GASTRONOMY

Porto´s gastronomy is a mirror of its cultural wealth. There are several associated stories, several legends told from generation to generation and that today complete the customs of the people of the city. Among the most famous, typical Porto dishes are characterized both by their incomparable taste and by the particularity of their preparation.

Tripas à moda do Porto

The dish that gave the city´s inhabitants its name: ´Tripeiros´.

Legend has it that, when in the 19th century, In the 15th century, Infante D. Henrique left Porto to conquer Ceuta, the people, full of altruism, ceded all their meat to the troops, leaving only the guts. But Porto´s irreverence allowed this adversity to be dispelled: the tripe was cooked in a stew and thus this appetizing typical dish was born.

Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá

´ João, if you change anything, you will no longer be able to do it ´ said Gomes de Sá when he gave his friend the original recipe at the end of the 19th century. XIX. With a special touch and almost the same ingredients used to make the codfish balls, to the delight of his friends, this gastronome from Porto has immortalized the way to prepare such a tasty and original cod dish.

Francesinha

It was in 1952 that Daniel da Silva, combining the concept of some French snacks and adding his own hot sauce, created this delicacy, giving it such a name in honor of the ´spiciest woman ´ he knew, the Frenchwoman. The sauce that covers the meat and sausage sandwiches is really the secret of this tempting whim. A true Porto delicacy, it can be enjoyed in most of the city´s restaurants and cafes.

Contemporary kitchen

But the traditional does not define the limits of Porto´s cuisine. The city is also a showcase for exquisite quality Chefs, some of whom are internationally renowned, who place it at the forefront of modern cuisine. Be sure to try it, you will surely be surprised