Savor Porto's iconic Francesinha at this highly-rated restaurant (4.6/5). Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious dishes. Discover a local favorite.
This popular dining spot in Porto offers a delightful culinary experience, consistently earning a strong 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 15,000 reviews. Diners frequently praise the exceptional Francesinha, highlighting its perfectly melted cheese and flavorful sausage. While some mention the beef can be a touch tough, the overall consensus points to a truly memorable dish. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it a great choice for groups. Service is noted for being both friendly and efficient, even during busy periods. With a moderate price range ($$), it provides excellent value for authentic Porto flavors and a memorable meal.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (lunch)
This restaurant primarily serves lunch. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Casual)
Relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Great restaurant with a delicious Francesinha! Unlike many other places, the cheese was nicely melted and the sausage was full of flavor. The only downside was the beef, it was quite tough and hard to cut, which spoiled it a little. Other than that, the service was friendly and fast, even without a reservation we got a table for an hour. Keep in mind that one Francesinha is easily enough for two people. Apparently, this spot is known for having one of the best Francesinhas in Porto—and it truly lived up to its reputation! The meats were of great quality and tasted premium, with generous portion sizes (you can even opt for a half Francesinha if you’re not too hungry). We really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the attentive service. The restaurant was full, so be sure to book a table in advance! This restaurant has a very bad service, especially the black waitress. I’m Chinese and she is very rude to me but towards the other people she is polite, which is a bit racism. The food was horrible, the dish Francesinha it taste very salty can the beef inside is totally raw, also the beef sandwich l ordered well done and when they served it, it is over cooked it tastes like rubber and l refused to pay for these two dishes, but they said if it tastes bad l have to talk to them while I’m eating it which is unbelievable. This restaurant should never get good reviews, but it turns out they have lots of good reviews which it is not understandable. Over all l don recommend this restaurant, they have bad service and disgusting food.
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November 10, 2025
Great restaurant with a delicious Francesinha! Unlike many other places, the cheese was nicely melted and the sausage was full of flavor. The only downside was the beef, it was quite tough and hard to cut, which spoiled it a little. Other than that, the service was friendly and fast, even without a reservation we got a table for an hour. Keep in mind that one Francesinha is easily enough for two people.
September 29, 2025
Apparently, this spot is known for having one of the best Francesinhas in Porto—and it truly lived up to its reputation! The meats were of great quality and tasted premium, with generous portion sizes (you can even opt for a half Francesinha if you’re not too hungry). We really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and the attentive service. The restaurant was full, so be sure to book a table in advance!
November 8, 2025
This restaurant has a very bad service, especially the black waitress. I’m Chinese and she is very rude to me but towards the other people she is polite, which is a bit racism. The food was horrible, the dish Francesinha it taste very salty can the beef inside is totally raw, also the beef sandwich l ordered well done and when they served it, it is over cooked it tastes like rubber and l refused to pay for these two dishes, but they said if it tastes bad l have to talk to them while I’m eating it which is unbelievable. This restaurant should never get good reviews, but it turns out they have lots of good reviews which it is not understandable. Over all l don recommend this restaurant, they have bad service and disgusting food.
October 26, 2025
I am visiting Porto for almost 3 years, at least 3-4 weeks a year. The best food for me is by far Francesinha. Every time I take an uber ask then what francesinha he thinks is the best, so you can imagine I ate a lot of them already. However tonight I found the place, where I can say with confidence that has the best. You need to order with bife do lombo & egg and just enjoy this magical meal. I am a Man of perfection and so was this Francesinha. 10/10 recommended
September 30, 2025
Excellent restaurant and service. I had a reservation for 10 pm, but they helped me get a seat at 8:20 pm. The wine was excellent, and the food was delicious. But without a doubt, the ribs are on another level; the 48-hour wine marinade makes them exquisite. We ordered half a pica, but it's really spicy.For those who don't tolerate it well, it ends up being a nuisance to finish the dish. The accompaniment was orange salad, simply fresh, juicy and sweet.The attention from the entire staff was magnificent; everyone treated us with such love. I would definitely come back.
Features and amenities that make Brasão Aliados special
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
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