Location: Vila Nova de Gaia
Top Restaurants in Vila Nova de Gaia
Where to eat International food in Vila Nova de Gaia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on International food in Vila Nova de Gaia, Northern Portugal, Portugal. 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
10. Bira dos Namorados, Porto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Donna E
Lovely welcome from the staff on arrival who remained attentative during our visit.The food we ordered was fantastic and is more than just a burger! Fresh and tasty! Colourful restaurant and great vibe.
9. VINUM Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1354 reviews
O VINUM nasce em homenagem a excelentes vinhos e ao melhor da gastronomia da regiao. / VINUM was created for great wine and for the very best natural food from our region.
Reviewed By ashleyr618
What a super place. From the start they could not have been more accommodating and generous. We were looked after by Pedro (and another lady whose name escapes me!). They were both fabulous. We got lucky in the fact that we got the best seat in the house with gorgeous views. We were welcomed with a complimentary cocktail and then enjoyed one of the best meals we've ever had. My husband went for the 5 course tasting with wines, and I opted for the fillet stake and tuna tartar starter. The steak was the best I've ever had, the flavours, the cook and the cut were perfect. We really enjoyed all the wines offered (probably had too much!) but it was just an overall fantastic and extremely memorable evening. Thank you to all of the staff for making our night so special, we won't forget it! We also did the tour before dinner which was a great start!Dear Ashley,We appreciate that you gave us the opportubity to host yor 10 year Wedding Anniversary Celebration, and we certainly are very happy you to know that our staff contributed on making such an important day so special for you. We hope to welcome you soon in Vinum. Congratulations!
8. Marianus Hamburgueria Artesanal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By gammatash
Seriously the best burger I ever had!Bun was yummy, lots of sesame seeds, everything in the burger was delicious! Fries were amazing too! If youâre from Canada and you know Swiss Chalet, itâs what the fries reminded me of. Our waiter was really good too! Sat outside, itâs a very touristy area, lots of beggers. Right across from the bus station.
7. Restaurante Elemento
Overall Ratings
4 based on 233 reviews
The Elemento means Fire Dining, a restaurant where the kitchen is cooking everything over wood fire, without any support of gas ou high technology as a normal kitchen. We respect all the seasonality of our ingredients and we change the menu frequentely, s
Reviewed By RobertHA
Extremely good food in quaint surroundings. Had the tastings dinner which was excellent. Multiple courses with a couple of bonuses as well. Service was excellent. All food is cooked using wood as the fuel which creates the only problem including after youâve left the restaurant . Your clothes and your hair will smell smokey. Better ventilation would make this a perfect place. Photos and menu for the night we were there below. Many thanks for sharing your feedback. We hope to see you again at your next trip in Porto :)
6. As 7 Maravilhas
Overall Ratings
4 based on 599 reviews
,,As 7 Maravilhas" (,,The 7 Wonders") is an eatery that opened its doors in December 2013 in the heart of the "Invicta". In this location, the history starts as an eatery in 1937. To give that history a continuation with a unique concept in Porto, was our
Reviewed By jck123123
Missing some hearty beers? Go here. What a selection! The food menu is very different. I had quesadilla and it was delicious! He had a sandwich that was really something. Some interesting choices. We shared a port and desert and I could have come back and tried other items. Quirky. And great. Make a reservation.
5. MISTU restaurant & bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 321 reviews
The MISTU kitchen makes interpretations of special dishes from kitchens of the World, mostly from the Asian and South American gastronomic cultures, always with a Portuguese approach. The space is cozy, irreverent ... surprising. Come visit us and help us
Reviewed By tina1h
We stumbled across this restaurant whilst exploring Porto on our first evening! It looked full so we looked it up later that evening and reserved a table for the following evening!And what a treat! The team are passionate about what they do and that really shines through in everything they do from the quality and taste, to presentation and service!Our waiter was great, really informative in recommending which dishes to have and how many!We tried the beef tartare (both for the first time) and it was delicious!Then we enjoyed the shrimp with cuttlefish risotto... wow, flavours were just amazing.And if that wasnât enough we then had the Hump steak.... so fantastic.The only disappointment was that we had no room for dessert!!!Definitely would recommend this restaurant if you visit Porto!Hello tina1h,We were very pleased with your feedback!!We look forward to a next visit.Thank you.
4. A Despensa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1249 reviews
Italian restaurant with a spanish influence with passion and curiosity for all the world great dishes.. A place with a warm atmosphere and a unique concept
Reviewed By katiesR5678TL
The second we stepped in the door we were impressed with the fantastic service - the owner ran up the street to return a dinerâs forgotten umbrella, then seated us without a reservation, no problem! After the wonderful dishes and genuine, caring and knowledgeable service, we were so impressed and hope to come back in a few nights. Get the house salad, the veal with pepper cream sauce, and carbonara - highly recommend. Canât decide which was better: the food or the service!
3. Hungry biker
Overall Ratings
4 based on 641 reviews
Small & cozy place to have a generous and tasty breakfast or brunch and also rent a bicycle! The concept is simple - Northern simplicity charm with a breeze of Atlantic, woody & airy, stuffed with handcrafted furniture & good old music, great food adorned
Reviewed By Sophie_AKS
So good to find a place with gf bread and non-dairy milk! I had French toast with yogurt and fruit and loved it . Good coffee!
2. Viva Creative Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 279 reviews
A small, cozy, unpretentious and inclusive space, where everyone has an equally interesting and tasty option to taste. A house full of affection in every detail, created by a couple in love with good food and that goes on an eternal search for new combina
Reviewed By Alphatravelots
We sat at the bar and were so interested to watch the chef preparing the various tapas. The tapas were delicious and the presentation excellent. Have eaten all over the world and the tapas we had tonight were up with the best. We started with the Camembert with honey,garlic and parsley that had been lightly torched served in a metal bowl surrounded by lightly toasted homemade bread. Our second tapas was tuna tartare and we loved it. My husband has always been a little resistant regarding tartars but I had to fight him for every bite. A different presentation than I am used to with the tuna cut in 1/2 inch squares. It was delicious. Would have loved to sample so many more but had to stop as we were full. Such a lovely team we do wish them well. Hello, thank you for coming to our house and reviewing us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to host you again in the future. Thank you for so many great compliments, it's truly a great recognition of our work.
10 Things to Do in Vila Nova de Gaia That You Shouldn't Miss
1. Cookery Food Bar
We are food bar in the downtown área of Porto â baixa. We asked some of the best and most famous chefs and food lovers from Portugal to create delicious recipes that were able to be served in bowls! We have now delicious and original bowls from Chefes Cha
Reviewed By Sushibabo
Great snacks and jummy bowls, they also have many dishes for vegetarians/vegans. The service is warm-hearted and fast!The shop offers reeeeally nice interior, fabrics, portugese stuff, clothes and so on. This place is just perfect - for real.
Vila Nova de Gaia Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Vila Nova de Gaia
