The 10 places with the most beautiful view 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 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.
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!
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 restaurant on the 14th floor of the Portucale Hotel not only offers an incredible view of the city, but also elegant mid-century furnishings and fine Portuguese cuisine. Here you can relax after a busy day of sightseeing.
On the 17th floor of the Hotel Dom Henrique, traditional Portuguese dishes are served, spiced up here and there with international ingredients and techniques. But the main reason for coming here is the wonderful view over the city.
In this restaurant right on the Ribeira, everything revolves around the Portuguese national dish bacalhau; stockfish. The tasty dishes are eaten with a view of the Douro River. You should definitely make a reservation here, as the restaurant is small.
It's worth making the journey to the suburb of Vila do Conde for this view. The Caximar is located directly on the beach, with a view of the sea through the large windows. The menu mainly features fresh dishes from the sea.
Terreiro specialises in Portuguese cuisine, with a focus on seafood and fish. Everything is freshly caught and, where possible, comes from local waters. It is also worth a visit for the beautiful view of the Douro River.