After years of growth in several of the main cafés in Porto, the founders of Ruial decided to establish themselves on their own and, in 1992, Café Ruial was created. It presents itself as a traditional place, distinguished by the quality of its speciality – the famous Francesinha. Traditional, with a sauce “behind the ear” – the most commonly praised ingredient – and the French fries, homemade, peeled by hand and always fried on the spot, make this Francesinha one to consider. Also known by the typical Portuguese little hotdogs and other dishes, which are characterised by the traditional taste of homemade dishes, it is an excellent option for any occasion.
Talhos Bisonte offers all its customers the best traditional and national products, with a personalized service, full of sympathy and prepared to assist everyone’s needs.
Talhos Bisonte offers various types of meat, such as chicken, pork or hamburgers.
It also offers a grocery service, selling various types of products such as cheese, wine, fruits and vegetables, among other options.
This space also offers a home delivery service throughout the city of Porto.
Next to the Sá da Bandeira Theatre you will find the Restaurante Girassol. If you are looking for a restaurant to try 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) this may be one of the candidates. In the window of this restaurant you can read about the history of Francesinha, inside you can try it. The restaurant has a contemporary look, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is familiar and personalised. According to the people, they serve the best Francesinha in town. In this traditional restaurant traditional Portuguese cuisine is also eaten and the portions are served generously. Besides the mentioned Francesinha, the “posta com batata a murro” (heavy thick beef steak served with potatoes cooked in their skin) and the several codfish dishes are the house specialities.
More than a sushi restaurant, Mangá Sushi House is an authentic experience of immersion in Japanese culture. After a visit to Japan, its owners decided to express their admiration for this culture by adding sushi to the “mangá and animé” drawings. In fact, Japanese culture is breathed in this establishment, as it presents a mural by the artist Luís Figueiredo, an art gallery and organizes cosplay events, in which customers are encouraged to disguise themselves as their favorite characters. In addition to the more traditional sushi, it is intended that no one is deprived of enjoying this delicacy, as it offers specific menus for pregnant women and vegetarians.
Romano has been around for over 20 years. Its main specialty is traditional Portuguese food. Here you can taste specialties such as codfish, hake fillets, Mirandela sausage, “cozido à portuguesa” (Portuguese stew), “tripas à moda do Porto” (Porto-style guts) and many other options that vary every day. Prices are very competitive and, in addition to traditional dishes, you can try one of our many snacks such as the classic francesinha, hotdogs, hamburgers or sandwiches. Romano is a great place for a cheap meal or a mid-morning or afternoon snack.
“No Reino dos Bolos” is a project of cake design and decorated cakes, completely handmade and artistic. This project consists of two people with training and experience in the area of pastry and cake design, motivated by the possibility of participating in the special moments of their customers. Your talent can be seen in your social media posts where you can see many examples of cakes you have already designed. Thanks to this project, you can, for example, surprise your child with a cake dedicated to their favorite cartoons or computer game. The cakes are homemade and only work to order.
Cavalinho store, located in Largo dos Lóios, presents itself as an establishment that exclusively sells the products of this national reference brand, founded in 1975.
Standing out for its contemporary design and handcrafted production of its collections, Cavalinho is one of the national brands most sought by consumers, reinventing the concepts of elegance and exclusivity for each collection.
In this space, full of charm and with a personalized service always at your disposal, you can find, for both men and women, various types of shoes and accessories such as bags, purses and wallets.
Confeitaria da Lapa is a bakery and pastry shop with its own manufacture, whose mission is to offer its customers the best quality and freshness of its products. Its values are dynamics, customer satisfaction and persistence. In addition to their delicious bread, Confeitaria da Lapa makes all sorts of personalized cakes for special events and occasions. It is the ideal place for a daybreak or for breakfast or snack, where you can try one of your croissants or a substantial pizza snack. It also serves light meals at lunchtime. In addition to its delicious products its staff provide a friendly and warm service.
Right in the centre of the Cedofeita area, Zucca Barucca is a children’s fashion shop, with a wide experience of about 30 years in the city market. Here you can find baby or child clothes, from the age of the newborn to around 9 years old. It sells all kinds of clothing, such as dresses, coats, shirts, among others. Zucca Barucca excels in a careful selection of the best national and international brands in the children’s clothing market. One of its main attractions is also the handmade clothing made by the owner of the shop, which constitutes a differentiated proposal in relation to the market of this sector.
It was founded in the 50s of the last century, selling mainly fabrics by the metre and offal. It then turned to confection, mainly skirts and dresses for customers, employees in the surrounding service sectors. This ready-to-wear grew in the number of female employees and adapted to the new realities and latest trends in fashion. Today, with two open spaces, they function as multi-brand outdoor and indoor clothing establishments for women and men, in continuous operation since September 1974 with the current owners, being part of the traditional commerce of the city of Porto and having at its disposal a dedicated and specialized team.
There are 16 square meters of space where you can watch the jewelery proposed by the duo Diogo Dalloz and Ni Romiti, two friends who met at Milan Design Week in 2015. At Jewelery Experience you can be dazzled by pieces that combine the best of avant-garde design, with the tradition and technique of Portuguese jewelery. The author pieces are unique, all with a story, a moment or a goal. They are born from the imagination and vision of the creators, gaining shape through artisanal methods, with raw materials ranging from gold to silver, to noble and noble metal. A proposal that brings Portugal and Brazil together, in a timeless, modern and glamorous relationship.
Entering a Vista Alegre shop is also visiting part of the Portuguese heritage. Founded in 1824, the Fábrica de Porcelana da Vista Alegre was the first industrial unit dedicated to porcelain production in Portugal. From the outskirts of Ílhavo, it quickly gained national recognition, especially by the royal house. The brand never lost its identity, but also never lost its power of adaptation, following throughout its history the different artistic currents. At Vista Alegre you will find tableware, decorative, giftware and hotelware, high quality glass and crystal, and also stainless steel cutlery 18/10. They make wedding lists and customise products, among others.
