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Portuguese restaurant in Porto
What should I order at Cantinho do Avillez - Porto?
What to order
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Octopus
Frequently praised for being tender, flavorful, and cooked to a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Multiple reviewers recommended the octopus as a signature and must-try dish, highlighting its exceptional quality.
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Scallops and Mushroom Risotto
Repeatedly mentioned as delicious and exceptional. Several reviews highlighted scallop risotto or scallops in various forms as standout dishes with exceptional quality.
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Shrimp Tacos
Recommended as a delightful and flavorful appetizer. Multiple mentions noted the shrimp tacos as fresh, vibrant, and a pleasant surprise.
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Duck Curry with Rice
Mentioned multiple times as delicious and well-prepared, often paired with rice. Praised for its flavor and quality.
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Cod Dishes (including Bacalhau a Brás)
Recommended by several reviewers, particularly the Bacalhau a Brás. The cod dishes were noted for their flavor and quality.
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Veal Risotto
Mentioned positively as a delicious main course with tender meat and rich flavor.
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Hazelnut Dessert
Recommended by multiple people as a nice dessert option, though some noted it was not the best; still worth trying if you like hazelnut.
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Creme Brulee
Specifically recommended as a dessert by one reviewer who enjoyed it alongside perfect wine pairing and amazing food.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 11 PM |
About Cantinho do Avillez - Porto
Cantinho do Avillez - Porto is a Portuguese restaurant in Porto, Portugal, serving lunch and dinner with table service, reservations recommended for both. Reviewers consistently praise the scallops, scallop risotto, octopus tartare, and desserts, along with attentive service and a well-paced meal. The room is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with outdoor seating, a bar onsite, and a strong wine list. It is popular with groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviews often note good value for the quality.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Cantinho do Avillez - Porto known for?
It is especially known for scallops and scallop risotto, with octopus tartare also mentioned often as a standout starter. Reviewers repeatedly say the food feels high quality and well presented, with service and wine adding to the experience.
What dishes are most recommended at Cantinho do Avillez - Porto?
Frequently recommended dishes include scallops, scallop risotto, octopus tartare, veal cheek with curry gravy and Thai rice, and Bacalhau a Brás. Reviewers also highlight the hazelnut dessert, crème brûlée, and almond dessert with raspberry sorbet as strong finishes.
What is the atmosphere like at Cantinho do Avillez - Porto?
The atmosphere is described as cozy, quiet, romantic, and trendy, with some bar seating and outdoor seating available. It works well for couples, groups of friends, and solo diners, though a few reviews mention tables being close together.
Is Cantinho do Avillez - Porto good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers describe it as good value for the quality, especially for a Porto lunch or special dinner. A lunch menu was mentioned at 21€, while wine by the glass was noted around 9.50€, so it sits in a mid-range price tier rather than being inexpensive.
When is the best time to visit Cantinho do Avillez - Porto?
Lunch can be a good choice because one reviewer had no wait, while a last-minute 10:00 pm Saturday reservation was seated right away. Since lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, booking ahead is the safest way to avoid delays.
Is parking available at Cantinho do Avillez - Porto?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Cantinho do Avillez - Porto have vegetarian options?
Yes, Cantinho do Avillez - Porto offers vegan options.
