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Visiting as a couple, or got a hot date? These are the most romantic places to eat in Porto. Forget Florence, Paris and the likes. Forget, even, Porto's romantic neighbour Lisbon. She's not the only city of love around here. Porto is the perfect spot for your couples' holiday, your anniversary, or your first date if you're that way inclined. Take it from us. And one of its most romantic features of all? Its array of stunning, cosy restaurants, serving up seriously good food.
This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Porto. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. Been there, done that? Think again, my friend. If you're looking for the perfect place to celebrate that special date, look no further. Since May , he has been in charge of the two restaurants at Vila Foz, a late 19th-century hotel in the heart of Avenida Montevideu.
Flor de Lis has 55 seats, a menu with seasonal dishes and a strong Portuguese influence at pretty affordable prices, but it's always got the vibes. That's why a copy of the book rests on every table, where the bill is presented at the end. For warm, inviting ambience, choose Dona Maria. This restaurant has mastered the art of hospitality, from its cosy menu and space decorated with warm colours to its caramel-coloured velvet armchairs and lovely view over the Douro and Porto.
Located in The Lodge, a five-star hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, the restaurant focuses on Portuguese cuisine, accompanied by good wines. Plus you're right next door to the cellars where one of the world's most famous and coveted fortified wines is stored.
