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The Yeatman’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant offers exceptional dinner-only seasonal tasting menus, showcasing the remarkable skills of Chef Ricardo Costa. The experience begins with inventive drinks and amuse-bouches served in a relaxed lounge before guests move to the formal dining room. Dining here requires advance reservations and deep pockets, but you don’t need to be a hotel guest to enjoy this fine-dining experience.
In demand for its sunset views, the chic rooftop bar-restaurant at The Rebello hotel serves delicious light meals like salads and fresh seafood alongside heartier classics like burgers, baguettes, and home-cooked fries. The cocktails and wine list are part of the appeal, and comfortable sofas are primed to enjoy the backdrop of the Douro river and across the bridge to Porto.
A standout among the restaurants within the World of Wine complex, Golden Catch impresses with its seafood as well as the views across the river from the terrace. Take your pick from light dishes like ceviche and seared tuna, or more substantial meals like British-style fish-and-chips. Vegetarians and vegans won't go hungry: diners are welcome to order dishes from the meat-free menu at neighboring restaurant Root & Vine.
