Eat Francesinha like a local

How many cities have a dish as famous or infamous as the Francesinha?

A staple of local cuisine, the Francesinha – frenchie in portuguese – is a crazy, over-the-top steak and pork sandwich, smothered in cheese à la croque monsieur, with a slightly spicy, tomato-y, beer-y sauce poured on top.

It’s always served in a huge portion, so make sure you eat it at lunch, so you have time to go for a long walk to get rid of the crazy amount of calories you’ve just ingested.

We recommend trying it at Cufra, an old-school institution, at Brasão, at O Afonso, a bit crowded since Anthony Bourdain praised it, and at Bufete Fase, where it’s the only dish served.

If you fancy trying our own version of Francesinha, head up to Bello Rooftop for a quintessential Porto dish with a fantastic view over the Douro river.

For more suggestions from our team, simply ask for a Bomporto map of the city at reception.