By The Wine Porto is a bar de vinhos in Cedofeita, Porto. Rated 4.7 stars from 203 Google reviews. Known for wine pairing that doesn't feel like a lesson and owner-led service that actually notices you. Best for date night and solo dining at the bar. Ranked #9 of 9 in Cedofeita.
Rankings updated April 2026
By The Wine Porto
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Every reviewer came back or said they would. The owner runs it like he's feeding friends, the wine advice is real, and the food tastes better than the price suggests.
You want Portuguese food done well with someone who actually cares about your wine pairing and won't oversell you on portions.
About By The Wine Porto
By The Wine Porto is a casual restaurant in Cedofeita where the wine list matters as much as the food. Walk in and you'll find a spotless, stylish interior with bar seating and a dining room — it's the kind of place that feels equally comfortable solo at the counter or with a group. The menu runs Portuguese classics (bitoque with exceptional sauce and chips, octopus tartare) alongside lighter dishes like patacones com atum picante. Staff know their wine pairings and will guide you through both the list and portion sizes without the usual restaurant theatre. Reviewers consistently praise the owner's personal attention — coats stored in his office, recommendations that land perfectly, genuine warmth that makes you feel like you've been coming for years. It's full by 8pm most nights and takes reservations, but they'll squeeze you at the bar if you walk in. The bill lands between €25–40 for a full meal with wine.
What Stands Out
Wine pairing that doesn't feel like a lesson
One reviewer noted a staff member with glasses and curly hair recommended patacones com atum picante paired with white wine — 'it literally melts in your mouth.' Another praised being 'very well advised for the wine.' The venue lists 'good wine list' as a highlight.
Owner-led service that actually notices you
A Spanish reviewer described the manager greeting them 'with a huge smile' and offering to store their coats in his office. A Portuguese reviewer specifically credited 'Sr. Paulo' for choosing the wine and chocolate tart, saying 'increase that man's salary.' Reviewers used words like 'impeccable,' 'attentive,' and 'genuine warmth.'
Portuguese food that lands — bitoque, octopus, patacones
One reviewer called the bitoque 'divine' with a 'delicious sauce' and 'fantastic chips.' Another highlighted 'octopus tartare' as 'outstanding.' A third specifically praised patacones com atum picante as life-changing. The menu PDF confirms these are core dishes.
What Customers Say
El sitio, la comida, la atenciòn, todo, absolutamente todo ha sido un 10.
Nous le conseillerons à nos amis français de passage à Porto !
Siete stati fantastici, grazie di tutti i consigli e sopratutto il ragazzo brasiliano super competente e simpatico !!
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Frequently Asked Questions about By The Wine Porto
Book if you can — it's full by 8pm most nights and reservations are recommended. They'll fit you at the bar if you walk in without a reservation, but you'll wait on weekends.
Expect €25–40 per person with wine. Reviewers consistently called it 'affordable' and 'good value for the experience,' especially given portion sizes and wine quality.
Let the staff guide you. The bitoque (steak with sauce and chips), octopus tartare, and patacones com atum picante are standouts. One reviewer said the chocolate tart is 'the best we've ever eaten.' Ask for a wine pairing — that's where they shine.
Yes. Bar seating is comfortable and staff pay genuine attention. One reviewer sat at the bar and felt 'taken care of with genuine attentiveness, without a single moment of discomfort.'
Casual, warm, spotless. The interior is stylish and stays busy into the evening. It's the kind of place where the owner knows your name by dessert — reviewers described it as feeling like 'simple human warmth' in a cold world.
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