Next to the Sá da Bandeira Theatre you will find the Restaurante Girassol. If you are looking for a restaurant to try the famous Francesinha (a sandwich from the city of Porto, consisting of sausage, fresh sausage, ham, cold meats and beef steak, covered with cheese later melted; it is garnished with a tomato, beer and piri-piri sauce and can be served with French fries as a side dish) this may be one of the candidates. In the window of this restaurant you can read about the history of Francesinha, inside you can try it. The restaurant has a contemporary look, the atmosphere is welcoming and the service is familiar and personalised. According to the people, they serve the best Francesinha in town. In this traditional restaurant traditional Portuguese cuisine is also eaten and the portions are served generously. Besides the mentioned Francesinha, the “posta com batata a murro” (heavy thick beef steak served with potatoes cooked in their skin) and the several codfish dishes are the house specialities.

The project Sabores da Invicta emerged from knowledge, experience and passion. With about twenty years of experience in the field and knowledge about its location, they decided to venture into a project of their own. The main focus of Sabores da Invicta is the traditional Portuguese pastries and cuisine, both Portuguese and foreign, which is the reason why its clientele returns. “The passion for what we do” is the motto of this establishment, which promises to delight people with the various flavours it has to offer. The pastry shop is varied, you can try typical Portuguese sweets and not only and you can order for parties and ceremonies. Also in the meals the offer is varied.

Wine cellar located in one of the busiest and most dynamic areas of downtown Porto. It has five years of existence and a wide range of quality wines. The highlight is for Porto wines, but there is also a wide selection of table wines available, particularly from the demarcated Douro region, from where Porto wine comes. At Garrafeira Vieira da Silva you will be able to enjoy attentive and specialized service from professionals with a great knowledge in the area, who will help you to find the best bottles, whether for your own consumption or as a gift.