap or Rump Cap) is an incredibly delicious, tender, and juicy beef cut. It gained popularity in Brazil and Latin America before being adopted in Portugal.

Porto has many restaurants where you can try Picanha steak, but one of the best is Picanha do Marco. 

They’re famous for using Picanhas from Uruguay, South America. 

Picanha from Picanha do Marco
Picanha from Picanha do Marco

Their Brazilian Chef prepares every dish with great care and passion, bringing an authentic touch to the flavours. 

Find Picanha do Marco on Bolt Food and explore their other offerings, such as grilled chicken, barbecue sausages, salads, and sweet desserts.

Order Picanha do Marco on Bolt Food.

Brasileirinho

Brasileirinho restaurant porto

If you want to fully immerse yourself in authentic Brazilian cuisine in Porto, add Brasileirinho to your list.

They offer a diverse menu of traditional Brazilian dishes, including: 

  • Picanha with onions and rice;
  • Brazilian beef strogonoff;
  • Feijoada;
  • Cassava fries.
Beef strogonoff from Brasileirinho
Beef strogonoff from Brasileirinho

For those looking for more familiar options, the restaurant also offers a variety of delicious burgers.

But whatever you choose, as many visitors have noted, the food’s always tasty and comes in generous portions.

Getting your hands on their tasty food is easy. Order Brasileirinho on Bolt Food and have your order delivered in minutes.

Order Brasileirinho on Bolt Food.

Maynard’s Burger

Maynard's Burger restaurant porto

If you’re looking for more than just traditional food or port wine tasting, Maynard’s Burger knows how to spice things up.

This restaurant combines American-style burgers with a unique Brazilian touch.

Their menu offers classic options, smash burgers, and vegetarian choices

Double Smash from Maynard's Burger
Double Smash from Maynard’s Burger

One customer favourite features Coalho cheese, which is typical of northeastern Brazil.

Maynard’s Burger also serves hot dogs that are equally delicious.

And if you’d like some extras to complete your meal, you can’t go wrong with crispy onion rings, french fries, and cheese balls. They’re even better when paired with the restaurant’s signature garlic mayo sauce.

Order Maynard’s Burger on Bolt Food and enjoy unique twists on your favourite meals.

Order Maynard’s Burger on Bolt Food.

Chapa Quente

Chapa Quente restaurant porto

Ever heard of X-TUDO? It’s a traditional Brazilian sandwich famous for its large size, numerous toppings, and incredible taste. 

This sandwich inspired the Brazilian restaurant Chapa Quente to create burgers (X burgers) as big, flavorful, and tasty as the X-TUDO.

At Chapa Quente, you can choose from 20+ burgers made with fresh meat and vegetarian options. 

X-Bacon from Chapa Quente
X-Bacon from Chapa Quente

They’re served with various toppings, including creamy cheddar cheese, onions, and more, all inside a fluffy bun.

Just a quick look at the pictures of the X burgers on the menu is enough to make your mouth water. See for yourself!

Order Chapa Quente on Bolt Food.

Asian Cuisine

Thailander

Thailander restaurant porto

Looking for authentic Thai food in Porto that tastes like it’s made in Thailand? Then you should try Thailander — a restaurant that brings genuine Thai flavours to Porto.

On their menu, you’ll find classic Thai dishes: 

  • Pad Thai;
  • Tom Yum; 
  • Tom Kha;
  • Khao Soi;
  • Many more.

All the dishes are made with fresh produce and cooked to perfection.

Tom Yum Soup from Thailander
Tom Yum Soup from Thailander

In fact, Thailander has gained such recognition within the Thai community in Porto that even the ambassador from the Royal Thai Embassy, Krongkanit Rakcharoen, visited to try their amazing food. 

Want to enjoy these authentic Thai flavours from the comfort of your home? Find Thailander on our app.

Order Thailander on Bolt Food.

Restaurant Li Jin

Li Jin Restaurant porto

This restaurant holds a special place in Porto, not only for being one of the oldest eateries in the city but also for its special story.

In 1980, two families from Zhejiang, China, met in Porto and decided to open a restaurant with the aim of introducing their beloved native country cuisine to locals.

Today, Li Jin is a well-known place that serves authentic, home-cooked Asian dishes in large portions, leaving guests feeling satisfied and returning for more.

Noodles with prawns from Li Jin
Noodles with prawns from Li Jin

Their menu includes:

  • Wonton soup;
  • Noodles with various toppings; 
  • Chinese crepes;
  • Other Asian dishes.

Order Li Jin on Bolt Food and enjoy authentic Asian flavours in Porto.

Order Li Jin on Bolt Food.

Burger Restaurants

Santo Burga

Santo Burga restaurant porto

When you think of a burger, a round patty typically comes to mind, right? Well, that’s not what you’ll find at Santo Burga.

This restaurant is known for its square-shaped buns, highlighting its unique approach to burgers.

Santo Burga is fully artisanal, with everything from the meat to the bread, fries, and sauces made in-house — something that wasn’t common in Porto when they first opened in 2015.

Burger from Santo Burga
Burger from Santo Burga

Here, you can taste the quality in every bite. Their burgers aren’t just tasty but also creatively presented, with some featuring pink or even blue buns.

Excited to taste one? Open the Bolt Food app, search for Santo Burga, and enjoy fast delivery to your door.

Order Santo Burga on Bolt Food.

Boulevard Burger House

Boulevard Burger House restaurant porto

Boulevard Burger brings the flavours of the United States to Porto, offering a menu that includes these classic American dishes: 

  • Barbecue ribs;
  • Mac & cheese;
  • Burgers;
  • Chicken wings;
  • Milkshakes;
  • New York cheesecake;
  • Other popular dishes you’d find in the US.  

The restaurant works with top suppliers in Porto to ensure all their ingredients, from meat to veggies, are fresh and full of flavour. 

Bacon burger from Boulevard Burger House
Bacon burger from Boulevard Burger House

That’s why so many visitors love their food and rate it a perfect 5 out of 5.

You can have your favourites from Boulevard Burger delivered to you. Just open the Bolt Food app on your phone and place an order.

Order Boulevard Burger on Bolt Food.

Sushi Restaurants

Sushi in Sushi

Sushi in Sushi Restaurant porto

If you’re looking for a sushi restaurant that offers fresh fish, quality ingredients, affordable prices, and generous portions, then Sushi in Sushi is the place for you.

This restaurant started during the pandemic as a small delivery service but quickly grew into a popular Porto sushi spot due to its tasty offerings and value for money.

What’s on the menu? Everything from classic sushi rolls to poke bowls and even creative dishes like fried banana with Nutella.

Want to sample a bit of everything? They offer sushi sets with up to 58 pieces! 

Sushi set from Sushi in Sushi
Sushi set from Sushi in Sushi

And if you’re a vegan or vegetarian, they’ve got some great dishes for you, too.

Sushi in Sushi’s avaiable on Bolt Food! Pick your favourites, and have them delivered to your door.

Order Sushi in Sushi on Bolt Food.

One Piece Sushi Bar

One Piece Sushi Bar restaurant porto

What happens when restaurant founders are One Piece anime fans? They open a sushi restaurant themed around it.

At One Piece Sushi-Bar, you’ll find yourself in a cosy atmosphere, surrounded by One Piece decor, and even the staff are dressed as beloved anime characters.

But it’s not just the anime theme that draws people in — it’s their delicious sushi. 

Each roll has the highest quality ingredients, like fresh seafood, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned rice.

Sushi from One Piece Sushi-Bar
Sushi from One Piece Sushi-Bar

They also serve other delicious options like poke bowls, miso soup, and more.

With vegetarian options available and great value for money, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this unique restaurant!

Can’t make it in person? Order from One Piece Sushi-Bar through Bolt Food and enjoy it while watching your favourite anime at home.

Order One Piece Sushi-Bar on Bolt Food.

Lapamaki

Lapamaki sushi restaurant porto

Lapamaki is a family-owned sushi restaurant in Porto where the owners personally prepare each dish. 

Their hands-on approach guarantees freshness, quality, attention to detail, and great service, which is why visitors adore this place so much.

While Lapamaki is famous for its sushi, its menu offers equally delicious options like soups, crepes, salads, and pasta

Vegetarian choices are also available, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Sushi from Lapamaki
Sushi from Lapamaki

And you won’t have to worry about overspending here. 

Lapamaki is known for its affordable prices and offers great value options like 35-piece sushi boxes — perfect for larger groups or gatherings.

Order Lapamaki on Bolt Food.

Oishii

Oishii sushi restaurant porto

Oishii, which means ‘delicious’ in Japanese, lives up to its name with a great selection of: 

  • Sushi;
  • Noodles;
  • Poke bowls; 
  • Tasty appetisers like miso soup.

Oishii’s chefs use only the finest ingredients for every dish

Sushi mix from Oishii
Sushi mix from Oishii

From the freshest seafood and vegetables to perfectly cooked rice and aromatic herbs, they ensure that each dish meets the highest standards of quality and freshness, staying true to authentic Japanese flavours.

Check out the Oishii menu on Bolt Food and order your favourite Japanese dish. 

Order Oishii on Bolt Food.

Pizza Restaurants

Presto Pizza

Presto Pizza restaurant porto

Pizza is a food you’ll always want, no matter where you are. If you’re in Porto and craving one, you should try Presto Pizza.

This pizza restaurant has been winning the hearts of visitors for more than two decades. 

The secret to their irresistible pizza is the restaurant’s commitment to using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients. 

Pizza al salmone from Presto Pizza
Pizza al salmone from Presto Pizza

Everything is carefully selected, from the dough to the toppings and sauces, for maximum flavour and enjoyment.

But don’t stop at pizza — their menu also offers a variety of other delicious options: 

  • Focaccia (oven-baked Italian bread);
  • Salads;
  • Pasta; 
  • Homemade desserts.

Order Presto Pizza on Bolt Food, and you’ll see why they’re one of Porto’s most beloved pizza spots.

Order Presto Pizza on Bolt Food.

Solo Pizza 

Solo Pizza restaurant porto

The story of Solo Pizza started with a grand vision — to offer authentic Italian flavours through artisanal pizza made with fresh dough, homemade sauces, and quality toppings.

From classic Margherita and Napolitana to Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggi, Calzone, and even vegan options, Solo Pizza offers diverse pizzas to suit every palate. 

Pizza from Solo Pizza

Open Bolt Food, browse Solo Pizza’s offerings, choose your favourite, and have it delivered to your door in minutes.

Order Solo Pizza on Bolt Food.

Ready to try some of the best restaurants in Porto?

This is the end of this article, but the beginning of an exciting culinary journey in Porto. Whether you’re in search of breakfast, lunch or a fancy dinner, you won’t have to waste any time trying to figure out where to eat in Porto.

And to make your dining experience even more comfortable, order from your favourite restaurants with Bolt Food, and get your meals delivered to you in minutes.

Bom apetite!

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