10 RESTAURANTS TO EAT IN PORTO CHEAP

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This list of best restaurants to eat in Porto It will help you to fully enjoy the delicious Portuguese cuisine in this charming city.

Although we know that the variety of restaurants in the city is immense, from traditional tascas, historic cafes to restaurants that offer more modern cuisine and reinterpretations of more classic dishes, after our experience in the city, we want to leave you a selection of those that we believe, are some of the most recommended so that you can know a little more and get closer to this exquisite gastronomy.
And of course, in addition to trying all the typical dishes of the city, another of the best things to do in Porto, is to accompany the food with its fantastic world-famous wine.

Although it is difficult to eat badly in this city, we leave you a list of the 10 restaurants where to eat cheap in Porto and at an average price, all with an excellent quality / price ratio.

1. Guedes House

Casa Guedes is one of the best restaurants to eat in Porto cheap by offering incredible sandwiches from 3 euros. Their roasted pork sandwiches with sauce or the one of pernil are an institution in the city. You also have the option of adding cheese and a serving of homemade chips for a few euros more.
The restaurant is quite small, if you find it full you can go to the other place located at number 76 of Praça dos Poveiros or take the sandwich to eat it outside.

Address: Praca Poveiros, 130.
Hours: every day from 10am to midnight, except Sundays, which opens from 11am to 9pm.

2. Santiago coffee

One of the best places to eat francesinha, one of the typical dishes of Porto, is Café Santiago. This famous dish consists of a type of bread sandwich stuffed with meat or sausages, covered in cheese and a spicy sauce to which a fried egg can be added. The sandwich is accompanied with french fries and despite the improved appearance of the dish and the large amount of calories, we loved it.
The price is around 11 euros and can be shared between two, which makes it one of the cheapest restaurants to eat in Porto.
Remember to have some patience or go between the hours, as the place fills up quickly and you can wait in line for half an hour.

Address: Rua de Passos Manuel, 226.
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm.

3. Petisqueira Voltaria

Petisqueira Voltaria is one of the best restaurants in Porto To try the famous Bacalhau a Brás, which consists of a cod casserole with onion, fried potatoes and egg.
In addition to this popular dish, you can also order francesinha, cod croquettes and desserts, without forgetting that all the food is homemade and at a price of about 10 euros per person.
Keep in mind that the place is very small and reservations are not allowed, although the wait will surely be worth it.

Address: Rua Afonso Martins Alho, 109.
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 12: 30h to 22h, the rest of the days open at 11h. Sundays closed.

4. Guarany coffee

Café Guarany is another of the Restaurants where to eat in Porto well and at an average price. In addition to trying its delicious dishes such as octopus or sea bass, it is a perfect place to listen to the Portuguese fados traditions live.
The prices are around 15 euros the dish, although the magnificent place, the show and the quality of the product are worth it.

Address: Avenida dos Aliados, 85 89.
Hours: every day from 09h to 00h.

5. Tapabentom, one of the restaurants where to eat in Porto well

Tapabento is one of the restaurants in Porto with best customer rating. The chef makes fusion food with Portuguese recipes such as Feijoada or Seafood Cataplana, a typical dish from the Algarve area, and other more international ones. The dishes are made with quality fresh produce and the plating is taken care of to the smallest detail.
The main courses cost about 20 euros and the entrees move between 3 and 13 euros.
The place is quite small so reservations are recommended.

Address: Rua da Madeira, 222. Tel.:+351 912 881 272.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm and from 7 pm to 10:30 pm. Tuesdays only from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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6. Or Buraquinho da Se Re

Another of the restaurants where to eat in Porto cheap and well It is the O Buraquinho da Se Re, specialized in Portuguese homemade food. In this small place in the Ribeira neighborhood, be sure to try the Octopus in Lagareiro, a typical recipe from Portugal consisting of baked octopus with potatoes crushed in a garlic oil and herbs.

Address: Rua Ponte Nova, 5.
Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays only from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

7. Cream Factory

La Fabrica da Nata is one of the best places to have breakfast in Porto the typical cream cakes, similar to Belém's cakes in Lisbon. In this place they serve these delicious freshly baked cakes with crunchy puff pastry stuffed with homemade cream and sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.
The price is one euro for the cake and 1.60 if you add the coffee.

Address: Rua de Santa Catarina, 331.
Hours: every day from 8 am to 11 pm.

8. Folios de Baco

Folias de Baco is an intimate and cozy tavern where you can eat delicious toasts, a cheese and sausage board, accompanied by a good wine of your own harvest.
The menu for two costs 30 euros, but you can mold it to your liking by adding vegetarian dishes, cod and others, according to the wise suggestions of the waiter.
The place is usually full so it is almost essential to book.

Address: Rua dos Caldeireiros, 136. Tel .: +351 22 320 5226.
Hours: every day from 6:30 p.m. to 0 a.m.

9. Pregar

Pregar is another one of the restaurants where to eat in Porto cheap and well, besides being located in the center.
For about ten euros you can try homemade food where cod carpaccio and pregos stand out, a delicious meat sandwich typical of Portugal.
The treatment of the staff is very friendly and they explain all the dishes, in addition to offering a fast service.

Address: Largo Sao Domingos, 96.
Hours: every day from 12h to 0h.

10. Droop food & Wine

The Droop food & Wine is a small and cozy place where you can dine from a delicious octopus to a cod toast, and for dessert do not forget to order the chocolate mousse.
It is a perfect place to dine some tapas or starters of more modern cuisine and made with quality product, accompanied by a good local wine. It is advisable to book.

Address: Rua Elisio de Melo, 20/31. Tel .: +351 933 160 108.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 0 a.m.

Another good option to enjoy the most typical meals and wines of Porto is to book this gastronomic tour with a guide in Spanish.
All these restaurants where to eat in Porto They are located on the tourist routes that you can plan following these guides optimized according to the days you have available: