Best of Porto
Where locals eat in Porto
Start with Café Santiago in Santa Catarina for francesinha, Manteigaria in Porto · Baixa for none and Confeitaria do Bolhão in Porto · Bolhão for pastries and coffee. Here are all 12, with what to get at each.
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What are the local restaurants in Porto?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Café Santiago (Santa Catarina), Manteigaria (Porto · Baixa) and Confeitaria do Bolhão (Porto · Bolhão). All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Café Santiago, get francesinha. At Manteigaria, get none. At Confeitaria do Bolhão, get pastries and coffee. At Lado B Café, get none.
Which neighborhood is best for local restaurants in Porto?
Most of these are in Porto · Baixa and Vila Nova de Gaia · Port lodges. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Porto: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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Places change: check hours before you go. Pins come from addresses and OpenStreetMap and can be a little off. Updated October 25, 2026.