Taberna dos Esquecidos is a wine bar in Cedofeita, Porto. Rated 4.8 stars from 503 Google reviews. Known for pork cheeks and bacalhau that justify the reservation and service that doesn't feel like service. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #2 of 9 in Cedofeita. Features a afternoon terrace, 8 outdoor covers, dog-friendly, with heaters, blankets.
Rankings updated April 2026
Taberna dos Esquecidos
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Top 2 in Cedofeita
in Cedofeita
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals and tourists alike return because the food tastes like home cooking executed with precision, and the service feels like genuine hospitality rather than performance.
Book if you want to eat traditional Portuguese food in a space so cosy and unpretentious that you'll forget you're in a restaurant.
About Taberna dos Esquecidos
Taberna dos Esquecidos is a small, intimate restaurant in Cedofeita where you'll eat at a bar counter or tight tables in what feels like someone's living room — because that's essentially what it is. The owner, Clarisse, runs the kitchen and front of house with genuine warmth, and the Brazilian server sings along to the music between courses. You'll order petiscos (Portuguese small plates) to share: pork cheeks that fall apart on the tongue, alheira croquettes, gambas al ajillo, bacalhau esmigalhado. The wine list is short but exceptional — reviewers mention bottles at €55 that pair perfectly with the food. It's full by 8pm on weekends, standing room only at the bar by 9. Reservations aren't just recommended, they're essential. What keeps people coming back isn't the Instagram aesthetic (there isn't one) — it's the feeling of being welcomed into someone's home, fed properly, and treated like family rather than a transaction.
What Stands Out
Pork cheeks and bacalhau that justify the reservation
Multiple reviewers singled out the pork cheeks (bochechas) as 'falling apart in the mouth' and the bacalhau esmigalhado as 'tasting like family Sunday lunches'. One Spanish reviewer ordered 'lulinhas, dumplings de alheira y mighas de bacalao' and called it 'un 10'. The pork cheek is 'especially well prepared, tender and full of flavor'.
Service that doesn't feel like service
Reviewers consistently describe being made to feel like 'guests rather than clients', with 'extreme kindness' and 'genuine attention'. One review notes: 'A Clarisse recebeu-nos com naturalidade e atenção genuína' (received us with naturalness and genuine attention). Another: 'O serviço é de uma amabilidade extrema' (service is of extreme kindness).
Wine selection that punches above its size
Reviewers praise the wine list repeatedly as 'exceptional' and 'very good'. One Spanish group spent €55 on a bottle and called it worth every euro. The owner clearly curates this list personally.
What Customers Say
Delicious traditional food with a great selection of wines.
Great place, great food, great service !
Ambiente acolhedor e agradável, perfeito para uma refeição tranquila.
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Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
Reservations RecommendedContact
Travessa de Cedofeita 40A, Porto
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☀️Outdoor
“best spot in Cedofeita when the sun comes out”— Owner
Frequently Asked Questions about Taberna dos Esquecidos
Yes. Dinner reservations are recommended and the place fills completely by 8pm on weekends. One reviewer arrived without a booking on Saturday and had to wait for a table despite the room being 'esgotada' (full). Walk-ins may wait an hour or more, or get turned away entirely.
€20–€25 per person for food, plus wine. A bottle runs €55 or less depending on your choice. You'll order 4–6 petiscos to share, not a single entrée.
The pork cheeks (bochechas de porco) are consistent standouts across every review. The alheira croquettes (rebuçados de alheira), bacalhau esmigalhado, and gambas al ajillo also appear repeatedly. Ask the owner for recommendations — she'll steer you right.
Yes. The small-plates format and shared-table atmosphere are built for it. One French reviewer called it 'idéal aussi bien pour un tête-à-tête que pour un moment convivial en groupe' (ideal both for a tête-à-tête and for a convivial group moment).
Cosy, rústico, and intimate. You're sitting at a bar counter or tiny tables in a converted flat. The owner and staff sing along to music between courses. One reviewer described it as 'a small journey through time between memories, flavours and feeling' — it feels like eating in someone's home, not a restaurant.
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