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# Porto Guide from Antonio
## Food
### Francesinhas (since they famous, here are some of the best)
- [Café Santiago ](https://cafesantiago.pt/en) - Top rated place to eat this traditional dish
- [Capa Negra II ](http://www.capanegra.com/) - Another top rated place to eat this
- [Yuko Tavern ](https://www.tripadvisor.pt/Restaurant_Review-g189180-d3538791-Reviews-Yuko-Porto_Porto_District_Northern_Portugal.html) - Another top rated francesinha place
### Restaurants
- [Terminal 4450 ](https://www.facebook.com/terminal4450) - Great restaurant, can be a bit pricey.
- [Marisqueira de Matosinhos ](https://www.amarisqueiradematosinhos.com/) - THE place to go for seafood. Very well known place for that.
- [Ichiban ](https://www.facebook.com/restaurante.ichiban.foz/) - if you like sushi this one’s great. Great location as well, near to the beach
- [Abadia do Porto ](https://abadiadoporto.com/) - Typical Portuguese cuisine. In the heart of the city and has great food
- [O Rápido ](https://www.facebook.com/orapido/) - Local place with amazing food. Very kind staff and 100% local cuisine
- [Cozinha da Amélia ](https://www.facebook.com/CozinhaAmelia/) - Another local place that really embodies the Porto cuisine and soul.
- [Tasquinha do Fumo ](https://www.tripadvisor.pt/Restaurant_Review-g1719238-d3569876-Reviews-Tasquinha_do_Fumo-Baiao_Porto_District_Northern_Portugal.html) - It’s 70km away from Porto, but it’s a real treat. It’s a family owned restaurant in the middle of a really small village. If you have some time and you can make the trip, do it.
- [Árvore do Mundo ](https://www.facebook.com/CasaArvoredoMundo/) - This is a long shot for you, but this is probably the best vegan restaurant in the city haha
- [Zenith ](https://goo.gl/maps/mtiZvfEXEbgCTnSt6) - If you like brunches, this is the place to go
## Parks and Viewpoints
- [Parque da cidade ](https://goo.gl/maps/d5987xQouT7cRkPF7) - Biggest park in the city, great for picnics and strolling around. Has direct access to the beach
- [Quinta do covelo ](https://goo.gl/maps/uq8XPdwHoPaKjt2D8) - Nice small park with some swings and structures for kids to play in
- [Palácio de Cristal ](https://goo.gl/maps/g32YipEpxy3KRCE49) - Great park with animals, gardens, activities and porto’s public library (sometimes has art exhibits). Great viewpoints as well :)
- [Jardins das Oliveiras ](https://goo.gl/maps/BiT74E33JsUeAvnY6) - Small park with a relaxed bar in the middle of the city
- [Jardim do Morro ](https://goo.gl/maps/fU83KXDRmjkavpz37) - On the other side of the river it has an amazing view of the city and access to cable car rides ](https://www.gaiacablecar.com/old/)
- [Ribeira do Porto ](https://goo.gl/maps/CCn61LJjDarwoD4r6) - Old part of town with many restaurants and right next to the river side. Very lively during sunny days
- [Cais de Gaia ](https://goo.gl/maps/PJPb67txEg4q4Y4N6) - The complementary side of the Ribeira do Porto, on the opposite side of the river. On the weekends has small markets with trinkets
- [Jardim das Virtudes ](https://goo.gl/maps/YvVdPAt6AMiNvFBz6) - Small garden with a more private setting. Great view of the river and sunset
- [Passeio das Virtudes ](https://goo.gl/maps/AY1yAWCRMGUQV1GZ6) - Small garden where people usually gather to watch the sunset and drink a few beers. One of my favourite places
- [Sé do Porto ](https://goo.gl/maps/PC6qUV5jwgemeb9p8) - Great view point of the city. It’s the area of the birthplace of the city
## Nightlife
- [Galerias de Paris ](https://goo.gl/maps/1kn2JWoZbW6Npthd8) - Area with some bars. People usually go out for drinks here
- [Praça Gomes Teixeira ](https://goo.gl/maps/7CK2GizKEJEi4rjw6) - The most popular area for people to hangout at night. Some bars with really cheap and good beer.
## Other
I also really recommend you to do some tours.
- https://tasteporto.com/
- https://www.freetour.com/porto/an-irish-guy-in-porto-tours - friend of mine, really great guy
- [Houses of Fado - Check this article, you can use google’s translation ](https://www.timeout.pt/porto/pt/restaurantes/roteiro-das-casas-de-fado-no-porto)


## Cool places to go as well
### In Porto
- [Parque de Serralves ](https://goo.gl/maps/46BajeSBHgbZ3BER7) - A cool park with neat art stuff. It’s free to go in the mornings of the first sunday of the month I believe.
- [Mercado do Bolhão ](https://goo.gl/maps/zUs9eCrRmW9M9TCg6) - I hope it’s open when you come. Its the city market and you can feel the soul of the city there.
- [Rua de Santa Catarina ](https://goo.gl/maps/3C6wze5mHvSXiPqv6) - One of the most famous streets in Porto. Its where you can go shopping and has a lot of movement.
- [Praça dos Poveiros ](https://goo.gl/maps/4JGQhZp2XfthBYgU6) - Has some restaurants but it’s most famous for being the place for francesinhas. It has a lot of movement during the night as well.
- [Fontainhas ](https://goo.gl/maps/cHNysSPv8VYLqAos6) - Has a great viewpoint to Gaia and is a generally beautiful area to explore
- [Rua das Flores ](https://goo.gl/maps/HYEuoNfFZ1avdMMFA) - Another landmark street from Porto. It has a lot of stores and cafes. I used to go here a lot.
- [Miradouro da Vitória ](https://goo.gl/maps/yp6TbGxVTV2vvpJa6) - Fantastic Viewpoint of the city. Very narrow streets which are very cool to stroll around.

### Near Porto
- [Matosinhos Beach ](https://goo.gl/maps/GAw3G1MXR6h3p8Tf6) - If you like beach, go here. It’s close to Porto with a great public transport access
- [Parque Oriental ](https://goo.gl/maps/3pcG54WteSpDP8RN8) - Cool park just outside the city limits. Very chill place to hangout in sunny days