Euskalduna Studio
If you can describe Euskalduna Studio in one word, it would be surprise. First time visitors are briefly confused standing outside their nameless building. The door opens and they are greeted and welcomed in a dimly lit, mysterious dining room. The suspense continues with their set menu presented behind a blank white card. You may choose to peek at the courses but the staff recommends diners to embrace the unknown. Combine Japanese influence, French cooking techniques and seasonal Portuguese ingredients and you get outstanding plates like beautiful tuna and rice, tender oxtail and kimchi and tasty shallot tarte tartin. Easily one of the best restaurants in Porto.
Pictured: tuna and rice
Notable Mentions
Michelin Guide: “You’ll need to ring the bell to gain access to this restaurant featuring an intimate dining room with a Japanese - style marble counter where the tasting menu on offer comprises an array of updated traditionally based dishes.”
CN Traveler: “Chef Vasco Coelho Santos and team get inspired by different techniques and the art of welcoming from their international trips (mainly to Asia) and use these visions to cook with the best Portuguese ingredients.”
Time Out: “This is largely due to its cosmopolitan decor, careful service and, of course, modern cuisine, with world flavours created mostly from seasonal products. The only degustation menu, prepared in an open kitchen and served at the counter, comprises of ten courses, desserts and a few surprises along the meal.”
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