O Paparico

Dining

The people of Porto managed to acquire the name "tripeiros" or "tripe eaters", as they shipped out all their fine cuts of meat in order to feed their armies and traders abroad, conquering across the seas back in the 15th century. However, today there is a lot more on the Portuguese menus than just leftover offal of lower quality, and much port wine to wash it all down with. Being on the coast, seafood restaurants are both ubiquitous and delicious. The city also has a good array of Brazilian-inspired restaurants, reflecting its former colonial links with the South American country — Brazilian barbecues are a carnivore’s heaven!

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Chez Lapin

Enjoy some Portuguese fare and other local specialities at this rustic and quirky restaurant, ideally located in the heart of Porto, with a pleasant outdoor terrace overlooking the Douro …

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Lais de Guia

Seaside bar and restaurant, located at Matosinhos beach, featuring a diversified drinks menu, tasty cuisine with Portuguese and international inspirations, good music, and a pleasant and friendly …

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Churrascão Gaúcho

Typical South American restaurant serving steaks, grilled fish, and an excellent range of seafood dishes. Specialities are the meat rodízio (all-you-can-eat barbecue) and the famous Brazilian …

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ODE Porto Wine House

Intimate and charming restaurant, in the historic part of Porto, serving Portuguese fare based on high-quality organic food from local products along with a comprehensive wine …

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O Paparico

Featured on the Michelin Guide, O Paparico serves traditional Portuguese cuisine with a uniquely contemporary touch, accompanied by a rich wine list in a rustic and elegant …

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Yeatman's Restaurant

For a truly unforgettable dining experience, head over to the Yeatman's Restaurant at the Yeatman Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia. Its menu changes seasonably so as to showcase only the freshest and the best produce the country has to offer. The chef's tasting menu delivers a great combination of flavours, which are perfectly …

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Cafeína

Even though Cafeína is almost three decades old, it continues to be one of the trendiest restaurants in Porto. Located in a 19th-century manor house, Cafeína offers a flavourful combination of international and Portuguese cuisine in a cosy and classy …

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Praia da Luz

Praia Da Luz is both a restaurant and a beachside café. It offers everything from pancakes for breakfast, afternoon tea, seafood dishes, local cuisine, and even midnight snacks. In the summer, enjoy their beautiful terrace overlooking the sea, while in the winter, visitors can eat in front of a log …

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Mauritânia

Seafood restaurant, a couple of minutes from Matosinhos Beach, which besides serving fresh seafood, such as clams, octopus, shrimp, lobster, and fish, also offers a few meat dishes. The "Bacalhau à Mauritânia" comes highly …

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Mal Cozinhado

Housed in a charming 14th-century building with stone walls, wooden beams, and a cave-like setting, Mal Cozinhado is a typical Portuguese restaurant that has been around for hundreds of years, and it was once frequented by the famous Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões. But, the main reason you should visit Mal Cozinhado is …

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