Alecrim is a restaurante in Bonfim, Porto. Rated 4.5 stars from 754 Google reviews. Known for meat cooked with precision and desserts that stand alone. Best for date night and solo dining. Price range: 10 - 20 €.
Alecrim
Quick Verdict
Yes, locals come back. The meat's cooked with precision, the desserts justify the trip alone, and the staff treat you like you belong there.
You want Portuguese cooking that doesn't announce itself—veal that melts on the fork, fresh bread, and a wine list that knows what it's doing.
About Alecrim
Alecrim is a small, unpretentious restaurant in Bonfim where the kitchen's attention to meat cookery and desserts has built a loyal following despite zero online presence. The space is simple and intimate—metal chairs that reviewers note aren't the most comfortable, but nobody comes back for the furniture. The menu shifts, but veal with sun-dried tomato risotto appears regularly and separates with a fork; the prego no pão uses fresh house bread and Serra cheese; desserts arrive with enough consistency that multiple reviewers singled them out as exceptional. Service moves at a conversational pace—staff are described as "very dedicated", "adorable", and "cordial"—and the wine list has enough depth that it's mentioned as a highlight. This isn't a place that cares about being discovered. It's a place where the owner cooks for people who understand that small and simple beats loud and convenient.
What Stands Out
Meat cooked with precision
Reviewers specifically praised veal: "The meat is so beautifully cooked it separates with just the fork and it melts in your mouth like butter." Another noted the prego no pão had meat that was "suculenta e macia" (succulent and tender) with Serra cheese.
Desserts that stand alone
Multiple reviewers highlighted desserts as exceptional—one said "Haven't taste the food but the dessert is fantastic", another called them "Ótimas sobremesas" (excellent desserts), and the venue attributes list desserts as a highlight.
Staff who know your name
Reviewers consistently praised service: "atendimento muito simpático" (very friendly service), "Atendimento excelente", and one named Celso specifically as "a show a part" (a performance in himself).
What Customers Say
Tive aqui o primeiro encontro com o meu namorado.
Como pontos negativos apontaria o cheiro a comida demasiado intenso e o pouco espaço (mesa pequena), não dava para estar à vontade nesse aspeto.
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Passeio de São Lázaro n27, 4000-507 Porto
22 208 0963Frequently Asked Questions about Alecrim
The veal with sun-dried tomato risotto is the dish reviewers return for—meat so tender it separates with a fork. The prego no pão (sandwich) uses house-made bread and Serra cheese. Don't skip dessert. The menu isn't online, so ask what's on when you arrive.
Lunch Monday to Saturday, 12:00–15:30. Friday only extends to dinner, 12:00–23:30. Closed Sundays. No online booking, but dinner reservations are recommended.
Small and simple. Intimate. Reviewers describe it as "cosy" with "nostalgic elements". The metal chairs are straight and heavy—not comfortable for hours, but the food and service make up for it. Full by dinner time on weekends.
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Yes, they offer takeaway and delivery, but this is a place built for sitting down. The experience is in the service and the small space.
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