Dining in Porto is delightful journey for the senses and a essential part of the Porto tourist experience. This coastal gem offers a tantalizing array of culinary experiences that capture the heart of Portuguese cuisine. From charming riverside bistros to traditional tascas (casual bars with food) tucked in narrow streets, the city brims with flavors.

This is a promise, and a given: Anyone who loves to eat will love Lisbon. The Portuguese love food, they love going out and their bustling capital city offers an irresistible restaurant scene to explore. There are the famous ones that everyone mentions, like Cervejaria Ramiro (featured on Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations visit to Lisbon).

The sardine, as a symbol of Portugal, has become so ubiquitous that it’s hard to miss, even before you step foot in a restaurant. You’ll see its outline in every souvenir shop – painted metal cutouts, magnets, T-shirts, mugs – and the Sardinha by Bordallo Pinheiro collection from the famous Portuguese ceramics company has taken