Treze % is a restaurante in Foz Do Douro, Porto. Rated 4.6 stars from 1367 Google reviews. Known for cod and octopus that justify the trip and owner-driven cooking and hospitality. Best for date night and group dinner.
Rankings updated April 2026
Treze %
Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers who've eaten everywhere in Porto return here, and the owner's presence at the table matters — he's not distant.
Book if you want proper Portuguese cooking (cod, octopus, duck confit) without the seafront markup, and you've got time to sit.
About Treze %
Treze % is a neighbourhood restaurant in Foz do Douro that feels like eating in someone's home rather than a formal dining room. The owner, Filipe, sources from local butchers and approaches cooking with genuine care — you'll notice it in the plating and the way dishes arrive. The space has an enclosed patio with a retractable roof, so you're eating under Porto's sky without the weather ruining it. Service moves at a thoughtful pace; staff know the menu deeply and won't rush you through. Reviewers consistently mention the cod (described as the largest and nicest they've had), the octopus, bread soup enriched with stories about Portuguese food culture, and garlic shrimp that disappears too fast to photograph. The wine list is solid. It's full on weekends and Sundays — families book ahead, but the kitchen still finds space for walk-ins if you arrive early. This isn't a tasca slinging petiscos. It's a proper restaurant that cooks traditional Portuguese food with the kind of attention that makes people come back.
What Stands Out
Cod and octopus that justify the trip
Multiple reviewers singled out the cod as 'the nicest (largest) cod dish I've ever had' and the octopus as 'fabuleux'. One diner noted the starter of cod was 'spectacular' and another called the octopus and bread soup 'excellent'.
Owner-driven cooking and hospitality
A reviewer met Filipe at a local butcher earlier in the day, then returned to the restaurant and found him checking on tables throughout the meal, sharing 'positive energy'. Another noted 'you feel like you're sharing time rather than going out to eat'.
Calm, unhurried atmosphere despite being full
A Portuguese reviewer noted 'mesmo estando cheio não há barulho' (even when full there's no noise), and an English reviewer praised the 'family friendly atmosphere' and the kitchen's ability to accommodate walk-ins on busy Sundays without rushing them.
What Customers Say
A entrada de bacalhau foi espetacular 😎
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Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Treze %
Book if you can — lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, especially weekends and Sundays. But walk-ins have landed tables on busy days if you arrive early (before noon on weekends). The kitchen will squeeze you in for an hour if space exists.
The cod is the one reviewers keep mentioning — described as the largest and best they've had. The octopus is equally praised. Order the bread soup (sopa de pão) if it's on the menu; reviewers noted it comes with a story about why Portuguese cooks don't waste bread. The garlic shrimp moves fast.
Closed Mondays. Tuesday to Friday: 12:00–15:00 (lunch only). Saturday and Sunday: 12:30–15:00 (lunch only). No dinner service.
No. A French reviewer specifically praised it as 'pas touristique' (not touristy). It's popular with locals and families, and the owner eats at neighbourhood butchers. You'll see tourists, but they're there because they found it, not because it's on a list.
Yes. There's an enclosed patio at the back with a retractable roof, so you get the Porto sky without the rain or wind.
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