Location: Vila Nova de Gaia
Top Restaurants in Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Vila Nova de Gaia
Vila Nova de Gaia, or simply Gaia (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ˈnɔvɐ ðɨ ˈɣajɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Cale) is a city and a municipality in Porto District in Norte Region, Portugal. It is located south of the city of Porto on the other side of the Douro River. The city proper had a population of 178,255 in 2001. The municipality has an area of 168.46 km². and a total population of 302,295 inhabitants (2011), making it the most populous municipality in Norte Region. Gaia together with Porto and 12 other municipalities makes up the commonly designated Porto Metropolitan Area.
Things to do in Vila Nova de Gaia
1. Gastronomic Restaurant The Yeatman
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 983 reviews
In the classic comfort of The Yeatman restaurant, guests will experience inspired cuisine with the accent on fresh local produce and on the imaginative pairing of food and wine. The pool lounge will provide a relaxed contemporary ambiance in which to enjoy a healthy light meal or gourmet snack while taking in the spectacular Panorama of the city. Light dishes and sandwiches are also served in Dick’s Bar with its wide choice of cocktails, wines and Ports.
Reviewed By Donna J - Italy
We ate fish courses and others in the party had steak, all of us we very happy with the food and the wine service we received very professional staff, and an extensive menu and wine list with a beautiful setting too.
2. Dom Luis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By GFLX - Sintra, Portugal
The food: good
Try the steak/meat "miminhos", or the codfish. Both great. If you don't like rare meat, ask well done. Rare though is just awesome, melts in your mouth.
Location: very central, riverfront gaia just next to Ramos pinto wines.
Price: very reasonable for what you eat
Staff and place: small restaurant with just few tables, good to avoid crowds. Simple but nice staff.
Not exceptional but great alternative to crowded/touristy places
3. Wine Quay Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
We will be closed at the 24 and 25 December, and from the 31 of December till 31st of January of 2018.
Reviewed By Lee P - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Recommended by our son, we visited this superbly located wine bar twice on the same day, for late afternoon drinks and for a light supper. We sat outside at the wall overlooking the Douro taking in the spectacular view of the port lodges and the...MoreThank you Lee P for your review. It was a pleasure to welcome you at our home! We hope to see you soon. Very soon! Cheers!!! Moisés, Filipa and Crew
4. Restaurante Casa Dias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 684 reviews
Our restaurant offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where you can socialize with friends, family dinner or simply enjoy a home-cooked meal of good quality at affordable prices.
Reviewed By VonWoogle - Vancouver, Canada
Walking from the Ponte Luiz into Gaia, most people seem to stop at the many eating places up to and including the Mercado. But keep walking to the block past the Mercado to find this small, family-run gem. The portions are large, the food perfectly prepared, the service friendly and efficient. The grilled sea bream and the garlic steak were both outstanding. The tomato salad was surprisingly flavorful and large enough for two. Their choice of house Duoro Valley wines were also very good, and available in half bottles as well as full sized. Skip the crowds at the larger tourist oriented places and walk a little further to Casa Dias. Unpretentious, reasonably priced, delicious.
5. Taberna Da Villa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 675 reviews
The Tavern is a refined yet unpretentious space where the careful attention to detail is combined with the kitchen excellence. Innovative concept with several tables for snacks and meat of excellence. House with a garden Terrace equipped with cozy corners, ideal for those with agreeable criancas.Local for group dinners and events.
Reviewed By Henrique d - Porto, Portugal
After I visited the first time, become one of my favorite restaurants around Porto...returned several times and I have recommended to a lot of friends, all of them enjoyed as well.
PROS
- Decoration: nice decor, old mixed with modern and stylish;
- Menu variety: great, from sharing boards, to great portuguese dishes;
- Service/staff: friendly and efficient;
- Price value: not cheap, but I 'm happy to pay more when I have good quality food, nice portions and served nicely in a pleasant atmosphere;
- Atmosphere; nice atmosphere, with nice garden for summer time.
TIPS:
- Reservation is highly recommended;
- Don't show up before 8PM, they don't open before that hour, otherwise you will have to wait outside;
- Great for couples, ideal for small to large groups;
CONS
I have nothing to say as CON
DO I WILL RETURN?
I did several times and I will
6. Restaurante Mario Luso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
MarioLuso - a tradition in the XXI century For three generations MarioLuso is being driven with passion and tradition. Its soul can be felt in hospitality and dedication, inPortuguese cuisine, Portuguese wines and homemade sweets, in a warm and cozy atmosphere, since 1942.
Reviewed By Joao F - Portugal
a friend of mine used to come to this restaurant more than 20 years ago. I'm pretty sure it didn't change: starters are elaborate, food is great and keeps traditional Portuguese flavor, wine selection is wide and Deserts remember the good old days.
rooms are very cozy with lots of items and memories from the past.
what's not to love? location. but I already wrote about the wine selection.
7. Tapabento
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
We have no other option to announce our holidays: Closed for holidays from 23th December 2017 until the 8th January 2018. Wishes of a great year 2018!
Reviewed By Timothy D - Woodstock, New York
OK, we got in without one, but it was luck. Well worth it. Tuna Tataki was superb, peanut foam dessert excellent. This is modern food, very well done. Service is very good. Not inexpensive, but a better grade of food, so reasonable (to us). Every...MoreDear Timothy, what a pleasure it was for us to read your review and share of experience! Thank you for your very nice and kind words! We do hope do have the pleasure of your visit again very soon :)
8. Dama Pe de Cabra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By Mscoachbeth - London, United Kingdom
Myself and my friend love a good breakfast and brunch. This cafe met our high expectations! The breakfast was amazing! The carrot bread and pumpkin breads are amazing and the scrambled eggs were divine. The owner and waiter was incredibly sweet - explained everything very well, very gracious. We loved it! We would most definitely return again.
9. Taberna dos Mercadores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Simonandfamily - Indianapolis, Indiana
Please take my advice - this is a GREAT place ! My wife and I loved our meal, as well as the ambiance of this small, round restaurant. Presentation is very important to the chef. The waiters are skilled and attentive. The wine selection is very appropriate for the menu. The location can't be beat. Not one complaint. I recommend this place as a first dining stop in Porto.
10. Casa Machado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Casa Machado, and a very typical tavern in the heart of Afurada the mouth of the Douro river, with a decoration on the fishing that takes us to the time of ancient taverns. Our list is short but of great quality and all products are carefully selected. we can highlight the lulinhas, the woodpecker and fried cod faces, among others. Here you can also find a compilation album of photographs about the history of the Oport city and surrounding areas.
Reviewed By peopleandplaces_12 - Porto, Portugal
I enjoyed the food. Very good traditional portuguese food. I will come back to taste the grilled fish. The service was very good. I was there for lunch in a saturday and it was not crowded, but they told me it is better to make...MoreThank you for your comment. Continuous improvement and quality in service are our commitment. Hope to see you again Yours sincerely.
