The 10 best romance restaurants in Porto
Chef Ricardo Costa conjures up elegant compositions from the country's best ingredients. Using Portuguese flavours and preparation methods, he creates a contemporary national cuisine in a class of its own. The Yeatman wine list is equally impressive.
A restaurant couldn't be more beautifully situated: right on the beach with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Michelin-starred chef Rui Paula serves a menu with 6, 12 or 21 courses, and his delicate dishes can also be ordered à la carte. There is also a fine selection of wines.
The Vila Foz hotel restaurant is located in an old villa in the upscale Foz district. Elegant, modern cuisine with a focus on fish and seafood is served in the stylish gas room, accompanied by a selection of wines from all of Portugal's top names.
The Antiquum is not only one of the best restaurants in the city, it is also one of the most idyllic, thanks to its location in the "Museu Romantico" in a park. The creative cuisine consists mainly of local produce, spiced up with international delicacies.
Award-winning French chef Julien Montbabut takes his guests on a gastronomic journey through Portugal. He has found inspiration in every corner of the country, and his tasting menu allows you to share in his discoveries.
Vinum is the restaurant of the famous Graham's winery in Vila Nova de Gaia. Here you can enjoy the wonderful view of Porto and dishes that combine Portuguese cuisine with elements of Basque and Brazilian cuisine - deliciously cosmopolitan!
This elegant restaurant offers modern seasonal cuisine made from the best produce. Influences from all over the world are combined to create creative and tasty dishes with international charm. The ambience is just as charming.
The Dona Maria Restaurante is located on the opposite side of the river to Porto in Vilanova de Gaia. That's why you have a particularly beautiful view of the city's hills here. It serves excellent modern Portuguese cuisine and good wines.
The cosy Adega São Nicolau feels like the hull of a ship. In summer, however, it is best to try to get one of the terrace seats. Then you can enjoy the delicious Portuguese specialities with an unobstructed view of the Douro.
Tucked away in a small side street, you have to search a little for this restaurant, which opened in 1852. Those who find it will be rewarded with a cosy atmosphere and tasty Portuguese dishes, some of which are prepared in a wood-fired oven.