Café Restaurante O Afonso

My wife and I were in Porto while on our honeymoon and I really wanted to try a Francesinha. We found O Afonso on google search and hadn’t realized how famous it was until we go there. We had to wait a bit before being seated, but this was because of a few large groups finishing up. Once seated, service was great and the Francesinha was amazing. Highly recommend if you’re in Porto!

What an amazing place. Some of the best service I've ever had in a restaurant. Very attentive but in a casual and not overbearing way. They've even treated me to a small glass of port wine for dessert. Francesihnas were delicious including fries which were crispy and salted just enough. Great atmosphere with lots of interesting photos and memorabilia. I could see the owner cooking my francesihna in the kitchen. Thank you to the team - I've had a great time here.

Is a review even necessary at this point? I think it goes without saying that this a must visit restaurant in Porto, even without the Anthony Bourdain stamp of approval (although this is why we came). The tribute wall to Anthony Bourdain was very touching and made it feel like a special place to be, and we got lucky getting in quite quickly before a big lineup arrived! We of course had the Francesinha, which came with a mountain of crispy thin cut fries which were excellent at soaking up the delicious gravy (they brought more halfway through). Absolutely worth the hype and if you are going to have a Francesinha, have one here.

O Afonso serves one of the best francesinhas in Porto. It may be smaller than the typical version, but every bite is packed with flavour, from the tender meat to the rich, perfectly balanced sauce. The atmosphere is casual and authentic, and the friendly service makes the whole experience even better. A must-try for anyone who wants to taste a genuine Porto classic.

The food was incredible and the service was just as good. We were kindly brought additional gravy for our francesinhas without having to ask for it. Our waiter even brought us a glass of port wine on the house to finish the meal. Can't say enough good things. If you're looking for the one place to try a Francesinha in Porto, this is it!

Absolutely delicious - a must-try if you’re in Porto! When we arrived the small restaurant was full with a sizeable queue outside. Don’t let this put you off - we arrived during peak lunch hours and were only queuing for about 15 minutes, and it’s beyond worth the wait! The decor is really charming, and despite being rushed of their feet as I suspect they always are, service was speedy and efficient. The francessinas arrived and they were unbelievable! The sauce has a strong delicious beer base, the cheese and bread join to make a brilliant gooey topping, and the meats inside are really flavoursome! 10/10, no notes! * bear in mind that the restaurant closes at 3 and doesn’t reopen until 7.

The kind of restaurant that is worth the hike. Amazing energy in there with lots of locals and an awesome shrine to Senna, which I got to sit next to. The Francesinha hit the spot, and was brought out promptly with adequate attention towards me the entire time. It was my first one, but it set the bar high. As I was finishing my meal, the staff were kind enough to pour me a cup of port on the house, a kind welcoming to their city and culture. Will easily be one of those places I recommend to anyone visiting Porto. Wishing the owners the best, but it is clear they already have it figured out.

Holy sweet lord! Wow! It’s our first Francesinha but we did our research. It was everything we wanted and more. Amazing flavours. 100% recommend and really good service. Go there and experience it! Fantastic! Need to sleep now….