Emotivo Restaurante
Emotivo offers an intimate gastronomic journey through Portugal's regions with a surprise tasting menu and interactive chef.
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Emotivo Restaurante
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Emotivo offers an intimate gastronomic journey through Portugal's regions with a surprise tasting menu and interactive chef.
"This was an incredible Portuguese dining experience with top-notch service in a cozy, intimate setting."
Book Ahead!
Reservations are essential due to limited tables; book well in advance to secure your spot.
Choose Your Seating
Select from two seatings: 7 PM or 9:30 PM. Arrive early for a kitchen-side view.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Portuguese
Price
$$$
Phone
+351 915 300 470
Address
R. do Rosário 124, 4050-520 Porto, Portugal
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Intimate Gastronomic Journey
Experience evolving Portuguese regional cuisine with a new menu every two months in a cozy, intimate setting.
Chef's Interactive Surprise Menu
Engage with Chef Sara as she prepares surprise set menus, with opportunities to interact and watch the culinary magic.
Exceptional Wine Pairings
Discover exquisite wine pairings recommended by passionate staff, enhancing every dish of your meal.
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Book Ahead!
Reservations are essential due to limited tables; book well in advance to secure your spot.
Choose Your Seating
Select from two seatings: 7 PM or 9:30 PM. Arrive early for a kitchen-side view.
Embrace the Experience
Allow 2-3 hours for the full tasting menu; it's a thoughtful, leisurely culinary journey.
Sit by the Kitchen
Opt for a table near the open kitchen for a front-row seat to Chef Sara's preparations.
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Book Ahead!
Reservations are essential due to limited tables; book well in advance to secure your spot.
Choose Your Seating
Select from two seatings: 7 PM or 9:30 PM. Arrive early for a kitchen-side view.
Embrace the Experience
Allow 2-3 hours for the full tasting menu; it's a thoughtful, leisurely culinary journey.
Sit by the Kitchen
Opt for a table near the open kitchen for a front-row seat to Chef Sara's preparations.
Engage with Staff
Consult sommeliers like Diego for perfect wine pairings that elevate your dining.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Emotivo offers a unique and intimate Portuguese dining experience with a constantly evolving tasting menu that highlights different regions. Diners rave about the fantastic food, attentive service, and the engaging interaction with Chef Sara and the staff. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some mention that portion sizes for starters can be small, and one diner expressed disappointment that the menu theme wasn't chosen by guests as they had expected.
"6 tables, 2 reservation slots per night; 7PM and 9:30PM. I recommend getting a little earlier and securing the table right by the kitchen and you can interact with Chef Sara and watch everything be prepared. The tasting menu was incredible. It captured the flavours of the region. Every bite was a pleasant surprise. Chef Sara was super friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant was great."
Jiwon Lee
"Great concept and unique experience. If you are a food lover and you would like to try traditional regional Portuguese food, this is awesome. You will need to book in advance and have at least a party of two. They have two seating times and the dinner last 2 hours. Favorite dish of the evening was the black pork cheek, but also the cakes were awesomely delicious. The chef is entertaining and explained the dishes at the end. Waiter chose the wine for us, and we enjoyed it very much."
Andrea Mosca
"Absolutely incredible meal to end the first week of our trip. Felt like we went over to a friends house for the most special dinner and I don’t know if I can ever have octopus prepared by someone else. Can’t wait to come back my next visit to Porto & try a new cuisine."
Arin Segal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as Emotivo has limited seating and operates with set reservation times.
Emotivo offers an intimate tasting menu experience, with menus changing every two months to feature different Portuguese regions. It's designed for a leisurely 2-3 hour meal.
The restaurant selects the featured regions. While some sources mention a game for choosing, one reviewer noted the host chose the region for the entire restaurant.
Yes, vegetarian options are always available at Emotivo.
Emotivo offers two seatings per night, typically at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
Many guests recommend sitting near the open kitchen to interact with Chef Sara and witness the preparation process.
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If you can only choose one restaurant to try in Porto, please do yourself a favor and check out Emotivo (make reservation in advance!!) This was by far a highlight of the trip for both Kavya and I. This was an incredible, Portuguese dining experience with top notch service in a cozy, intimate setting. Reservations are in waves so you go through the dining experience at the same time as other tables.
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Get to know regional Portuguese cuisine, with a contemporary touch, at Emotivo. Emotivo is known for its fantastic food, wine, and service, and their menu changes to focus on two different regions every couple of months. Their tasting menu encourages sharing and is designed for two people, consisting of seven moments: three starters, two main courses, and two desserts.
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Here, you can travel the entire country without leaving Porto. Every two months, two regions of Portugal are chosen to be the theme of the restaurant (vegetarian options are always available). The way you choose your menu is actually through a game – it’s a lot of fun but I won’t say more so I don’t spoil the surprise.
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