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The best francesinha in Porto

A huge sandwich of steak, ham and sausage under melted cheese, drowned in a hot, spicy beer-and-tomato sauce, usually with a fried egg and fries. The dish to eat here, and the three places that do it best. Recipe at chefamazing.com/food-travel/dish/porto.

3 places in Porto · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
Photo: bufetefase.eatbu.com

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  1. 1

    Café Santiago

    Rua de Passos Manuel, Baixa

    Get: Francesinha especial with egg and fries, and a cold Super Bock

    The most famous francesinha in Porto; expect a line at lunch.

    Also on these lists: Long lines in Porto, Old-school favorites in Porto.

    Rua Passos Manuel, 226, Porto · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  2. 2

    Bufete Fase

    Rua de Santa Catarina, Bonfim

    Get: The francesinha, which is the only thing they make

    A tiny old-school spot often called the best and most traditional in the city.

    Rua de Santa Catarina 1147, Porto · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
  3. 3

    Brasão

    Rua de Ramalho Ortigão, Aliados

    Get: Francesinha with egg and the house sauce

    A cervejaria in a handsome old room, a favorite for its rich sauce.

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