Livraria Lello is without a doubt a stunning and historic place. The architecture is impressive and it feels like stepping into a storybook. That said, the experience felt more like visiting a tourist attraction than a library or bookstore. When we went, it was extremely crowded, which made it hard to truly enjoy the space. It was difficult to move around, take in the details, or even browse the books comfortably. The staff seemed a bit tired or impatient, possibly because they deal with large crowds all day. Not rude, but not exactly welcoming either. I paid 10 euros just to enter, which can be used as a credit toward a book. But most of the books were priced around 13 or 14 euros, so you still end up paying extra. Yes, you get a discount, but personally I found the books to be overpriced for what they were. If you're really into architecture or literary history, it might still be worth it. But if you don’t go early, expect it to be packed. Personally, I’m not sure I’d recommend it to someone unless they go first thing in the morning and know what to expect.

There’s no doubt — Livraria Lello is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world. The moment you step inside, it’s hard not to gasp: the intricate woodwork, the stained glass ceiling, the sweeping red staircase that seems to float in the air — it’s pure architectural poetry. You can absolutely see why people link it to Harry Potter and call it a must-see in Porto. But — and there’s a big “but” — it’s also one of the busiest, most crowded spots in the city. The line outside starts early and grows fast. Unfortunately, the queuing system isn’t well managed — people often skip ahead, and staff struggle to keep order, which can be frustrating, especially if you’ve been waiting patiently. Once inside, the space is stunning but packed wall-to-wall with visitors, making it nearly impossible to take in the details or snap a photo without a crowd in the background. It feels more like a museum moment than a peaceful bookstore visit. That said, the magic is still real. The craftsmanship of the staircase, the warmth of the lighting, and the sheer history of the place make it worth seeing at least once. The attached bookshop sells lovely editions (including Harry Potter books with special covers) and the entrance fee is redeemable toward a purchase — a nice touch. If you go, arrive early, book ahead, and bring patience. It’s undeniably beautiful, even if the experience is far from calm.

Very much a tourist trap. Timed ticket entry with long queues outside and busy inside once you get in. Paid €10 ticket which you can use against a purchase of a book. Very striking interior which was supposed to of inspired JK Rowling when writing Harry Potter. Would maybe best getting the first entry time ticket of the day to fully enjoy the interior.

A bit smaller than I thought, but the place is astonishing. It feels surreal to think about the history that this place has once your inside. The quantities of books in different languages it’s impressive, and the people working in there is very kind and helpful. We went in late on a Monday, so it was not too crowded, but I’ve heard it gets pretty busy and can get out of control with the amount of people because the place is small. My recommendation is plan to go on a less busy time (use Google maps as a guide) and buy your ticket in advance, then enjoy the experience. If you buy a book, the entry ticket gets deducted from the price which is great!

The wait is long, the inside is crowded but beautiful. A small bucket list item for us and it was worth the wait. Make sure to buy tickets online and if you want to skip the wait and plan to buy a book buy a gold ticket! Books are available in multiple languages so no need to worry about not being able to read!

I was SO disappointed. :( You have to pay for a ticket to get in, and that money can be applied to a book if you want to purchase one. The problem is that the selection of books is so sad. Maybe if they stocked books that people would actually want to read then they would have more sales. I’m not usually this negative about stuff, but this was the worst tourist trap I’ve ever experienced. Obviously the staircase was beautiful, but this small and crowded store was a ripoff.

The Lello Bookstore is housed in an outstandingly beautiful building in Porto. It feels as if a magical realism novel has come to life and transformed into architecture. The staircase and ceiling are absolutely incredible — true works of art. As a bookstore, however, the selection is quite limited, with only about 5 to 10 book titles available in different languages. Still, it’s definitely worth the visit for the atmosphere alone. Make sure to buy your ticket in advance — it’s a must!

Such an impressive tower, not only close up but can be seen even from over the river viewed from the port cellars. The view from the top is amazing, but there is also a lot to see inside the building which I was not expecting - plenty of history and intricate carvings, with lots of detail to go with them. Definitely worth a visit when in Porto - best to get there early - around 10 if possible as the tour groups seem to descend about 11.

We bought tickets in advance and got in quickly with no wait at all. The security guard made us check our backpack, but we noticed many people inside with backpacks the same size or larger than ours so this was a little annoying. There are many many stairs but it is gradual, as you walk around the building and go bit by bit so it was not tiring at all. Once you get past the church and the main open spaces, you line up to go to the top. This is where it gets fun. There is no organization to how many people go up or flow of traffic. You are supposed to go left to right but the space gets smaller as you go further up the tower. The stairs are cramped and like merging during high traffic time. Once you get to the top, the personal space does not exist but the view- is worth it!! I think this attraction could be improved with better traffic flow and a head count but this may not be realistic. If you are claustrophobic or have problems being sardined in with other people, this is not for you! As well, there is a bathroom in the middle of the building so you have to use it when you see it or you will have to reenter or find a different washroom. This lay out was not great. The views of the city are amazing and you have a panoramic view (if you can squeeze by to see it.) I would recommend but one and done. I would not go again as I have done it!

This is arguably one of Porto’s most recognizable landmarks, built in the mid-18th century by architect Nicolau Nasoni for the brotherhood of clerics. Our walking tour guide mentioned that it is approximately about 75 metres tall, with about 225 stairs to climb up. From the top, you are offered a panoramic view of Porto, the rooftops, the Douro River and the city layout. The tower and the associated church (Igreja dos Clérigos) are fine examples of Baroque style in Portugal. If you’re looking for a “view over Porto” experience, this is one of the best vantage spots. The climb makes is a bit of an activity, but well worth the view.

The chapel is beautiful and was very much active in communion service and I think a few christenings when we arrived for our 2pm slot. We were early as advised and so explored the architecture which is beautiful. When you enter for you allocated slot, you can explore more of the chapel and get some great views of the interior art and architecture. The museum areas on each floor were interesting too. The climb to the top of the tower is not for the claustrophobic. It is narrow and very busy with people going up and coming back down. It’s the same on the observation area half way up and when you get to the top. Overall Nice views at the top, beautiful building, very busy. Glad we done it, but once it’s done it’s done.

Great experience, but happy I went during the low season as I'm sure the stairs to the tower can be quite uncomfortable with more than the number of people they allowed during my visit. Very narrow passages to get up and down the tower. The museum was great and offered a lot of info regarding the architect Nicolau Nasoni.

This tower-like church has such a beautiful and unique architectural design. Its tall, slender silhouette makes it stand out instantly — truly one of Porto’s most iconic landmarks. Absolutely breathtaking! ⛪✨

It was on my bucket list from beginning when walking in downtown or visiting Porto’s cathedral, it was all the time sticking out from city’s buildings and that was much better to see it from distance. When you get close or visit it, it offers great views and museum from more than 70 meter height plus location on hill. Highest bell tower in Portugal with 360 views

💯% worth it! If you’re questioning ‘is it worth it?’, it most definitely is! It’s a 30 minute guided tour - you’ll come to understand why, but it’s absolutely phenomenal! Thank you for the experience. I would recommend booking tickets early. The great thing the Palácio do is conduct the tours in various languages, therefore slots get booked up pretty quick, so my advice would be to book early/prior. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, saying he had only been there 3 weeks. An excellent guide. Thank you 💫

Beautiful palace showcasing many different elements of Portuguese history of law and commerce. Tickets were reasonable and the tour was fairly informative but not overly long. Be sure to check for the appropriate time slots when visiting.

An amazing building steeped in history that is still being used today! Tight, but informative 30 minute guided tour was worth it and I would recommend you buy the tickets ahead of time. Make sure to take lots of pictures and absorb all you can. My personal favourite was the Arabian room, simply for its grandeur and craftsmanship. I highly recommend it if YOURE in Porto!

Stunning range of architecture and design across a series of rooms. The Arab inspired room was particularly beautiful. Note though that it is a whistle stop tour with not much time to linger. The tour guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, but time constraints probably meant we missed out on some of the background. Still worth the visit though.

beautiful palace constructed across the reign of the last king and the beginning of the republic, never a royal residence but looks fit to be one. the tour was amazing and loved the guide -- a bit pricier than other attractions but that's being a tourist for you. buy tickets in advance and you might get some discount.

Great! We arrived at 09:05 on a Sunday without having bought an online ticket (wasn’t available the night before). There was no queue and we could immediately buy a ticket for the 30-minute guided tour for the slot at 09:15. Our guide was great, very enthusiastic and clear. What a beautiful place this palace is, with a rich history. Only downside would be that the 30 minutes felt a bit too rushed. We wanted to listen to the guide but also look around a bit (there were some rooms that weren’t explicitly shown by the guide, but that you could enter if you wanted) Doing both at the same time wasn’t always possible. 5-10 minutes extra would be great… but I do understand that they’ve put a time limit on the tours. Our group consisted of about 20-25 people and that was perfect to still enjoy all the different spaces, listen and see the details. You would not want the space to be packed with people just hanging around. I would highly recommend to visit this beautiful place. The pictures speak for itself :)

We took the 30 minute tour in English of this palace and it was very interesting and informative, but maybe didn’t do justice to the interesting history of this landmark. The architecture is pretty amazing and the famous blue room was spectacular to see. Our guide was very friendly and gave a good presentation, but the tour seemed a bit hurried. Spending more time here would be great. I would definitely recommend seeing this unique palace while you’re visiting Porto.

The day I visited this Garden they had a book selling event which was amazing! The garden is peaceful and it's attached to the Super Bock arena. There is a great lookout spot and tower with great views of the river. And lots of space to have a picnic or just relax with a book. Lots of birds walking around and they are super friendly. Nice place to take a few hours and relax and take in the view

Lovely big gardens for walking and relaxing. We had to download a pdf map to find out what was there and where different viewpoints were. Has a lot of potential but felt it needed a little TLC in places. Whilst it was heading towards autumn it would benefit from a cafe. There was a place selling the usual ice creams. Beautiful views from the vantage points. Great to see peacocks, hens, cockerels and ducks happily mingling with visitors! Plenty of seating. Looked like preparations were underway for a concert but nothing to say what it was. You can climb the 360 dome if you wish. We didn’t go inside so I cannot comment on the facilities inside. A craft market was on during our Saturday visit. Toilets available.

This is a must see place if you are coming to Porto! The gardens are so big you can easily get lost, and the best thing is each garden leads to another garden. But the best thing about this is the view od Porto. From here you can see the whole city and you can watch one of the most beautiful sunsets in your life! Especially with the view over the bridge. It’s a perfect spot for doing picnics and hanging out with friends outdoors. Also, not as crowded as I expected it to be.

What I loved: The gardens offer beautiful panoramic views over the Douro River, the city of Porto and bridge. It’s a relatively calm green space compared to the busier tourist spots of Porto. You’ll likely spot peacocks and other free-roaming birds, which adds charm to the experience and there’s no entrance fee for the gardens proper. What I did not like: The “palace” part (the original glass and iron palace) no longer exists and the building on the site now is a modern arena of "Super Bock". If you’re expecting lush flower-beds everywhere or a manicured botanical garden, you may find it a bit less interesting in these aspects. Aim to spend at least 1–2 hours, but if you relax, picnic or wander all thematic sections, you could easily spend 2–3 hours. The best time to visit is on a clear day around late afternoon for the views over the river and then sunset. Also spring/summer when plants are more in bloom. The garden also has good photo-spots that overlook the river. Im summary, the Jardins do Palácio de Cristal is a very good “green break” stop when in Porto. They don’t have the grandeur of a major royal palace garden, but they offer great views, and a relaxing atmosphere. If you allocate time and go with modest expectations (not expecting overly manicured perfection everywhere), you’ll likely enjoy it. If however, you have a very tight schedule in Porto, you don't lose much by missing it.

Great views. Very clean and safe. You can joy this urban gem and relax with chickens and peacocks. You certainly will like to climb the tower and have a 360° view of the city. There's a lot of gardens there, with fountains and places to rest.

So surprised to see that the entry of my (small) dog 🐶 was refused by security in this beautiful park. Though I strolled my dog with its leash, the only explanation that were given to me when I questioned the surprising rule was that it is to better protect the other animals (ducks and blue peacocks). So here in Porto , there is no part of this huge park that is accessible to dogs which is certainly not understandable. I think that you could amend your policies and allow a minimum playground to be opened for dogs. Thanks for your further consideration.

Firstly, don’t get this confused with Palacio da bolsa. Both are very different and at different parts of the city. On google, this place is highly rated. When you get there the initial garden looks very small, however walk further behind the Super Bock dome and you enter a whole new world of gardens and views of Porto. There are a lot of inclines and declines, bear this in mind if you have kids. Some stunning views. It’s absolutely free too. Worth a visit if you’re in the area, but you won’t be missing anything if you don’t. If you’d like to see exclusive airiel views, head over to my YouTube channel : TheEyeInTheSky.

This is an impressive art of modern architecture. Unfortunately I was a bit late to arrive and was not able to visit inside, but the building itself is marvelous. There is a good space for skateboarders outside it, with many people skating and skateboarding around the area.

Crazy architecture and even more crazy when you see how all the details in each venue come together to create the perfect space for each concert. I would recommend buying a ticket for the tour (8 euro). You can just explore on your own pace and use your phone and headphones to be guided through the building by scanning the qr-codes.

Northwest of Porto's historic center stands a much more recent monument: the Casa de Música. This concert hall was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and was scheduled for completion in 2001 when Porto was the European Capital of Culture. Due in part to its unusual shape, the building wasn't completed until four years later, opening its doors on April 14, 2005. Besides its modern design, the building is also renowned for its exceptionally good acoustics (and rightly so, considering its construction cost €111.2 million). There are two halls: the large Suggia Hall with 1,238 seats and the flexible Hall 2 with 300 seats and 650 standing. Even if you're not attending a concert, a visit to the Casa da Música is worthwhile.

A must-visit for music lovers, especially if you’re into the experimental side! We went to a Friday night “Digitopia” performance in the Sala 2 (a trio featuring percussion, guitar, and piano, among other experimental instruments and great lighting) and it was phenomenal. Definitely more avant-garde than your typical concert experience: think bold soundscapes, unexpected rhythms, and stunning musicianship. If you have a music background or even just a curiosity for the contemporary, you will not be disappointed. Funny enough, our Portuguese tour guide the day before suggested we skip the performance and just do a tour of the building (he said it wasn’t really his style) but I’m so glad we trusted our instincts and booked tickets. The space itself is striking, but it comes alive when you experience a live performance. Highly recommend checking the schedule and seeing something live!

Impressive building, with several modern concert halls. Guided tours weren't available when we visited but there was a "Keyboard Marathon", mini piano recitals by many pupils from various music schools across Portugal, and we could listen to a couple of young, dazzling performers.

Great building. Saw a 12 euro concert and was fantastic. Great way to see the building and enjoy some local music. Watch out for the lady outside after asking for money.

Really good interesting tour. Our guide, António, spoke excellent english and was friendly and approachable.

Recommend the bakery, not so much the cafe. If you want to eat there, do not make the mistake of ordering from the cafe menu they give you! (Limited options, cold and unappealing pastries). Instead, take a picture of the pastry you want from the bakery and show it to the waiter. I didn’t realize they had this option until I overheard a staff member telling another customer :(

Bakery with many options! We ordered a variety of the pastries to eat in. Weirdly none of the savoury pastries are heated up, so everything was cold and honestly not very good. The carrot / ginger cake and chocolate cake were the best things we got. Might be better to order as a takeaway to heat up at home.

unfortunately highly would not recommend the mango smoothie. it was 4.40€, but it was extremely bland and did not have any milk or cream (isn’t that what a smoothie means?). it tasted like a little bit of mango and a lot of water. pastel de nata was just ok, can get better elsewhere

Really good place. It is busy all the time... so may you have to wait a bit, but it's worthy. You have to try éclair there. I love it. Prices are reasonable

Friendly staff and nice terrace, the only con was that the pastries were all cold when the salty ones that we chose were supposed to be at least quite warm

All we ate were very delicious. Especially carrot cake and kish with mushrooms. Staff were very smiling face and helpful. I recommend there

One of the best coffees in Porto thus far. Purchased a chourico bread, cod cake, and carrot cake. All great The carrot cake is highly recommended. Location was busy, though service was excellent. Right around the corner from Livaria Lello and Lion fountain.

My companions and I had an excellent meal here! I tried to make reservations via phone but my call wasn’t answered. So we just went there for a late lunch, and had a wait of 20 minutes. The staff is efficient and they try to sit you asap. Once you have your table, the staff is really helpful and answers your questions. The food comes in quite fast. The octopus rice was splendid and the octopus fillet was unbelievably tender. The tripe was the highlight for me though. It was so rich, complex, and tender. I hope it was easier to get reservations, but it’s worth the wait. It was an amazing meal for our last day in Porto!

If you want to eat something near the river side, I would pick here! Prawn was good. Sauce was with deep seafood favor. Octopus was pretty ok as well. Staff were nice. We went there for just simple food and a glass of wine then liked prawn so ordered more food to just have dinner there!!!!!

Adega São Nicolau remains one of those Porto institutions where you walk in expecting a pleasant meal and walk out feeling like you have survived, or perhaps enjoyed, a minor historical event. Tucked beside the Douro, this old school tavern still dishes out enough tradition to qualify as a UNESCO carb site. We dove into the octopus rice, which arrived like a warm ocean hug. Rich, comforting, beautifully seasoned. If Neptune ever opened a restaurant, this would be his signature dish. Truly excellent. The cod, however, pulled a small plot twist. Tasted good, smelled right, looked heroic, but chewed like it had just completed military service. Not terrible, just a bit on the tough side, as if the fish had opinions about being eaten. Service marched at its usual brisk medieval tempo, and the atmosphere remained a delightful blend of locals, lost tourists, and people pretending they reserved a table three months ago. Final verdict: come for the vibe, stay for the octopus rice, and approach the cod with the same caution explorers used when opening unknown treasure chests in the year 1500. After all, legends are legends, but fish have moods too.

This was our first dinner place in Porto and it did not disappoint. You may have to wait a bit for a table, but it would be worth it. It’s close to the river but tucked away on a little narrow uphill street that lends a quaint atmosphere of authenticity to it. The portions of the mains is pretty big, I’m a hearty eater, I can really eat a lot, but the servings for one main would be good for two people, particularly if you would be doing an appetizer, and dessert after. My partner and I made the mistake of getting one main each. We tried the Tripe stew and the veal stew. Both were very rich. The tripe was tender, not gamey, and was stewed with white beans and some carrots making it a very filling dish. The veal was also very tender, perfectly seasoned, and had a moderately thick sauce perfect for sopping up with bread. We also had the croquettes for starters which were a bit too creamy inside (the outer shell was nice and crispy, and the jesuit crackers which were light and fluffy. We were very full in the end so the climb/walk up the hilly parts was a wee bit challenging but kinda welcome. Pro tip: just really think about whether you need to have two mains, best to share one.

What an amazing find! The inside is like you're in a wine barrel. The wait staff was attentive and knowledgeable...and fun. The food was amazing. I had the Lagareiro Octopus and it was one of the best things I've eaten over my 2 weeks in Portugal. My sister had the Lagareiro cod, which was also delicious, but the octopus was outstanding. Go there - you will not be disappointed

We had the final meal of our short break in Porto here, and a fitting finale it was. Superb food, with a friendly service in a really nice atmosphere. We shared Codfish croquettes and Octopus salad to start, both fresh and flavoursome. For mains it was Octopus fillet which came with Octopus rice, across the table it was Oxtail stew with rice. Both dishes were superb. We stumbled across this place earlier in the day, and said we'd go back later, and weren't disappointed, I would recommend anyone to try this small restaurant which is slightly off the beaten track.

Fantastic spot, not as touristic as the restaurants on the river. Great spot in Porto. Very nice food. Tip: go really early otherwise the waiting list is long.

Ode to the fries! From the first time we passed by this place and saw a guy carrying 3 enormous bags of fresh potatoes we knew. We knew we were about to start a love affair with the Curb fries. On a more serious note, this was such an easy and unpretentious place to get a meal from. Honest, cheap and greasy food. Perfect for a lazy dinner or after one of many hangovers you will experience in Porto. Great place for takeaway. Fresh and quality ingredients, simple yet flavorful burgers. Homemade buns. Best fries! Always friendly and quick service. I would recommend picking up your order rather than ordering with delivery. No dine-in, only takeaway.

The burger was amazing!!! There is no where to sit, it's only T.A., but the stuff was so nice and they gave me recommendations on place to sit in. I didn't like the frise, but I ordered the double burger that was soooooo good and it was enough for me.

It honestly deserves nothing but a high rating considering price and quality!! I loved the menu cuz sometimes less is better + it makes it easy to choose! I tried all 4 burgers available. My favorite one was the double cheeseburger. I would say my boyfriend and I know our way around good burgers and these click all the boxes!!

We got the burgers to go but the service was great and the burgers were too. Just a classic burger and fries. Nothing more. Nothing less. But the special sauce is a delight!

This is one of the best burgers I have had and best in Porto. There’s a few other burger spots in Porto that come close but the freshness and the quality of meat here is fantastic. Also fries here are great and good with special sauce. This is a takeaway space

Great cheeseburger - delicious, juicy, and perfectly grilled meat. The fries that went with it was also full of flavour and crispy. The staff was friendly, and it was only a short wait for the burgers

The burger is very juicy and flavourful! The taste of the pickles and the sauce weren't too overwhelming and the buns are fluffy and light. The meat patties were nice and tender. The burger is an appropriate size! I know it sounds like something ridiculous but I hate when they make the burgers so big you can't bite into it properly. Although, it is maybe a bit too greasy. The fries had skin on which I think is always the best choice. They weren't crispy but nonetheless they were pretty good. The problem was that they were definitely a bit too much on the salty side. The food is nice, but the main issue is price and location. 15eur for fries and a burger in a takeaway place that doesn't offer a waiting area ( I had to sit on the sidewalk to wait 10minutes ). The area around is not of interest so it's not like you have an enjoyable place to sit down and eat. For this reason, it makes it for me not worth it. Very good food, I wish there was a sitting area of that it was located somewhere different.

NorteShopping is a large shopping mall in porto which is accessible from Bus and Metro. This shopping mall is very large with multiple shopping outlets, a movie theater and a diverse collection of outlets in the food court. There is a big installation in the middle of the mall.

🛍️ The Ultimate Indoor Shopping Destination in Porto ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) NorteShopping is the go-to place for anyone looking for a full-scale shopping experience in Porto. It’s spacious, clean, and packed with both international brands and local favorites — from fashion and tech to cosmetics and books. The food court is large and varied, with plenty of seating and some surprisingly good dining options. There’s also a movie theater, lots of cafés, and even services like salons and banking, making it easy to spend hours here without getting bored. Quick Ratings: Store Variety: 10/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Food Options: 9/10 Cleanliness: 9/10 Accessibility: 10/10 Whether you're a serious shopper or just need a cozy indoor place to hang out on a rainy day, NorteShopping is always a solid choice.

NorteShopping is a large shopping centre that you can easily reach from the centre of Porto via the Metro and is the largest shopping centre in Northern Porto. I visited here in the run-up to Christmas in 2024, and the mall looked pretty with decorations for the festive season, adding a nice feel to a mall that is already modern. The shopping centre has many stores, including large brands I was familiar with as a tourist — including Adidas, Continente (grocery store), H&M, JD Sports, Nespresso and Pull&Bear. It does mainly include many local brands for Portugal. There were also the regular fast-food names for dining, including McDonald’s, Burger King and KFC, but I would have liked to see more options outside of fast food. The mall was easy to navigate and find what I was looking for, and the late-night opening up until 11 pm for many stores is ideal. I found this mall really useful to get essentials during my time in Porto and would return if I am in the area in the future.

The mall is large and has many cafes and restaurants. I recommend eating there, as there are various food options. There are many international stores, a pharmacy, and a supermarket.

Norteshopping is the most known shoping mall in porto. A day shoping is fully considered 🤔 Most of the top brands are avalible. Price are very reasonable. Nice and clean management 👌 Food coner is highly appreciated 👏

This mall is impressive with a wide range of shops ranging from affordable (first floor) to more upscale (second floor). The food court is not to be missed since it offers cuisines for ever palate. I’ve never witnessed so many eateries in one place before. Take the subway is the cheapest and convenient way to get to the mall.

Pretty cool mall, plenty of shops to choose from and the food court has enough of restaurants to fill your appetite.

The museum was amazing and was definitely worth it to venture out from the main city of Porto! The exhibitions were insightful and thought provoking. But just the architecture of the museum and the interior space was just a joy to explore. The tickets were too expensive and it’s open until 7pm during weekdays and 8pm during weekends so you can visit during evening! I highly recommend that you visit if you’re at all interested in art and culture!

Enjoyed almost 4-5 hours exploring the entire Foundation, strongly recommend the full General Ticket with "Access to all of the Serralves Foundation" 😍 Beautiful outdoor park and areas to stroll in, and super fascinating art installations in buildings spread around the Foundation estate. Highlight for me was the Serralves Villa - cute pink villa from the outside, very interesting and thought-provoking artworks inside. Worth a visit!!!

One of the coolest museums I’ve ever been to. I went to see the MAURIZIO CATTELAN exhibition, but the permanent exhibition turned out to be just as impressive, with unique pieces and a beautifully curated layout. The garden was also lovely. We did the “walk on the treetop” in heavy rain, and still had a lot of fun.

We didn't realise there was a charge just to walk around the park - €15! We would not have minded paying if the park was better cared for, but each water feature (lake, pond, fountain etc) was very dirty or had lots of algae. There was even a drowned Pinocchio floating in the Lake 😟! The Treetops walk was lovely though and included in that fee, hence 3 stars...! Not sure I would suggest making the effort unless you also plan to perhaps visit the museums.

You need at least half day to explore both the museum and the gardens. There's no option for visiting only the museum, you have to pay 24 euros for both museum and the gardens. It's an interesting place. We enjoyed a photo exhibition and the library, but we were not excited by the rest. If you have a lot of days visiting Porto and want to spend 24 euros, (plus 20€ for Uber) go for it!

This is actually a really lovely art museum and very beautiful gardens including sculptures outside which are integrated into the garden. But there are many problems with it. For a steep entry fee (compared to other galleries we've been to) of 24 euro the staff should be super helpful from the outset to ensure you make the most of your (expensive) visit - including clearly explaining the layout of the museum and grounds because the signage is unclear or non existent. We were there over 3 hours and still only managed to find the new wing of the art museum just 15 minutes before the museum + park closed. This was a massive disappointment given the new wing is quite large and filled with (what we hurriedly saw) great modern art. The entry to the new wing is currently a temporary one through an almost hidden external door (internal door not available due to new installation underway, or if it was available it wasn't signposted). Also the art deco villa on the grounds is closed - the museum should really discount overall entry due to a key feature being inaccessible. Staff (ample) throughout the museum and grounds were keen to ask for your ticket to be shown but not helpful beyond this. This is a 3 star review for the content of this establishment but minus 2 stars for quite inadequate staff support and guidance. If you are going here, give yourself a good 3 hours to make the most of it.

Honestly, this was one of the worst museums I’ve visited. Tickets are definitely too expensive. The exhibitions didn’t engage much. Not really worth the time unless you’re a big modern art fan. Some attractions (e.g., the villa, certain wings) were closed, yet we still had to pay the full price. Insufficient information/poor signage—it should be easy to find all parts of the museum complex.

Absolutely beautiful! Very comfortable place to have a walk or just sit and relax. Lots of water birds in the pond. The park is clean and well maintained.

There is no better park in the world! So much life, from ducks to herons, rabbits and geese, tortoise included and amazing vegetation beautiful old trees that remind me of the forest palm trees and colourful flowers. A place to play football, volleyball court and 2 bars, you can spend the whole day doing so many activities you will never finish discovering this gem. I suggest walking towards the beach and enjoy the sunset since the park finishes at the beach. I never get tired of coming here and I do it every day!

one of the best public parks anywhere! Great views, lots of room, a variety of landscapes and wildlife. one of our favorite places in porto!

fantastic and city park, or of the view in the work spreading from the ocean and having several likes with ducks, geese, turtles, frogs etc. Plenty of restaurants at the specific building, called “transparent building”, with all restaurant having ocean view. Further inside you have a full restaurant and a coffee shop. Many greens, where you are actually allowed to play football etc. Very clean and with great wibe. 😀

Beautiful, serene park filled with native trees and plants. We even saw a kingfisher at one of the ponds. Such a shame the city hall sold some adjoining land to developers for luxury apartments instead of extending the park.

large and gorgeous natural park. nice little cafe at the corner perfect for a light lunch / brunch, water and restrooms.

Amazing park. Perfect for a picnic or to simply hang out with friends and family. Took a shower there after a run with my run club (Miles&Vibes) and I was amazed with the conditions of the space! It’s really good the fact that they have free showers for anyone that wants and needs to use them. The park itself is amazing. So beautiful! There’s some fishes and ducks on the lake. The views are great! There’s also shadows thanks to the trees. Amazed with this place! Can’t wait to go back there!

The place is very small. The service is very slow. The pizza has nothing to with italian pizza, it was very meh didn't taste that good although it is averagely priced which was disappointing. Most of the staff don't speak english well too but that is not really a problem. Their Funghi pizza is literally the worst Funghi I have ever tried. Shrimp was a big meh

Location is amazing and pizza is more than good option. But I could not go there to eat because I live close and pass by very often. To be honest I shocked how they break the hygienic rules and can’t imagine to eat pizza there. They have open kitchen, you can easily observe how they use phones ( the most not hygienic thing nowadays) literally during they cook, always people in the jackets from the street are on the kitchen ( delivery or smth), they have too much stuff of the kitchen that not supposed to be there ( big boxes etc), today I saw the cook staying outside talking by the phone, with gloves he uses for cooking he was touching his genitals…not sure he will change the gloves when he will back to kitchen…disgusting

I really loved how crusty the pizza was 😍. Until now my favorite pizza in Porto. I also really like that they have 3 sizes, we ordered one small and one medium. It was perfect for 2 🩷. Prices are affordable 😊.

This place is so great. Pizzas are excellent - thin crust. Love the personalization - by being able to add lots of healthy stuff. Cozy, charming place. The ensalada mista is one of the best salads I’ve had in Porto - came back for it twice. This place should get far better reviews. Whoever posted that the pizza was not good - doesn’t know pizza!

Great thin pizzas from quality ingredients. Kind service, modern design but a bit expensive. Recommended for couples, small groups.

Love the atmosphere...very cosy and the pizzas are amazing. Love the crust...very thin!

Best pizza I ever had. When you visit the beach, grab your lunch or dinner over here!

The different meat presented are all interesting in their own ways. Everything is cooked nicely. Obvious highlight to the Picanha which is amazing. The side dishes are all nice. I specially enjoyed the potatoes. They even have some more uncommon things like fried banana. The service is above average. The atmosphere is nice but if it gets full it gets a bit too loud. Personally I consider it the best Meat All you can eat experience in Porto. The price is justified.

A must-visit for meat lovers. The waiter and the food were the best we’ve experienced in a long time. He knew the menu inside out, gave great recommendations, and his humor was spot on. We had the business lunch, and the meat was perfectly cooked meets our requests for doneness and melted in the mouth. Even though it’s a steakhouse, the desserts were a real surprise. Portions were generous, and the staff checked in regularly to see if we needed anything else. Great service, delicious food, and a warm, authentic vibe. We’ll definitely be back.

While visiting Porto, our friends took us here, and what a delight. We went for the Rodízios, and we ate amazingly. All the meats are very tender and juicy. Well worth the price you pay. We liked it so much that we went back for the daily menu.

Amazing food amazing service! You will leave happy, and full!

Excellent service rendered by the whole staff. The Rodizio has a delicious meat selection. I saw no chicken 🐔 meat in the menu. Again, I forgot to take pictures 🫣

This is the place!!! Whoever comes to visit Porto, need to go there! Do not miss it, I was very impressed with the food quality, yhe arrangement and the " mise-en-place ", set up. We had a very latge group being served , no delays, wow , the famous Brazilian "Picanha", was simply astonishingly good.! Good job, guys!

Oh, I love it! The meat is amazing!!! The stuff is great also! So friendly! The only thing is - you eat so much that it’s hard to move afterwards! 😄

This is the most dirty BK I've ever seen. Some days I went there to order something. The toilets are so dirty, full of feces and urine and obviously nobody cleans the toilets and the bathrooms for weeks. The sinks are sometimes sprinkled with dirt and sometimes its floor is super sticky. The soap and toilet paper dispenser are ALWAYS empty. The service is sooo slow for every single time I was there. In one case they took 30+ minutes to give me my food after receiving my SMALL order (cheese nuggets, dipping sauce and ice cream). Why are they working there when they're so slow? Even the manager is slow, too. All in one the staff makes a super bad and lazy impression to me. In another case I could see from in front of the checkpoint how it needed 3 employees (!) to complete our order! Really unpleasant. Next time we will fill out the book of complaints

The autocheck/payment machine, does not accept payment by proximity/touchless The rest was good and enjoyfull

Sorry, I had to edit the review. Last few visits went really bad. Burned potatoes, missing drinks, receipts printers not working, all went wrong.

Stylish and clean. Friendly staff. A/C. Seats outside. Very fancy toilets. Much better and bigger menu than mcdonalds with tasty vegetarian options

Love the veg options they do… the veggie whopper & nuggets are 10/10. Give the veg nuggets to any meat eater and they won’t be able to tell the difference:)

Horrible..loaded fries were unedible and the chilli cheese bites were like cardboard. Staff are all xxxxl and don't have a clue about customer service...dull and terrifyingly underwhelming experience.

I had a disappointing meal last night. We ordered at 21h, but we could only have it at 22h15. Yes I know it was very crowded that hour, but I felt employees were not working by their heart! Complete chaos there! I liked the food, I liked the place, but please revise the service!