Porto

D Tonho Restaurant in Porto

D. Tonho Restaurant
Address: Avenida Diogo Leite, Esplanada do Calem, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone: 22 374 48 35

D. Tonho restaurant in Porto is located on the beautiful Esplanada do Calem on the Vila Nova de Gaia side of the Douro River.

Situated right on the river, D. Tonho’s outdoor seating area offers stunning views of Porto’s hills and colorful facades. Even on a cloudy day the glass-enclosed indoor seating area at D. Tonho affords visitors great views.

So what is the best dish at D. Tonho restaurant in Porto? The Francesinha D. Tonho is an amazing meal of meat, cheese, and bread. Part sandwich and part hot meal, the dish is delicious and filling. It comes with fries on the side, as do most dishes that the restaurant serves. The meal costs 10.00 euros.

And what is there to drink? A glass of wine will set you back around 2.50 euros, and there is also a selection of soft drinks and other beverages.

Not hungry? Order a glass of wine and admire the view. The restaurant is right next to the boats in the river, and right under the bridge.

NB: As with most Portuguese restaurants, D. Tonho restaurant in Porto charges 1.00 euro for bread. If you don’t want it, just tell your server so when he or she brings it to your table.

How to Get from Porto Airport to the City

There are a lot of different ways to get from Porto Airport to the city center. Here are your options.

Metro from Porto Airport to the City Center
The easiest and cheapest way to get from Porto Airport to the city center is to take the metro. You can learn more about this option here.

Taxis from Porto Airport to City Center
As an alternative to the Porto metro, you can take a taxi from Porto Airport to the city center. Taxis are a fast and convenient way to travel to your final destination in Porto.

Car Hire at Porto Airport
If you are planning to do a lot of driving in Portugal, you can hire a car at Porto Airport. There are both international and local car hire companies with offices at Porto Airport. It is a good idea to book in advance, as there are good deals online.

Porto Andante Card

The Porto Andante Card is a great way to maximize your savings when visiting Portugal. The card is for use on the Porto metro, STCP lines, buses, and urban trains, which offer transportation throughout the city and to important transport links like the Porto Airport.

The Andante Card can be purchased at any Porto metro station or ticket outlet, and acts as a rechargeable ticket for all of your public transportation journeys in Porto. When your balance runs out, you can top it up at any Andante outlet in the city.

There are also multi-ride options for Andante Cards. A 1-day Andante Tour card is available for 7 euros, and a 3-day card is available for 15 euros (all zones). They are a great way to travel hassle-free when visiting Portugal.

When purchasing an Andante Card make sure to select the zones you will do the most traveling in. The cost of the card depends on which zone or zones you choose.

NB: When traveling between the Porto airport and the city center you’ll need to purchase a ticket or Andante Card that covers your journey to or from the zone the airport is located in. Don’t forget to validate your ticket before your ride.