Set in a historical area of Porto, Linos Marquês cafeteria and restaurant integrates the spirit and pulse of the city of today, bringing together traditional values mixed with those of the current century. The modern decoration integrates traditional elements, giving the space a familiar and welcoming atmosphere. The offer is varied, both regarding the cafeteria and the restaurant. Their own production of pastry invites the tasting of sweet treats, such as ‘pão de ló de Ovar’ (similar to sponge cake; this version is wet), marble cake, ‘toucinho do céu’ (traditional dessert from Portugal and Spain, with an intense yellow colour; based on eggs and sugar, it originated in convents, the reason for the collective denomination of conventual sweets of this category; it consists of a kind of cake made with pearl sugar to which ground almonds are sometimes added, sometimes gila jam and finally a large portion of egg yolks. The name (literally bacon from Heaven) is due to the fact that the original version has lard as ingredient), among others, as well as the confection of its dishes, based on the tradition of Portuguese cuisine, there are new dishes every day and not missing 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).
Since 2009, Candelabro has been defined as a café, a library and a bookstore. While having a coffee, a glass of wine or a cocktail you can enjoy some of the books available for sale. In fact, being a café, it keeps its book activity active, publishing literary works and buying and selling books, photographs, maps, postcards and other documents. It is a space characterized by a unique and cozy atmosphere with quality ambient music, ideal for a night of conversation with friends. Weather permitting, you can enjoy our pleasant and iconic terrace. It also develops various cultural and artistic activities, which you can follow along with your agenda.
At Retrozão & Companhia you will find everything you need when it comes to handicrafts, whether you develop them as a hobby or professionally. Here you will have at your disposal a huge diversity of quality haberdashery such as threads, wool, fabrics and buttons. All with various colors, materials and textures. At Retrozão & Companhia there is also a wide range of material for decorative arts and home textiles. Here, you can count on excellent service from our experienced staff, who will give you the best personalized advice, whether you are a beginner or an experienced seamstress.
Situated in the street with the same name, the Padaria S. Dinis is a hot bread establishment, with fresh bread served daily. For this reason alone, it would already deserve the attention of our senses. However, the Padaria S. Dinis is much more than that, it is also known for its varied pastries, having Berlin balls (the Berlin ball is a traditional German cooking cake, whose recipe arrived in Portugal during the Second World War by Jewish refugees, becoming an immediate success. It is sprinkled with sugar, but while the Berliner is garnished with mainly red sweets (strawberry, raspberry, etc.), the Berliner ball is filled with a yellow sweet called pastry cream through a side blow and is always visible. With the exponential sale of this product, the flavours of the filling have also increased. The Berlin balls are fried before being stuffed with the pastry cream. Their German counterparts have a slightly smaller diameter and are usually sprinkled with powdered sugar. In Portugal, you can find Berlin balls in most bakeries, which sometimes also have them without filling. They are consumed a lot on the beaches from north to south of the country during the summer), cream pastries, various versions of éclairs and croissants, just to mention a few, as well as for its daily meals, based on the tradition of Portuguese, regional and local cuisine, with modern versions of some well-known dishes and having its version of 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 ‘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). The service is attentive and personalised and the space is welcoming, having a family atmosphere.
At Spi, from Ana Serôdio, you will find a rich selection of decoration and utilities for your home. In the friendly and well decorated environment of this shop, located in one of the most exclusive and pleasant areas of Porto, you will find a helpful and attentive service that will surely help you make the right choice. Whether you want to choose a useful gift to give to a friend or want to make your home more comfortable, you can turn to SPI to fulfill your wish, with assurances that whatever you choose will have the seal of quality and taste. of this establishment.
The Palmeira Restaurant is an exquisite space, located in downtown Porto. At Palmeira Restaurant you can enjoy typical Portuguese meals, meals that combine tradition with taste. In its space the necessary conditions are gathered to hold lunches and dinners in a warm environment. They are also prepared to hold special events such as parties, dinners for two and group lunches or dinners. The Palmeira Restaurant privileges then the best of the Portuguese gastronomy, not without cod dishes or the ‘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). Its cuisine bets on tradition, through the confection of various delicacies of our country, respecting the quality that these require.
Socalcos Vinhos & Gourmet emerged in a rehabilitated building, next to the former Ferreira Borges Market, being the modern version of the Infante Cabaz Wine Cellar. This is owned by Mr. Manuel Pinto, Socalcos is owned by Bruno Pinto, the son who follows the knowledge of the family. Large and clean, Socalcos’ proposal is to provide a pleasant space for tourists and locals to make their choice comfortably between the various brands of Port and table wines, including a range of so-called “superior” wines. To add to the careful selection of wines, we can find a set of gourmet products, such as cheese and composites, that complement the taste of the most demanding.
Whether you are thinking of decorating a new house, or just want to redecorate your home and update it according to new trends, in the store Detail – Unforeseen Traits you will find a group of experienced people in the area of interior decoration who can help you with best advice, particularly with regard to curtains, tapestries, home textiles, upholstery and interior blinds. Here you will find essential quality material to make your home more welcoming and comfortable. Accompanied by the best professionals. you can finally put into practice the vision you have for your home.
Finogold was initially created for online catalogue sales. The need for a physical point was felt due to the rapid success of the company, with the aim of bringing human relations closer together and having in physical display the ex-libris of its catalogue – the wedding rings. The tradition of the city of Porto in the art of goldsmiths, combined with the geographical proximity of the headquarters, made it open its doors in this place. With a solid connection to goldsmith manufacturers and with more than 90 years of experience, it has in its catalogue a range of national products with proven manufacturing standards, especially wedding rings. It also offers a range of out of the ordinary wedding rings, in order to make a special day more special.
This is one of the oldest bakeries in the north of the country and has maintained its quality and tradition since 1898. Located in Foz do Douro and with its own manufacture, it has the most exquisite delicacies such as brown bread, parsley, chaparro, beet, corn and sunflower, tomato, carrot, spinach, soy, sweet rolls, king cake, sponge cake, convent sweets, cakes, crackers, jams, honey, cheese and marmalades.
Baked in a wood oven, bread and cornbread fill the space with an unmistakable aroma.
With a heritage of over 100 years, Padaria Formosa continues daily to provide quality bread to the city of Porto.
Brasília Papelaria is the place for those who seek to keep abreast of the world around them and those who think that there may be a hidden treasure. Brasília Papelaria has a varied offer. If you are looking for information, this is where you can buy daily newspapers, weekly magazines, specialty magazines and other articles of a more playful nature. If you are looking for a place to buy your pack of tobacco, this establishment sells tobacco of various brands, as well as accessories for smokers. If you are looking for that hidden treasure, this establishment is representative of the Santa Casa Games, where you can buy scratch cards, play Euromillions, Totoloto, Placard, buy lotteries, among others.
DMB is a company primarily focused on the sale of old goods and antiques. To meet the needs of its customers, it is also dedicated to selling new articles, focusing on mattresses of various sizes, bedsteads and pillows. The quality and price of your products are brand images. Looking for an antique Vista Alegre crockery service, room clocks, typewriters, chandelier lamps, statuettes, Limoges terrines, fruit plants, mirrors, French king-style dressers, dial phones, and more. Above all, you can rely on the expert wisdom of those behind the counter who can also gauge their antiquities.
