Porta 4

The restaurant itself is small, and the kitchen is tiny! Very cool to watch them cook. Every dish we had was flavourful and delicious. Personal favourite was the sea bass, but they were all amazing with unique flavour combinations. Staff and chef (and owner) were kind and we loved chatting with the chef at the end of the night!

The sea bass was hands down one of the most memorable dishes I’ve had. The flesh was incredibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the sauce paired with it just perfectly. Every bite was genuinely delicious, and I couldn’t stop smiling while eating. The codfish tartare served as a starter was light, clean, and full of subtle flavour — a great way to begin the meal. The space is small with closely placed tables, and the service was a bit slow, but that actually made the whole experience more relaxed and enjoyable. It’s not the place for a quick meal, but if you’re looking to take your time and savour well-crafted dishes, I’d absolutely recommend it.

My partner and I came here after an unfortunate experience from another restaurant and our experience here ended up making our night. We came when the kitchen was practically closed but the staff sat us anyway. We had an amazing server who explained the menu, gave us recommendations, educated us on the green wine, and made the overall experience very welcoming and memorable( we didn’t catch her name but the woman with mermaid hair!). It’s a cute hole in the wall restaurant where you sit next to the kitchen and all the staff work like family. We will definitely recommend this place and it will be added to our Portugal trip core memories:)

Lovely servers, memorable experience, lovely food! Had the risotto and sea bass - both perfect and super tasty! Fresh and delicious! What lovely people! Very small place so get there early - it’s amazing what food they get out of such a tiny kitchen! Obrigado!

We had an amazing experience here! The staff were incredibly attentive, taking the time to explain each dish to us, which made the meal even more special. The food itself was outstanding—we thought we’d prefer the veal, but the tuna completely surprised us in the best way. We left feeling full and thoroughly impressed. Thank you for a fantastic experience!

An absolute hidden gem - fantastic food Our meal at Porta 4 was just incredible. The two of us ordered one starter, two mains and one dessert (plus a bottle of wine), sharing everything that came. Thanks to the small open kitchen, we watched the two chefs prepare all the food, and every mouthful left us with our jaws on the floor. Delicious fine dining with local and seasonal produce. Can’t beat it! The restaurant is very very small, you will definitely need to book in advance. 10 minutes after opening there were only two free tables! Would definitely recommend the sea bass and the almond tart!

Try to make a reservation for this place! Every dish was a hit- great to try a variety of things and share. Service was great and the vibez were cozy and intimate.

Looking forward to this meal - pretty average sadly. It’s an interesting setup but the food needs to be better for the price. Desserts ok but not amazing at all. Small shared portions - came away hungry and went for a second meal elsewhere. Excellent wine and some of the staff were nice. Actually, looking at past photos the portions were bigger.

Porta4 is a very small restaurant. I think they can seat 12 inside the restaurant at a time. They do two seatings on days when they are open 19:30 and 21:30. Reservations are essential and you need to be on time. We had the table closest to the kitchen which I considered the chef's table. We had a front row view to the action as one chef prepared all the food in a very small kitchen. Wow! You see why they only do specific seatings. All of the dish for a seating has to be prepared at the same time or there wouldn't be the space or time to make these lovely dishes. They recommend sharing the dishes at the table so you won't be wanting while the next dish is prepared. That said everything was prepared quickly and beautifully. There were two servers to take orders and help with the wine selection. We had a great pet nat wine that worked with our salad, gnocchi, and duck. We had a port with dessert of course. Each dish was delicious. This was one of our favorite restaurants in Portugal.

Service was normal but most importantly the food was phenomenal, omg,but this definitely gets a one star,the owner got one more glass of wine on the receipt,eight more euros,when he realized we were looking at the receipt he changes back to normal.The atmosphere is pretty normal and the place is really really small, seating around 12 people

Would give this place zero stars if possible. We never ate there despite making a reservation a week prior for 930pm on a Monday night. We also arrived and had our reservation confirmed by name an hour prior at 830pm and listened as the "host", and I use that word loosely, made a reservation for a walk up couple. An hour later when everyone was seated at the same time, (for the record we were the first to arrive at 910pm) we were told our reservation was not in the system. A farce ensued where the same host did not honor our reservation, never addressing the walk-ups who were seated next to us. This poor excuse for a restaurant employee then threatened to call the police on me when I gave him a piece of my mind about what I thought about his hosting skills. AVOID at all costs.

Probably the best dining experience I had in Porto. This place is tiny, as in 6 tables for 2, and you'll definitely need to reserve ahead of time(trying stopping by the night before or earlier, as it fills up). Once you're in though, it a really great...we ordered the tasting menu, and we're not disappointed. The cheese plate was amazing, the cod and humus and ricotta and strawberry salad delectable, and the deserts sublime(especially the mango lime concoction!) If you're looking for an intimate night out in Porto, I highly recommend this spot. You won't regret it!

A neighborhood gem, not very touristy. The server/owner had very nice suggestions for dinner. I recommend the sea bass over a lovely spinach/breadcrumb base that is quite Portuguese. Very nice wine suggestions as well. Prices were not terrible for the type of good and the area.

My absolute favorite meal in Porto! We were luckily enough to stay a block away from this place. We tried to walk in one night, but they were full. However, we were able to put our name down for the following night with success. There are two seating times: 730 and 930. This place is small and only seats 10-12 people. It feels cozy and not cramped. It is tapas style, so sharing is recommended. My boyfriend and I split the dinner for 2 which is 35 euros - and more than enough food! We started with a generous meat and cheese board which tasted so fresh. I had the mussels escabeche and my boyfriend had the salad as a starter. The mussels were fantastic- the onion and tomato paired wonderfully with the mild escabeche style of this dish. We also had the codfish (easily the freshest fish in Porto) - it comes grilled with a wonderful hummus. The hummus is served warm and has a great puréed texture. The veal loin was outstanding and cooked to a perfect medium. I cannot emphasize how fresh all the food was. The wine was great. Friendly family vibe throughout the night! They take credit card. A nice relaxing 2 hour experience!

Hopefully you are lucky enough to eat here while in Porto. We tried for a 9:30pm reservation, but they didn't have anything, but wandered by at 10:30pm and were able to get a table for 4. This spot is very tiny (maybe 2 - 4 tops and 2 - 2 tops?)! The staff are amazingly friendly and welcoming. The kitchen is basically at your table, its so close. I loved being able to watch the chef cook while we enjoyed a glass (or bottle, but who's counting?) of wine. The flavors were bold, fresh, and delicious. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area.

An absolutely wonderful dining experience. Creative, delicious, and warm - a great time to be had.Ambiance and a great team from chef to som.

The smallest restaurant I've ever stepped into but also my favorite spot in Porto. The restaurant is run by two friends who are very friendly and offered us great advice on where else to dine in Porto. The food was delicious and the entire experience was beyond a "homey" one. I would highly recommend.

Stopped in on Saturday late when the restaurant was mostly empty after the dinner rush but they wouldn't serve us dessert even though it was hours before close. The manager said come back Tuesday at 7:30. We extend our trip in Porto an entire day to try this place and get there as instructed, even 5 minutes early. All of the tables are empty. And we are turned away again despite following exact instructions. No one said we needed a reservation. We didn't eat all day in anticipation of coming here. Ultimately these stupid little restaurants are over rated. We ate at all the "best" rated spots from Voltaria to Tapabento and I am sure the Google / Yelp algorithms are broken or paid to show these as top results. The highly rated restaurants were obnoxiously exclusive but also had the most mediocre food. None were nearly as good as Alibi, Puro, or Concept 31. Food in Portugal is amazing everywhere so you might as well dine at a restaurant that greets you with a welcome smile and table when you are hungry instead of turning its nose up at you. Total waste of time and poorly managed.

This was the best meal we had in Porto! The place is small and intimate, the food is phenomenal, and the owner and his friend are friendly and entertaining and they know their food and wine well! I can not recommend this place enough!

Cute, quaint, place with yummy food. Solid dining experience with nicely curated balanced dishes.

I stumbled upon this cute little place hidden beneath an old clock, it's easy to just walk past and miss it. I stopped in as the tapas menu option of wild potatoes sounded great. I ended up planning on staying for just an hour but ended up turning into 3-4 hours as the company was so good. The entire restaurant ended up convincing one of the founders and our chef to take us out on a tour of Porto nightclubs and bars. Simply a magical end to any night and not something you can find in a standard tourist restaurant. .. you want to visit you can be sure they will make you feel at home and of course great food.

One of the best restaurants during my travels throughout Portugal! Make sure to call in the morning to get a reservation. The food is prepped in front of you by an awesome chef and the host is so wonderful! They have a unique and local wine selection that is superb! Would definitely plan to come here again for years to come.

This is a seriously tiny restaurant and that is half the fun of it--though it was also tasty. There is space for 10 or 11 seats. We got there shortly after they opened and had no problem getting a table, but would recommend making a reservation if you are able to! At least when we were in Porto in the "low" season, there seemed to be only one seating (i.e. no new diners replaced any of the others after leaving). Because it is so tiny you can see the chef preparing everything, and it is a two-person operation working with speed and coordination to juggle all hats. The menu is all tapas, including 4 or 5 vegetarian tapas. The leek and kale soup of the day was good, as was the mushroom and cabbage bruschetta. The chocolate dessert was really good, and if you get the spiced creme brûlée you can see the chef use her blowtorch in the kitchen!

We absolutely loved this restaurant! We had rented an apartment in the neighborhood and happened upon Porta 4 during one of our walks. We stopped by the night before and reserved for their first seating at 7:30 p.m. It is a good idea to reserve because the restaurant only seats 14 people. The menu is limited, but everything we ordered was delicious, particularly the tender beef cheeks in a flavorful reduction. The restaurant is run by two guys who make their customers feel as if they are part of a intimate dinner party. Wine? There is no list, but the owner who has ties to local, small producers will offer you a flavorful bottle from his personally selected stock. I would like to keep this restaurant as a secret, but these guys deserve all the success they can handle.

Amazing experience. One of the best in all of my Portugal visit! They made us feel right at home and the food was so fresh and yummy. We will be back next time in Porto! :)