Grupo Desportivo Infante Dom Henrique — Restaurant in Porto

We stumbled into this place like it was fate or maybe just dumb luck with good timing. It's a little place, right above the river, packed to the gills, but just as we walked by, a table opened up like the universe was saying, “You look hungry and a little lost. Sit.”

Most of the other spots were touristy, pricey, or so crowded you’d need a reservation, a whistle, and maybe a taser. But this? Bustling, friendly, and somehow still felt like a secret. Apparently it started as a local sports club, just some neighbors watching football, maybe playing a little five-a-side and then they took over a tavern on the Ribeira a couple doors down from a shop that sells model boats. As one does.

The food? Cheap, homey, and totally satisfying. We had a bifana sandwich, thin sliced pork so tasty on a nice roll (so good we ordered a second round), a Francesinha (utter chaos in sandwich form, buried in gravy, bless it), and a crispy cod croquette that could heal emotional wounds. We saw pots of seafood and pots of rice going by that made us instantly regret not arriving hungrier. Next time.

Grab a cold beer, stare at the river, toast to happy accidents. Cash only but worth every coin. Immaculately clean.

One of our...

We were in Porto last summer with my boyfriend and we ate here; it was such a memorable night we still talk about it and we just realized we didn’t leave a review… but better late than never, isn’t it? We had been walking for quite a while trying to look for a nice place which is not a tourist trap, when we came across this bar: right on the bank of the Douro River, they offer a variety of traditional Portuguese meals, all very tasty and at an affordable price. And let’s not forget the amazingly kind staff who really made our night amazing. A big thanks to Fabio (not sure I got the name right), who prepared white Sangria specially for us, even if the restaurant normally only does from red, he took the efforts to look for the ingredients and prepare it for us. We recommend for anyone looking for an authentic Portuguese restaurant, with a nice view, great service and still affordable...

HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! A meal with a view usually turns out to be a expensive affair unless you have a real good find from a local!

In case of Porto ( love the people there… so angelic!! So nice !!, how can everyone be so nice and helpful in the city.. sorry can never stop appreciating this .. more laterz) that’s pretty much possible!

Grupo desportivo infante helps you tick ✔️ all the boxes!

✔️ Awesome food ✔️ Good portion /quantity ✔️ Very well priced 💶 ✔️ Good Service Rare combination to have!

Enjoy a sumptuous meal by the Douro riverside!

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