Category: Porto Food & Drink

If there’s one thing you need to know about Portuguese cuisine, it’s that seafood is taken incredibly seriously. This sentiment is shared across the length and breadth of the country, but I’ve found some of the most delicious seafood in Porto. I’ve always been acutely aware of the lifelong love affair...

Porto’s markets are melting pots of culture, tradition, and gastronomy, yet visitors frequently overlook many of them. Some of these food markets have been in operation for close to 200 years, selling everything from fresh produce to petiscos, Portugal’s answer to Spanish. I first discovered a handful of the city’s...

When people go on a Porto food experience for the first time, they’re often blown away by the delicious sandwiches the city has to offer. From iconic bifana to layered meats of Francesinha, and secret gems like the prego sandwich at O Prego da Peixaria Porto is festooned with mouthwatering...

While other European cities like Rome and Vienna are renowned for their coffee scene, Porto is a little more synonymous with decadent dishes than fresh brews. That said, there are still some stellar Porto coffee shops; you just need to know where to look. Coffee is a round-the-clock affair in...

The city of Porto has some of the finest wineries in all of Portugal. The density of high-quality vineyards, winemakers, and wine houses is one of the highest in all of Europe. Portuguese wine also doesn’t have the deepest roots in the US and other parts of Western culture, which...

Pastéis de nata, the esteemed Portuguese custard tarts, might be rooted in Lisbon, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some incredible varieties in Porto. The original recipe for these indulgent morsels came from the Jerónimos monastery in the Belém area before spreading north to Porto. A long-standing feature on...

It’s breakfast time in Porto! From Portuguese classics like pastel de nata by the Douro River to specialty coffee near Jardim do Carregal, my morning feeds never get old here. While one of the days of your trip will be taken up by our guided Porto food excursions, you’ll still...

The beating heart of northern Portugal, Porto is a beautiful and bustling city lined with orange-roofed buildings and hilly cobblestone streets. While Port wine is the city’s most prized creation, it’s not the only delectable offering in its arsenal. Famous Portuguese dishes you can try on my guided Porto food...