Bar lounge Nouvelle Vague is a bar in Batalha, Porto. Rated 4.3 stars from 76 Google reviews. Known for wine list that knows what it's doing and plating and presentation done properly. Best for date night and group dinner. Price range: 15 - 20 €.
Rankings updated April 2026
Bar lounge Nouvelle Vague
Quick Verdict
It delivers on what it promises—good plating, attentive service, wines that aren't marked up to the moon—but pace can slip when the kitchen gets busy, so don't arrive starving.
You want a plated dinner with real wine knowledge, a terrace for an evening out, or you're celebrating something and need somewhere that'll treat the occasion like it matters.
About Bar lounge Nouvelle Vague
Cocorico is a French-inflected restaurant and bar in Batalha that trades on bistro comfort and wine knowledge. It's spacious with a terrace, decorated with cultural and art touches, and staffed by people who actually engage with diners rather than disappear between courses. The menu leans French—coq au vin, croque monsieur, foie gras—but pulls in Portuguese seafood (the calamari and squid landed as highlights for one recent table). Pricing sits at €15–20, which is fair for plated food that arrives looking considered: one reviewer mentioned the butternut squash salad and duck magret as standouts, another praised the cold tomato soup with basil sorbet and whipped goat cheese. The wine list is recognised as solid. It's the kind of place where you'll see French accents at the bar and locals who've decided it's worth the walk inland from the seafront.
What Stands Out
Wine list that knows what it's doing
Google attributes list 'Boa lista de vinhos' as a highlight; reviewers specifically praised 'lovely cocktails and wine' and the restaurant's ability to match drinks to food thoughtfully.
Plating and presentation done properly
One reviewer called dishes 'super pretty and very instagrammable' and specifically mentioned the cold tomato soup starter and mille feuille dessert; another highlighted the calamari and squid as fresh and the butternut squash salad as memorable.
Staff who actually listen
Reviews consistently mention 'welcoming and accommodating' service and 'great educated and friendly service'; one diner noted staff were 'really nice' despite a slow kitchen night.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bar lounge Nouvelle Vague
€15–20 per head. One diner noted 'good food for a good price'; another described it as fair value for plated bistro fare with wine.
Yes, the venue accepts reservations. No online booking system listed, so call or visit in person.
Recent diners highlighted the cold tomato soup with basil sorbet and whipped goat cheese, duck magret, calamari and squid, and butternut squash salad. The coq au vin and croque monsieur are French standards on the menu.
Yes, there's a terrace. One reviewer called it 'spacious and comfortable' and 'great for lunches and evenings.'
One reviewer noted waiting time between dishes was 'long' on a quiet night (only two tables). Plan for a leisurely meal, not a quick bite.
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