We are the locals behind The Porto Food Guide. Everything we share comes from years of discovering places we truly love in Porto.

We’re Karmen and João, two food obsessed locals exploring the best of Porto with a touch of grown up flair.

We created The Petiscos to share the real Porto. The places we return to. The restaurants where locals eat. The tiny tascas, wine bars, bakeries and neighbourhood gems that make this city unforgettable.

Why we started this

Friends kept asking where to eat without falling into tourist traps.
We realised Porto needed one thing.
A guide written by people who truly know the city.

So we crafted The Porto Food Guide, a collection of honest and personal recommendations based on years of eating, tasting, walking and talking to the people who shape Porto’s food culture.

What we believe

Food is the best way to understand a city.
A good petisco tells a story.
A great meal becomes a memory.

Our mission is to celebrate Porto’s rich food culture and help you discover it through places that feel local, welcoming and authentic. Whether you are visiting for a weekend or living here full time, we want you to experience Porto the way we do.

What we share

More than a list.
More than a map.

We share personal stories, neighbourhood favourites and the small moments that make this city delicious. Each recommendation is visited by us, loved by us and chosen with care.

Porto is for everyone

For travellers discovering the city for the first time.
For locals who want to fall in love with Porto all over again.

Whoever you are, this is your guide to eating and drinking well.

Want our full list of places? Explore the Porto Food Guide in print or as an instant download eBook.