"One of the most exciting new openings in Porto is the 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar, which is helmed by three-Michelin-Star chef Nacho Manzano and is purposefully cultivating an air of mystery around its 11-course Sensory Menu. Another is Kaigi, the Japanese-Portuguese restaurant from the respected chef Vasco Coelho Santos and his Euskalduna hospitality group. Meanwhile, chef Vitor Matos has not one but two Michelin Star restaurants in the city now, Blind and Antiqvvm."
"When traveling with tastebuds, the unique location of each eatery should also be considered. From a historic tea house set on the rocks of the Costa Verde (Casa de Chá da Boa Nova) to a cool inner-city neighborhood spot (Tia Tia), a deconsecrated and decorated church (Capela Incomum) to sweeping views on either side of the Douro River (1638, Casario, and The Yeatman), there's no shortage of scenery either."
Porto combines a centuries-old port wine tradition with a vibrant, modern dining scene that serves from noon to night. Fortified port remains a signature, typically enjoyed as an aperitif or digestif with dessert, while licensed restaurants and bars continue to serve wine despite a retail alcohol sales curfew. The city features recent high-profile openings such as 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar, Kaigi, Blind, and Antiqvvm, including chefs with Michelin recognition. Dining venues occupy distinctive settings—from coastal tea houses to repurposed churches and riverside viewpoints—while menus emphasize 'Portugality,' celebrating Portuguese identity and culinary heritage.
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