Best restaurants for group dinners in Porto

With large glass-enclosed rooms and privileged views of Douro mouth, BH Foz is one of the best options for group meals in Porto. The building combines history and modernity, also at the table, where you can choose for more traditional dishes or sushi. You can continue the party at the friendly bar, where there are a lot of gin options.

With a casual-chic decor, Boa-Bao is ideal for those who want to escape traditional food and have a group dinner with a different theme. Here, the decor immediately transports us to Asia, with the menu covering countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore and Korea, accompanied by signature cocktails, mocktails or Asian beers.

For lovers of good craft beer, we suggest Cervejaria Brasão, with four spaces in Porto, one in Matosinhos and another in Gaia. The rustic and welcoming atmosphere, with a retro mood, in dim light, is conducive to conversations until the early hours, accompanied by snacks, steaks or francesinhas. There are group menus to suit all tastes and budgets.

Located in Jardim das Virtudes, one of the most surprising areas of the city due to its superb panoramic views over the Douro River, Casa Virtude is a great choice for a dinner with friends preceded by a drink in this beautiful garden. It is divided into two different spaces, on the first and second floor, depending on whether you want to be in a group or in a more intimate version. The quality of the food will surprise you as much as the views.

For those who don't give up tradition, Caetano, a large, family-friendly space with good comfort food, is one of the best restaurants in the city. Here, the quality of the meat, as well as the efficiency of the service, will be a success for a dinner with friends. The menu focuses on meat, with emphasis on the impressive Bife à Caetano.

Housed in a historic building right in the heart of Porto's bustling scene, Nogueira's is an elegant, modern and intimate space, one of the best spots for group dinners in Porto. The menu is diverse, but the excellent quality meats stand out. If you want to continue the party, you can go up to the top floor, where there is a friendly bar.

A trendy and cosmopolitan space, in the heart of Foz do Porto, Portarossa brings a bit of "Little Italy" to the city. It serves great classics of Italian cuisine, with emphasis on pastas and thin-crust pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, but served with a touch of irreverence. A highlight is the pleasant and welcoming terrace, a dream for a summer night.

Housed in a magnificent 19th century building with two floors, in downtown Porto, the Reitoria is a modern and elegant space. On the first floor there is a SteakHouse, with grill and soul food, while on the ground floor there is a wine bar, serving tapas and its famous focaccia. You can also opt, outside, for the charming terrace.

We couldn't talk about the best places for group dinners in Porto without mentioning Treze %, an excellent option if there are children at your group dinner. With a large terrace with some toys, that you can see from the inside, it allows adults to have a calm meal, while children play right next door. There is a wide variety of food of high quality, and will be appreciated by kids and adults alike.

Sophisticated but relaxed, Wish Restaurante & Sushi offers a diverse menu, with Mediterranean but also Japanese dishes, by the talented Chef António Vieira. The ideal choice for groups with sushi lovers, but with options for those who don't enjoy Japanese food. The charter is innovative and is renewed regularly.