Adega Dona Antónia is a restaurant in Ribeira, Porto. Rated 4.7 stars from 658 Google reviews. Known for octopus that tastes like they know what they're doing and staff who remember you're human. Best for group dinner and octopus craving.
Rankings updated April 2026
Adega Dona Antónia
Quick Verdict
Yes. The octopus alone justifies a return visit, and the staff make you want to stay longer than you planned.
You want octopus done right, or you're bringing a group and want a place that'll actually seat you without fuss.
About Adega Dona Antónia
Adega Dona Antónia is a small stone restaurant below ground in Ribeira with 3 connected storefronts, run by staff (Kale and Marcello are named in reviews) who make you feel welcome and keep you laughing. It's a proper tasca — casual, cosy, no pretence. The menu moves around petiscos and mains: octopus appears constantly in reviews (described as "next level" and "so tender"), duck rice with chorizo and sausage gets baked with cheese on top, garlic shrimp comes with bread, and there's a fried fish dish with rice and beans. One reviewer had the octopus salad and came back the next day for more. The wine list gets praise. Because it's small, food comes out hot and fast. It accepts reservations but walk-ins get seated too — one group of 8 showed up without booking and got a table. Tourists come here, but the food and service keep them coming back, some returning on their second day in Porto.
What Stands Out
Octopus that tastes like they know what they're doing
"The octopus is next level. I shouldn't even tell anyone about this place it's so good"; "Had the octopus salad (super tender/refreshing)"; Korean reviewer visited twice in 2 days for the octopus alone, calling it "진짜 부드럽고 맛있어요" (truly soft and delicious)
Staff who remember you're human
"Kale & Marcello make the restaurant. Lively & caring wait staff who make you feel welcome & keep you laughing all night"; helped a child during a tantrum; handsome young waiter praised for "super good service"
Rice dishes that justify the trip
Duck rice described as "very flavorful" with chorizo, sausage, and a baked cheese layer; octopus in rice (crumbed octopus pieces in red-based rice) called "AMAZING"; seafood rice also mentioned in reviews
What Customers Say
The food was delicious and fresh, and the service was attentive and super friendly!
I got a fried fish dish with rice and beans.
Muy bueno, tomé el pulpo si hubieran dado un poco más de pulpo hubiese sido excelente pero de cualquier manera muy bueno
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
R. dos Mercadores 15, 4050-373 Porto
22 208 4523Frequently Asked Questions about Adega Dona Antónia
Yes. One group of 8 showed up without booking and got a table. The 3 connected storefronts give them flexibility, but arrive early or expect to wait on weekends.
Tender enough that one reviewer came back the next day. It appears as an octopus salad (refreshing), octopus in rice (crumbed pieces in red-based rice), and octopus salad. One customer called it "next level" and said they shouldn't have told anyone.
Wednesday to Sunday, 2pm to 4:45pm and dinner service (exact dinner hours not listed online). Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Duck rice with chorizo, sausage, and baked cheese; garlic shrimp with bread; fried fish with rice and beans; pedron peppers; octopus salad. Dessert and wine are worth leaving room for.
Yes. A group of 8 walked in without booking and was seated. Staff have good recommendations for non-fish eaters and are described as "super serviciales" (very helpful).
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