The dishes to know
| Dish | What it is | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá | Flaked cod, potatoes, onion, hard-boiled egg, olives | The Porto classic, try it first |
| Bacalhau à Brás | Cod, scrambled eggs and thin fries | A lighter, very common dish |
| Bacalhau à lagareiro | Cod roasted in olive oil with potatoes | For lovers of rustic food |
| Bacalhau com natas | Creamy gratin | Richer |
| Pataniscas, bolinhos de bacalhau | Cod fritters | To share as a starter |
Which cod dish should you try in Porto? Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, the cod dish most associated with the city.
How to order
- Ask for the dish of the day: many restaurants serve a cod dish at lunch.
- Meia dose: a half portion, cheaper if you are alone or want to try several.
- The couvert: the bread, butter and olives placed on the table are charged if you touch them; decline them if you do not want them.
- Pairing: a vinho verde or a Douro white goes well with cod; see the vinho verde guide.
Where to try it
Tascas and neighbourhood restaurants often offer cod at lunch; to taste several Portuguese dishes at once, a food tour compared in our food tour guide is the simplest option. For another classic of the city, see the best francesinha in Porto and Porto's pastelarias.
Going further
See also seafood in Matosinhos.
La rédaction Porto Authority, 26/10/2026.
