Tapas Na Boca — Restaurant in Porto

Visited this Tapas restaraunt on my first night in Porto with my girlfriend and it was not a good first impression. We waited maybe 5 minutes to be seated and the service was reasonable for a small Tapas restaraunt on a busy Saturday with the Red Bull air race on. We decided on a meat kebab, tomato rice and a 'deconstructed' omelette. While the menu seemed reasonably promising, we were left very disappointed.

The meat kebab consisted of sausage (I'm unsure what sausage, but it didn't seem to be high quality and seemed closer to hot dog sausage), prawns and chicken. The prawns and chicken themselves were nice but the sausage seemed out of place. This was drizzled in a soy-like sauce and sesame seeds. A strange combination that didn't really come off, but edible.

We finished that course first the next one, tomato rice, to come out, followed by the omelette 5 minutes after. It seemed odd to order Tapas and have each dish arrive seperately. Anyway, the tomato rice was, honestly, overcooked in a bland sauce. By itself, it was simply not nice. The omelette did not look appetising, consisting of scrambled egg and finely cut potato resembling snack crisps/chips. It tasted runny and mushy.

We ended up sitting over out not even half eaten rice and omelette for about 15 minutes before a member of staff saw us. To be fair, we complained about our meal, they accepted the criticism, and they gave us the entire meal, including a lovely bottle of wine we ordered, for free.

I would not recommend eating here, there are many lovely places to eat with a minutes walk (Reitoria and Presto Pizza for example) that offer lovely food at the same, if not lower, prices. They redeemed themselves by being polite enough to accept our criticism, so I thank...

One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had — Tapas na Boca set the bar incredibly high for our first meal in Portugal. The owner and our server were both so warm and welcoming, and their kindness truly made the night feel special. The wine recommendation was spot-on, and the bone-in ribeye was melt-in-your-mouth incredible. The padrón peppers were a standout — blistered perfectly and topped with large sea salt flakes — and the desserts were just as memorable. The crème brûlée was one of the best I’ve ever had, and the cookie mousse (a unique twist on a classic) was rich and inventive without being too heavy. The owner even surprised us with a complimentary tasting of various styles of jamón (including a special black label variety), which was such a thoughtful touch. You can feel the heart and passion in everything they do here. We genuinely wish we had a place like this back home. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cozy, romantic evening...

Let me begin by saying that this restaurant is located on possibly the best street in Porto. If you're looking for a late night meal before hitting the town, Tapas Na Boca is right there by the best bars and nightclub in town. Furthermore, the owner and waitress were extremely accomodating; we arrived around 10:30 at night and were served in a timely & pleasant manner.

More importantly, the food was absolutely divine and well presented. There was a four cheese platter came with a pumpkin marmelada. I suggest getting the roasted peppers. They came out perfectly cooked with a light coating of local sea salt. The avocado salad was fresh. The hand-cut spicy potatoes were served with a nice spicy aioli. The chicken and gambas skewers were phenomenal. Lastly, the montaditos calientes were a nice touch. Assuming you still have room for dessert, you gotta try the passion fruit tart. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. You will not be...