Ribeira Square

Was such a lovely restaurant, with such gracious hospitality and an ideal location. The food was superb. If you order either of the black pasta dishes, be sure to have bread on hand to soak up the most delicious sauce! Must try. Our host was very gracious in sharing info on port wines, and remained attentive despite the restaurant filling up quickly. Arrive early to get the added treat of a spot near the windows.

We had been trying to come here a few times during our stay in Porto, but there was always a lineup. The restaurant is small and cosy, and they don’t accommodate groups larger than four. It’s best to go as a pair. That said, it’s definitely worth the wait. For starters, we shared the Bacon Bruschetta, which came with bacon, tomato, and chèvre cheese, along with stuffed mushrooms, spicy potatoes, and a mixed salad. Everything was fresh and well-seasoned. For the main dishes, we had the Gratin Cod, served with cream, spinach, and mozzarella. We also tried the duck breast and the grilled pork fillet. The seafood really stood out, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. I would stick to the seafood as that hit the spot with me. To end the meal, we shared the Dream Cake, a rich chocolate cake layered with meringue and served with mandarina ice cream. It was a perfect finish to the evening. The wine we chose was the Diálogo Douro DOC, and it paired beautifully with our meal. The real charm of the place is the owner. She works the ground floor herself and is incredibly welcoming and friendly. You can tell she really cares about the guest experience. If you plan to visit, I recommend going between 6 and 7 p.m. to avoid the dinner rush. They only have two tables for groups of three or four, and larger parties won’t be seated.

Lovely food like home made....ever smiling, warm and attentive waitress... over 2 days had the green peppers and chivre cheese for starters, franceshina and seafood rice for mains and chocolate meringue for desserts... all spectacular...