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3 Incredible Restaurants in Porto
09.09.2020
Porto may be associated first and foremost with the locally produced wine but the region is equally as accomplished for its gastronomy. After all, in this city the fish is caught fresh each morning, the meats come from locally farmed, and regional delicacies are simply a must, so, dining out is truly a pleasure.
Now that you have booked your flight to Porto and arranged your stay at one of the best luxury hotels in the marvelous city, it is time to choose an exquisite and memorable dinner. So prepare your palate for amazing dishes at the best haute cuisine restaurants in Porto.
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova
This incredible restaurant is a property declared as a National Monument and located on the rocks above the beach right by the water’s edge and was one of the first projects built by the awarded architect Alvaro Siza. The perfect setting is the fantastic Casa de Chá da Boa Nova a place of haute cuisine. The restaurant is located in Leça da Palmeira, municipality of Matosinhos and its owner is the amazing Chef Rui Paula's that has already in his list of awards to Michelin stars, in which the first was awarded in 2016. The fresh fish and seafood are the stars of their outstanding menus and when is definitely stands out is brilliancy. This is perfect for the wine, food, and architecture lovers.
Pedro Lemos Restaurant
Located in Foz do Douro and in a stunning house classified as architectural heritage, the Pedro Lemos restaurant is in one of the most beautiful and emblematic historical areas of the city. It immediately became one of the most renowned restaurants in Porto and was the first with a star in the Michelin Guide. The atmosphere of this space is elegant and modern, ideal for a quiet and refined meal. Moreover the Chef Pedro Lemos and its team honor with hight standards the nature, its products, and seasonality, always with the goal to bring to the table and each visitor honesty and the best flavors. Besides the menu, his wine list is also the reflection of a careful selection, in order to complement in the best way this unique gastronomic experience.
Le Monumental Restaurant
This historical Le Monument restaurant is a combination of pure elegance and high professionalism. The fantastic Chef Julien Montbabut through every dish pays homage to his origins, conjuring meticulously the contemporary French cuisine with a focus on delicate and unique presentation. In addition, each corner of Le Monumental Palace is a declaration of love to the 20s, which mixes French and Portuguese design in a single space as you have never seen before. An outstanding restaurant for those who search the fine french cuisine but want to try also the Portuguese gastronomy at its best.
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