Tasquinha do Ouro II is a churrascaria in Bonfim, Porto. Rated 4.5 stars from 197 Google reviews. Known for grilled seafood that tastes like it was caught today and €10–15 for a full meal with wine. Best for solo dining and lunch with locals. Price range: 10 - 15 €.
Tasquinha do Ouro II
Quick Verdict
Locals come back because the food's genuinely good, the prices don't insult you, and it feels like Porto rather than a postcard version of it. One reviewer who'd eaten here many times called it "a sitio tradicional en el que puedes confiar."
Walk in for lunch or dinner if you want proper grilled seafood at €10–15, no fuss, no Instagram plating.
About Tasquinha do Ouro II
Tasquinha do Ouro II is a family-run tasca on Santo Ildefonso where locals play cards over wine and tourists stumble in by accident, then stay. The oilcloth tablecloths and no-frills counter service aren't decoration—they're the point. You'll find grilled seabass, squid, and bacalao à brasa (€11) that reviewers describe as "exceptionally tasty" and "fresh, fresh!!!" The house red wine is worth ordering. Desserts—particularly the molotof—arrive light and proper. It's been open 3 years in this location, with an older original restaurant further out. Reviewers consistently mention the "warm welcome," the "homely atmosphere," and the fact that you'll eat well for €10–15 without pretence. No reservations needed, which means you'll queue on weekends but that's the trade. The owner's usually there.
What Stands Out
Grilled seafood that tastes like it was caught today
Reviewers praised "very delicious grilled seafood," described dourada as "excellent and fresh, fresh!!!" and seabass and squid as "exceptionally tasty." One regular noted the quality's consistent enough to trust.
€10–15 for a full meal with wine
Multiple reviewers highlighted "good price," "affordable," and "Portugiesische Küche, wie ich sie mag für wenig Geld!" Bacalao à brasa costs €11. This is a tasca price, not a tourist trap price.
Genuine Portuguese tasca atmosphere, not staged
Reviewers described "oilcloth tables, local men drinking wine and playing cards," a "homely atmosphere," and "real Portuguese experience." One visitor noted: "You even wonder if you can eat something decent here. But yes!"
What Customers Say
Delicious, affordable and fresh. Great beer too!
Un petit restaurant familial où l on se sent très bien accueilli...
Portugiesische Küche, wie ich sie mag für wenig Geld!
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Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tasquinha do Ouro II
No online booking. Walk in, but arrive before 12:30 for lunch or 7pm for dinner to avoid a queue on weekends. The owner accepts reservations by phone, but most customers just turn up.
€10–15 for a full meal. Bacalao à brasa costs €11, grilled seabass and squid similar. House red wine is excellent and costs less than you'd pay elsewhere. Small side salads are €3.50.
Grilled seabass, squid, or dourada—reviewers called them "exceptionally tasty" and "fresh." The molotof dessert is worth saving room for. Ask for the house red wine, not a branded bottle.
Monday, Wednesday–Sunday, 8am–11pm. Closed Tuesdays. Lunch crowd is noon–2pm, dinner starts filling by 8pm.
No. The owner's usually there, the customer base is mostly local, and the prices haven't inflated. One reviewer who'd eaten there multiple times called it "a traditional restaurant you can trust every time you return."
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