Bufete Fase

The staff were so sweet! They always had a smile on their faces and checked in on us to make sure that everything was alright. Atmosphere-wise, the place was great! However, this was my first Francesinha, and I was expecting it to come with an egg on top (as it traditionally does), but mine didn’t have one. So I don’t know if this is the best place for a Francesinha in Porto, but the food was decent, and I liked the atmosphere. ☺️ The prices were good as well (on the affordable end) which I liked!

This is the best francesinha in Portugal! The sauce is great, the juices of the meat, and the perfect balance of layers combined with crunchy French fries are perfection.

Very good typical francesinha place made by a lovely gentleman with all his family working. It's probably the best bread I've had on francesinha

This was where I tried the famous francesinha for the first time, and I loved it. The service is great, and the dish comes out really quickly even when they have lots of customers to serve.

Food was delicious and fresh. Very tasty. Big portions and very filling. Prices are very reasonable. Only issue is they're cash only and didn't tell us beforehand, so we had to go get some cash and come back and pay. So, make sure you have cash on hand if you're dining here.

1st Place for Best Francesinha in Porto,Portugal,Europe,World,Solar system,Galaxy etc etc etc..Unquestionably !! Sauce is just the greatest from all that we have tried in all the top rated francesinhas spots : the High crunchy bread, the juicy steak and all the other meats topped with the right amount of quality portuguese Cheese combining with fantastic rich sauce is just superb eating experince.The Chef just nailed the recipe and good job in keeping it for himself,prove of that is that no one else gets inside that kitchen since the early 80's Still the same chef and co owner since then ,tasca feel with main focus for the high standar quality of the Genuine Sandwich but also very attentive in great beer quality and temperature..Service minded Lady with a honest smile from the time we came in .The place is known by being the favourite number 1 spot of a lot of locals from all areas in Porto ,including some of the Porto celebrities that you can see in photos when you re in there. Dont think twice whenever you have to choose for trying out this dish ,and make sure you book in advance because this place is always packed

Bufete Fase was a fantastic first experience trying a Franceshina, we got the medium spicy sauce and they even portioned it onto 2 plates for us which was really appreciated. A must try! Take note however they only accept cash. We will definitely be back!

Believe the hype from the other reviews! We moved here a while back and have tried francesinha from many places and this is one of the best in Porto. Definitely worth the trip!

La mejor fransecinha de Porto he probado muchas pero esta fue la mejor, el servicio y la atención 20/20

My first meal in Porto, I was directed to Bufete Fase from a travel blogger who suggested that this was the spot to go for a proper Francesinha. This Francesinha is sort of the "official food of Porto" and it's definitely a special thing. Bread, meat, more meat, sausage, more bread, then topped with cheese and then a tomato/beer sauce is poured over the whole thing. This is not a sandwich that you pick up and eat. It's a knife and fork deal. And it's delicious. After my Francesinha, I went back to the hotel and slept. It was a LOT of food and Bufete Fase does it well. There is only one thing on the menu here, the Francesinha. And fries. And beer. They do have sodas as well, but this is a beer sandwich. Good service and a nice little restaurant. Yum!

Wasn't sure what to expect when we came here -- I overheard a worker at one of the port houses in Gaia explaining that the nearby restaurants were tourist traps, and recommending this as one of the best places for authentic local francesinha. So, we immediately headed out, and it's a bit out of the tourist areas to get here... definitely on the fringes, but walkable. (Although we passed right by, it is that hidden and nondescript! Even when I turned around, it looked closed and out of business... but turned out to have plenty of people inside!) The francesinha here is certainly good -- the bread is toasted perfectly, the sauce is a little spicy and tangy, just right, and the steak inside is cooked perfectly. The little linguica on top is tasty. However, the price was actually a little higher than expected for a "locals place"... we had one francesinha (split in half), two small Sagres beers, and a plate of french fries... total came to 14.50 euro (which is not bad, per se, but is about the same price as it would have been down in the closer, easier-to-reach and better-atmosphere touristy locations.) I didn't see any sort of menu or price list, so I'm not sure what the actual breakdown was... In any case, quite good francesinha, but be prepared to pay the price for it... (Also, I'm not sure how good their English is... I stumbled through in my broken Portuguese, but the waitress also knew at least a little bit of English)

The Portuguese are very proud of their sandwiches. I like sandwiches, but this beast, the Francesinha is probably best loved when drunk. Francesinha are served every where in Porto. This was ranked one of the better ones too. I think I'm just not a fan of this sandwich. When I sat down, the server just said Francesinha and I said... SIM! and with beer too, obrigada. All the locals will tell you, get it spicy, etc... but if you're here reading food reviews like me and are only here for a super short trip, at 9 euros (in Porto at this time, you can get a real meal) my vote is to SKIP IT. It looks about how it taste, a very meaty, grilled cheese with tomato soup, but not as good. I don't know, I prob wasn't drunk enough to appreciate it. I also could just eat half of it. It's the nature of the beast. However, if you insist, Bufete Fase seems to specializes only this and you can see the guy cooking them up.

We got the tip to go here for a delicious francesinha from a city guide and we were greatly pleased. Staff was super kind, food was awesome and pricing was reasonable (as usual in Porto). I greatly recommend to stop by here

If you want an overrated Francesinha this is the place to go... The bread is poor quality and the sauce bland. If this is your 1st time trying Francesinha choose another place! There are so many in Porto!

They only serve fransesinha (with or without chips) so be aware of this. The service was fast and the staff friendly. The food was pretty bland and the sauce watery. We wouldn't bother going back and can't recommend - there are plenty of other eating places nearby with better quality food.

Great Francesinha. It's hard to get to but totally worth it. The meal was huge and came with extra sauce; we split one and we're still stuffed with steak, sausage, bacon egg and bread. Our host said this is his second favorite place but we were amazed how good this was compared to the tourist traps. Can be a bit salty with heaps of meat and sauce, pairs well with cold beer.

Wonderful food (line of locals running out the door)! The family operating this small restaurant (especially the wife) were very kind and helpful. Highly recommend you try their francesinha!