🍽️ Michelin-Recommended Gruta: Our First Dinner in Porto 🇵🇹
Our inaugural Porto dining experience led us to Gruta, a Michelin Guide-recommended gem specializing in traditional Portuguese seafood. Perfect for sharing small plates, we paired our meal with exquisite port wine 🍷 (absolutely divine!). Seafood Delights: 🥂 Razor Clams Bulhão Pato Style €16 Fresh from Portugal's coast, these clams danced in a garlicky parsley-white wine sauce 🌿✨ Served with crusty bread for dipping - heavenly combo. 🥂 Knife Shrimp in Salsa Verde €13 A foolproof seafood choice - wild shrimp sautéed in vibrant parsley-olive oil-pepper-garlic sauce 🌶️ The homemade bread was perfect for mopping up every drop. 🥂 Fritto di Mare €12 Crispy tempura-style soft-shell crab, squid & shrimp 🦀🌊 Paired with mustard green pea puree & red onion pickles - addictively refreshing. 🥂 Langoustine Bisque €14 Silky smooth lobster soup with subtle lemongrass notes 🌿 A masterclass in balanced seafood richness. Signature Dishes: 🥂 Fish, Açai & Chestnuts €30 Portugal's fish mastery shines here 🐟 Crispy skin, delicate flesh, crowned with chestnut purée & berry cream sauce. The chestnut crispies added crunchy magic. 🥂 Fresh Pasta, Mushrooms & Onions €26 Caramelized onion-mushroom ravioli 🍄 Bathed in creamy mushroom sauce with wild mushroom garnish - mushroom lover's dream come true. Sweet Finale: The complimentary almond dessert was the perfect ending to our culinary journey 🍫 Overall Rating: 8/10 (1 point off only because we wanted just one more dish to try!) #HiddenGourmet #PortoEats #SeafoodParadise #MichelinBites #PortugueseCuisine #WinePairing #FoodieHeaven #TravelDining