Casa Guedes Gaia — Restaurant in Vila Nova de Gaia

After a long walk through Porto, I plopped down on the sofa at Casa Guedes.

The waiter, Jose, was very friendly and helpful. He came to the table with a smile and brought the food. He also politely checked to see if everything was to your liking, and it was!

I had a delicious meal: a pork knuckle with wild mushroom sauce and corn and pumpkin puree, very tasty, and with the red wine, everything fell into place.

For dessert, he suggested the Limon Cheesecake with an espresso, which was also very good. A big compliment for the embarrassment the pork knuckle caused.

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A Casa Guedes, em Gaia, é simplesmente o templo das sandes de pernil. Desde o primeiro pedaço, percebe-se que há uma mestria no equilíbrio de sabores: o pão crocante, o pernil suculento e derretido, e o toque do queijo da Serra (se optar pela versão "com queijo") elevam esta iguaria a outro nível. É, sem dúvida, uma das melhores sanduíches de pernil que já provei – se não a melhor.

Além da comida excecional, destaca-se o atendimento impecável da EVE, cuja simpatia e eficiência tornam a experiência ainda mais memorável. Recebe os clientes com um calor genuíno, seja em português ou em inglês, e faz questão de que tudo corra na perfeição. Um verdadeiro exemplo de como o serviço pode complementar a alta qualidade gastronómica.

Conclusão: Imperdível para quem visita Gaia. Nota 10/10 – pelo pernil, pela tradição e pela equipa que faz a diferença.

Casa Guedes in Gaia is nothing short of the holy grail of pork belly sandwiches. From the first bite, it’s clear that this is a masterpiece of flavors: the crispy bread, the juicy, melt-in-your-mouth pork, and the optional but divine Serra cheese create a sandwich that’s hard to beat. Arguably one of the best pernil sandwiches ever – if not the best.

Beyond the outstanding food, the service stands out thanks to EVE, whose warmth and efficiency make the experience even better. Whether in Portuguese or English, she welcomes guests with genuine kindness and ensures everything runs smoothly. A perfect example of how service can elevate great food.

Verdict: A must-visit in Gaia. 10/10 – for the pernil, the tradition, and the team that makes...

The first red flag for this place is that it was empty, I wanted to sit inside, the young usher tried to sit me by the window right next to the only other couple in there - an old South African couple talking loudly. There was a bottle of water on the table so I took a glass - they charged me €4!!!

I ordered a burger and fries; the burger was tiny and the fries were like wax, no seasoning.

Then a guy comes round trying to sell other food - but doesn’t say the price… this place is for gullible tourists, I was very...