Almeja

My husband and I celebrated our 30th anniversary enjoying the delicious and innovative tasting menu. Such thought and care went into each of the 10 offerings. The chef gets a standing ovation from us for pushing the boundaries in the most satisfying way imaginable! Oh, that final dessert was mind blowing! I don’t want to give it away, so come and try it for yourself. That meal will live in my memory forever. Also, the waitstaff was so attentive and clearly explained how every dish was prepared and was truly curious how each tasting was for us. Thank you for such a perfect evening.

Wonderful culinary journey into Portuguese food and fusion. Wine pairing was very interesting and adventurous. Great, warm service. We will happily come back!

A very exiting restaurant. For those who think that the portion are small, I ididn't find it an issue, the 'bread course' is perfect, the food is beautiful. The service is second to none.

Fantástico!

We had already quite high expectations after reading some great reviews - but Almeja did not disappoint. We ordered the 10 moments tasting menu with wine pairing, for the full experience, and it was sublime! There were some really adventurous flavour combinations on our tasting journey, highlights include: Algarve pink prawns with a magnificent bisque; Madeira with Indian spices and lirio fillet; a phenomenal dessert (you have to taste to believe) of coconut, mango, spices paired with Riesling. Overall, it was the foodie experience we were hoping for (in our 9 days in Portugal) - with first class service, and a personal touch to boot. We came in stressed and hungry, and we left happy, satisfied, content. Thank you.

Fantastic little restaurant. Great food, relaxed (in the best possible away) service, nice ambiance.

After our visit last year we decided to come again; food and wine were excellent - so was the service too. We like this kind of "cuisine moderne" which the owner obviously brought from Barcelona.

The tasting menu was a wonderful experience - the food was creative, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The service was equally lovely. The wine offerings were great and at a very reasonable markup. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

A special place for a dinner. Service was superb, the food incredibly delicious, desserts extraordinary!

Heavy, not very delicious food that could have used a lighter touch and more freshness from acid, vegetables, etc. All dishes had an overwhelming smoked taste.

Restaurant was almost empty and the main dish was nothing special at all. Really good starters and service though. I might give Almeja a second chance

A lovely restaurant and some aspects of the food were wonderful, the bread and starters in particular. However the main food was tepid and under seasoned. The portions very small. Staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable and the service was good.

Unlucky with the dishes of the day we went (score based on a one day experience), the list is short but must be good, although fish and vegetables are underrepresented. They have on display an excellent olive oil and should serve it... Very nice ambiance and service and appealing menus for lunch. Will return hoping to be luckier. They have the potential to be a 9...

The perfect place to taste, service, and interest.

Absolutely delicious locally sourced internationally inspired meal. Creative and fresh point of view. As good or better than the standout meal we had at a Jose Avilash restaurant. Even ingredients I normally don’t like I was licking the spoon. The food is very underpriced for the quality and presentation. I would recommend this to anyone who considers themselves a foodie.

The service was excellent and the food here interesting. Very limited menu as seems typical in Porto restaurants. I feel a little pricey for food and location.

Located fairly close to Av de Aliados, Almeja is highly recommended for its creative culinary style and friendly service. Our server, Sophia, was helpful and sincere. The seabass was incredibly tasty and the balance between the sauce and fish was perfect. The filet mignon was exquisite and the shrimps with coconut were divine. Well worth a visit.

Almost haute cuisine. The starters were mind blowing, but the mains need another dimension. Great overall experience with excellent service, but for a 10/10 the mains would need more complexity. Probably a culture thing, but I would have preferred much softer ceiling lights and some candles on the tables. Bread and oil should be complimentary. Would recommend to a friend.

Lovely venue, amazing meal, will definitely be back next time we are in Porto!

Good service and friendly staff allowing for a lovely ambience with interesting, creative and definitely a chef with a love of food - the best dining experience we had