The restaurant Peza Arroz was born in 1944, still under the name Casa de Melgaço, and owes its name to the nickname of the owner’s great-grandfather. It is rustic and welcoming, located in the riverside area of Porto, and it serves good homemade dishes of traditional Portuguese cuisine. It is a great place to rest and regain energy, and then continue visiting the riverside area. The pleasant space outside overlooking the Douro River and the not less friendly staff of the space stand out, and you can enjoy some “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), or a Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish), or “bacalhau à marinheiro” (codfish fillets, soaked in seafood broth, roasted in the oven with clams, shrimps, peppers and onions), or grilled beefsteak on the dish, among others, while enjoying one of the most emblematic views of Porto and Gaia, savoured with a glass of wine.

Located right in the heart of downtown, Comme Ça is a restaurant that combines the flavors of Portuguese cuisine, but with influences of the emblematic French cuisine. In a casual chic setting, guests can enjoy competitively priced lunch and dinner service or simply try a tonic port or a caipirinha and let the conversation flow. Comme Ça is characterized by its warm and modern atmosphere and features original décor. For example, on the walls you will find a myriad of antique objects that excite the young and remind the older with nostalgia.

Open since 2016, the Nook restaurant is a very pleasant and welcoming place that stands out mainly for its hamburgers, beef sandwiches and salads. It is proud of the quality ingredients with which its dishes are made. For example, the hamburger is handmade, 100% meat, gluten free and minced in the house every day. The beef sandwiches are of loin steak and the beefsteaks on the plate are of entrecôte, very tender and juicy. It also offers vegetarian options and various homemade desserts to finish the meal in the best way. It has a coffee shop and a very inviting terrace on sunny days.