Ristorante Grottino — Restaurant in Vila Nova de Gaia

Ristorante Grottino in Vila Nova de Gaia is a great spot if you’re craving Italian food. The lasagna came out piping hot, with plenty of cheese and rich sauce — proper comfort food done right. I also tried the smoked salmon pizza, which was delicious and a bit different, with a thin crispy base, onions, capers, and fresh herbs on top. Both dishes felt fresh and well-prepared.

The place itself has a relaxed, friendly vibe, and the service was attentive without being pushy. Overall, a solid choice for a tasty Italian meal (with a Portuguese...

This local Italian restaurant in Gaia is fantastic! The staff are awesome, very accommodating and very attentive, the owner should be proud. The food was also awesome. I had the Zupa di Verdura and the Ravioli di Carne. My friend had the Insalata Mista and the Carbonara. They were all wonderful and since i'm not really a wine drinker (I know, it's Portugal but I'm just not a wine guy), I had a couple of Super Bocks! All in all a fantastic meal and will definitely return to try the...

We had our first dinner in Porto at Grottino's. We were dead tired from traveling almost 48hrs, and it was a 5 minute walk from the Hotel. The staff was just incredible and made sure we forgot about being exhausted. And the food was superb. I wish we had more time in Gaia, so we...