Casa da Mariquinhas was founded in 1968 by Heitor Gil Vilhena, a city personality known not only for his business side, but also for his acting activity. Ten years ago it was acquired by the son of one of the singers who actually performed here, under the stage name Fanny Ramos. This place exudes fado through the pores of its granite walls. All the great names of national fado have passed through here and continue, which, without microphones and in an atmosphere of intimacy and proximity to the public, make Casa da Mariquinhas the ideal place to enjoy the best fado that is sung and touch this city. Unique experience accompanied by the best traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Nun’Álvares Restaurant bets all its assets on Portuguese cuisine. The atmosphere is homemade and authentic, with simple and pleasant facilities. Usually, regular customers come to this restaurant. Nun’Álvares Restaurant proposes you to try hake, broth or seafood. However, there are other options. It is also one of the good places to eat ‘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), but if it is not the day for that dish, you can try other typical Portuguese delicacies, such as hake fillets with ‘salada Russa’ (salad with potatoes, carrots, peas and green beans) with homemade mayonnaise. As far as desserts are concerned, the restaurant advises you to try the chocolate mousse. The service is friendly and the prices are competitive.

The Dom Fafe take-away barbecue presents itself in the context of the restoration of Porto with the goal of providing its clients with an unforgettable experience, full of flavour, surrounded by refinement, with a touch of inspiration, where every detail is appreciated and felt. The bet goes through the traditional Portuguese cuisine, with a lot of grill. The menu includes meat options, such as barbecue chicken, grilled ribs, pork spare ribs, veal on the stick, black pork medallions, sirloin steak, among others, having also fish options, such as codfish with corn bread, codfish “à Braga” (fried codfish served with chips and fried sliced onions)or grilled sea bass. There is also the famous 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) and vegetarian options.