Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas is a restaurant in Afurada, Porto. Rated 4.6 stars from 404 Google reviews. Known for grilled seafood and multilingual service. Best for grilled fish and groups 2–4. Price range: € 15–20.

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Restaurant · € 15–20 · in Afurada

Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas

Across 288 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.

Rating4.6★
Reviews404
1-star share4.9%
Best forGrilled fish

In Their Own Words

Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath

“Ambiente acolhedor, equipa jovem e simpática e comida bem elaborada e saborosa!”

“O valor do peixe ao kg devia constar no menu ou informar o cliente.”

“Equipe atenciosa e bem preparada: falam francês, inglês, português...”

Google 4.6 (404)TripAdvisor 4.7 (23)

427 reviews across two platforms

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Quick Verdict

A small family-run fish restaurant where everything is grilled over charcoal and served at prices that feel generous for the quality.

Book if...

You want charcoal-grilled seafood cooked in front of you at neighbourhood prices, and you have time to sit.

Best for:
Grilled fishGroups 2–4Unhurried lunch

About Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas

Lunch or dinner in Afurada runs at a different pace from the city, and 7 Vidas leans into that fully. Everything goes over the charcoal grill set up outside — sardines, dorada, octopus, sea bass — and the fish arrives tasting exactly as fresh as it looks when they walk you through what came in that day. The batatas a murro alongside are worth ordering without question. Portions are serious: one review notes the sardine plate alone feeds two. The room is modest and local in the best sense, staff speak French and Portuguese and steer you toward the right catch rather than the easy upsell. The owner treats first-timers like regulars.

In the last 90 days, Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas has drawn 6 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.

What Stands Out

Grilled seafood

Sardines, sea bass, prawns, squid, and dorada are cooked over charcoal visible from the dining room; reviewers from multiple countries consistently praise the freshness and flavour.

Multilingual service

Staff speak French, English, and Portuguese; the house actively guides diners toward the day's best fish rather than pushing volume.

Value

Portions are generous and prices range €15–20; reviewers describe the price-to-quality ratio as exceptional and the atmosphere as authentically local.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Mon12:00 - 23:30
TueClosed
Wed (Today)12:00 - 23:30
Thu12:00 - 23:30
Fri12:00 - 23:30
Sat12:00 - 23:30
Sun12:00 - 23:30

Contact

Rua Agostinho Albano 163, Vila Nova de Gaia

+351 914 370 324Instagram

Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas

Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas in Afurada, Porto sources daily catch and cooks it over charcoal the same day. Reviewers from multiple countries—London, Russia, Germany, Spain—single out the freshness and flavour of the sardines, sea bass, prawns, and dorada as exceptional compared to other ports they've visited.

Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas operates on an unhurried rhythm; a full meal with grilled fish, potatoes, salad, and wine typically runs two hours or more. Reviewers describe this as part of the authentic experience, not a flaw.

Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas in Afurada employs staff who speak French, English, and Portuguese. They actively guide diners toward the day's best fish and help with ordering.

Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas in Afurada has abundant free parking nearby, both covered and uncovered.

Restaurante Tasca 7 Vidas in Afurada is built on grilled seafood: sardines, sea bass, prawns, squid, and dorada are the dishes reviewers return for. Batatas a murro (crushed potatoes) and the house salad are consistent mentions. The portions are generous enough that dessert rarely fits.

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On the Afurada Hot List · ranked November 2026

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