The Casa Pinheiro is a traditional tavern in Porto, over 60 years old, which aims to preserve the customs of this type of houses in the city and preserve the homemade flavours. The appetizers available every day stand out, with focus on codfish fritters, Lamego ham, bucho(stomach of the animal) and boiled ears, among many others, besides traditional Portuguese cuisine day dishes, such as also ‘Tripas à moda do Porto’ (the most representative dish of Porto that dates back to the time of the Portuguese Discoveries is cooked with tripe and fat meat, accompanied with thick slices of dark bread; today instead of bread white beans are used), ‘feijoada à Transmontana’ (bean stew, usually with meat, and almost always accompanied with rice; in Portugal, it is cooked with white beans in the northwest (Minho and Douro Litoral) or red beans in the northeast (Trás-os-Montes), and usually also includes other vegetables (tomatoes, carrots or cabbage) besides pork or beef, to which can be added varied sausages), ‘cabidela’ rice (a stew that uses, during its cooking, the blood – with vinegar – of the animal that is boiled) or codfish à la Braga (cod to pieces, fried; the potatoes and onions that accompany this dish are cut into thin slices and fried in the same oil as the cod, with bay leaf and cloves), just to mention a few. The welcoming and traditional environment invites to experience, to socialise and to share typically Portuguese dishes, with a familiar service and very competitive prices.

Real Indiana has three open spaces, one in Cais de Gaia, another in Lisbon, and this one in Porto. It is at the same time a cultural and gastronomic project, recreating the environment and culture of India in Portugal. All the Real Indiana spaces were decorated by the interior architect Paulo Lobo, who fused oriental environments with modernity and exclusivity. Here you can try the true traditional Indian cuisine, having as specialties chicken dishes – Tikka Masala, Badam Pasanda, Vindaloo; lamb dishes – Madras, Nakajat; shrimp dishes – Korma, Hangara; as well as fish and vegetarian options, with the typical Indian cheese (paneer).

The concept of ‘boteco’ (a commercial establishment where drinks in general and small snacks are sold) is relatively recent in Portugal, but it is a real institution in Brazil. Tradition has it that it is a meeting place for bohemians, to have a refreshing drink, to taste snacks at competitive prices and to live together without looking at the time. With the growth of the Brazilian community in Portugal and as a form of having a bit of Brazil in Portugal, Na Laje Boteco, a restaurant where the Carioca soul speaks louder. There are many snacks and typical dishes, to the sound of live Brazilian music. It serves those who miss home or want to open their culinary horizons, with a specialised, attentive and warm service.