Pastas, pizzas, calzones, mozzarellas and much more... There are several places in and around Invicta where you can enjoy the best of Italian food. That's why we've put together a list of tips just for you.
Sofia Kendall - Editora | Porto Secreto•
It’s no secret that the gastronomic offer in Porto is full of cross-border delicacies, such as the mexican restaurants or asian. But without a doubt, the Italian restaurants are also worth mentioning. After all, there’s no shortage of places to try a piece of Bella Italia right here in the heart of Invicta and the surrounding area.
We’ve made a selection of some of the best Italian restaurants in the city (and beyond), so call up those who, like you, never miss an opportunity to try a new restaurant, and book your table at one of these now. The order of the list is random, as each one is special in its own way. The best thing is to taste and choose your favorites!
Table Of Contents
- Antonio Mezzero
- Quattro Ristorante
- Il Basilico
- Sergio Crivelli
- Pure 4050
- Lucrezia
- Il Pizzaiolo
- Portarossa
- Il Fornaio 178
- Casa D'Oro
Antonio Mezzero
With its doors open since March 19th, Antonio Mezzero has a new space in his own name. Known for its delicious pizzas, or if he wasn’t an award-winning pizzaiolo, this restaurant aims to extend its offer to Italian cuisine as a whole.
So, around here, you’ll find pastas, pizzas (of course) and, soon, risottos and salads. The space has the capacity to accommodate more than 50 people, and there are plans to open a terrace where lighter meals will be served.
📍Av. General Norton de Matos 35, Matosinhos
Quattro Ristorante
Located in the heart of downtown Porto, Quattro Ristorante belongs to the P4 group – which has other venues in the city – and stands out for the simplicity of its typically Italian cuisine. There, you’ll find not only the most famous dishes, but also a lesser-known Italy.
The menu is varied, including the indispensable pizzas, a selection of delicious pastas made with fresh produce, among other options. It should also be noted that Quatro Ristorante has co*cktails for those who enjoy this type of drink.
📍Rua da Fábrica, 53
Il Basilico
Located in the middle of Rua Sá da Bandeira il Basilico opened its doors in 2021, along with the renovated PortoBay Teatro Hotel.
The space is decorated in light wood, with cushions and greenery that give a feeling of comfort to those who pass through.
As well as its cozy atmosphere, Il Basilico’s menu includes risottos, ravioli and, of course, pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven .
📍PortoBay Hotel Teatro, R. de Sá da Bandeira 84
Sergio Crivelli
How about a trip to Matosinhos? After all, it’s right next door and a visit to the Sergio Crivelli restaurant is well worth it.
Born in Spoleto (Italy), chef Sergio Crivelli has a rich menu, which includes pasta, risotto and his incredible pizzas.
To make everything even more appetizing, at the beginning of this year the restaurant launched an Executive Menu (€15), which includes:
- Starters (always suggested by the chef);
- A choice of main course;
- A dessert of the day;
- A drink of your choice;
- And coffee.
📍Rua de Brito Capelo 705, Matosinhos
Pure 4050
The decor of the Puro 4050 is eye-catching. Here, however, Italian food really takes center stage. In this restaurant, mozzarella is essential. In fact, this is a kind of ‘mozzarella bar’, the first in the city of Porto.
Here you’ll find mozzarella in various shapes and forms, as well as typical Italian charcuterie such as DOP Parma ham, among other delicacies. We also recommend the delicious mushroom risotto or the creamy ricotta.
📍Largo São Domingos, 84, Porto
Lucrezia
This is the latest space from the Cafeína group, which joins its older ‘brother’, Portarossa, creating a real Little Italy in the heart of Foz .
It’s beautifully decorated, with a busy and friendly kitchen that opens onto the dining room, but also a very cozy terrace. Here, handmade pastas and mozzarellas are the star of the menu.
📍Rua de Côrte Real, nº 289
Il Pizzaiolo
The oven-baked pizzas are the star of this restaurant and we can assure you that they are delicious. Here too, the chefs are Italian and the ingredients are some of the freshest available!
📍Clérigos:Rua de Cândido dos Reis 18 | Coliseum: 195 Passos Manuel Street
Portarossa
An elegant and sophisticated restaurant where you really must try the pasta, at least once, because you’re guaranteed to come back! It is one of the best-known Italian restaurants in Porto.
📍Rua de Côrte Real, 289
Il Fornaio 178
Neapolitan pizzas are king in almost all these restaurants and this one is no exception. But it doesn’t stop there! From antipasti to pasta or risotto to meat and dolci, you’re sure to be very happy here. What’s more, the decor is very inviting!
📍Rue Francois Guichard, 178
Casa D’Oro
With a view from downtown to the mouth of the douro river this is one of the Italian restaurants with the best sunsets.
The pizzas and pastas are incredibly delicious (try the Nutella pizza too!), accompanied by the iced tea that goes so well with these meals or a fino, of course!
📍Rua do Ouro, 797, Porto
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