Welcome to Nov`adega Restaurante

“ This unassuming restaurant is situated on a quiet side street away from the main drag where restaurants with wide terraces are occupied by rowdy people who just want to drink and be seen. We enjoyed the service and the quaintness of the outdoor terrace. The food was good and priced accordingly. The appetizers were presented to the table as soon as we sat down. You can pick the dishes you want or none at all. We chose the salt cod fritters, Portuguese ham, and garlic mussels. The other dish was assortment of cheese, which we didn’t want. For entree, we share a plate of grilled sardines. The sardines were fresh and have just the right amount of seasoning and rich briny profile. The red wine recommended by the complimented the food very well. ”

“ Nov`Adega - Where the Tripas Are Tender and the Welcome Is Warmer Than the Chouriço Flame On a windy Porto evening, we wandered down the quieter alleys of Vila Nova de Gaia, dodging the rowdy riverside crowds and following our noses (and Jo’s instincts) to Nov`Adega - a local gem that feels like it’s been there forever, quietly feeding the neighbourhood with love and offal. Inside, it’s all wood-panelled warmth, with locals greeting each other by name, and the kind of atmosphere where you’re a stranger for about five minutes. The owner himself runs the show, and before long, we were being treated like long-lost cousins who finally made it to dinner. We went full tripeiro and ordered the Tripas à Moda do Porto - a dish born of 1415 sacrifice, when the city gave its best meat to the sailors and kept the tripe for themselves. And let me tell you, they’ve been making magic out of offal ever since. The bean stew was rich, warm, and comforting, like something your mother would make if she had centuries of culinary wisdom and a really good stock pot. Then came the Chouriço Assado, fired at the table, sizzling and crisping like it was auditioning for a food show. It was smoky, spicy, and exactly what you want when the wind’s howling outside. Verdict: Nov`Adega is authentic Porto comfort, where the food tells stories, the service feels like family, and the tripas are a tribute to resilience. Highly recommended for offal lovers, history buffs, and anyone who wants to eat like a local - with a side of sizzling chouriço theatre. ”

“ This was the first restaurant we tried in Porto, and it turned out to be a great surprise! The fries and potato chips tasted freshly homemade, which added a nice touch. I had the Francesinha, and it was delicious especially with the promotion that included a discount and sangria. We actually found this place while doing laundry across the street at the coin laundry, and I'm so glad we stopped by. Highly recommend! ”