Sweet Traditions Douro — Restaurant in Vila Nova de Gaia

Great place to experience local vibes and delicious food with friendly staff! My husband and I went to have dinner. It seems like they are focusing on breakfast and lunch more. Almost all the menu options were gone already when we sat down. Still, we were lucky enough to have a steak plate and a Francesinha. The owner proudly recommended the Francesinha and I have to say that he has all the rights to be proud of!! It was so good. Fries are missing in the picture. The steak plate was also good and it had nice combination with sausages, jamons. Accompaniment options were either rice & salad or Potato & bread if I remember correctly. Price was good with big portions. I couldn't finish my plate which was a shame. Anyway, try here! I would go for a breakfast or...

My family and I had a wonderful experience dining here. I practiced my Portuguese with the owner Ivo and was able to meet his two lovely parents. Ivo is a very kind man who shared his story with us and was so warm and inviting. They were very generous with all of the food. The almendrado cookies at the end of the meal were incredibly delicious and unique. We will definitely come back in the future to try out their seafood. For the price, this was a very memorable experience. Really lovely family restaurant frequented by locals! Make sure to try out their divorce cake if...

I felt like I was eating in my hometown. The homemade hot sauce is a must try if you like spicy food. Ivo, the owner, showed us his jars of hot sauce. Eres un maestro, amigo! If you are nearby and want to try the authentic local food, this is the...