MAFALDA’S

Mafalda’s, tucked away inside Mercado de Matosinhos, is a charming spot with a welcoming vibe. Remember to place your order beforehand, as it’s a popular local favorite. The dishes are outstanding, featuring generous portions and thoughtfully selected ingredients that deliver authentic, delightful flavors. Though it might not be an absolute must-visit destination, if you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a stop - you won’t regret it. I tried their veggie lasagna and instantly fell in love with it; the taste was simply exceptional. Mafalda’s offers a genuinely enjoyable dining experience that leaves you satisfied and eager to return.

Wow! The food was amazing and the quality of the fish added extra flavour, I really appreciated the explanation behind the weekly menu and the staff was overall great. Highly recommended

A different lunch menu with very tasty food and amazing dessert every day, and very nice people. The moqueca was great and the chocolate lava cake to die for. Highly recommended for a simple but filling and delicious lunch.

Amazing place for weekday lunch and Saturday brunch. To me, this is a pretty unique place. Changing the menu every day is a lot of work. I had a wine bar, and the charging menu even seasonally was a really headache. I would say most of the times combinations work. The only recommendation would be to dare more with seasoning and spices.

My wife and I have traveled a lot together in Portugal, so when we say that this is probably our favorite place for lunch here in this beautiful country, that might be saying something. Definitely stop by Mafalda's when you are in Porto - and more specifically in the characteristic harbor district of Matosinhos - you will really not regret it. Original recipes, not expensive at all, super healthy and very friendly: everything a person could want.

The food is so delicious here, people are very friendly and nice. I liked design of interior and atmosphere in this place. Sourdough bread and arabica coffee.

Oh my good. Found this place by an accident, based on the reviews here. The food here was soo delicious and healthy. I had a soup and a main dish plus a free glass of water with citrone. Paid 11,50 and was absolutely amazed how tasty the food was. Great place, highly recommended. A hidden gem!

The menu changes everyday and there is not a lot of choice (typically just two options for the main dish). So it is a good idea to go check the menu of the day on Instagram. We got the katsu of pork. It was good, coherent. The breading was detaching from the meat in some part, but it was otherwise well cooked, very crispy. The pork cutlet were a bit thin and a bit dry in some part. The katsu sauce was good, but a bit unbalanced for my taste (too strong, for lack of a better word). I would have prefer the dish with more textural contrast: a thicker creamier sauce, probably sweeter. However, as I said, it was still very good and also well presented. The dessert was a tarte de chocolate e whisky. It's a bit like a chocolate mousse in a pie shape, delicious.