While one must truly struggle to keep up with all the new places popping up all over town, we’ll make your job a little easier by giving you a selection of some of the best recently opened eateries. Are you ready to jump into a new brunch in Porto? Or perhaps exquisite tapas? Tasty pizza? Now you just need to make time to visit them all! Read on, and get that appetite started.
Bird of Passage Coffee
***Permanently closed as of June 2020***
Photo courtesy of: Bird Of Passage
For the coffee addict in you that also wishes to be a true connoisseur, Bird of Passage will be your next favorite new place. Here, as you might already guess, coffee is both an art and an obsession. Paolo Guffens, the owner, has dedicated a great deal of time to improve and perfect his brewing skills and is now putting them to your service. To go along with your coffee, you can just have a snack, or perhaps a full-on brunch or lunch! If you want to pick and choose, there’s amazingly light sourdough toast, and other savory options like the smoked pastrami sandwich, the codfish melt, and other twists. Also, you can count on Bird of Passage as a safe haven for studying or working, with the added bonus of great bites to nibble along the day. If good weather is bestowed upon us, you can chill in their welcoming outdoor terrace.
Where: Rua Duque de Loulé, 185-187
When: Wed—Mon: 8 am—5 pm
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Early Cedofeita
Photo courtesy of: Early
Early Cedofeita is a project plotted by the same brother and sister that have been reshaping Cedofeita, first with Rosa et al townhouse, and then with the clothing shop Early Made. Now was the time to grow their already successful brunch in Porto (their townhouse’s) into a coffee shop of its own. This new venue is a haven for both the architecture and design nerds, and also for the slow food aficionado, so why not be both? The interior pays great attention to design, showcasing simple retro Scandinavian details and warm colors, and a menu that features sourdough bread, homemade pound cakes, specialty coffee, many teas, and homemade sodas. Sustainable food is a priority in the menu, which also includes vegan and vegetarian options. Lunch specials are available and renewed weekly. Whenever you need to hold a private event, Early also benefits from a space for such a purpose.
Where: Rua dos Bragas, 374
When: Mon—Sat: 9 am— 6 pm
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Pizzaria Luzzo
Photo by: Nuno Carvalho
This is the second restaurant Luzzo has opened in Porto in the last year. Pizzaria Luzzo strives to keep a balance between traditional and modern. Once inside this charming eatery, your order can be placed using a handy tablet that showcases descriptions and photos of every dish on the menu. But let’s focus on the real deal: their delicious, thin-crusted, and exuberant pizzas that pay homage to the Italian tradition of pizza making. While you wait don’t forget to take a chance on the starters, in particular, their focaccias and crostini, which are also worth a try.
Where: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 115 (Baixa) and Av. da Boavista, 831
When: Mon—Thu: 12 am—3 pm & 7 pm—10:30 pm; Fri: 12 am—3 pm & 7:30 pm—11 pm; Sat: 12 am—4 pm & 7:30 pm—11 pm; Sun: 12 am—4 pm & 7 pm—10:30 pm
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Tapisco Porto
***Permanently closed as of June 2020***
Tapisco is a recent brainchild of chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, who was recently awarded a second Michelin star (for Alma, in Lisbon). At Tapisco, the purpose is simple: to serve the best approach to Portuguese petiscos and Spanish tapas, with a special focus on vermouth. The menu balances dishes of both cultures, showcasing some of the classics like octopus with paprika, amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (special clams), fried sepia, tortilla, huevos rotos (fried eggs), paellas, arroz de marisco (seafood rice), tripas à moda do Porto (tripe and bean stew), and a section of grilled meats and seafood. Tapisco is definitely one of the best choices out there for a high-end combo of petiscos and tapas.
Where: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 165
When: Mon—Sun: 12 am—12 pm
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Which of these eateries are you dying to try? Tell us in the comments!
