Culto ao Bacalhau

Culto ao Bacalhau is a fantastic spot for anyone who loves Portuguese cuisine and, of course, cod! The service was outstanding—our server was so friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was also great, with a warm and inviting feel. The food was good overall, but after a few dishes, the focus on cod became a bit overwhelming. Still, it’s a great restaurant, and I highly recommend it if you’re a big fan of the ingredient.

Huge let down. The food was very mediocre for how much it cost. Water costs as much as a glass of wine. Service was terrible. I’m not sure if the waiter was a little standoffish towards me because I was a solo diner or for other cultural reasons. I saw him talking warmly and explaining dishes to other parties but not me. He was sarcastic and abrupt with me. When I asked for the bill, he forgot about it. I was patient and waited 15mins then I saw him getting into the lift across from the market. Definitely not worth it. At all.

Food is extremely overpriced. Very poor menu, mostly contains cod fish as a base. Awful so-called “sponge cake”, it’s not sponge at all, it’s disgusting and undercooked. We tried almost all the menu, and pretty nice was only octopus salad (if it was octopus without salad). The service, though, was very good, but it was a very bad idea to go there and spend that amount of money for so bad tasting experience. You should think twice if you still want to go there. I wouldn’t recommend this place at all.

If Porto has a temple dedicated to codfish (bacalhau), it's Culto ao Bacalhau. This restaurant takes Portugal's most iconic ingredient and elevates it into an unforgettable dining experience. Every single dish we tried was creative and delicious. Cozy modern atmosphere, great wine list, and super friendly and professional staff. We are looking forward to going back to Culto ao Bacalhau on our next trip to Porto.

I had an amazing dining experience at Culto Ao Bacalhau. We arrived right as the lunch crowd was leaving, so the restaurant was quiet. From start to finish, everything was excellent. Our server, Anderson Filipa, was outstanding — knowledgeable, attentive, and made great recommendations. I ordered the Bacalhau, which was lightly fried then oven-roasted — the flavors were outstanding. My dinner companion had the medium-rare steak, and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Anderson also suggested a white wine that paired beautifully with the meal. We finished with a decadent sponge cake that was the perfect ending. The atmosphere was elegant yet comfortable, and the chef’s opening gift — fresh bread with accompaniments including a delicious crushed olive dip — was a lovely touch. Truly a five-star experience. It’s no surprise they’ve earned their Michelin star. I highly recommend!

The octopus with green sauce… incredibly delicious! The grilled cod and steak, so so yummy. Perfectly cooked with accompanying sides that paired well with the protein. The service was great, wine pairings fantastic. Definitely recommend!

Exceptional service and great food. Some of the food is a little bit on the salty side so take note. It is a little expensive but I think the value for money is quite good. I would definitely go back to this place.

Compared to the overall food experience in Porto, the food at Culto is good but not particularly memorable — which is somewhat surprising for a Michelin-starred restaurant. As starters, we tried the bolinho de bacalhau, which was decent, and the Bacalhau à Conde de Guarda com tártaro de tomate, a nicely presented and enjoyable dish. For the main course, we had the Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, which was traditional and well executed but didn’t stand out. The highlight was definitely the dessert — the Pudim Abade de Priscos. It was unique, rich in flavor, and truly special. Overall, it’s a restaurant worth trying for the experience, but don’t expect anything out of this world. Also, note that the air conditioning and ventilation were below standard and made the atmosphere less comfortable than expected.