Borboleta

We had our best dinning experiences in Portugal in this beautiful secret garden of Borboleta. The service was so warm and on the point. We were cheerfully greeted and feel very welcomed by the staff. We tried their blueberry fish tartare, octopus and lime pie. We really highly recommend all of them. The flavor profile was clean, delicate and very well balanced. We hope we can come back again and I will definitely recommend this hidden gem to friends who will visit Porto!

I had a really great time at Borboleta. The place has such a pleasant, cozy atmosphere, and the staff were genuinely lovely — warm, attentive, and just easy to talk to. I tried the Sesame-crusted sea bass fillet, and it was honestly delicious. The fish was very tender, super flavorful, and prepared in a way I don’t usually see. For dessert I went for the Chocolate Guinness cake, and it turned out to be a great choice — rich, moist, and a bit unusual in a really nice way. Overall, it’s a spot I’d happily come back to: great vibe, great people, and really tasty food.

Could you believe? We just arrived in Porto and went for a „welcome home“ dinner at Bordoleta. Really recommend… The Sommelier (even not yet certified) did great to recommend a pairing wine. For the starter seabass tartare was well executed with fresh lime and herbs. The sesame seed breaded seabass was little bit salty and octopus was better choice. And chocolate cake was Devine😋😋😋

Great place. The food is very tasty and completely different from the usual. Well cooked and well presented. An explosion of flavors. The garden is lovely and has a great vibe. The ideal place for a slow lunch on a nice summer's day. The staff are attentive and friendly. I recommend it 100%

One of the best meals I've ever had. Everything was amazing, the atmosphere, the service, but especially the food. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the ingredients were harvested the day we ate, everything was so fresh. It also feels like an authentic, but adventurous take on typical Portuguese cuisine. Don't miss out on this gem if you are in Porto!

Delightful spot for an outstanding lunch, especially in the quiet and peaceful garden. The rosemary focaccia was delightful with wonderful marinated olives. But the highlight was the most perfect octopus I've ever had. The pan seared calamari was almost as good.

Great food, great place, great service. The kitchen is a somewhat fusion and we recommend sharing the food to taste the variety of dishes. Menu looks simple but the food is really refined. We enjoyed the garden with some great cocktails to start. What impressed me was the focus on local suppliers and the knowledge and kindness of the staff. The restaurants name means butterfly, and that truly is what you get after every bite. Butterflies!

A little gem in Porto – unforgettable flavors We had such a wonderful evening at Borboleta and it exceeded every expectation. We shared the meat tartare and the fish tartare and both were perfectly seasoned, super fresh and beautifully presented. The chicken liver dish was absolutely outstanding – rich, delicate and full of flavor – and the pâté was just incredible: so smooth and tender, with a presentation that made it feel really special. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the team made us feel truly taken care of from the first minute to the last. Borboleta is the kind of place you want to recommend to everyone but also keep a little secret for yourself. We’ll definitely be back on our next trip to Porto.