Top Restaurants in Northern Portugal
Where to eat European food in Northern Portugal: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Northern Portugal, Portugal. Brimming with both history and natural wonder, Northern Portugal is home to Porto, the city that gave the country its name, as well as the important ancient town of Braga. Also here is Peneda-Gerês, Portugal’s only national park, a gorgeous wilderness area of mountains, gorges, water features and wildlife. Many picturesque villages and manor houses dot the countryside. Two areas are UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Alto Douro Wine Region, and the Paleolithic rock art in the Côa Valley.
Things to do in Northern Portugal
10. Dama Pe de Cabra
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1197 reviews
DAMA pe de cabra is a PETISQUEIRA restaurant where you can have an experience of exquisite Portuguese flavours, thanks to its recipes of PETISCOS (a very tasty delicacy, culinary preparation made with great care at the moment) elaborated with selected tra
Reviewed By SunriseUriahHeep
This breakfast and lunch restaurant is truly wonderful. Beautiful home cooked exquisitely flavoured food. It was absolutely sensational. We had a fabulous lunch here. The attentive, friendly and welcoming owner explained each item on the menu. It was then cooked by his wife using her wonderful recipes. Delicious and succulent. we only wish we had found it at the start of our trip. Highly recommend the Petiscos which are served with salad. We added a side of fries, fresh orange juice (which was presented like a beautiful cocktail) and a delicious glass of wine. At peak times for lunch - after 1:30 - there could be a bit of a wait as the place is popular and the host is attentive to each guest. it is absolutely worth it though!We will remember this meal as a highlight of our trip to Porto.
9. Meia-Nau
Overall Ratings
5 based on 282 reviews
Traditional Portuguese restaurant of grilled fish and seafood. Fresh fish directly from the fishing-harbor. Complete bar ans cocktails!
Reviewed By br76
We had the shrimp dumplings for appetizer and grilled fish (espada and âcavalaâ). With a good bottle of white wine it costed around â¬50 for 2 persons and it was every cent worth it. Everything was delicious. Comfortable e beautiful chairs, friendly service.
8. Restaurante Qta. da Peneda
Overall Ratings
5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By csrccabral
This restaurant is quite big and the quality of the food is unquestionable! We had kid (cabrito) and the meat was tender and full of flavours.The desert was good but regular.The price is average.
7. pPlace - Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 121 reviews
Kitchen Open from 12:30H to 15H and 18H to 22H. Homemade Italian Cousine, Mexican and USA BBQ. Family Restaurant, Bar.
Reviewed By NigelB294
I followed the herd after seeing the #1 rating on TripAdvisor in Braga and wandered down from my hotel. While my expectations were high they were well satisfied. Attentive yet not over bearing service. I was talked out of ordering a starter (a first for me!) because I ordered the ribs. Good call! Slow cooked for a day the meat fell off the bone. Highly recommended. Oh and the cheesecake was awesome and even though I didnât indulge they have a massive cocktail list also.
6. O Lagar do Nicolau
Overall Ratings
5 based on 81 reviews
Reserva necessária para almoços (a partir das 13:00h) e para jantares. Organizam-se pequenos eventos.
Reviewed By Anton M
Great food and very personable hosts who are creating something original in a smallish village. Recent;ly-renovated space with unusual decor but lots of ambience. Very friendly personable hosts who speak a number of languages. Got the fire stoked up for us even though we arrived late and served a delicious assortment of what was on the menu for that day.
5. Restaurante Alentejano O Canseras
Overall Ratings
5 based on 529 reviews
Portuguese Kitchen
Reviewed By PPaisRodrigues
Alentejo's cuisine is one of the pearls to be discovered by those who love food. I'm lucky to have been raised with magnificent meals from Alentejo, but having tasted excellence, I'm often disappointed even with the highly recommended places either in Alentejo or elsewhere. It is absolutely not the case with Cansêras: the pumpkin soup was great, and I just couldn't stop eating the pork "bochechas". The wine list is an act of culture. Service and the decoration make you feel at home. Most of the food is seasonal (and brought weekly from Alentejo to the North of Portugal), so the ingredients are as fresh and natural as it should, and the taste is adjusted to the weather outside.
4. Farinha
Overall Ratings
5 based on 426 reviews
Restaurant offering salads, pizzas, pasta. as well as French pastries. All in a relaxed and warm atmosphere.
Reviewed By M2288MSdanielg
The pizza's here are really really nice, service was excellent too, we didn't ask the American womans name but she was excellent
3. Do Norte cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 275 reviews
Northern simplicity and tasty food. Terrace and fireplace. Cozy vibes only
Reviewed By mike t
So good that we are here a number of times in a 5 day break in Porto. The food was absolutely outstanding - fresh, tasty and huge portions. You wonât need lunch. The service was great really friendly but also dead honest. Our waitress told us not to order more toast based on the size of the portions which was really customer focused. The other thing that will surprise UK and US customers is that the space could have had at least in another 5 or 6 tables crammed in to maximise profit but this would have compromised what is a lovely light and airy space. Do Norte is busy so unless you come really early you can expect a small wait but trust me it is absolutely worth it
2. MUU Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1399 reviews
Reviewed By terryjbutters
Simply amazing! The food is superb and what makes this restaurant stand out is the service. The staff could not have done more to ensure we had the best experience celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary. Will be recommending to friends and family. Thank you for creating a life time memory for us on this special occasion! âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸
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1. Restaurante Fonte Nova
Overall Ratings
5 based on 313 reviews
We accept reservations all week, even on Mondays! Call us to reserve your table and find a delightful way to enjoy the landscape, food and wine that Douro has to offer.
Reviewed By Barry Z
Found this restaurant through Trip Advisor reviews, and made reservations for lunch as part of our full day of driving and wine tasting. Well worth the "off the beaten" path location. Atmosphere, views, friendliness of the owner, food, wine, pricing, all made this a great lunch experience, and would highly recommend.
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