Cantinho do Avillez is a portuguese restaurant in Flores, Porto. Rated 4.3 stars from 4894 Google reviews. Known for scallops and veal risotto and wine list. Best for solo dining and dinner. Features a terrace. Price range: €€€.
Cantinho do Avillez is rated 4.3★ on Google (4,894 reviews) and 4.1★ on TripAdvisor (2,341 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Cantinho do Avillez
Across 4,480 rated reviews, 82% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.3★ |
| Reviews | 4,894 |
| 1-star share | 4.3% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great food, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and very attentive staff!”
“Boa comida, ambiente acolhedor, funcionários muito atenciosos!”
“Very good, quiet place, good food, but something was missing from the dish”
“Muito bom, lugar calmo, comida boa, mas faltou algo no prato”
“At my table, they ordered the octopus and cod dishes, and I ordered the moqueca.”
“Em minha mesa pediram os pratos de polvo e bacalhau e eu pedi a moqueca.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
7,235 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A small kitchen where Portuguese tradition and meticulous execution converge; the scallops and veal risotto justify the reservation.
Book if you want Portuguese cooking executed with precision and a wine list that rewards exploration.
About Cantinho do Avillez
Lunch or dinner at Cantinho do Avillez in Flores lands closer to a proper meal than most of what Porto offers at this price. The kitchen earns its reputation on the scallops — whether as the marinated starter or built into the scallop risotto — and the steak tartare and veal risotto keep pace. Reservations matter: the space is small and it fills.
Cantinho do Avillez is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
In the last 90 days, Cantinho do Avillez has drawn 25 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
Scallops and veal risotto
Scallops (marinated, tartare, and in risotto) and veal risotto are the most-mentioned dishes across reviews and Google topics, with 69 and 53 mentions respectively.
Wine list
House selections are mentioned in reviews as offering genuine value, and the wine list appears in GBP highlights as 'Ótima carta de vinhos'.
Attentive, warm service
Recent reviews note 'atendimento maravilhoso' and staff who remember regulars by name; service is described as attentive without hovering.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
Reservations RecommendedContact
Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Cantinho do Avillez
Cantinho do Avillez in Flores, Porto welcomes solo diners—it appears in the 'popular for solo dining' category on Google. The bar seating and attentive service make it a first-class occasion for a single diner with a book or a focus on the plate.
Cantinho do Avillez is known for scallops in three forms—marinated, as tartare, and in risotto—alongside veal risotto, roasted octopus, and moqueca. Veal cheeks dissolve on the tongue, and hazelnut desserts finish meals with the same care evident in every plate.
Cantinho do Avillez in Flores strongly recommends reservations for both lunch and dinner. The small room fills quickly, especially at dinner, with both tourists and locals.
Cantinho do Avillez offers a wine list that draws consistent praise, with house selections providing genuine value. The list appears in Google highlights as 'Ótima carta de vinhos'.
Cantinho do Avillez in Flores offers both vegan and vegetarian options alongside its Portuguese menu, and late-night food service is available.
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On the Flores Hot List · ranked October 2026
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