Restaurante Bocca — Restaurant in Porto

A Wonderful Dining Experience with Room for Improvement

Bocca in Fox do Douro offers a truly delightful dining experience. The ambiance is charming, with a modern yet cozy design that perfectly complements the stunning views of the Douro River. The food is exceptional—every dish we tried was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The menu showcases a fantastic blend of traditional and contemporary cuisine, and it’s clear that great care goes into every plate.

However, the service could use some improvement. While the staff were polite and friendly, the pace was notably slow. We had to wait over 30 minutes for our drinks, which was disappointing. It’s a shame because everything else about the experience was top-notch.

If the service speed were improved, Bocca would easily be a five-star restaurant. I would still recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable meal, but plan for a...

I’m deeply disappointed with my experience at Bocca. We arrived an hour before closing, hoping to simply enjoy a drink. The staff, likely the owner himself, greeted us with a cold, unwelcoming attitude, making it clear they weren’t interested in serving us and claiming they were about to close.

Reluctantly, we ordered tea. What we received was beyond disappointing—one cheap tea bag and two glasses of hot water, one with a bit of lemon zest. Despite this, we were charged for two teas simply because there were two glasses.

We were actually willing to order more, but it was evident that guests are not valued here.

If this is the way the owner treats customers, I can’t imagine what kind of service one can expect from the rest of the staff. This experience left a very negative impression, and I certainly won’t...

Watch out for the “bread plate” trap. They set them on your table as if they’re complimentary then add them to the bill. They were kind enough to remove the cost from the bill when I protested a bit but it should be more clear. Just ask if bread is wanted. How should a guest know it costs something if not informed by a server. Nor should a guest have to read the fine print of the menu to discover it does in fact cost something. It's a principle thing.... The food wasn’t very good. It looked really good though. Gnocchi was flavorless and some elements, as described on the menu, were forgotten and later given after it was brought to their attention. The veal was sooo chewy. The servers were very nice and the view was great it was just that the food was...