I had the absolute pleasure and privilege of an amazing meal at Apego and I would highly recommend to anyone who's in the city! The FOH was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable, I felt like I was amongst friends which was lovely because I was dining alone. The BOH was extremely focussed and thoughtful, each dish they created was stunning, well thought out and intentional. I enjoyed the stories behind the dishes, hearing about how they worked with local farmers, and seeing the techniques on the plate was really special. I had an absolutely perfect time Thank you so so so much Carla, Aurora and the entire team ❤️

This restaurant has been quietly getting on with providing Porto citizens and visitors with an exemplary dining experience and a wonderful warm welcome. I use the word ‘experience’ deliberately. This is a lot more than great tasting food. It is an experience and a powerful reminder of the gift of being able to taste. Mind expanding and great fun.

We had a wonderful experience at Apego. The staff was friendly and got to know us and presented exceptional dishes with perfectly paired wine. The chef is highly skilled — I recommend Apego!

From the moment we walked in, the whole experience just felt special. The food was genuinely fantastic and you could tell how much care and attention had gone into every single dish. The explanations and stories behind the food made it even more memorable and added so much to the evening. What really stood out though was the hospitality. Everyone was so warm, kind and accommodating, and it honestly felt like they genuinely cared about making the night special for us. Just an amazing experience all around. Incredible food, amazing atmosphere and even better people. Can’t wait to come back.

Une très belle adresse à Porto, les plats étaient excellents et le personnel formidable ! Merci à la cheffe Aurora et son équipe pour ce voyage gustatif.

Chef Aurora operates on a different plane. Her instincts around texture, freshness, and acidity are so precise they feel almost scientific. A plate of peas with lime shouldn't stop you mid-conversation. It did. Smoked and fresh asparagus side by side shouldn't make you reconsider everything you thought you knew about vegetables. It did. She doesn't dress produce up or hide it behind technique. She lets it be exactly what it is, then finds the single contrast that makes it transcendent. The progression of the meal felt genuinely seasonal, course by course, each dish with its own internal logic. Nothing was there for spectacle, there's no performative caviar, truffle, or fois gras. Everything earned its place. Then came the adzuki bean mochi with strawberry sherbet. The best dessert I have ever eaten. I'm not hedging that statement. Carla, Bruno, and Victor run the floor with the kind of warmth that doesn't perform itself. "Apego" means attachment in Portuguese, and you feel it. They're not reciting a script. They're genuinely happy you're there, and by the end of dinner, you're genuinely happy to know them. The prices are almost offensive in how reasonable they are. I would pay triple without blinking. I'd pay triple and consider it fair. Fly across the ocean. Book the table. You will not find a better reason to travel.

Amazing and unique dining experience. Each course was an artistic presentation and the flavors exceeded the beauty. What a wonderful staff. Perfect way to end our visit to Porto

I had a wonderful dining experience at Apego, and it was an experience. The food was exquisite and the staff explained each dish when they set it on my table. The dishes were meant to not only be tasted, but smelled. The food was truly glorious. The atmosphere was very lovely and comfortable. Their preparation of vegetables was particularly amazing. This was a very special treat that I gave myself.

We chose the Desapego — seven courses, €90 — and surrendered the evening to it completely. That's exactly what this menu asks of you, and it rewards the trust in full. Chef Aurora Goy's Luso-French philosophy is evident in every detail, from the first course to the last. Each moment arrives with its own logic, yet the sequence feels like a single, coherent conversation — rooted in Portuguese tradition but never constrained by it. There is genuine surprise here, real creativity, and an emotional intelligence in the cooking that is increasingly rare. The room matches the ambition. Mustard banquettes against raw granite walls, terracotta Barro pitchers, and a striking neo-pop canvas that sets the tone perfectly — irreverent respect for tradition. The design, like the food, knows exactly what it is. Service was warm, knowledgeable, and unhurried. The team Carla, Bruno and Victor understands that desapego — detachment — means the guest should have nothing to worry about. They deliver on that completely. If you are in Porto and serious about food, this is not optional. Book the seven moments. Add the wine pairing. Give it the whole evening. One of the finest meals in recent memory